governs most interscholastic sports and competitive activities in Illinois. The teams are stylized as the Rams. Female athletics Competitive Cheerleading: State Finalists (2014–15 -10th) (2017–18 -9th) Notable alumni Jim Avila, also known as Jim Simon at GEHS, is a notable local (Chicago) and national reporter with ABC News now covering White House news and still on the 20/20 TV news program. Jeremy Hammond is an American activist and former convicted computer hacker. Joanna Krupa is a model and actress (Superstars, Dancing With The Stars). Marc Miller (class of 1965) is a game designer and science-fiction author. David Orr is the clerk of Cook County and was Interim Mayor of Chicago after the death of Harold Washington. Mary Doria Russell is an author, primarily known for her works of science fiction (The Sparrow, Children of God). At least one character from Dreamers of the Day is named in honor of a former teacher from Glenbard East. Dan Tani (class of 1979) is a NASA astronaut Derek Walker is a former American football player Timothy Zahn (class of 1969) is a Hugo Award–winning science fiction author, whose most famous works may be those set in the Star Wars expanded universe Notable staff Dwayne Bates was a former NFL wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, and Minnesota Vikings. He is currently the Assistant Principal of Athletics (Athletic Director) at Glenbard East High School. References External links Glenbard East High School website Public high schools in Illinois Educational institutions established in 1959 Lombard, Illinois Schools in DuPage County, Illinois 1959 establishments in Illinois