Many Teke alumni have achieved positions of importance in their chosen field and have received recognition for their endeavors. Although the list below is by no means complete, here are some of the prominent Teke alumni in their occupational groupings:

Government
Ronald Reagan (Eureka) - 40th President of the United States
Mike O'Callaghan (Idaho) - former Governor of Nevada
Robert Byrd (George Washington) - U.S. Senator from West Virginia
Donald H. Hunter (Butler University) - Justice, Indiana Supreme Court

Entertainers
Merv Griffin (Miami) - Entertainer -TV Personality
Les Paul (Miami) - Entertainer
Elvis Presley (Arkansas State) - Singer, Actor, and Entertainer

Athletes
Terry Bradshaw (Louisiana Tech) - Professional Football
Phil Simms (Morehead State) - Professional Football
Lou Carnesecca (St. John's) - Head Basketball Coach, St. John's University
Marv Levy (Coe College) - Head Football Coach, Buffalo Bills