Proviso East's history in many ways reflects that of some suburban and urban schools in the United States. The school is located at the intersection of Madison Street and First Avenue (which is Illinois Route 171 in that part of Maywood). Prior to being split into East and Proviso West High School in 1958, East was known as Proviso Township High School. It is the original campus of Proviso Township High Schools District 209. Proviso East High School is a public secondary school in Maywood, Illinois which serves the educational needs of Maywood and three other villages within Proviso Township, Cook County, Illinois: Broadview, Forest Park and Melrose Park. Eagles kicker Jake Elliott (4) celebrates with teammates after kicking the game-winning field against the New York Giants as time expired at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. They chanted "Fly, Eagles, fly" for the cameras - and for Elliott.Įlliott played tennis before Lyons Township assistant football coach Jason Brauer discovered his kicking ability. The school hoped to pose 1,000 people at the 50-yard line of Bennett Field Stadium, but the cold weather prompted organizers to move the 100 people they had inside. Lyons Township High School cheering on Philadelphia Eagles kicker, Jack Elliott (WBBM/Bob Roberts) Students and teachers gathered today to honor their famous alum. He has plenty of fans at Lyons Township High School, where coaches discovered him. On Sunday, he'll be kicking for the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 52. (WBBM Newsradio) Seven years ago as a high school junior, Jake Elliott kicked in a football game for the first time.
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