He was Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 2000, when some publications named him the national player of the year. Proviso West High School. Pierre Pierce, Westmont, 2001Averaged 35 points per game and holds the all-class tournament record with 159 points in four state games in 2001, when the Sentinels finished third in Class A. Andy Phillip, Granite City, 1940A future "Whiz Kid" at Illinois, Phillip was one of the last stars of the low-scoring era, scoring 15 of Granite City's 24 points in their win over Herrin for the 1940 title. [53], The school sponsors interscholastic athletic teams for young men and women in: basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. Check out this list: Joey Dorsey, Renaldo Balkman, Chris Washburn. Jefferson High was closed and split into four different high schools in 2007. He averaged 26 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 blocks while leading the Admirals to their first city championship since 1936. Thornton finished second in 1995 and 1996 and third in 1997, when he earned McDonald's All-American honors. Share your memories by posting photos or stories, or find out about your next class reunion! 1 in the state before falling to King in the city final. View Famous Hulbert's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Class of 1971. Proviso West High School is a public school located in HILLSIDE, IL. Michael Finley hosts a basketball camp . In May 1913, in retaliation for what students claimed were "harsh methods", an effigy of the principal, J.E. [15], In 1961, the district shifted an attendance boundary so that more students from Bellwood could attend Proviso West, in order to even out the student populations between the two buildings. Brian Cook, Lincoln, 1999Cook averaged 22 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.4 blocks as a senior, when he was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. Read and submit stories about our classmates from Proviso West High School, post achievements and news about our alumni, and post photos of our fellow Panthers. 4701 S Harrison St. Hillside, IL 60162 [ map it] Streaming Meeting URL. Before then, the school had produced a hodge-podge of athletic, entertainment and political talent. While four teams from the school did play, the highlight of the dedication was an exhibition between the Maywood Athletic club football team and the NFL Chicago Cardinals. This was not the case with its sister school. Player High Schools. Winter Weather / School Closing Information, Teacher Resource Academic Intervention MTSS, College & Career Academies | IB Career-related Programme eNewsletters, Northbound Train to GREATNESS News. Stockholm County (Stockholms ln) in Sweden comprises the country's capital city, Stockholm, and its surrounding municipalities.With 2.3 million inhabitants, it is both the country's most populous region and the most densely populated one. [8] In June 1955, the board accepted a recommendation to purchase a 60 acre site in the town of Hillside, and planned a bond issue for the autumn. He was Mr. Basketball and the consensus national player of the year and was the MVP of the McDonald's All-American game before the Timberwolves selected him fifth overall, making him the first player drafted directly out of high school in 20 years. With the League's end, Proviso East joined the West Suburban Conference, and has remained there ever since. "There are a lot of guys in the state who come in with more natural talent," said Manual assistant coach Chuck Westendorf. She dominated games both inside and outside. Jewell Loyd, Niles West, 2012The four-year starter and McDonald's All-American averaged 24.8 points and 11.9 rebounds over four years and finished with 3,077 points. Powered by: 8to18 Media, Inc. 4701 Harrison Street, Hillside IL 60162 | Phone: 708-449-6400| Fax: 708-449-1242 Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Home Athletics BOYS TEAMS BASEBALL BASKETBALL CROSSCOUNTRY FOOTBALL GOLF Lee Archambault is a NASA astronaut who has piloted (STS-117) and commanded (STS-119) the space shuttle. The subject did come up recently, while discussing with friends, about the former Martin Luther King high school players who've made the NBA. While the 1970s did see a calmer start than the 1960s ended for Proviso East, there were new issues that had to be faced. Dike Eddleman, Centralia, 1942Eddleman, who also starred in football and track at Centralia, used his high-arching two-hand "kiss shot" to score a then-state record 2,702 points while leading Centralia to three quarterfinal berths and the 1942 state title. Cazzie Russell, Carver, 1962National player of the year in 1962. The 1970s are not the only decade the Pirates produced NBA level talent. His success didn't surprise me at all.". [4] As of 2009, the school is listed as being in its sixth year of academic watch. Proviso West (Hillside, IL) Alumni Pro Stats | Pro-Football-Reference.com Player High Schools On this page: All Players Defense & Fumbles Scoring Summary Full Site Menu Proviso West (Hillside, IL) Alumni Pro Stats Hillside, Illinois ( Other Illinois schools) 2 total players, 0 active players All Players Share & Export Modify, Export & Share Table The Broncos feature a plethora of scoring options, including dynamic junior scoring guard Darrin Ames, senior guard Trey Pettigrew and 6-7 Davius Loury, to go with size, speed and athleticism. [11], In October 1915, the school district began the process of selling US$50,000 in bonds for the purpose of expanding the school.[12]. So it got me thinkingwhat high school has graduated the most eventual NBA players? Do you have a blog? Class of 1983 Bobby Adams. The high-scoring forward helped put Westinghouse on the map, leading the Warriors to their first city final in 1977 and their first city championship the next year. Proviso West High School is the 97th largest public high school in Illinois and the 1,749th largest nationally. New administrative hires were made at the May 11 meeting of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 board meeting. As a senior in 1976, he scored 48 points in a semifinal loss to Oneida ROVA and 45 in a third-place win against Buda Western and totaled 157 points in 4 games (39.3 average). 0. The Pirates have been the Chicago-land area's most consistent producer of eventual NBA talent. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [26] In June 1955, the board accepted a recommendation to purchase a 60 acre site in the town of Hillside, and planned a bond issue for the autumn. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Jones 62 Proviso West 50 Final Box Score Feb 4, 2023 @ 9:10pm 89-84 (L) Proviso West @ OPRF He was touted as "The Best High School Basketball Player Since LeBron James" on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Her senior season., she averaged a career-high 23.9 points a game for the 26-5 Public League champions and set a school scoring record with 47 points in a loss to Hanford, Calif., in the Nike Christmas Tournament of Champions in Chicago. [15], The outbreak of World War II brought almost immediately bad news to the school. Jim Brewer, Proviso East, 1969Brewer, a great leaper and intimidating defender, led the Pirates to their first state title in 1969. He scored 48 against Waukegan in a supersectional, and provided one of the state's first viral video moments when he scored 21 points in 75 seconds on his way to 52 points in a frantic loss at Proviso West. She moved to Texas the next year to be with her mom. Ronnie Lester, Dunbar, 1976A growth spurt from 5-6 to 6-2 prompted a scoring spurt from 10 points per game to 27 for the All-Stater. [4] 88.3% of the senior class graduated. The Pirates went 99-13 in his four years under Glenn Whittenberg but never won a sectional. Several students in the street were arrested for criminal damage and theft. Register as an alumni from Proviso West High School and reunite with old friends and classmates. [12] The gymnasium area was now to consist of four smaller gyms that could be combined into a spectator gym with seating for 4000, in addition to a wrestling room, an orthopedic gym, a dance studio, nine locker rooms. [25] By 1955, the school population had grown to over 3,400 students, with an estimated increase to over 6,500 students by 1956. Our Music. Welcome! Find Alumni in Hillside, Illinois > Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 05:39, Proviso Township High Schools District 209, NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, 1923 Illinois Fighting Illini football team, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, "Class of 2009 Illinois School Report Card", "Proviso East Flunks Test With Many Area Parents", "IHSA Boys Baseball Multiple State Champions", "Why is John Prine singing: The much-heralded singersongwriter and onetime west suburban mailman asked himself that very question a while back. He had 17 points and 9 rebounds in a 58-51 victory over Peoria Spalding in final, but his seven-point, seven-rebound effort in the semifinals was just as impressive. "The feeling of stylistic cafe in northern.". The 21 players recognized are only the ones who graduated from Oak Hillsome like Kevin Durant and Michael Beasley transferred and graduated elsewhere. He scored 86 points in four games, including 32 points with 16 rebounds in a quarterfinal against Elgin and 18 and 20 in the final against Galesburg. ALUMNI Registration Proviso West High School serves seven villages within the township: Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Hillside, part of Northlake, Stone Park, Westchester, and part of Melrose Park. The cornerstone of the school was laid on January 21, 1911 in a ceremony presided over by a local lodge of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (part of the newspaper story reported the group to be the Knights Templar). Seven were arrested. It's a reunion year for Class of '73, Class of '83, Class of '93, Class of '03, and Class of '13. When the NYA ceased operation in 1943, the school negotiated for the workshop to be turned over to the school, greatly increasing its work space for vocational education. Daryl Thomas, St. Joseph, 1983The McDonald's All-American and All-Stater led the Chargers to the Elite Eight in 1983. 5 St. Joseph and No. 1. Jay Shidler, Lawrenceville, 1976The flashy shooter with flowing blond hair was a star sophomore for Lawrenceville's 1974 Class A state champs. Located in Maywood, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. Prior to the 197576 school year, Proviso East had been an original member of the Suburban League. [44] The 300 students involved in the most recent fighting were permitted to return, provided they signed a nonviolence pledge, a move that was challenged by the NAACP. World Language Placement Test for Incoming Freshmen, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SHARES . (Chicago Tribune). 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Dwyane Wade, Richards, 2000The late bloomer didn't start until his junior year, when he averaged 20 points and 8 rebounds. This list includes Ray Nitschke, Michael Finley and more. Eugene Andrew Cernan is another one of the most notable alumni of Purdue University who was an American astronaut, naval aviator, electrical engineer, aeronautical engineer, and fighter pilot. Julian Wright, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2005The McDonald's All-American and Mr. Basketball was a pass-first, spread-the-wealth forward with dynamic athleticism. Proviso West High School. "Doc" was a three-time All-Stater and was the consensus national player of the year and a McDonald's All-American in 1980. Young men may compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while young women may compete in bowling, cheerleading, and softball. Mitchell "J.J." Anderson, Metro 1978The 6-6 forward's scoring average of 43.5 points per game as a senior ranks second in state history. Proviso West High School ( PWHS) is a public high school located in Hillside, Illinois, United States. Class of 1993 Elijah Acklin. He was named Mr. Basketball in 1997, when he capped his career with 22 points in a 47-43 win against West Aurora. Averaged 22 points and 6 assists as a senior. [16] The referendum was defeated, but a classroom addition began construction in early 1962 with money being taken from the operating fund. The future coaching legend scored 17 in the final against Elgin. Arguably the most exciting and most athletic basketball player ever produced in Illinois, he was a teammate of Kevin Garnett in 1994-95 and Player of the Year in 1995-96. He averaged 25 points and 18 rebounds in the four state games. The current principal is Dr. Albert Brass Jr.[2]. [10] In November, the bond issue was approved by a 5900626 vote. Advanced Features - $10.00. [4], Proviso East competes in the West Suburban Conference. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Register to let other graduates of Proviso West High School find and contact you. Cappie Pondexter, Marshall, 2001First player to twice win Ms. Basketball honor. Howard Nathan, Peoria Manual 1991The tantalizing ballhandler edged Tom Kleinschmidt for Mr. Basketball in 1991 after leading Manual to a title-game loss to Proviso East's Three Amigos. Teddy Grubbs, King, 1979All-city player was one of King's first superstars and one of three jewels of the Class of 1979 with Isiah Thomas and Terry Cummings. He led the Jaguars to the 1990 state title, scoring 26, 28, 27, and 25 points along the way and was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. [45] The school board then voted to defer the requirement or students to sign the pledges.[46]. He averaged 26 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists as a senior and was named a McDonald's All-American. Bogie Redmon, Collinsville, 1961Scored 31 points in the championship win against Thornton, finishing the tournament with 92 points in 4 games for the undefeated team. Do you have a sports website? Another fight broke out in the cafeteria. Leslie Austin. World Language Placement Test for Incoming Freshmen, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Ostensibly, the course was designed to reduce training time for future military pilots. Jeff Brown. Then the honorable mention list of players we considered. Jarvis Brown. Welcome to Proviso West Alumni Group This group is for everyone who grew up in District 209 and attended Proviso West, wanted to attend Proviso West, or ditched their high school and hung out in. This list of distinguished Proviso East High School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Proviso East High School are at the top of the list. Proviso East High School Alumni, Class Reunions, Yearbooks, Pirates Classmates, and more! With the talent in boys basketball the West Suburban Silver has, every game seems to turn into an all-out war. [4] Proviso West did not make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) on the Prairie State Achievements Examination, which with the ACT comprises the state assessments used to fulfill the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Few remember that Curry scored 32 points on 12 of 14 shooting with 12 rebounds in that 66-54 loss to Schaumburg in 2001. Troy Hudson, Carbondale, 1994The guard scored 109 points in 4 state games in 1994, including 37 against Joliet in the quarterfinal and 20 in the one-point state final loss in Peoria Manual's first of four straight titles. Bruce Douglas, Quincy, 1982The ideal point guard excelled at all aspects of the game, averaging 21 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds as a senior on his way to Mr. Basketball and McDonald's All-American honors. Playing on a sprained ankle, he hit two free throws with 6 seconds to play to give Proviso a 37-36 victory over Champaign Central. Eric Anderson, St. Francis de Sales, 1988Mr. Lowell Hamilton, Providence-St. Mel, 1985Star 6-7 center for the 1985 Class A state champions and a McDonald's All-American. Good FB Pics! Face Book. Updated Jan 31, 2023 11:01 PM. Viernes, 3 de marzo, ser un DA DE APRENDIZAJE EN LNEA para alumnos y personal. The trio's accomplishments have attained legendary status. Principal Hubert Pitt announced that he would appoint a racially balanced group of students to select a new slate of candidates. But by the following summer, the versatile 6-foot-10 forward had become a consensus top-five national performer, and an All-American with a full ride to Kentucky. [4] Proviso East did not make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) on the Prairie State Achievements Examination, which with the ACT comprises the state assessments used to fulfill the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Welcome! Possibly, the most famous playground legend ever. He scored 2,335 points for teams that went 94-9, including undefeated regular seasons in 1975 and 1976. Email Us. As a sophomore, he led the "Flying Clouds" to . [27] Even with the plans for a new school moving forward, the district also approved an expansion of Proviso: a new gymnasium for young women, new music rooms, and new facilities for woodworking classes. At least the list of basketball alums would lead you to believe that. There are currently no Proviso West notable alumni listed. Contact Us. George Wilson, Marshall, 1960The two-time All-State center was the star for the first two teams from Chicago to win state titles, in 1958 and 1960, The 6-foot-8 center finished with 2,285 points for the Commandos. Dynamic Learning Maps Alternative Assessment (DLM-AA), 8:00 AM - 11:15 AM If you see your name among the Proviso West High School graduates, someone is looking for you! Mike Robinson, Peoria Richwoods, 1996Three-time all-stater is Peoria's all-time scoring leader with 2,944 points. Cafs in Stockholm. Griffith averaged 22 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocks and was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. This is the first PW page/group and also the longest running. 3. [17], In the 1990s a group of parents in Westchester, citing what they believed to be poor academic achievement and a large size of Proviso West, tried to remove their area from the district and form a small high school district of their own. "He had all the tools to be one of the better players," said South Shore coach Don Pittman. The Pirates have been the Chicago-land area's most consistent producer of eventual NBA. Junior is on the left, no basketball photos available. Bruce Kopp, television news anchor and reporter, WTHR Indianapolis, Indiana. Class of 1945 Quentin Achuff. The school was now designed to be expandable up to a maximum of 4000 students. June 22, 2022; justin jefferson under armour contract; guardala mouthpiece history; proviso west famous alumni This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Proviso East High School. He averaged 38 points and 19 rebounds in four state games, with 47 points in a supersectional, 25 in the quarterfinal, 41 in a semifinal loss and 39 in the third-place win against Rockford West. This is also the case for LeBron James' high school home, Saint Vincent St. Mary, as Jerome Lane of Pitt fame is the only other to hail from that school. Andre Iguodala, Springfield Lanphier, 2002The uber-athletic forward scored 86 points in four games to lead the Lions to second place in the 2002 tournament, forming a dynamic duo with sharpshooter Richard McBride. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PMOPEN SESSION 7:00 PM. Join our linker program. Jerry Sloan, McLeansboro, 1960The native of off-the-map Gobbler's Knob was the youngest of 10 children and learned his work ethic from waking up at 4:30 a.m. for farm chores. "He is almost 6-11 with the skills of a guard," Lincoln Athletic Director Darrell Hanslow said. [11], In the summer and autumn of 1956, the district began accepting bids for construction of the new school which was to be designed by Perkins and Will. Eddie Johnson, Westinghouse, 1976Starred for team that, with Mark Aguirre and Skip Dillard, was undefeated before falling to Phillips in the city final before 12,000 at the International Amphitheatre. Click on the Yearbooks below to view a copy Online at Classmates.com. Morgan Wooten was the long time and legendary head coach who engineered five of those state titles and he, himself, is a member of the basketball hall of fame. He was the Gatorade national player of the year in 2012 and the Morgan Wootten player of the year in 2013. Proviso East High School is a public secondary school in Maywood, Illinois which serves the educational needs of Maywood and three other villages within Proviso Township, Cook County, Illinois: Broadview, Forest Park and Melrose Park.It is the original campus of Proviso Township High Schools District 209.Prior to being split into East and Proviso West High School in 1958, East was known as . King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 24). Witmer, was hung from the telegraph wires in front of the school. They finished second the next year, but Liberty did his best in the championship loss to East St. Louis, going for 41 points and 15 rebounds. It is a part of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, and was opened in 1958. [38] The next day, over 300 police officers were called in to handle new disturbances that caused classes to be cancelled. 3 Proviso East, No. Isiah Thomas, St. Joseph, 1979The first star for legendary coach Gene Pingatore was a McDonald's All-American and the consensus runner-up to Clark Kellogg for national player of the year. Basketball and McDonald's All-American as a senior, when the 6-foot-9 forward averaged 25 points and 13 rebounds while leading de Sales to second place in Class AA. The school is located approximately ten miles (16km) west of metropolitan Chicago in Proviso Township. He was the Naismith national player of the year and a McDonald's All-American in 2014. Security Officer Arrested, Accused Of Assaulting Student At Proviso West High School December 10, 2021 / 9:13 PM / CBS Chicago HILLSIDE, Ill. (CBS) -- A school security officer at Proviso. They were 60-0 over a two-year time span. Proviso West High School Hillside, IL Alumni List Last Name: . Agenda. Hargrave was also the alma mater of one of the greatest leapers in basketball history, James "Flight" White. Powerpoint presentation of the past and present images of members of the Class of 69 from Proviso West High School who attended the 45th reunion. 126 in a ranking of 132 suburban high schools on the American College Test (ACT). He had 24 points--one short of his season average--and 15 rebounds in Carver's 49-48 loss to Decatur in the 1962 state championship game. If you don't see your class's yearbook, check out our yearbook page. Before that he helped Manual win titles in 1996 and 1997, scoring 53 points in four games as a sophomore and 57 in four as a junior. Proviso East is a midwestern hoops powerhouse.

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