Alumni News
Rhonda Rees, Public Relations Expert and Author
Rhonda Rees, Class of ’77, is a public relations expert, author, and advocate for online book piracy awareness. Rhonda was recently awarded the Publicist of the Year honor from The Bulldog Reporter publication. Her book, Profit and Prosper with Public Relations, has been recognized and won several industry awards. My name is Rhonda Rees, class […]
Recent News from Violinist Niv Ashkenazi
Here is an excerpt of HH grad and violinist Niv Ashkenai’s May Newsletter. May Newsletter I’ve been traveling a lot this year, and I am looking forward to returning to the East Coast in a few weeks. On May 21st at 3pm, I will be performing at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, in New Jersey, with […]
Jessa Zarubica, Producer, Writer, Director, Actress
Interview with Jessa Zarubica, class of 2005 Describe what you are doing now? I am the senior producer at Pocket.watch, a new children’s entertainment company, where I write, direct, and produce children content across a variety of platforms. My company is run by former Disney Exec Chris Williams and former head of Nikelodeon. I also […]
Bais Haus, Music Producer
Interview with alumnus Bais Haus (Basie Hauser), class of 2007 What are you doing now? I am a Music Producer/Touring DJ What was your favorite class at Highland Hall, and why? Handbells with Janet Vrudny: I fell in love with this class because it taught me the power of working together as a team to create […]
Casey Gardner, Engineering Major, Harvey Mudd
Interview with Casey Gardner, Class of 2015 What are you currently doing now? I am currently majoring in Engineering at Harvey Mudd College, in Claremont, CA. What area of engineering are you interested in? I’m leaning towards vibrational dynamics which could apply to civil, mechanical or aerospace engineering. That was the focus of the research […]
Ella Mielniezenko, Executive Producer at BuzzFeed
Ella’s work as an executive producer at BuzzFeed involves developing new properties and talent for their video division. Ella Mielniezenko (’09) is currently an executive producer at BuzzFeed, the innovative media powerhouse known for it’s wide range of digital content. Ella’s work as an executive producer involves developing new properties and talent for their video division. After graduating from Emerson Film school in […]
Ian Axness, Assistant Professor & Resident Music Director, University of Cincinnati
Ian Axness recently accepted the position of Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre and Resident Music Director University of Cincinnati College – Conservatory of Music! Thank you, Ian, for giving us a peek into your life and career, words of wisdom, and some wonderful takeaways from your education at Highland Hall. Describe what you are doing […]
Chanel Wen Boutakidis, Class of 1991, CEO of Five Acres
A peek into her life and career, words of wisdom, and some wonderful takeaways from her High School experience at Highland Hall. Chanel Wen Boutakidis has been the Chief Executive Officer of Five Acres since 2011. Five Acres is an agency that cares for more than 6.5k children and family members annually here in southern […]
Chet Bentley, Class of 2007, Featured in Shoutout LA Magazine
We had the good fortune of connecting with Chet Bentley and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Chet, what role has risk played in your life or career? Risk is the Universe’s way of testing my faith. I’ve never advanced in any aspect of my life without taking some form of risk. It’s like something […]
