the clothes they desired, rather than the clothes dictated to be fashionable. Sonny Igoe (1923-2012, class of 1939), jazz drummer Walter M. D. Kern (born 1937), politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1978 to 1990, where he represented the 40th Legislative District. Younghoe Koo (born 1994), South Korean-born NFL placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons L.A. Beast (born 1984 as Kevin Strahle), competitive eater Robert Sean Leonard (born 1969), actor who started acting while at the school and was given work study credit for his theatrical work Alfred Lutter (born 1962) entrepreneur, engineer, consultant, and former child actor, best known for his appearance in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. David Madden (born 1981, class of 1999), 19-day champion on Jeopardy!; founder and executive director of the National History Bee and Bowl Andrew Maguire (born 1939), politician who represented New Jersey's 7th congressional district from 1975 to 1981 Julia Meade (1925–2016, class of 1944), film and stage actress who was a frequent pitch person in live commercials in the early days of television in the 1950s. Michael Mercurio (born 1972), actor who has appeared in film, theatre, and television, often portraying psychologically disturbed characters. Matt Mondanile (born 1985), guitarist, singer and songwriter best known as the former lead guitarist of the American indie rock band Real Estate. Richard Muenz (born 1948), actor Helen Nearing (1904-1995), author and advocate of simple living. Kim Ng (born 1968), Major League Baseball executive. James "Buddy" Nielsen (born 1984), musician, Senses Fail Patti O'Reilly (born 1968, class of 1986), former professional tennis player. Cassie Ramone (born 1986), musician and artist who rose to prominence as the guitarist and vocalist of indie rock band Vivian Girls. Kenneth Rapuano (class of 1980), Marine who has held various global security-related posts within the U.S. federal government. Nelson Riddle (1921–1985), bandleader, arranger and orchestrator Beatrice Schroeder Rose (1922–2014), author, composer, harpist and teacher, who was the principal harpist of the Houston Symphony for 31 years Thomas M. Ryan Jr. (born 1928, class of 1946), retired United States Air Force four-star general David Schenker (born 1968, class of 1986), diplomat who has served as Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs. Todd Stitzer (born 1952), businessman who served as the chief executive officer of Cadbury plc from 2003 to 2010. Ali Stroker (born 1987), Tony Award winning actress and singer, who is the first actress needing a