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Notable People Who Attended Fairmont High School

Which notable people attended Fairmont High School? This verified directory includes 10 public figures: nine documented graduates and one documented attendee, across seven public fields.

Graduates and attendees are labeled separately

The list does not infer graduation from hometown, athletics or school attendance. Each record links to the source supporting its Fairmont High School relationship.

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Literature and education · Graduated · Class of 1992

CJ Arthur

Educator, author and independent bookseller; 2018–2019 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

Attended Fairmont Public Schools through graduation.

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Literature and broadcasting · Graduated

Ross Bernstein

Sports author and professional speaker.

Fairmont High School graduate.

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local historical society record

Film, theatre and television · Graduated · Class of 1984

Bradley Greenwald

Working actor and playwright with more than three decades of stage performance.

Fairmont High School graduate.

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Public and civic life · Attended

Bob Gunther

Businessman, U.S. Navy veteran and longtime Minnesota state representative.

Attended Fairmont High School.

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Public and civic life · Graduated · Class of 1985

Michael Izen

Auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Fairmont High School graduate.

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official institutional biography

Digital media · Graduated

Josh Liljenquist

Digital creator and producer known for community-support and kindness-focused storytelling.

Fairmont High School graduate.

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Public and civic life · Graduated · Class of 1960

Jim Pehler

Educator and former Minnesota state representative and senator.

Fairmont High School graduate.

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Sports · Graduated · Class of 1974

Jerry Rosburg

Longtime college and NFL football coach.

Fairmont High School graduate.

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official university athletics biography

Public and civic life · Graduated · Class of 1946

Kenneth E. Scott

Lawyer and former Minnesota state representative.

Fairmont High School graduate.

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Business and technology · Graduated · Class of 1990

Trae Vassallo

Engineer, entrepreneur, investor and technology executive.

Fairmont High School graduate.

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Last reviewed: September 21, 2026.