1930–39

• Class: 1936

George Heinemann ’36, NBC executive who pioneered children’s programming. 

• Class: 1938

Mel Kurlander ’38, WWII hero who flew 79 missions, won five air medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross.

• Class: 1933

Herb Lyon ’36, Nationally syndicated columnist whose "Tower Ticker" was a long-time fixture in the Chicago Tribune.

• Class: 1939

Jack MacKinzie ’39: Chicago Daily News All City, All State halfback from Sullivan. Played football for Northwestern U in 1941 and 1942. Played professional football with the Chicago Cardinals in 1947. 

• Class: 1936

Irwin Marcus ’36: Counsellor, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Sex Therapist, Author

• Class: 1938

Ralph Margolis Physical education teacher coach, Sullivan High School's first football, swimming, and track coach.