Distinguished Alumni Class of 2004-2005
Ernest R. Blomquist, Class of 1964
EDUCATION
BA, History, Western Illinois University
Juris Doctor, IIT Chicago Kent College of Law
EMPLOYMENT
Mt. Prospect School District 57, English Teacher
Assistant States Attorney of Cook County
Legal Council and Prosecutor for the Village of Arlington Hts.
Senior Partner of Massucci, Blomquist, Brown and Hedrick
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Arlington Hts. Rotary
Pro bono legal council for Special Olympics
Church Council, St. Marks Lutheran Church
RECOGNITION/AWARDS
Western Illinois University Alumni Hall of Fame
Northwest Suburban Special Recreation Association Man of the Year
Member of the Advisory Commission of the Illinois Supreme Court
Represented the United States at the Criminal Justice Exchange, Republic of Cuba
PROSPECT ACTIVITY INVOLVEMENT
Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Varsity Club, Student Council, Prospector
WORDS OF ADVICE TO STUDENTS
Take advantage of every opportunity to learn, to serve, to be a good friend.
Tom Cole, Class of 1978
EDUCATION
B.S., Finance and Management, Indiana University
M.B.S., Finance and Accounting, University of Chicago
EMPLOYMENT
General Electric Lighting Division
Continental Bank
Bankers Trust/Deutsche Bank
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Presidents Council, Kids Across America
Advisor/Youth Minister Lawndale Community Church
Men’s Ministry Grace Point Church
RECOGNITION AWARDS
Big Ten Champion/NCAA All American/Captain
Men’s Swimming Indiana University
PROSPECT ACTIVITY INVOLVEMENT
Swim Team, Varsity Club
WORDS OF ADVICE TO STUDENTS
Help others. A combination of common sense hard work and a willingness to learn will result in success.
Jean Hersey, Class of 1985
EDUCATION
B. M. Voice Performance, University of Illinois
B. S. M. E., University of Illinois
M. M., Voice Performance, Northwestern Illinois University
EMPLOYMENT
Thornridge High School, Music Teacher
Carpenter Elementary School, Music Teacher
International School of Turin, Italy, Music Teacher
Deer Path Middle School, Music Director and Department Chair
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Musical Director Northbrook children's theater
Musical Director College of Lake County
RECOGNITION AWARDS
Professional Member Chicago Symphony Chorus
Regional finalist Metropolitan Opera Competition
Teacher of the Year International School of Turin
PROSPECT ACTIVITY INVOLVEMENT
Musicals, Band, Choir, Orchesis, Russian Club
WORDS OF ADVICE TO STUDENTS
You can achieve any goal you set your mind to. Its up to you to take advantage of everything Prospect has to offer.