Curious. Creative. Balanced.

These are the qualities we hear again and again when people describe Whatcom Hills Waldorf School graduates. Our education prepares students not only for success in high school, but for a meaningful life beyond the classroom.

Our alumni follow diverse paths and meet the world with confidence, compassion, and purpose. From places close to home to locales around the globe, WHWS graduates shape their communities with skill, creativity, and a sense of responsibility.

“I think what I will take away from Waldorf is that knowledge isn’t always something you can get through a textbook, but rather by being curious, creative, and observing the world around you.”

— Jasper K., Class of 2026

Alumni Spotlights

Ben Phillips

Class of 2005

Voting Rights Attorney
Washington, DC

“My time at WHWS instilled in me a deep curiosity, an appreciation for community, and a passion for integrating art and creativity into all of my work.”

Lily Koplowitz Fleming

Class of 2012

Hematologist
Seattle Children’s Hospital

"The education and community I experienced at WHWS have had a lasting influence on my approach to life, learning, and progressing in my career.”

Aidan Glaze

Class of 2010

Supervisor of Technology
KING 5 Seattle

“Waldorf education taught me to be endlessly curious, and that curiosity for the world around me has provided great opportunities in my career. I’ve been able to advance quicker than most because I’m constantly asking questions and learning systems outside my job description.”

Shawn Madziwa (Fox)

Class of 1999

Medical Clinical Director Snohomish County, WA

“Waldorf fostered my love of learning, and helped develop my ability to think critically and approach challenges with curiosity and creativity. It also gave me an example of a loving community and how essential it is to give and receive within a village.”

Kendrick Bradley

Class of 2009

Chief Product Officer, ZUMA | Los Angeles, CA

Natalie Rehberger

Class of 2008

Director of Auxiliary Programs, Washington Waldorf School | Bethesda, MD

“In today's globalized world, Waldorf education is creating students who are prepared to go out in the world with curiosity and empathy, something we need more of!”

Sophia Laws

Class of 2012

Labor & Employment Attorney | Orange County, CA

“We, Sophia's parents, are happy to share that Sophia graduated from Chapman University's Fowler School of Law in the spring of 2025. She was one of the top students in her class and graduated magna cum laude. We continue to feel that her WHWS education has served as an amazing foundation in her life and work.”

Graduates showing Air Force and Army shirts

Diverse Pathways

Where They Go Next

Our graduates follow a wide range of paths — but they are united in following the passions and interests that are kindled during their time at Whatcom Hills.

Some step directly into professional careers, apprenticeships, and trades after high school: our alumni work in careers ranging from carpentry and construction to phlebotomy and aviation. Others continue to a diverse range of schools and programs after high school, including:

Air Force Academy
American University
AmeriCorps
Barnard College
Brooks Institute
Chapman University
U.S. Coast Guard
Columbia Law School
Columbia University
George Fox University
Georgetown University
Institute of the Arts Barcelona
Lewis & Clark College
Oberlin College
Oregon State University
Pacific Lutheran University
Peace Corps
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Reed College
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University

Skagit Valley College
St. Olaf College
Texas A&M University
U.S. Navy
UC Santa Cruz
University of British Columbia
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Edinburgh
University of Idaho
University of Oregon
University of Puget Sound
University of Southern California
University of Washington
Vancouver Film School
Western Governors University
Western Washington University
Whatcom Community College
Wheaton College
Whitworth University
WSU College of Medicine

Cherished Traditions

Coming Full Circle

Each spring, we welcome our graduating high school seniors back to Whatcom Hills for a special celebration. Alumni reconnect with former teachers, revisit familiar classrooms, and celebrate how far they've come since leaving WHWS. They also share reflections, advice, and encouragement with our seventh and eighth graders, offering a meaningful glimpse of the journey ahead as our students prepare to begin high school themselves.

Group of WHWS 2005 alumni in woods on campus

Deep Roots

Friendships that Last a Lifetime

At WHWS, the connections built often last long beyond graduation. In 2025, we welcomed members of the Class of 2005 back to campus for a special reunion celebrating 20 years since their eighth grade graduation. Alumni traveled from near and far to reconnect, share stories, and reflect on the friendships and experiences that continue to shape their lives.

“Waldorf instilled in me a passion for art and design from a young age, whether through handwork classes, illustrating my Main Lesson Books, or woodworking projects where I built tools and furniture. Since graduating, I’ve continued to seek out creative pursuits, ultimately building a career around my love of design. Waldorf gave me a strong foundation of knowledge, community, and determination to pursue my goals, and I am forever grateful.”

— Sarabeth Pemble, Class of 2011