Where Our Graduates Go Next

Living Wisdom high school graduates walking in caps and gowns during a graduation ceremony

Living Wisdom High School graduates move on to college with more than academic preparation alone. They leave with greater confidence, self-knowledge, and the inner tools to meet life well. Explore student spotlights, class highlights, and the outcomes that reflect a truly whole-person education.

Meet Our Graduates, Class of 2026

Alice Koval

Alice brings a grounded yet light energy to Living Wisdom High School across four years of steady, purposeful growth. Athletic, creative, and intellectually curious, she moves fluidly between powerlifting competitions — competing in local meets this year — stop-motion filmmaking, ecology coursework at Foothill College, and running her own handmade jewelry business. Her work in photography, film, and claymation reflects a storyteller's instinct: patient, observant, and careful. Whether on the volleyball court, behind a camera, or deep in focused study, she brings the same quiet determination and attention to detail to everything she does.

Film & Biology

Ada Koftinoff

Ada moves through the world with energy and direction. A dedicated figure skater since age three, she is working toward her national debut in the U.S. Figure Skating Novice bracket in 2027 — landing double axels and double salchows along the way. Her artistic life is equally disciplined: eleven years of ballet, recognition as a CSMA Merit Scholar pianist, and a vocal journey that took her to Carnegie Hall this February and will take her to London's Royal Festival Hall this summer. Intellectually curious, adventurous, and always ready for what's next, Ada leaves Living Wisdom with the balance of joy and responsibility that will carry her far.

Professional Skating Career

Mariana Leaver

Mariana joined Living Wisdom as a sophomore and quickly found her place — driven, curious, and deeply motivated from within. Chemistry became her academic passion, leading her to college-level coursework, a Teaching Assistant role, and hands-on medical experience including internships at Stanford and Georgetown and hours spent shadowing doctors. Outside the classroom she is equally bold: hiking through the night to Half Dome, trekking Yosemite's backcountry, serving in Italy, and training competitively in gymnastics. This fall she was recognized as a National Merit Commended Student, placing her in the top 2.6% of test takers nationwide. Mariana heads to college on a pre-med track, majoring in chemistry.

Saint Olaf College Pre-Med | Chemistry

Shreya Tiwari

Shreya is a young woman of remarkable range. A gifted vocalist, she anchors the soprano section of the school choir and last year performed as lead alto with a small ensemble touring cities across India. This spring she steps behind the camera to direct the documentary film of the school's service trip to Hawaii. She teaches in the Living Wisdom aftercare program and is completing her Education for Life teacher training — work that has deepened her understanding of what motivates the human spirit. Volleyball, running, karate, theater, and a Half Dome summit round out a high school journey defined by courage, curiosity, and a lioness-like willingness to give herself fully to whatever she takes on.

Psychology

Class of 2025 Highlights

The Class of 2025 has enrolled in a range of colleges, universities, and learning pathways that reflect students’ individual interests and aspirations.

Graduates are attending a mix of public and private institutions, including liberal arts colleges, research universities, and specialized programs.

Some students chose to study outside California, while others remained closer to home.

One graduate pursued a gap year, focusing on personal growth, professional skill-building, and real-world experience before continuing their education.

Across the class, students are pursuing distinct paths, reflecting Living Wisdom’s emphasis on individual direction rather than comparison.

Graduates completed UC/CSU A–G requirements and met or exceeded graduation expectations.

Students leave with experience in areas such as internships, service, entrepreneurship, and leadership, alongside solid academic preparation.
Ultimately, these graduates depart with the tools of maturity—having developed the inner steadiness and strength of will needed to meet life as an art, with purpose and meaning.