Notable Alumni From Southern Orange County High Schools

We all know that Southern Orange County is home to some pretty big stars. But, did you know that many of them used to walk the same hallways as you?

Here’s a list of sports stars, award-winning musicians and prominent actors who you may share an alma mater with one day.

Let us know if we missed any big celebrities by leaving a comment!

Aliso Niguel

• Sasha Cohen, Olympic figure skater
• Kyla Ross, Olympic gymnast (and current student)

Capistrano Valley

• Todd Marinovich, professional football player
• Tyler Matzek, professional baseball player
• Brad Davis, professional baseball player

Corona del Mar

• Mark McGrath, lead singer of Sugar Ray
• Kelly Rutherford, actress
• Sam Mikulak, Olympic gymnast

Dana Hills

• Andrew McMahon, lead singer of Jack’s Mannequin
• Scott Covington, professional football player
• Seth Etherton, professional baseball player
• Melinda Clarke, actress

El Toro

• Rob Johnson, professional football player
• Brian Krause, actor
• Kaitlin Sandeno, Olympic swimmer
• Josh Saunders, professional soccer player
• Austin Romine, professional baseball player

El Modena

• Freddie Freeman, professional baseball player
• Milo Ventimiglia, actor
• Robby Gordon, professional race car driver

Irvine

• Jason Lezak, Olympic swimmer

Laguna Beach

• Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the Foo Fighters
• Various cast members from Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County

Mission Viejo

• Michael Lopez-Alegria, astronaut
• Ryan Powdrell, professional football player
• Drew Radovich, professional football player
• Mark Sanchez, professional football player
• Dana Torres, Olympic swimmer
• Matt Sorum, drummer for Guns N’ Roses

Newport Harbor

• Misty May-Treanor, Olympic sand volleyball player
• Steve Timmons, Olympic volleyball player
• Aaron Peirsol, Olympic swimmer
• Kelly McGillis, actress
• George Yardley, professional basketball player
• Robert “Wingnut” Weaver, professional surfer
• April Ross, Olympic sand volleyball player

San Clemente

• Ryan Sheckler, professional skateboarder
• Dean Karnazes, ultramarathon runner

Santa Margarita

• Dominic Barnes, actor
• Ethan Luck, drummer for Relient K
• Carson Palmer, professional football player

Trabuco Hills

• Nick Punto, professional baseball player
• Randy Josselyn, actor

Tustin

• Cuba Gooding Jr., actor (graduated elsewhere)
• Matt McCoy, professional football player
• Robert David Hall, actor
• David Leestma, astronaut
• Shawn Green, professional baseball player

University

•  Will Ferrell, actor
• Various members of the band Rage Against the Machine
• Various members of the band Thrice

Villa Park

• Kevin Costner, actor (graduated elsewhere)
• Aaron Boone, professional baseball player