Cliff Alexander, Curie, 2014The 6-foot-9 combination of power and athleticism drew comparisons to high school versions of Dwight Howard and Amare Stoudemire. Angie Sapp, Williamsville 1993Scored 3,403 points to set Illinois' girls record; currently ranks third. [28] In November, the bond issue was approved by a 5900626 vote. The school is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), which governs most sports and competitive activities in the state. He is an original member and founder of the rock group Chicago. He later served as general manager for the Knicks and Raptors. "Proper and accurate with everything a.". [45] The school board then voted to defer the requirement or students to sign the pledges.[46]. We also encourage you to keep up to date on news and reconnect with Proviso West High School alumni. Proviso West High School Project Alumni. His 3,160 points are second all-time in the state, and his 912 free throws are an Illinois record. HILLSIDE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Proviso West High School employee has been arrested after physically assaulting a student. Folks in the St. Louis area still talk about his performance in a 1987 shootout game against Chesapeake (Va.) Indian River, when he had 26 points and 19 rebounds to No. [32] Proviso East was caught up in a great deal of the racial turmoil that was prevalent in the country in the late 1960s. Jamie Brandon, King, 1990A four-year starter and three-time All-Stater for King's powerhouse program, Brandon played in 13 state tournament games, averaging 20.7 points. Here is the lengthy tally of players weconsidered. [40] This led to the expulsion of 35 students. Dwyane Wade, Richards, 2000The late bloomer didn't start until his junior year, when he averaged 20 points and 8 rebounds. The 1970s are not the only decade the Pirates produced NBA level talent. 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). One of the suspected perpetrators was later found out not to be a student at the school leading some to suspect the fight was planned. In 1953, researchers from the University of Chicago recommended that the school district begin planning to expand, and school district officials began examining the purchase of land for a new school. He was taken third overall by the Clippers out of high school. She moved to Texas the next year to be with her mom. [25] By 1955, the school population had grown to over 3,400 students, with an estimated increase to over 6,500 students by 1956. [10] The original designs for the school called for a maximum capacity of 2,500 students. Chris Collins, Glenbrook North, 1992The second-generation star led the state in scoring as a senior with 32.1 points per game while shooting 50 percent and making 94 of his 200 3-pointers. Do you have a blog? (McDonald's, IHSA Legend). He averaged 26 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists as a senior and was named a McDonald's All-American. In November 1936, voters in the district approved a bond issue, in conjunction with funding from the Public Works Administration, for the construction of a fieldhouse. View, post and comment on photo's and events with your classmates! 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. As a sophomore, he led the "Flying Clouds" to . When signs were found painted on the sidewalk in front of the school the next day, the local marshal took every male in the senior class into custody, ordering them to remove the signs under threat of arrest. [13] The new school construction was eventually completed. 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. Advanced Features - $10.00. Doc was avery good NBA point guard who has gone on to enjoy champion-level success as acoach in the NBA, most recently with the Boston Celtics. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Proviso West 65, Lincoln Park 48: The host school pulls off the first round upset. 325. [16] The referendum was defeated, but a classroom addition began construction in early 1962 with money being taken from the operating fund. Lloyd Batts, Thornton, 1970The older brother of Boyd Batts averaged 29 points per game as a junior and 35 as a senior for the Wildcats, who went 71-12 in his final three years. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. The Pirates have been the Chicago-land area's most consistent producer of eventual NBA. Flozell Adams is an NFL All-Pro offensive tackle (1998present), playing his entire career for the Dallas Cowboys. Dynamic Learning Maps Alternative Assessment (DLM-AA), 8:00 AM - 11:15 AM Class of 1994 Luz Aceves. While initially serving mostly a Caucasian population, as demographic shifts occurred in the post-World War II years, a larger African-American population moved in, triggering violence and white flight from the white populations whose communities had been initially formed through racially discriminatory real estate codes, as well as cultural and systemic racism. Proviso East High School Alumni Search ; Powered by Classmates.com Virtual Yearbook Click Here to Register Ashley Movingforward Scott Class of 2008 Laura Bonilla Class of 2007 Netta Brown Class of 2003 Shatondria Itiswhatitis Hicks Class of 2002 Cantrice Johnson Class of 2002 Tym Kymbel Class of 2000 Knikyta Hill Class of 1997 Sean Jackson 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. Deryl Cunningham, St. Joseph 1989One of five Division I players on St. Joe's 1987 third-place team, he assumed the spotlight the next two years and was named a 1989 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. Jereme Richmond, Waukegan, 2010Committed to Illinois before the first game of his freshman year at North Shore, then led Waukegan to state twice. The Warriors from Mouth Of Wilson, VA have graduated more NBA players than the states of Vermont, South Dakota, Rhode Island, New Mexico, Nevada, Hawaii, Delaware and North Dakota combined. Not only does Dematha produce great players like HOFer Adrian Dantley, but they also produced basketball front office people as well. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 3 Proviso East, No. Paul & Phil Judson, Hebron, 1952The twins starred in Illinois' version of Hoosiers, leading tiny Hebron to the single-class state title with a 64-59 overtime win against Quincy. Proviso West Holiday Tournament The favorite: Kenwood is loaded. While the 1970s did see a calmer start than the 1960s ended for Proviso East, there were new issues that had to be faced. Proviso West High School. Class of 1945 Quentin Achuff. [7] By 1955, the school population had grown to over 3,400 students, with an estimated increase to over 6,500 students by 1956. Post your Proviso West High School class reunion information here and receive a free reunion planning website with the reunion tools you need for the perfect class reunion. In Memory. Join our linker program. 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. Contact Us. Listed in alphabetical order. Some students, both African-American and Caucasian, defied the boycott, but only about one-third of students showed up for classes. Jim McMillan and scoring guard from the 1970s, former player and current assistant coach Sidney Green and most notably Max Zaslofsky from the 1940s. 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. The Proviso West Holiday Tournament is known for giving Chicago hoops stars a platform to showcase their talents. Witmer, was hung from the telegraph wires in front of the school. Also their success in the context of the era in which they played was factored in. Proviso West High School | Hillside IL [14] In June, the US$3.5 million bond issue was voted on. His success didn't surprise me at all.". He was the Gatorade national player of the year in 2012 and the Morgan Wootten player of the year in 2013. 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. Alle Infos zum Gewinnspiel findet ihr unter meinem neusten Instagram Post: https://instagram.com/felixladen __________________________ Instagram: FelixLaden . Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Mark Aguirre, Westinghouse, 1978The 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. As a sophomore, he led the "Flying Clouds" to the state title with a 14-13 win against Springfield, and they finished second the next two years. Several students in the street were arrested for criminal damage and theft. Join Classmates.com for free, The High School Network is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Proviso West High School of Hillside, Illinois, A free site for Proviso West High School alumni. Hargrave was also the alma mater of one of the greatest leapers in basketball history, James "Flight" White. 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. If you've never heard of him, check out the video. [10] A one story auto shop facility would be built as separate building. He attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, was named Illinois Mr. Basketball in 2003, and played, Daniel "Dee" Brown (born August 17, 1984) is a retired American professional basketball player and current college coach. Good FB Pics! Kiwane Garris, Westinghouse, 1993Led the Warriors to three straight appearances in the city final, defeating mighty King in the city final in 1992, before finishing third at state. Morgan Tuck, Bolingbrook, 2012The 6-foot-2 Tuck became one of the most respected players in Illinois, first winning the Ms. Basketball of Illinois award as a 14-year-old in 2009 and then doing it again in 2012 after averaging 27.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 2.4 assists in her senior season. "He was almost impossible to stop one-on-one because if you sag back, he'll hit the three," said Glenbrook North coach Brian James. Glen Grunwald, East Leyden, 1976Leyden lists Grunwald as the only player in Illinois to be named an All-Stater four times. [12] The school opened after a cost of just under US$7.5 million. 326. Junior Calvin Lucas was 10-for-15 shooting and finished with 29 points. [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. Proviso West 42 Final Box Score Feb 6, 2023 @ 3:04pm 62-50 (L) Proviso West vs. Jones On 2/4, the Proviso West varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against Jones (Chicago, IL) by a score of 62-50. Famous has 4 jobs listed on their profile. Brandon Hughes, Peoria Manual, 1994The senior star for the first of Manual's four straight titles scored 27 in 61-60 win vs. Carbondale in the final, 26 in the semifinal against Rockford Boylan and 25 against Westinghouse in the quarterfinal. Prior to being split into East and Proviso West High School in 1958, East was known as Proviso Township High School. Illinois Fitness Assessments, 3:45 PM - 8:00 PM ALUMNI Registration Mr. Douglas and the Wilmot Proviso. [23] Between 1964 and 2008, 95 teams qualified for the IHSA state tournament the same year they participated in the Proviso West Holiday Tournament (13 of which won the state title that year). Proviso West H.S. It's a reunion year for Class of '73, Class of '83, Class of '93, Class of '03, and Class of '13. He ended the low-scoring 2006 final with a floater with 2 seconds left in overtime to beat Peoria Richwoods 31-29 that gave Simeon its second state title. Proviso East's history in many ways reflects that of some suburban and urban schools in the United States. Led Commandos to state title in 1999. Transformed from promising prospect to indomitable force his senior year, averaging 21.3 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks. Shannon Brown, Proviso East, 2003Averaged 27.9 points and 7.2 rebounds as a senior, when he was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. 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. The school is located approximately ten miles (16km) west of metropolitan Chicago in Proviso Township. Hot-shooting Stanton, Downers Grove North take down Lyons in key Silver clash. 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. Proviso West High School, Hillside (IL) Basketball Players - RealGM Thornton finished second in 1995 and 1996 and third in 1997, when he earned McDonald's All-American honors. Teams are stylized as the Panthers. [12] The cafeteria, auditorium, and boiler rooms were specifically designed for expansion. Proviso West High School ( PWHS) is a public high school located in Hillside, Illinois, United States. Class of 1993 Elijah Acklin. 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. They were chosen only for their high school performances and the impact they had on the game; their careers in college or the pros were not considered. If you don't see your class's yearbook here, scroll down and check out your individual class year. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Ben Wilson, SimeonWilson, a 6-foot-8 guard/forward, was considered the No. 4701 Harrison Street, Hillside IL 60162. Be the first to add an PWHS famous alumni. Then the second 50. Share your memories by posting photos or stories, or find out about your next class reunion! Daryl Thomas, St. Joseph, 1983The McDonald's All-American and All-Stater led the Chargers to the Elite Eight in 1983. The next season he averaged 27 and 11 for the 24-5 Bulldogs. Bruce Kopp, television news anchor and reporter, WTHR Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. Paul Adams. As a junior, he led the Jaguars to the state title. 3. Despite the tensions that occurred in the second half of the twentieth century, the school is known for its extensive list of notable alumni. Click on the Yearbooks below to view a copy Online at Classmates.com. 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In the six county Chicago metropolitan area, as of 1996, Proviso West ranked no. [10], As construction neared, there were changes made to the designs. This began the list of elite NBA talent destined for the big time after attending Oak Hill. Hersey Hawkins, Westinghouse, 1984Underrated in high school because he had to play center for the Warriors, but he still averaged more than 20 points per game and was an All-Stater. His unorthodox behind-the-head shot was difficult to block, and he also is the all-time leading scorer at Southern Illinois. 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. He led the Chargers to second place in 1978, a run that featured a memorable 63-60 quarterfinal win against Westinghouse when Thomas scored 26 points and Mark Aguirre had 28 for the Warriors. He averaged 25 points and 18 rebounds in the four state games. Random non-basketball alumni, include Riddick Bowe and Danny Kaye. Mitchell Acosta. Young men may compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while young women may compete in bowling, cheerleading, and softball. No. The three-time All-Stater and McDonald's All-American averaged 29 points as a senior and led the Spartans to the state title in 2005. [57], On October 3, 1934, the school's new stadium was dedicated. (Chicago Tribune). Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Glenn Rivers, Proviso East, 1980The point guard displayed the smarts that made him an NBA champion coach. Prominent graduates from Proviso East High School include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. Welch is also the newly elected Illinois State Representative for the 7th District. [30] With the new school determined to be Proviso West, the board of education voted to officially change the school's name to Proviso East, effective July 1, 1958.[31]. The two-time All-Stater led Manley to city title in 1979 and the city and state championship in 1980. Read More . Chuck Verderber, Lincoln, 1978The McDonald's All-American had 2,032 points and 1,014 rebounds for the Railsplitters, who went 28-2 and won a sectional in 1978. Proviso West High School Alumni Class List The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from Proviso West High Schoolin Hillside, Illinois . The sign outside school wishes all three alums luck Thursday night. [50] In 1982, the Illinois Supreme Court invalidated the State Boards orders, claiming they had overstepped their authority in demanding desegregation. He scored 245 points in 10 state tournament games, including 43 in a 56-54 win against Providence-St. Mel in the 1983 quarterfinals, when he scored all 23 of his team's second-half points. "Doc" was a three-time All-Stater and was the consensus national player of the year and a McDonald's All-American in 1980. This wasdone as the city cited low graduation rates as the reason for the transition. The list of names is also useful for getting together a Proviso West High School reunion if you don't have a complete list of the students from your graduating class of Dulcey Lima. Jay Shidler, Lawrenceville, 1976The flashy shooter with flowing blond hair was a star sophomore for Lawrenceville's 1974 Class A state champs. [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. All-everything guard for Larry Hawkins' 1962 Carver squad. Young men may also compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while young women may compete in softball. I am asking for a one-time contribution of $10.00 to use the advanced features which let you connect with old friends, while maintaining your privacy. Proviso West High School Alumni Home Of The Panthers! "He is almost 6-11 with the skills of a guard," Lincoln Athletic Director Darrell Hanslow said. Doug Collins, Benton, 1969Collins averaged 29.1 points per game as a senior for Benton, which had powerhouse teams in the mid-1960s and early 1970s under future Southern Illinois coach Rich Herrin, but was unable to put a great team around Collins, leading to his nickname as "The Lone Ranger.". Player High Schools. At least the list of basketball alums would lead you to believe that. The one weird thing is, the group is very well, mediocre as far as NBA talent goes. Proviso West competes in the West Suburban Conference. A daily sports newsletter delivered to your inbox for your morning commute. Half Day Inservice, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM proviso west famous alumni. This list includes Ray Nitschke, Michael Finley and more. RecYds. 128 in a ranking of 132 suburban high schools on the American College Test (ACT). Jabari Parker, Simeon, 2013A four-time state champion and the first two-time Mr. Basketball is perhaps the most accomplished player in state history. He finished with 3,174 points, second all-time in Illinois. Proviso West High School Panthers Apparel. Marcus Liberty, King, 1987The three-time All-Stater and McDonald's All-American went neck-and-neck with Larry Johnson for national player of the year honors as a senior. Neither the school overall, nor any of its four student subgroups met expectations in reading or mathematics. 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. Overbrook, located in Philadelphia and built in 1924, can take some credit for the man who rewrote the NBA record and rule books, respectively. Michael Jordan (Laney) and Shaquille O'Neal (Cole) fall into this category. Agenda. 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. [54], The following teams have finished in the top four of their respective IHSA state championship tournament or meet:[55], The wrestling program, as of the end of the 200809, is tied for the most state championships and most top four finishes in state history. [20] Despite being a suburban school, coursework was offered to students who were interested in filling needed jobs in the agriculture sector. Some great players have been their high school's only NBA representative.