Saint John's School Alumni

The 4th Edition of the Alumni Hub: Forever Hurricanes Newsletter is here!

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Once a Hurricane, always a Hurricane.

At this year’s 12th Grade Commencement Exercises, we were proud to continue one of Saint John’s School’s most meaningful traditions: honoring our Legacy Families.

Each year, alumni parents are invited to place the Alumni Legacy Cord on their graduating child, symbolizing the connection between generations of Hurricanes and the lasting impact of our school community.

This year, we celebrated 8 alumni families, making the moment even more special as parents and children shared the stage together. Seeing one generation of Hurricanes send another into the world is a powerful reminder that once a Hurricane, always a Hurricane!

Pictured L to R:
Berenice Bellotti 1986
Sultan Yassin 1997
Guily Barlia 1991
Evelyn Biton 1996
Nannette Berrios 1993
Glendys Villar 1991
Rafael Blanes 1997
Carlos Guardiola 1986

Congratulations to our Legacy Families and to the entire Class of 2026!

Path of a Hurricane: Alumni in Action

Congratulations to Sabina Liesl Collazo '12, who recently concluded a celebrated run as Maria in West Side Story at The Gateway Playhouse!

Sabina's journey began right here at Saint John's School, where she first stepped onto the stage in school musicals at just 9 years old. From voice lessons at the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music to earning degrees from the University of Michigan in Musical Theatre and Management, she has built an impressive career on stage and screen.

Beyond her artistic achievements, Sabina has remained deeply connected to Puerto Rico, helping lead Hurricane Maria relief efforts as a founding member of Voices for Puerto Rico and Relief4PR. Today, she continues to make her mark as an actress and content creator based in New York City.

Her recent portrayal of Maria earned rave reviews, including from fellow alumnus Tony Vargas '94, who described her performance as "magnificent" and said she has "the voice of an angel."

From the SJS stage to leading roles in acclaimed productions, Sabina continues to inspire us all. We are proud to call her a Hurricane!

Last week, we had the honor of hosting our Alumni Legacy Breakfast celebrating the graduating seniors and parents who are also proud graduates of Saint John’s School.

It was a beautiful morning filled with memories, laughter, and heartfelt stories as the families shared their lifelong connection to SJS. Hearing parents reflect on their own years as students, and seeing their children now preparing to graduate from the very same school, was incredibly special.

One of the most touching parts of the morning was listening to our seniors talk about what they will miss most: the friendships, the traditions, the sense of community, and the feeling of home that Saint John’s has given them throughout the years.

Thank you to all of our legacy families for being such an important part of the SJS story.

Flashback Friday!

In honor of last night’s Class of 2030 8th Grade Graduation, we’re taking a walk down memory lane and looking back at four decades of Saint John’s School graduating classes during their 8th grade school year!

Were you in the class of 1990, 2000, 2010, or 2020? Do you remember your 8th grade graduation?

This past weekend, Stephen Higuera '94 celebrated a very special 50th birthday surrounded by lifelong friends and classmates!

Pictured left to right a few from the class of 1994: José Gayá, Fernando Arteaga, Antonio Vargas, Suzie Dubon, Sasha Kopel, Alex Parr, Stephen, Miguel Oppenheimer, Nikos Flores, and Rafael Sardiña.

From classmates to lifelong friends, the Hurricane bond only grows stronger with time. Here’s to 50 years of memories and many more celebrations ahead!

Path of a Hurricane: Alumni in Action

Today we’re proud to highlight Andrew Kellner from the Class of 1978!

After SJS, Andrew went on to the University of Pennsylvania and later earned his law degree from Cardozo School of Law. He now serves as Managing Partner at Andrew J. Kellner LLP, where he has built a long-standing career in commercial real estate and corporate law. Over the past 35+ years, he has helped guide complex real estate transactions, financing, and development deals across a wide range of industries.

We love seeing how our alumni continue to lead, grow, and make an impact in their fields.


Thank you, Andrew, for sharing your journey with us!

Flashback Friday! SJS Class of 2022!

It feels like just yesterday these Hurricanes were walking the halls of SJS, and now many are already graduating from college and beginning exciting new chapters once more.

Please excuse the condition of this photo, after years of memories, a few faces were unfortunately covered by rips and wear. Even so, the spirit of this class still shines through.

To the Class of 2022: wherever life has taken you, your SJS family is proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see where your journey leads next.

Once a Hurricane, always a Hurricane!

Another day, another alumni visit home

We loved welcoming back Jaime Pedraza ’23, Chase Powers ’25, and Carla Zayas ’25 to campus! There’s nothing better than seeing our alumni walk these halls again, catch up with teachers and friends, and remind us that once you’re part of the SJS family, you always have a home here.

Home from college this summer? Come visit us! We’ll be here!

Once a Hurricane, always a Hurricane!