Notable Alumni
- Jeff Alm (1986) was an NFL defensive lineman (1990–93), playing his entire career with the Houston Oilers.
- John Chiang (1980) is the current California State Controller (2007–present).
- Omowale Dada (2001) is a former Canadian Football League cornerback (2008), playing with the Edmonton Eskimos.
- Pat Fitzgerald (1993) is the head football coach of Northwestern University (2006–present). He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
- Justin Hartley (1995) is an actor best known for his work on television (Passions, Smallville).
- Adam Hochberg (1981) is a news correspondent for National Public Radio.
- Dave Jones (1980) is the current California Insurance Commissioner (2011-) and a former California Assemblyman (2004–2010).
- Michael McDermott (1986) is a folk rock singer-songwriter.
- Mary Therese McDonnell is a current international soccer player for the Republic of Ireland (2008–present)
- Shannon McDonnell is a current international soccer player for the Republic of Ireland (2009–present)
- Charlie Meyerson (1973) is an adjunct journalism professor at Roosevelt University and an adjunct lecturer in journalism at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism; and the former Chicago bureau chief for FM News Chicago, WIQI-FM 101.1; previously, reporter and anchor at WGN-AM 720, WNUA-FM 95.5 and WXRT-FM 93.1, and senior producer and Daywatch columnist at chicagotribune.com.
- Jim Nussle (1978) is the former Director of the U. S. Office of Management and Budget (2007–09). He was also a former U.S. Congressman from Iowa (1991–2007).
- Bill Rancic (1989) was the winner of The Apprentice: Season One.
- Tim Regan (1999) is a former MLS defender (2001–08).
- Jeff Roehl (1998) is a former NFL offensive tackle (2003–06).
- Neal Sternecky is an illustrator and animator.
- Robin Tunney (1990) is an actress known for her work on television (Prison Break, The Mentalist) and film (The Craft).
- Paul Vallas is the former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools (1995–2001), and current superintendent of the Recovery School District of Louisiana.
- Jed Zayner (2003) is an MLS defender, currently playing for the D.C. United.
- Lukas Verzbikas (2011) is a cross country runner and triathlete
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