Welcome to the Alumni information pages. News of graduated students will be posted here over the coming months. Contact info available by request.

If you are an alumni student of EBWS and wish to submit any information about yourself, please go to this Alumni page for further direction.

Melissa G. 9 / 13 / 08

I departed from EBWS in 1989
My class teacher was Ms. Varney
The college I chose to go to is Sacramento State University
My college graduation year was 2005

Here is what I'm doing now:
I live in Puyallup Washington with my family, my husband and our two baby girls. I am pregnant with our third right now, our baby boy. I work from home doing bookkeeping and accounting, and am going back to school for Interior design. I went to the Emeryville Waldorf School from 1985-1989... It was one of the best experiences I have EVER HAD and I carry my experience in the Waldorf school system with me ALL the time!!

Danielle W. 8 / 26 / 08

I graduated from twelfth grade at EBWS in 2008
My class sponsor was Ms. Cargill
The college I chose to go to is Soka University of America
My college graduation year is 2013

Here is what I'm doing now:
I am now working and living full time in LA, while I take a year off from school. I am working at NOW (Network of Peace) Productions, doing and assortment of jobs.

Katrina H. 7 / 18 / 08

I graduated from twelfth grade at EBWS in 2008
My class teacher was Deborah Krikorian
My HS class sponsors were Natalie Cargill and John Hinkle
The college I chose to go to is Sonoma State University
My college graduation year is 2012

Here is what I'm doing now:
I intend to pursue music as much as possible. Right now I'm taking classes at the Jazzschool in Berkeley (www.jazzschool.com) in preparation for a possible Jazz major. Although my intention is to become a singer, I will need some very basic keyboard skills, and i need to brush up on my theory.

I developed a connection to the Berkeley Jazzschool through my 11th grade internship. It was there that I met my friend/mentor Sara Klotz de Aguilar. Her band, Sara & Swingtime, backed me on my senior project CD "Vintage Jazz." Somehow, I ran out of time and was unable to give them credit on my CD. I would like to encourage everyone to google them, attend their performances and buy their albums. They really are an excellent band and it was a honor to sing with them.

I will put up a website (soon, I hope) where you will be given an opportunity to buy my CD and hear about any and all future performances. If you know anyone who might be able to give me a leg up, has a band that needs a singer or would like to have me perform, I would be absolutely thrilled.

It's infamously difficult to survive as a musician. Employment, for the most part, depends on shamelessly aggressive self-advertisement and a reputation for bringing in an audience. I would be personally grateful to anyone who comes to support me at any venue I can find.

On August 7th, 2008, I'm invited to sing three songs at a 12:oo (noon) concert outside the downtown Berkeley Bart station. The concert is featuring myself and two other gifted Jazzschool (vocal) students. There will be a professional trio backing us.

Stephen M. 6 / 26 / 08

I departed from EBWS in 1996
My class teacher was Mr Steins
After 8th grade, I attended Turlock High School
The college I chose to go to is California State University Stanislaus
My college graduation year is 2009

Here is what I'm doing now:
I spent 5 years in the US Navy as an Operation Specialist/Air traffic Controller between 2001-2006.I now currently attend CSU Stanislaus in Turlock Ca trying for a degree in Business Marketing and International Business. I went to EBWS in fifth and sixth grade when the campus was in Emeryville. I was in Mr. Steins's class.

Mary S. 4 / 28 / 08

I graduated from eighth grade at EBWS in 2003
My class teacher/sponsor was Michael Kochowiec
After 8th grade, I attended Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, CA
The college I chose to go to is UC Santa Cruz
My college graduation year is 2010

Here is what I'm doing now:
-Film and Digital Media Major
-SCTV Asst. Station Manager (Student Cable Television)
-Hope to travel Europe and Ireland once sufficient funds are available.
I miss and love you all so much! When are reunions? and who organizes them?

Helene H. 4 / 23 / 08

I graduated from eighth grade at EBWS in 1998
My class teacher/sponsor was Ms. McCarthy
After 8th grade, I attended Alameda High School

Here is what I'm doing now:
Katie SW and I opened Wild Lilac Preschool, a Waldorf inspired preschool program in Portland, OR in 2006. We co-direct the program and will be opening another preschool this fall. Check out our website at: www.wildlilacpreschool.com !

Noah M. 4 / 11 / 08

I departed from EBWS in 1990
My class teacher/sponsor was Sherry McCarthy
After 8th grade, I attended Lick-Wilmerding High School
The college I chose to go to is Oberlin College
My college graduation year is 2000

Here is what I'm doing now:
I'm living in Oakland, singing, gardening, cooking and enjoying nature when I can, and working hard on two main projects. Ever since graduating from college I've been involved in radio. In 2002, I started the outLoud Radio Project for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth and their allies (www.outloudradio.org). I'm still the director of outLoud and love seeing it (and the young folks I work with) thrive. I also work with SoundVision Productions, which produces science-related documentaries and websites and trains reporters how to cover science. I see my parents and sister often and value them greatly. Ever since Waldorf I've been making music, and since college I've sung mostly Renaissance and earlier music with semi-professional and professional choirs. I'll always be grateful to Waldorf for encouraging my well-roundedness.

Ian P. 3 / 23 / 08

I graduated from eighth grade at EBWS in 1993
My class teacher/sponsor was Judith Thomas
After 8th grade, I attended Lick-Wilmerding, San Francisco CA
The college I chose to go to is Vassar College, Poughkeepsie NY
My college graduation year is 2001

Here is what I'm doing now:
I am working as an artist and carpenter and living with my partner, Hannah, two dogs and two cats. In the fall I started working for the Cleveland Playhouse as their Props Carpenter, mostly building furniture for the plays they produce. Each summer for the past six years I've worked on the Parade the Circle celebration at the Cleveland Museum of Art. I make floats, giant puppets, masks; both my own designs and helping and teaching the public. Hannah and I are just finishing a show at a local art gallery. My pieces there are lamps made from found wood and metal and handmade paper. We're on the verge of buying a house near downtown.

Danielle P. 3 / 18 / 08

I graduated from eighth grade at EBWS in 1999
My class teacher/sponsor was Michael Hall
After 8th grade, I attended Lick-Wilmerding High School
The college I chose to go to is Clark University
My college graduation year is 2007

Here is what I'm doing now:
In June, I am heading to Swaziland, Africa, with the Peace Corps. I will be working with communities on health education. As a Sociology/Women's Studies major, I look forward to applying my knowledge to my work. At the moment I am working in the Bay Area as a swim instructor and enjoying the weather after four years in Massachusetts! After the Peace Corps I plan on applying to a graduate program in Social Work.

Grainne H. 2 / 20 / 08

I graduated from twelfth grade at EBWS in 2006
My class teacher/sponsor was Mr. Nottage

Here is what I'm doing now:
I am presently double majoring at Bates College in Medieval Classical Studies and Anthropology and am on the equestrian team.
I am also planning to study-abroad in Italy for a year.

Erinn R. 11 / 23 / 07

I graduated from eighth grade at EBWS in 1999
My class teacher was Mr. Hall
After 8th grade, I attended Redwood High School in Larkspur, CA

Here is what I'm doing now:
I only attended the east bay waldorf school for 4 years (k-3rd grade) but I made some wonderful friends and would love to find out how you're all doing. My class graduated from 8th grade in 1999. I am currently living in Portland, OR and am a bookkeeper for a small business. I love it up here!

Anja S. 10 / 10 / 07

I graduated from twelfth grade at EBWS in 2007
My class sponsor was Emmie O'neill
The college I chose to go to is University of California Santa Cruz
My college graduation year is 2011

Here is what I'm doing now:
I am a college freshman this year, very exciting, so I think that for the next four years at minimum, my path is pretty clear...

Jessie R. 6 / 22 / 07

I graduated from twelfth grade at EBWS in 2004
My class sponsor was Michael Mancini
The college I chose to go to is Whitman College
My college graduation year is 2008

Here is what I'm doing now:
Right now I'm in Laramie doing research with the AGN group at the University of Wyoming. I'm currently working on a set of Broad Absorption Line Quasars which I'll hopefully be done with by the end of the summer. In August I'll be going back to Walla Walla for my senior year as an astronomy-physics major at Whitman College. In addition to studying I'll be directing Whitman's sound and lighting crew (think concerts, not theater) and playing IM football for a team called the Hungry Hungry Hippos.

Lucinda S. 5 / 30 / 07

I graduated from eighth grade at EBWS in 1996
My class teacher was Jennifer Bundey
After 8th grade, I attended Summerfield Waldorf High School
The college I chose to go to is The Evergreen State College
My college graduation year is 2006

Here is what I'm doing now:
I am currently employed at a Publishing house in New York City.

Johannes S. 5 / 25 / 07

I graduated from eighth grade at EBWS in 1998
My class teacher was Mrs McCarthy

Here is what I'm doing now:
working in the bay area...after ten years living in the EU.

Spencer R. 5 / 21 / 07

I graduated from twelfth grade at EBWS in 2005
My class teacher/sponsor was Seth Miller
The college I chose to go to is Prescott College

Here is what I'm doing now:
Currently, during the academic year, I am going to school at Prescott College in Prescott Arizona. I am studying Environmental Studies primarily with my emphasis being on Ecological Design and sustainability. I am working for the college within the maintenance department and have become very integrated into the college community. I also intend on minoring in education. I am still writing music and working for Bill Graham Presents during the summer, as well as being the stage technician for the Village Theatre in the town of Danville.

Karolyn W. 5 / 4 / 07

I graduated from twelfth grade at EBWS in 2005
My class teacher/sponsor was Bobak, then Renate, then Seth
The college I chose to go to is Humboldt State University

Here is what I'm doing now:
Woo! Life is awesome! Living at Humboldt is amazing! I am currently playing the trumpet in the Advanced Jazz Orchestra on campus (they all loved hearing about how my eleventh grade played jazz charts with bagpips--thx Dustin!) I am currently a Dance Major with an emphasis in Arts Integration, and a Minor in Music (meaning I'm simultaneously a music and theater nerd). I am hoping to minor in Communications and German, as well. I am choreographing for and dancing in our college's belly dance teacher's professional Middle Eastern dance troupe, "Ya Habibi!". This (Sophomore) year, I founded and directed a non-profit program that helps bring quality art education to kids in elementary schools that have poorly funded arts and music departments. We are trying to share some of the love and passion for these areas of education we have been blessed to have in our lives with kids that might not get the opportunity! Yay!
I am going to be dancing at a jazz and ballet festival in Barcelona this summer, and will be attending University of Massachusettes at Amherst next Fall (near Elana!) to dance in the 5-Colleges dance program there. (I'm also working as a National Park tour guide again..which really relates to dancing...this summer in the Sierras (come visit!....I worked underground as a Cave tour guide last summer) Currenty, four girlfriends and I live in a rural part of Humboldt County next door to some baby cows, an organic farm, and the ocean, which is beautiful!
O.K. I think I wrote way too much...anyway...waldorf prepared me immensely for life after high school, and college has been very rewarding!
I am thankful for and love you all!

Kate H. 4 / 29 / 07

I graduated from twelfth grade at EBWS in 2005
My class teacher/sponsor was Seth Miller
The college I chose to go to is University of Puget Sound

Here is what I'm doing now:
I am currently finishing up my second year here at the University of Puget Sound. So far so good it seems. I'll be spending next year studying abroad in England at Lancaster University. I am a double major in English and Philosophy and am absolutely loving them both. The plan at this point is to explore law school upon graduation. Other possibilities include grad school leading into a college professor type career. There is, of course, always my original idea of becoming a Waldorf high school teacher. We'll just have to see I suppose.

Noa W. 1 / 17 / 07

I graduated from eighth grade at EBWS in 2002
My class teacher was Michael Kochowiec
After 8th grade, I attended Berkeley High School
I chose to go to Wesleyan University currently

Here is what I'm doing now:
Thinking of you!

Max M. 12 / 25 / 06

I graduated from twelfth grade at EBWS in 2006
My class teacher/sponsor was Michael K. / Greg Nottage

Here is what I'm doing now:
Lots O' work, by means of building and trouble shooting websites, landscaping, gardening projects, irrigation systems, plumbing. Also going on EBWS field trips as a chaperone. Planning vacations in the summer to Kauai and Ireland.

Arewik K. 10 / 25 / 06

I graduated from twelfth grade at EBWS in 2006
My class teacher/sponsor was Michael K. / Greg Nottage

Here is what I'm doing now:
Spending first year of college at New York University in Florence, Italy, studying Italian language, art and culture.

I really enjoy living in Firenze (Florence). We are starting to fit in, being mistaken for natives instead of tourists. Almost everywhere I go, I want to pretend I am a photographer: the small cobblestone streets, the piazza's lit up at night, the golden evening sun filtering through the olive trees on campus...
My classes are not that exciting at the moment -almost a repetition of high school except not really as good or as deep. My social foundations class reminds me of Mr. Mancini (one of the original founders of the high school), and my cultural class is essentially art, which reminds me of Ms. Cargill. Both classes relate to every course Ms. O'Neill has ever taught my class - I wish I had known so I could have brought my old notes because they covered so much more, especially the Rome through Renaissance class...