Notable Alumni
- Bob Dudley (1973), current CEO of BP.
- Kirk Dillard (1973), Illinois State Senator (1994–present).
- John Kinsella (1970), Olympic swimmer, winning a gold medal at the 1972 Olympics and a silver medal at the 1968 Olympics. He is a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
- John Murphy (1971), swimmer at the 1972 Olympics.
- Joseph Nechvatal (1969), visual artist.
- Robert Nieman (1966), three–time Olympic Modern pentathlon athlete.
- Cathy Richardson (1986), actress, singer, songwriter.
- Marty Riessen (1960), professional tennis player. He was a five–time member of the United States Davis Cup team.
- Bill Veeck (attended Hinsdale Central, but transferred to Phillips Exeter Academy), Major League Baseball team executive and owner. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991.
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