Alumni
One notable alumnus of Wheaton High School is rock star Joan Jett who gained fame with her bands, The Runaways and The Blackhearts. Jett attended Wheaton High School briefly in the early 1970s before moving to L.A. to launch her music career. Another notable Wheaton High School alumni is Debra Monk, class of 1967. Debra has gained fame as a Broadway Star, movie actress, and singer. Her awards consist of: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress - Drama Series, Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play. Debra has been nominated for the following awards: Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress - Drama Series, Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play.
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