Alumni
Alumni News & Events
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Reunion and Retirement Reception for Mr. Holubar
We’re excited to host the first in-person alumni event in over two years for Reunion 2022. Additionally, we'll be celebrating an iconic educator, Kent Holubar, retiring after 41 years of distinguished teaching. We invite all members of Crystal’s adult community–alumni, alumni parents, current parents, and current and former faculty/staff members–to join us for a joint Crystal Reunion and Retirement Celebration on Saturday, June 11. Tickets are free for this event, but registration is required. We also encourage donations in honor of Kent Holubar. Visit the Reunion page for additional event details and options for honoring Mr. Holubar. -
Jon Fisher '90 on "Being Good Before Being Competitive in Silicon Valley"
Crystal alum Jon Fisher '90 joined an Upper School weekly assembly in early October to share insights about his journey as a serial entrepreneur with an emphasis on living a balanced. Enjoy the video. -
Alumnae Teach About Mass Incarceration and Activism
Alums Sarina Deb '19 and Kaili Liang '19 presented to the entire Upper School during a Community Time Assembly in the spring of 2020 about the mass incarceration crisis, particularly for BIPOC individuals, and how students can be advocates for change about this and other social justice issues. -
Faculty Retirements
Oldies but Goodies! The photo above is from Vicky Mann-Hauer who retired in June 2021 with her husband and fellow Fine Arts Teacher John Hauer: “A bunch of us old folks got together after our last faculty meeting including retired colleagues and current Crystal teachers. -
Drive-in Graduation Ceremonies
June 1 and 2 marked Crystal Springs Uplands School's historic Drive-In 8th and 12th grade graduation ceremonies. After months of distance learning and fears that we would not be able to celebrate our graduates at all, the school was thrilled... -
Alumni Conversations: Working in the Entertainment Industry
The Student Government sponsors several alumni speakers each year and most recently held an Upper School assembly featuring television producer Adrienne Erickson '05 in conversation with playwright, screenwriter, and Crystal teacher Ben Fisher '04. -
Beloved Art Teacher, Jim Garrison, Keeps Inspiring Students
He's back! At least for a few days. Beloved veteran art teacher Jim Garrison returned to campus in January to teach watercolor techniques to Advanced Art students. Jim retired in 2008 after 37 years in the CSUS art room...
Alumni and Teachers on the Crystal Experience
Enjoy these documentary videos about the Crystal experience starring alumni and current and former faculty members. Filmmaker Thomas Woodrow '96 spearheaded this project. We hope that it brings up great memories and inspires you to share what made Crystal special for you: email us at alumni@csus.org.
GRYPHON'S ROAR
Alumni Board
Alumni Board 2021-22
Lauren Tripplett Battiste, '09
Staci Eisler Cole (President), '89
Brooke Dunbar, '80
Robin Hindery Enan, '99
Jennifer Rodoni Glore, '96
Surlene Grant, ‘77
Jeff Grimes, '11
Samir Jaluria, '00
Alan Khalfin, '00
Beth Greenspan Klugman (Vice President), '91
Nick Kosturos, ‘11
Nick Kosturos, ‘11
Kevin Levy, '05
Tyson Mao, '02
Teresa Schaffer Medearis, '75
Heather Jones Melvin, '91
Jabari Reeves, ‘91
Brad Ross, '15
Claire Rudolph, '10
Cindy Wheeler Shanholt, '74
Dennis Wong, '97
Kayoko Yokota Wong, '97
Janice Law Wong, '99
John Draper, Emeritus
Andrea Edwards, Staff
Middle School
Upper School
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