Tom Dore is the current play-by-play television announcer for the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls. A native of Northlake, Illinois, the 7'2" (218 cm) Dore played basketball at East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Illinois, where he was an All-America honoree during the mid-1970s. Dore then played at the University of Missouri, where he appeared in two NCAA Tournaments and became the school's all-time leader in tournament blocked shots.

Glen Grunwald is the current senior vice president, basketball operations for the NBA's New York Knickerbockers. From January 2005 until September 2006, Grunwald was the president & CEO of the Toronto Board of Trade. As head of the city's leading business organization, Mr. Grunwald was heavily involved in both the business and social communities of Toronto.

Brenda C. Barnes is the president, chairman and chief executive of Sara Lee, and previously was the first female CEO of Sara Lee. She has been listed in "Forbes" power rankings of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women since 2004. Barnes, a graduate of East Leyden High School, Augustana College and Loyola University, has moved Sara Lee's headquarters out of downtown Chicago to suburban Downers Grove.

Stephen Dawson Stephen is a sixth generation Franklin Parker, graduated East Leyden High School in 1977, received a B.A. in Speech Communications and Theatre Arts from Bradley University in Peoria, IL and an Associate Degree of Mortuary Science from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1982. Stephen has also been certified by the Illinois Crematory Operators Certification Program. Stephen manages the family funeral home with the help of his wife Tammi.

Tom Dore Tom Dore is a 26-year television and radio sports announcing veteran who, for the 17th year, will serve as the play-by-play announcer for all games telecast on Comcast SportsNet. The 7-foot-2- inch Dore is a native of Northlake, Ill. Voted 1994 “Sportscaster of the Year” for the state of Illinois.

Staff Sergeant Gina Guhl Clarinetist Staff Sergeant Gina Guhl joined the “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in December 2005. SSgt Guhl began her musical training at age 10 on the clarinet. After graduating from East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Ill. , she attended the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester in New York, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in music in 2005.

Jody Binder Mrs. Binder graduated from East Leyden High School in Franklin Park participating in all of the Girls Athletic Association activities that were offered. She was a member of the Eaglettes, the pom-pon squad for three years and served as Captain her senior year. She was also a member of the Eagle Marching Band playing the clarinet. She attended Eastern Illinois University choosing to continue her dancing career by trying out for the Pink Panthers.

Mark Baglione , son of Intl. Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 member Elizabeth Baglione. Mark graduated from East Leyden High School and plans to attend North Central College in Naperville, IL in the fall.

Diane S. Rosenberg Diane S. Rosenberg graduated from Knox College in 1963 with a bachelor's degree in biology and went on to earn a master's in biology at Loyola University of Chicago. She taught biology at Loyola and at East Leyden High School, and conducted research in environmental resource management. She is owner and chief executive officer of Olson Rug Company, Chicago.

Jennifer Lenart graduated from East Leyden High School, receiving her degree from Northern Illinois and her Masters from Benedictine University. She is a consultant with an Elmhurst firm. Kevin graduated from Naperville Central, and then received both a Bachelor and Master's degree from University of Iowa. He completes the "consulting" offspring, working for a firm in Cleveland.