Jesse White (June 23, 1934 - Present) - White has had several distinguished careers since his school days where he was an all city basketball and baseball player. He signed with the Chicago Cubs but never played as he was drafted in the Army and served with the 101st Airborne Division. For 33 years, White worked as a teacher and administrator, including at alma mater Schiller Elementary School. During this time, White created the internationally renown Jesse White Tumblers. Turning to public service, White has served for 16 years in the IL General Assembly, as the Cook County Recorder of Deeds and is currently the IL Secretary of State.