Each year, the Glenbrook High School Foundation proudly recognizes the Distinguished Alumni at Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South for their exceptional achievements and contributions in their respective fields. As part of this honor, the Foundation awards each Distinguished Alumni a special grant, allowing them to give back to their alma mater in a meaningful way. These grants are designated to support programs, projects, or initiatives within the school that directly relate to the alumni’s area of expertise. By funding these initiatives, the Foundation not only celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of its alumni but also provides current students and educators with resources that inspire innovation and excellence in those fields. This tradition reinforces the strong connection between the schools, their alumni, and the broader community, ensuring that their legacy continues to make a positive impact for years to come.
If you are interested in nominating an alum for this award please send your information to the following contacts:
For GBS:
Mark Maranto, Assistant Principal of Student Activities
mmaranto@glenbrook225.org
For GBN:
Mike Tarjan, Assistant Principal of Student Activities
mtarjan@glenbrook225.org
Notable GBS Alumni
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- Andrew Mason: Founder and former CEO of Groupon, a global e-commerce marketplace that revolutionized online group buying.
- Arian Moayed (Class of 1998): Tony-nominated actor known for his work in theater and on-screen roles, including Succession.
- Brian Hansen (Class of 2009): Olympic speed skater who won a silver medal in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
- David Sacks: Entrepreneur and investor, co-founder of PayPal, and former CEO of Yammer, a pioneering enterprise social networking platform.
- Eric Gilliland (Class of 1980): Television writer and producer for shows like The Wonder Years and Roseanne.
- Flint Dille (Class of 1973): Screenwriter and game designer, known for his work on The Transformers: The Movie and An American Tail: Fievel Goes West.
- Lana Gehring (Class of 2009): Olympic short track speed skater and bronze medalist in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
- Patrick Stump (Class of 2002): Lead singer and guitarist of the Grammy-nominated band Fall Out Boy.
- Sam Witwer (Class of 1996): Actor recognized for his roles in Smallville, The Mist, and as the voice of Starkiller in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
- Steven Levitan (Class of 1980): Emmy-winning creator and producer of hit TV shows like Modern Family and Just Shoot Me!
Notable GBN Alumni
- Bruce Rauner: Businessman and former Governor of Illinois.
- John Hughes: Renowned filmmaker and screenwriter, celebrated for iconic movies like The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Home Alone.
- Andrew Mason: Founder and former CEO of Groupon, a global e-commerce marketplace.
- Jason Kipnis: Professional baseball player who has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams like the Cleveland Indians.
- Scott Sanderson: Former MLB pitcher who played for multiple teams, including the Chicago Cubs.
- Matt Spiegel: Sports radio host and media personality known for his work in Chicago sports broadcasting.
- David Schwimmer: Actor best known for his role as Ross Geller on the TV show Friends.