Grace King High School - Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

  • Pantera and Down vocalist Phil Anselmo, a 1988 graduate, fronted the local heavy metal band Razor White. He later was the lead singer for Superjoint Ritual, and current lead guitarist in Arson Anthem.
  • Donna Brazile, campaign manager for the Al Gore/Joe Lieberman presidential ticket in 2000, was the first African-American to direct a major presidential campaign.
  • NBA Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger was a 2001 graduate as a four-year letterman, averaging 24.3 ppg, 12 rpg and 5.5 bpg as a senior.
  • Salman Khan, founder of the Khan Academy, was valedictorian in 1994.
  • Kris LaCoste, former lead singer of The Chee-Weez and now lead singer of Category 6 was a 1989 graduate.
  • Michael Lewis ("Beerman"), former San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints wide receiver and kick returner.
  • Kevin Mmahat, Former MLB player (New York Yankees)
  • Mark Mullins, trombonist for Harry Connick, Jr. and Bonerama, is a 1985 graduate.
  • Ellen DeGeneres, Television show host of The Ellen DeGeneres Show was a brief attendant

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