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alum

[al-uhm] / ˈæl əm /
NOUN
alumnus
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NOUN
alumna
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Her role as a Fullerton resident is also homey for Pfeiffer, a Fountain Valley High alum.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

The Long Beach State alum returns home this weekend to compete in AVP League matches.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

The series highlights cheerleading’s grueling physical toll, with schedules so jammed one DCC alum describes her teammates sleeping on “dog beds” in the locker room between engagements.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

On my way home, I’ll discover Hedberg is the son of another Naval Academy alum.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

“I’m a Perkins alum as well,” she said.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson




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