Dr. John Jevitz

Class of 1978 Dr. Jevitz continued his academic career at Augustana College before receiving his doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. Dr. Jevitz received 8 varsity letters at OTHS, 4 in swimming and 4 in tennis. He set 9 school records while a member of the OTHS swim team, and finished in a tie for 9th place in doubles in the State Tennis Tournament. He continued his athletic career at Augustana College, again earning 8 varsity letters, with 4 each in swimming and tennis. He was voted team captain and most valuable player in each sport. He was the CCIW conference champion in both #1 singles and #1 doubles on his college tennis team. Dr. Jevitz qualified for the nationals in both swimming and tennis. In 2005 he was inducted into the Augustana College Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2000 he was honored with a “Hero to Kids” award by the YMCA, in 2001 received the “Friend of the Children Award” from the Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation and in 2004, achieved the Illinois Athletic Trainer Special Recognition Award. He has served in many community and civic activities, including serving as team physician of York Community High School, Immaculate Conception High School, and Willowbrook High School, serving on the Elmhurst YMCA Board of Directors and the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce. He has written a book on proper technique for stretching, strengthening, sleeping, bending, and sitting for children as well as adults, delivered over 500 speeches on stretching, strengthening, nutrition, and sports injuries and served as a physician, medical director, or trainer for over 1000 athletic events and teams.