Notable Alumni
- Connie Carpenter-Phinney (class of '75), professional cycle racer/speed skater and 1984 Summer Olympics Gold Medalist
- Dale Hackbart (class of '56), NFL linebacker/safety, Green Bay Packers (1960), Washington Redskins (1961-1963), Minnesota Vikings (1966-1970), St. Louis Cardinals (1971-1972), Denver Broncos (1973)
- Donald Hayes, (class of '94) NFL wide receiver, Carolina Panthers (1998-2001, 2004), New England Patriots (2002-2003)
- Gabe Jennings, (class of '97) middle distance runner who competed in the 1,500 meters at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
- Jerry Kelly (class of '85), professional golfer, Nike Tour (1995), PGA Tour (1996-current)
- Greg Mattison, NFL and NCAA football coach
- Jim Montgomery (class of '73), swimmer and gold medalist at the 1976 Summer Olympics
- Kathryn Morrison, legislator
- Pat Richter (class of '59), NFL tight end, Washington Redskins (1963-1970), University of Wisconsin–Madison Athletic Director (1989-2004)
- Kelda Roys, Wisconsin politician
- Bob Suter, professional hockey player
- Bradley Whitford (class of 1977), actor, most well known for his work on the television series The West Wing.
- A1C Johnathan Willis (class of 2002), 353 Security Forces, U.S Air Force, MIA Afghanistan.
- Justin Gillis (Class of 2007), Ranked 3034 by the WSOP in Texas Hold'em.
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