and Miniconcert. The Art program at EGHS, along with its pupils, has won several awards. Elk Grove High School also has a drama program that consists of a Fall Play, Winter Musical, and One-Act Plays. Athletics Elk Grove competes in the Mid-Suburban League. It is also a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), which governs most interscholastic sports and competitive activities in Illinois. The teams are nicknamed the Grenadiers. The school sponsors interscholastic teams for boys and girls in basketball, competitive cheerleading, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming & diving, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and water polo. Boys may compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while girls may compete in badminton, bowling, and softball. The following teams finished in the top four of their respective IHSA sponsored state tournament or meet: Basketball (girls): State Champions (1980–81) Bowling (girls): 3rd place (1997–98) Cheerleading: Co-Ed State Champions (2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10) Gymnastics (boys): 4th place (1969–70, 1973–74, 1975–76); 2nd place (1972–73) Softball: 2nd place (1981–82) Volleyball (boys): 3rd place (1992–93) Wrestling: 4th place (1973–74) Activities Notable alumni Stephanie Faracy, an American actress known for playing supporting roles in films including Heaven Can Wait (1978) Chuck Fleischmann, member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee Kelli Hubly, a National Women's Soccer League defender (2017–present) (currently with Portland Thorns FC) James Iha, guitarist, known for his work with Smashing Pumpkins Steven Kazmierczak, the perpetrator of the Northern Illinois University shooting Bill Kelly, a writer known for his work in film (Disney's Enchanted, Premonition, Blast from the Past) Chikako Mese, a mathematics professor who set state and national records as a high school softball player Katie Naughton, a National Women's Soccer League defender (2016–present) (currently with Houston Dash) Dave Otto, a Major League Baseball pitcher (1987–94) and broadcaster Ailyn Perez, operatic soprano References External links Official website Educational institutions established in 1966 Elk Grove Village, Illinois Public high schools in Cook County, Illinois 1966 establishments in Illinois