Proviso East High School Alumni
Maywood, Illinois (IL)
Alumni Stories
Jim Johnson
Class of 1959
A veteran of 22 years as an NFL assistant, Jim Johnson was regared as one of the top defensive master minds of the Philadelphia Eagles aggressive defense and one of the great defensive co-ordinators in NFL history. As a NFLcoach, Jim served with the Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, and Seattle Seahawks. Also, Jim was a college coach at Drake university, Indiana University, and Notre Dame before becoming an NFL coach. He has coached in the NFC championship games and Super bowl.
As a pirate, Jim Johnson was an All-State quarterback on the "58 undefeated football suburban league champions. Jim was an all-suburban basketball and baseball athlete.
Jim Johnson passed away July 28th,2009, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jim was honored at a memorial service attended by Several NFL players, coaches, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Jim Johnson always remained proud of his Proviso East roots. He was a friend and mentor to many. nominated by '58 football teammates.
As a pirate, Jim Johnson was an All-State quarterback on the "58 undefeated football suburban league champions. Jim was an all-suburban basketball and baseball athlete.
Jim Johnson passed away July 28th,2009, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jim was honored at a memorial service attended by Several NFL players, coaches, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Jim Johnson always remained proud of his Proviso East roots. He was a friend and mentor to many. nominated by '58 football teammates.
Recent Members
| Donald Dehn | 1949 |
| Ira Ira Gleason | 1975 |
| James James L Harwood | 1960 |
| Jim Jim Grammas | 1956 |
| Kay Heim Kay Hadley | 1963 |
| Marlene De Angelo | 1963 |
| Maurice Jones | 2005 |
| Vicki Bowen | 1973 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
Have you lost your Proviso East High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Pirates lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
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