List of St. John's College (Annapolis/Santa Fe) people

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The following is a list of notable individuals associated with St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland and/or Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Faculty

Students and Alumni

This includes graduates of both the Undergraduate and Graduate programs.

Academics

Writers, critics, and journalists

Military personnel

Politicians

Filmmakers and musicians


Businesspeople

Chefs

Scientists

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