Alumni
Alumni Events and Reunions
Alumni Weekend, April 24-26, 2026
Join us for an upcoming event soon!
Ransom Everglades alumni are invited to attend alumni events as well as student games, performances and evening activities.
Ransom Everglades alumni are invited to attend alumni events as well as student games, performances and evening activities.
Signature events each year include the annual holiday party, Alumni Weekend and REEF Fishing Tournament.
Mark your calendars for Alumni Weekend, April 16-18, 2027. We will celebrate all alumni, and also hold special get-togethers for those celebrating milestone reunions.
Remember to join REconnect, so you can stay up to date with your classmates and abreast of opportunities to network, volunteer and more. Contact us if you have any questions.
Upcoming Events
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Alumni Basketball
Student Activities Center - Henry H. Anderson '38 Gymnasium - Gym
Alumni News
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Alumnus takes the helm of the RE board of trustees
Ricky Stokes ’94, an alumnus with deep ties to Ransom Everglades, stepped into the role of Ransom Everglades Chair of the Board for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years on July 1. As a member of the RE Board of Trustees since 2017, he previously served as vice chair and chair of the advancement committee. Prior to joining the board, he spent two years as president of the RE Alumni Association.Read More
The Stokes family legacy runs deep at the school; his late mother, Elaine, also served on the RE board, his eldest daughter, Ellie '26, is a recent graduate, and his son, Spencer '28, is a junior. -
Alumni Business Spotlight: Ilan Arboleda '93
Read MoreChasing Injustice from Washington to Hollywood: The Cinematic Path of Ilan Arboleda '93
In 1993, if you had asked Ilan Arboleda’s teachers and classmates what his future held, the answer would have been unanimous: Washington, D.C.As a student at Ransom Everglades, Ilan’s universe revolved around political philosophy and public service. While at RE he founded and served as President of the Political Union club, spent a summer studying political philosophy at Yale, and went on to Georgetown University with a singular, laser-focused goal: he wanted to be President of the United States. Ilan created his own college major, Culture and Democracy, with a minor in International Business Diplomacy, and he even landed a role working for the Bill Clinton administration. -
Alumni Highlight: Jeanine Mason '09
Read MoreFrom the RE Stage to Hollywood
For the Ransom Everglades community, the name Jeanine Mason ’09 evokes a distinct timeline of proud moments. You might know her as the dancer who captivated the nation and won Season 5 of So You Think You Can Dance, right after graduating high school. You might know her from her standout television roles, including Dr. Sam Bello on Grey’s Anatomy or Liz Ortecho on Roswell, New Mexico. More recently, you might hear her voicing the lead in the animated series Wondla, or see her in the most recent season of Chicago Fire and Amazon Prime’s Cross. -
From the Archives: History of Theatre at Ransom Everglades
A look through the school archives reveals that theatre and performance have long held a special place in the life of Ransom Everglades. From the earliest days of the Adirondack-Florida School to today’s thriving productions on the Lewis Family Auditorium stage, generations of students and faculty have embraced the transformative power of the dramatic arts. Preserved by RE Archivist, Katrina Patchett, the archives hold memories, milestones and traditions that have shaped the performing arts at RE for more than a century.Read More -
The 14th Annual Ransom Everglades Epic Fishing (REEF) Tournament was bigger and better than ever!
Read MoreThe 14th annual Ransom Everglades Epic Fishing (REEF) Tournament and Dock Party attracted RE students, alumni, parents and members of the RE professional community for a spirited afternoon of fishing, great food, live music and family fun. REEF raised nearly $20,000, including $14,000 for the Anderson waterfront and $5,000 for Breakthrough Miami. In addition, Breakthrough Miami raised more than $5,000 through the silent auction, so the event was able to fund two Breakthrough Scholars. -
Hundreds of alumni come to RE for Alumni Weekend 2026
Read MoreAlumni came from as far as Australia and Spain to celebrate with us on Alumni Weekend 2026, with over 350 alumni attending in-person events on campus.We kicked off the weekend with our tradition of the 50 Year Club at Joe’s Stone Crab, graciously hosted by Steve Sawitz ’75, with more than 75 alumni in attendance. Members of the Ransom Everglades Class of 1976 were welcomed as the newest inductees and continued their celebration on Saturday evening with a lovely dinner. -
Students enjoy 'waypoint' experience at Royal Caribbean
RE upper school students spent a day learning about careers in hospitality, business, marketing, technology and operations during a full-day immersion at Royal Caribbean during spring break. Part of the new Explorer Externships Program, the visit also allowed Ransom Everglades students to have lunch with RE alumni at the company and hear from President of Silversea and RE parent Bert Hernandez.Read More -
2026 RE Externship Lunch & Learn Speakers
The 2026 year Externship Lunch & Learn series has continued as RE welcomed back alumni Larry Bassuk '00, Veronica Alcorta '96 and Kevin Escalera '09 to share how their experiences at RE helped shape their journeys beyond campus. Each reflected on the school’s lasting impact, crediting its rigorous academics and supportive community with preparing them for college and the early stages of their careers, whether in financial technology, global luxury merchandising, or advertising and entrepreneurship. Through their stories, students gained insight into a wide range of industries, as the speakers highlighted the importance of exploring different paths, embracing collaboration and staying attuned to evolving opportunities. They spoke candidly about pivotal moments, underscoring how adaptability and purpose have guided their success. Now established in their respective fields, all three alumni expressed deep gratitude for the foundation they built at RE. In returning to campus, they are paying it forward, offering mentorship and inspiration to current students as they begin to imagine their own futures.Read More -
Alumni Highlight: Marcel Laniado '02
Read MoreMarcel G. Laniado '02 lives in South Florida with his wife and two children and serves as a banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank. Marcel was recently recognized by the United Way of Miami as the Next-Gen Philanthropist of the Year Award recipient. This marks his more than 10-year commitment to the United Way of Miami and he remains deeply committed to giving back to his community. In this conversation, he shares how his early experiences shaped his mindset of being a lifelong learner. When asked what success looks like to him, Marcel replies, “Success means being of service to clients, helping my team grow and improve, contributing positively to my community and having the time and resources to care for my family and friends.” -
Business Spotlight: Mariana Loumiet '03
Read MoreMariana Loumiet '03 began her career in luxury hospitality before pivoting toward a more purpose-driven path that blends creativity, healing and entrepreneurship. As the Founder and Creative Director of Vittoria Regia, she now designs transformative experiences and retreats around the world, working with high-performing individuals seeking deeper alignment and connection. In this conversation, she reflects on the unexpected turns that shaped her path, the mindset behind her success and the lessons she hopes to share with both fellow alumni and current students navigating their own journeys.
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alumni@ransomeverglades.org
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Rebecca Noble 07
Director of Constituent Engagement and StrategyUniversity of Michigan - B.A.
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Rhonda Smith
Associate Director of Alumni EngagementUniversity of Miami - B.A.
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Founded in 1903, Ransom Everglades School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for grades 6 - 12 located on two campuses in Coconut Grove, Florida. It is rated the top private school in Miami and among the 10 private schools in North America. Ransom Everglades School produces graduates who "believe that they are in the world not so much for what they can get out of it as for what they can put into it." The school provides rigorous college preparation that promotes the student's sense of identity, community, personal integrity and values for a productive and satisfying life, and prepares the student to lead and to contribute to society.
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