CUHSD Notable Graduates
So many graduates of the Campbell Union High School District have achieved status in their professional lives, whether on a local, state, or national level. The list below is just a sample of the huge talent that has graduated from the district.
This list represents a wide array of accomplishments in various endeavors. (We would like to add more names as you suggest them!)
Blackford High School
Tim Flood, M.D.
National reputation as an eye laser surgeon in Chicago.
Branham High School
Pat Hughes
Radio broadcaster for Major League Baseball since 1978. 28 of those years for the Chicago Cubs
Gary Radnich
KRON-TV sports anchor.
Camden High School
Bob Gonzalez
Co-wrote the hit song “Little Girl”. Founding member of the rock group The Syndicate of Sound. https://youtu.be/YHnrkWo1OqY
Paul Stojanovich
Television producer. Co-creator of COPS tv show.
Russell Ferrante
Grammy award-winning keyboardist for the Yellowjackets band. Has played with and recorded with famous musicians all over the world. https://www.russellferrante.com/
Campbell High School
Eugene Andres
National reputation as a criminal lawyer
Charles Beardesley
Campbell’s first graduate-the lone graduate of 1901. Became a well known lawyer.
Wayne Buck, M.D.
Medical researcher with NASA.
Terry Brink, Ph.D
9 time AAU Wrestling Champion; U.S.Olympic Team 1960, 1964,1968.
Philip Farley
U.S.representative to NATO.
Dudley Herschback, Ph.D
Winner Nobel Prize in Chemistry, pioneering the (Ph.D.) of molecular beams to study chemical reactions. Has published over 400 research papers. https://faculty.chemistry.harvard.edu/dudley-herschbach
Larry Norman
Often called the Father of Christian rock music. Made over 100 albums.
Al Smith
Owner and CEO of the Orchard Supply Hardware chain.
Del Mar High School
Adrienne Barbeau
Television and movie actress. Numerous film appearances, and star of tv show Maud.
Desiree Goyette
Two time Grammy nominated composer. Voiceover for tv shows and cartoons, including the voice of Barbie, Betty Boop, and numerous others. Co-wrote music for several Peanuts specials, and wrote music and did voiceovers for several Garfield projects. http://lightchild.com/
Jennifer Granholm
First woman governor of Michigan; served two terms. Secretary of Energy in Biden Administration.
Dick Vermeil
After coaching at Del Mar then UCLA, he coached Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance. Later coached the St. Louis Rams to their first Super Bowl victory. Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Ryan Weiber
Emmy award winning special effects maker for many movies and TV shows.
Leigh High School
Stan Bunger
Broadcast journalist and co-anchor radio KCBS. Stan also hosted weekly chats with coaching legend John Madden. https://www.stanbunger.com/
Pat Simmons
Guitarist, songwriter and founding member of The Doobie Brothers band.
Randy Stonehill
Famous rock gospel performer. One of the pioneers of contemporary Christian music. https://randystonehill.com/
Prospect High School
Steve Boedekker
Oscar-nominated sound editor.
Grant Geissman
Jazz guitarist. Emmy nominated music composer. Played for years with Chuck Mangione and many other musicians.Composed music and played music for numerous television shows. https://www.grantgeissman.com/
Nancy McFadden
Lawyer, advisor to President Clinton.
Jon Nakamatsu
World renowned concert pianist.
Westmont High School
Brett Dalton
Actor. Known for role in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. television show on ABC.
Martin Ferrero
Actor. Known for roles on Jurassic Park and Miami Vice. https://youtu.be/amDGPKgxL9A
Lars Fredericksen
Guitarist and vocalist for the band Rancid. https://youtu.be/GeFr4_CADp4
Eric Victorino
Lead singer for the band Strata.