10 Notable Rollins Grads

By on Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 8:32 pm

As the oldest recognized college in Florida Rollins has had the opportunity to shape the minds of generations. Many have gone on to become acclaimed and quite a few have stepped into the public eye. Here are a few Rollins Alumni you might recognize.

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Fred Rogers (a.k.a. Mr. Rogers)- The creator and host of the popular children's show Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.
Fred Rogers (a.k.a. Mr. Rogers)- The creator and host of the popular children's show Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.
Chris Kirkpatrick- A singer best know as a member of 'N Sync.
Chris Kirkpatrick- A singer best know as a member of 'N Sync.
Anthony Perkins- An Oscar nominated actor known for his role as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcocks' Psycho.
Anthony Perkins- An Oscar nominated actor known for his role as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcocks' Psycho.
Eddie Huang- A food show personality. Eddie hosted Cheap Eats on the Food Network and Fresh Off the Boat on Vice.
Eddie Huang- A food show personality. Eddie hosted Cheap Eats on the Food Network and Fresh Off the Boat on Vice.
Scot Reiniger- An actor known for his role in the original Dawn of the Dead.
Scot Reiniger- An actor known for his role in the original Dawn of the Dead.
Michael Nouri- An actor who most notably played Nick Hurley in the movie Flashdance.
Michael Nouri- An actor who most notably played Nick Hurley in the movie Flashdance.
Dana Ivey- An actress who appeared in movies such as, The Color Purple; Two Weeks Notice; and The Help.
Dana Ivey- An actress who appeared in movies such as, The Color Purple; Two Weeks Notice; and The Help.
Glenda Hood- The former Secretary of State of Florida and the first women to become Mayor of Orlando.
Glenda Hood- The former Secretary of State of Florida and the first women to become Mayor of Orlando.
Elin Nordegren- A former model from Sweden and ex-wife of Tiger Woods.
Elin Nordegren- A former model from Sweden and ex-wife of Tiger Woods.
Eric Bolling- A conservative television personality, co-host of The Five on Fox News.
Eric Bolling- A conservative television personality, co-host of The Five on Fox News.

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