alumni
This page features our alumni and where they are now and future plans. We will update periodically throughout their lives. We are extremely grateful to have been part of their journey and continue to watch them flourish with pride.
MICHAEL C MAAR
2021-2022 Graduate
Cunae's strong sense of community and its appreciation for academics has played a pivotal role in my personal and academic growth. Cunae has been instrumental in helping me develop the skills I need to achieve my future goals. Looking ahead, I am proud and excited to pursue a degree in Supply Chain & Logistics Technology at the University of Houston's esteemed Cullen College of Engineering and The Honors College. (May 2022)
I recently picked up a Manufacturing Systems minor due to my growing interest in the subject area. I also enlisted with the Texas National Guard as a Petroleum Supply Specialist to gain practical experience and develop new skills. And to further my professional growth and explore internship opportunities, I have gotten involved with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) (March 2023)
BEN GONZALES
2020-2021 Graduate
After graduation, I moved back to Chicago, my hometown, where I am now a 2nd year at the University of Illinois, working on a degree in Computer Science. Between classes and game making projects on the side, I'm just enjoying university life, and as of now, I'm looking into starting a minor in Business Administration. I'm also going through the process of searching for internships in the software field for next summer and planning for a year abroad in Japan. After I graduate, I'm planning on going into software and game development, where I can let my coding skills and passion shine, and hopefully start my own studio someday.
DAKOTA SCOTT
2015-2016 Graduate
After I graduated from Cunae in 2016, I knew I wanted to go into some sort of product design school. I applied to a couple Universities and I ultimately chose to go to Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Ga majoring for Industrial Design. I completed my first year with flying colors and met a bunch of like minded artists with great passion for what they do. In 2017 I moved to the main SCAD campus in Savannah, Ga to be closer to the industrial design department and have more opportunities for bigger projects down the line.
I have been sketching and 3D Printing a lot recently for my classes. Most classes here are project based and I usually have to create an end product for each class which might be a research presentation or a high fidelity prototype of a product.
School takes up most of my time, but I like to have side projects that I work on here and then. Those are usually weird prototype ideas I drew up or movie props that I hand paint. I also love to cook now since I have my own kitchen and that crepe recipe we used in school is still my go to for making a great batch.
As of now, I am doing interviews and sending out resumes to get a design internship before I graduate in 2020. I plan to work at a company after school for a while to get experience and start my own business venture.
MERLOT SHOREY
Class of 2019-2020
Studying at the School of Architecture @ the University of Notre Dame.
ADAM JOSEPH PRICE
2020-2021 Graduate
Adam is currently studying biochemistry and molecular biology at UC Davis in California. He is currently assisting a graduate student in his research on inorganic biochemistry (metal and it’s role in plant growth).
CALI DUNCAN
2015-2016 Graduate
After I graduated from Cunae in 2016, I went to the University of Texas at Arlington for nursing. I am currently in my third year of college and my second semester of nursing school. Nursing school is definitely more challenging than high school or pre-nursing school college, and requires a lot more studying (and 5 AM wakeups). This semester I got the chance to do a clinical in the ER, and I decided that I want to be an ER nurse. After I graduate, I plan on getting my CEN (certified emergency nursing) and going to work in an urban ER in San Antonio. Even though I am in nursing school, I still make time to rock climb and socialize. I have a really nice group of friends at school and next year I am moving to an apartment with some of them. I'm excited to graduate next year and start my career in nursing. (April 2019)
Update: I live in Temple with my husband and two dogs. I work as a surgical trauma icu nurse at a level one trauma center, and recently got my critical care certification. We are planning to move to south Carolina this September. We have enjoyed traveling to national parks over the past few years and look forward to taking more trips soon. (Feb. 2023)
JAKE PRICE
2010-2011 Graduate
Jake moved to Australia for one year to undertake a course at a the International College of Management in Sydney. He returned and worked in the hospitality sector for a couple of years but ultimately began his own craftsmanship business making custom furniture (https://fulcrumhome.com).
He lives in Austin with his spouse, and still spends time undertaking projects at Cunae. (April 2019)
DAVID ZITTERICH
2016-2017 Graduate
Currently at the University of Utah studying International Business.
ANNALIESE DRUITT
2018-2019 Graduate
I’m currently in the process of becoming a manager at the night club I work at in the city and I’m in the last semester of my undergraduate degree! (Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in commercial law and minoring in international business). I finish up at the end of May, which I’m super excited about. I’ve been planning to travel some before doing corporate work for 6 months, then hopefully starting my postgraduate law degree at the start of next year.
I’ve been having so much fun being back home in Sydney and have finally truly settled down here.
April 2023
EVAN PRICE
2016 - 2017 Graduate
I am currently a 2nd year at the University of California at San Diego, pursuing a Bachelor's in data science. After college, I would like to either continue a Masters Degree in data science or continue on to medical school. Since I came to UCSD, I have working in a microbiology lab which studied the human gut, specifically focusing on the commensal bacteria which interact with the intestinal wall. I have also recently been recruited to work on a machine learning project for the Rady Business School here on campus. My primary hobby is weight lifting, but recently I started exploring photography. (April 2019)
CASS OTFINOWSKI
2019-2020 Graduate
I actually just finished my first week of classes in Budapest, Hungary, where I'm currently doing a semester abroad. I've only been here for a couple of weeks, but I've settled in quite nicely. I'm basically halfway done with my bachelor in Spain. I'm doing a 5-year course in architecture, and I've already completed 2 and a half years in Segovia, Spain. When I return from Hungary, I'll be moving to Madrid, to complete the remaining 2 years of my bachelor. Super exciting! (March 2023)
FRANZI AHRENS
2015-2016 Graduate
After graduating Cunae I returned to Europe and began my bachelor’s degree in International Business and Management at the HZ University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands. Thanks to the credits obtained through the IB I was able to jump straight into the third semester of my studies. Throughout my degree I had the chance to conduct an internship in New Zealand, do a semester abroad in Canada and am currently in Munich working in marketing content management for BMW. After I graduate with my degree in June this year, I plan on gaining some further on job experience before continuing with a master’s degree beginning of next year. Though my past years has been filled with excitement, I look forward to having more time for my hobbies and friends.
KEVIN MAAR
2017-2018 Graduate
I was recently accepted into the Semmelweis University’s program for general medicine, in Budapest, and will start my studies this September. I really value the time that I’ve had at Cunae, the supporting and intimate environment combined with an excellent curriculum and outstanding teachers has allowed for me to find my passion for biology and medicine. I appreciate that I was able to attend to an international school because the exposure to multiple cultures has made me a well-rounded person. It will make the transition to Semmelweis University’s own international campus easier and hopefully soften the effect of the inevitable culture shock I will experience when moving to Budapest. I hope to make the world a better place and to help people while studying and doing something that I enjoy. (May 2019)
WYATT BERCKENHOFF
2018-2019 Graduate
After graduating from Cunae I started studying at Lone Star College before transferring to Stephan F Austin in 2020 to continue a degree in Interdisciplinary studies (Special Education). I graduated with a bachelor's degree at SFA in 2023. I'm now working In Humble ISD as a teacher to continue my passion for education.
ANGEL HEREDIA
2016-2017 Graduate
Angel is currently attending Lonestar College studying kinesiology and business. He plans on transferring to a new university in the fall to further studies in order to become a physicians assistant. He is also currently working as a litigation assistant with a law firm, and plans to keep that door open for future studies. (March 2023)
SOPHIE OTFINOWSKI
2021-2022 Graduate
I am studying at The Royal Veterinary College in London, England, pursuing a Bachelor's in Wildlife Health Sciences. I am planning to spend time abroad during the 2024/2025 academic year to gain real-world and professional experience in my field. After university, I would like to pursue a Master's degree. I have been enjoying traveling through Europe with friends and family and taking in all that university life has to offer.
ADAM PRICE
2013-2014 Graduate
Adam was originally accepted into his school of choice, St Edward’s University in Austin undertaking a Bachelor in International Business and Psychology. However, due to tuition costs he opted to undertake the same degree at Sam Houston. He has recently moved to Australia to continue his education and career, although he states he is unsure what direction life will take him. (April 2019)
KIERAN BILLINGS
2010-2011 Graduate
Kieran did a stint with the US Navy. He now resides in Colarado and works for the National Security Agency. (March 2023)