Alumni
QHS Class of 1970
Upcoming Events 55 Year Reunion: September 26 & 27, 2025. Save the date for the Class of 1970 55-year reunion being held on September 26 & 27, 2025. Class of 1970 – The Challenge is ON! Are you ready to leave your legacy as proud Blue Devil alumni? It’s time for the Class of 1970…
Read MoreDream Big Grants in Action: Pizza Time Read Night
It’s Pizza Time Read Night Serves Up a Slice of Literacy & Family Fun at Iles Elementary School By: Katie Rodemich ’02 On a night filled with the irresistible aroma of pizza and the excitement of turning pages, Iles Elementary School hosted its much-anticipated It’s Pizza Time Read Night—a family-focused literacy event made possible through…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Lung ’97
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Lung ’97 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 For Jeff Lung, high school at Quincy Senior High School was more than just an education—it was a refuge, a steady place in a world that often felt unpredictable. There, he found structure, community, and the freedom to express himself through music, theater, and art.…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Dan Isaacson ’67
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Dan Isaacson ’67 How a QHS Alum Became a Hollywood Trainer to the Stars By: Katie Rodemich ’02 From North 12th Street to soundstages in Hollywood, Dan Isaacson’s journey has been anything but typical—but its foundation was unmistakably Quincy. As a proud graduate of the QHS Class of 1967, Dan’s life has…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Amy Moore ’90
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Amy Moore ’90 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 From Quincy High’s tennis courts and journalism class to an internship at WGEM—and ultimately, to a fulfilling career in home health physical therapy, Amy Moore ’90 has followed a path shaped by purpose, resilience, and unexpected turns. Along the way, she’s navigated career changes, adapted…
Read MoreDream Big Grants in Action: Ceramics Education
High-Fire Clay & Glazes Heat Up Ceramics Education at QHS By: Katie Rodemich 2002 In the Art Department at Quincy High School, creativity is heating up—literally. Thanks to a $1,500 grant from the Quincy Public Schools Foundation in Spring 2023, the ceramics program has undergone a bold transformation. What began with basic low-fire techniques in…
Read More2025 Senior Spotlights
2025 Senior Spotlights By: Katie Rodemich ’02 As the Class of 2025 prepares to take its final bow at Quincy High School, we’re shining the spotlight on a few seniors who have left an indelible mark through their leadership, creativity, and perseverance. Richard Coleman, Avery Hansen, Keyarri Holder, Titus Petty, Anshu Podaralla, and Ashley Walbring…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Jerry Douglas ’70
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Jerry Douglas ’70 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 In the late 1960s, Quincy High School was a place of deep-rooted tradition, fierce competition, and an evolving spirit of change. Among its students was Jerry Douglas, a notable athlete whose impact extended beyond the basketball court. As the first of the Douglas brothers—Jerry, Darrell,…
Read MoreDream Big Grants in Action: Move, Play, Think! – VERTI-GO!
The Verti-GO Quincy Initiative at The Academy By: Katie Rodemich ’02 In the fall of 2024, The Academy was awarded an $8,000 grant from the Quincy Public Schools Foundation to launch Move, Play, Think! —a dynamic new program created in partnership with Verti-Go Quincy. The athletic performance facility, founded by QHS alum Tony Douglas ’01…
Read MoreDori Bramer ’17: Capturing Memories with Dreamy Deets
Dori Bramer ’17: Capturing Memories with Dreamy Deets By: Katie Rodemich ’02 As the owner and founder of Dreamy Deets, Dori Bramer ’17 is a talented photographer and videographer dedicated to preserving life’s most special moments. Now offering her expertise as a day-of content creator, she captures everything from grand celebrations to intimate details. Inspired…
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