JTD Alumni

Once a Greyhound, always a Greyhound.
Our vibrant alumni community spans the United States and beyond. With our regularly scheduled programming, Greyhounds stay connected long after graduation. We also have a vibrant online presence on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn .

Let us know what’s new with you! Please email any news you would like to share. We love to hear about marriages, births, jobs, travels, and more. Let us know what you are up to by emailing Advancement Associate Carolyn Crosson.
From the Alumni Chair

Dear JTD Alumni,

As we celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2026 and another wonderful school year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the enduring spirit of the John Thomas Dye community. Watching our newest alumni cross the stage is always a meaningful reminder that the JTD experience creates lifelong connections.

No matter how many years have passed since graduation, the values we learned at JTD and The 5C's continue to guide us well beyond our years on Chalon Road.

This spring brought many meaningful moments for our community. The Fair once again filled campus with joy and fun. It was especially wonderful to welcome alumni back to celebrate alongside students, families, and faculty. Seeing generations of Greyhounds together is always so meaningful.

In addition to beloved traditions like the Fair, springtime also brings a newer JTD tradition. Just as the teachers who shaped our elementary school years once taught us, a new generation of educators—along with a few familiar faces, including Coach Treadwell—now teach today’s students about The 5C's and help light their candles in marshmallows each December. In recent years, JTD has celebrated its faculty and staff at an all-school assembly, recognizing milestone years of service and announcing the recipient of the Judy Hirsch Award, which honors exceptional dedication by a faculty or staff member. This year’s recipient was Facilities Team member Juan Torres. This special day gives our community an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people who are at the heart of JTD.

We can continue to honor their lasting impact by supporting the Annual Fund. Every gift helps sustain the programs, faculty, and opportunities that continue to make JTD such a special place for current and future students.

Every single one of you carries the spirit of JTD in your own unique way, and we are so proud of all that you continue to accomplish. We look forward to creating even more opportunities for alumni to reconnect and remain engaged with the School and one another. If you would like to hold a position on the Alumni Committee please reach out, we would love to have you!

Wishing you and your families a joyful, restful, and memorable summer. See you in the fall!

In Love, Beauty, and Truth,

Mary Corman '97
Alumni Chair
alumnichair@jtdschool.org

In the Spotlight

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  • Alumni Spotlight: Christina Hale '82

    By Lauren Goulston '94
    Christina Hale is a renaissance woman who credits John Thomas Dye with the foundation of love and friendship that gave her the courage to navigate diverse environments throughout her artistic journey.
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  • Alumni Spotlight: Brian Goldsmith '94

    By Lauren Goulston '94
    When Brian Goldsmith was 18, his parents made what he now calls an unbelievable decision: they let him defer college to move to New York and work on Hillary Clinton's Senate campaign. That early leap into politics set the trajectory for a career that would weave through journalism, tech startups, and now state politics as he runs for California State Senate.
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  • Alumni Spotlight: Justine Stamen Arrillaga '82 and The TEAK Fellowship

    By Lauren Goulston '94
    On the first day of first grade in 1975, Justine Stamen Arrillaga met her best friend Teak Dyer in Miss Sally Manuel Klapper's classroom at JTD. Neither could have imagined that their friendship, tragically cut short, would inspire an educational fellowship that has transformed more than 1,000 lives over the past 27 years.
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Ways to Volunteer

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  • Volunteer!

    There are many ways for alumni to volunteer at JTD: speak with current students at Career Day, help us find lost Greyhound alumni, or identify students in photos in the archives.

    Interested in giving back to JTD? Please contact Carolyn Crosson, Special Events and Alumni Manager.

  • Host an Alumni Event

    Are you interested in hosting an alumni event (happy hour, book club, etc.) in your city? Please contact Carolyn Crosson if you are interested in organizing an event for JTD alumni.

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The John Thomas Dye School


11414 Chalon Road
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 476-2811
The John Thomas Dye School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

Located In Los Angeles, CA, John Thomas Dye is an independent school for grades K-6. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.