DYK? Christ Church Episcopal School (CCES) was founded 60 years ago – originally located in three frame houses on E Washington St., spanning kindergarten to sixth grade. Now, the school is a K5-12 independent college preparatory school boasting 1,100 students and 129 full-time faculty members, with a (truly) gorgeous 72-acre campus in Southeast Greenville.
All of that history means it’s no surprise that CCES has some alumni who are major movers + shakers in our community. For example, our mayor is one. And, oh yeah, Edwin McCain.
Want to learn more about what sets CCES apart? Register for one of the school’s upcoming Open Houses on March 21 at 9:30 a.m. + 6 p.m. and see how your child can join the community. Maybe you’ll see their name added to this list in 10 years. ‘Til then, check out CCES’ website for more info.
Here are a few notable people who’ve walked the halls:
Knox White | class of ‘72 | Mayor of Greenville since 1995 and partner in the law firm of Haynsworth, Sinkler & Boyd. He’s an Advisory Board Member of the Chinese Economic Development Board of S.C.; sits on the Board of Directors for Artisphere; and has been honored by The Best Lawyers in America© for Immigration Law.
Kate Furman | class of ‘04 | Artist + jewelry maker; Artisphere 2016 Emerging Artist Award winner; featured in TOWN Carolina, Greenville Journal, Greenville News, and Elegant Magazine.
Walt Wilkins | class of ‘92 | Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor since 2010; prosecuted and tried cases that have appeared on “48 Hours Investigates” + Tru TV. Previously United States Attorney for South Carolina, appointed by George W. Bush in 2008.
Edwin McCain | class of ‘88 | Singer/songwriter, famous for his song “I’ll Be” (which hit #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100… and was covered by Andy on The Office).
Jay Spivey | class of ‘78 | Publisher of Fête Greenville, Creative Director of production + marketing company GVLmedia, and avid participant in the development of downtown Greenville.
Chandler Catanzaro | class of ‘09 | Former kicker for the Clemson Tigers + has played on 4 NFL teams, currently kicker for the Carolina Panthers.
Rory Scovel | class of ‘99 | Comedian, writer + actor who’s appeared in films like I Feel Pretty with Amy Schumer + The House with Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell.
Dan and Howard Einstein | class of ‘79 | Of Rosenfield Einstein, local independent insurance agency/brokerage and consulting firm.
Ernest Crosby | class of ‘95 | Well-known local Realtor; formerly with Greenville County School District and top financial institutions Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch.
John Warren | class of ‘97 | 2018 S.C. gubernatorial candidate; chairman + founder of specialty mortgage finance company Lima One Capital.
Billy Campbell | class of ‘78 | President of Discovery Networks U.S. from 2002 – 2007; previously president of Miramax Television from 1998 – 2002. Was on the “Miracle on the Hudson” US Airways Flight 1549, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Jimmy Ryan | class of ’00 | Greenville anesthesiologist whose senior project proposing nine mice sculptures along Main St. created the Mice on Main phenomenon.
The Honorable Judge John Kittredge | class of ‘75 | Associate Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court since 2008.
Congressman William Timmons | class of ‘02 | Represents the 4th District of South Carolina.
Susan Credle | class of ‘81 | Global Chief Creative Officer at FCP (Foote, Cone, & Belding) and the visionary behind well-known creative campaigns like the M&M’s characters.
Missy Park | class of ‘80 | Founder + CEO of women’s sports apparel company Title Nine.
Cameo Diamond Joseph | class of ’09 | Attorney in a large Greenville firm; was named South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division “Star of the Quarter” 2018; formerly law clerk to the Hon. Clifton B. Newman of the South Carolina Circuit Court.
Courtney Tollison Hartness | class of ‘95 | Assistant professor in history at Furman University, Upcountry History Museum Historian + public historian throughout the Upstate.
Billy Webster | class of ‘75 | Co-founder + chairman of the Board for Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc., and previously served in the White House.
Cole Seiler | class of ‘12 | American soccer player; currently defender for Greenville Triumph SC in USL League One; entered MLS following a collegiate career at Georgetown.
Julia Vickerman | class of ‘02 | Current Californian who’s had an original animated series called “Twelve Forever” picked up by Netflix, planned to debut this year.
Impressive, right? Register your student for CCES’ Open Houses on March 21 here.
This content was created in partnership with Christ Church Episcopal School.
