classes. The Middle and Lower Schools offer 9 after-school art programs in addition to in-school teachings. In 2020, there are 10 Artist-in-Residence Day and year-long immersive experiences. Notable alumni Tucker Carlson (attended 1976), conservative political commentator, author Matthew Zirkle 1981, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy and Chief of Staff for U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa and U.S. SIXTH Fleet Jandy Nelson 1983, author of young adult fiction including The Sky Is Everywhere and I'll Give You the Sun Emma Caulfield 1991, actress, best known for her role as Anya Jenkins on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer David Chan 1991, violinist, concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Victor Cheng 1991, former McKinsey & Company management consultant Kate Dillon Levin 1992, the first plus-size model to appear in U.S. Vogue and a Gucci campaign Jared Polis 1993, Governor of Colorado Rashaan Salaam 1992, running back in the NFL, winner of the 1994 Heisman Trophy Cassie Mogilner Holmes, 1998, professor of psychology at UCLA Anderson School of Management Alexandra Stevenson 1999, professional tennis player; former top-20 player in singles Diego Rovira 2000, former indoor soccer player for the San Diego Sockers Candice Wiggins 2004, former professional basketball player; winner of the 2011 WNBA Championship Chrystina Sayers 2005, singer, member of the girl group Girlicious Miles McMillan 2007, painter and model, Daily Front Row's 2016 Model of the Year Kelsey Plum 2013, current guard for the Las Vegas Aces; all-time career scoring leader in NCAA Division I women's basketball Tommy Edman 2013, current professional baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals See also Primary and secondary schools in San Diego, California References External links La Jolla Country Day School Official website C-SPAN Q&A interview featuring LJCDS American government and history teacher Sarah Bakhiet, July 3, 2005 Schools in San Diego La Jolla, San Diego Private elementary schools in California Private middle schools in California Private high schools in California High schools in San Diego 1926 establishments in California