became school sponsored as of the 2017-18 season. In the 2022-23 school year, the school's fledgling esports team had a successful season, winning first and second place in the Illinois High School Esports Association's individual Fortnite season. The team's dedication and hard work paid off, as they were able to defeat over 500 rival players to claim the top spots in the competition. Altogether, the team had 320 eliminations and 14 "Victory Royales", which gave them a 29% dominance of all teams in the league, more than any other team. The team's coach, Kieran Brennan, along with the support of the school administration and community, played a crucial role in the team's success. This accomplishment serves as a testament to the growing popularity and competitive nature of esports at the high school level. The following competitive activities have finished in the top four of their respective IHSA sponsored state championship tournament or meet: Marching band: State Champions (1998–99), (1999–2000), (2003–04), (2004–05) 2nd Place (2005–06) Chess: 3rd place (2001–02, 2002–03) Speech: State Champions (1940–41, 2013–14) Drama: 4th place (1981–82, 1989–90); 3rd place (1974–75, 1984–85); 2nd place (1982–83) Group Interpretation: State Champions (1981–82) Individual Events (Speech): 4th place (1984–85, 1986–87, 1987–88, 2002–03, 2006–07); 3rd place (1995–96, 2000–01, 2003–04, 2010–11); 2nd place (1969–70, 1976–77, 1988–89, 1992–93, 1994–95, 1996–97, 2004–05, 2007–08, 2014–15 2015-16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19); State Champions (1968–69, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1989–90, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2013–14, 2020-2021) Scholastic Bowl: 3rd place (1995–96); 2nd place (1987–88) Bass Fishing: 2nd place (2012–13) Notable alumni Wheaton High School (1876–1925) C. Wayland Brooks (class of 1916), U.S. Senator (1940–49) Harold "Red" Grange (class of 1922), college and NFL halfback. He is a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame. His uniform No. 77 was retired by the University of Illinois and the Chicago Bears. WWSHS's football field is named in his honor. Edwin Hubble (class of 1906), astronomer who determined the existence of galaxies beyond the Milky Way, and proposed Hubble's Law, which helped in postulating the Expanding Universe Theory. The Hubble Space Telescope was named in his honor. Wheaton Community High School (1925–1964) Dennis Dugan (class of 1964), actor and director (I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, You Don't Mess with the Zohan) James H. Monroe (class of 1963), U.S. Army combat medic during the Vietnam War. He received the Medal of Honor when he saved lives