2025 JBS vs. MICDS Young Alumni Challenge

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Classes of 2009 to 2024, NOW is the time to rally!

We took on MICDS in an epic showdown—and WE WON! But now, the competition heats up even more. The real question is: which class will take the crown?

It's time to rally and prove who reigns supreme.

๐Ÿ† Make a gift of any size—every donor helps your class climb the leaderboard.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Rally your classmates—because bragging rights (and Bomber pride) are on the line.
โฐ The clock is ticking—who will be the ultimate champion?

Click here to track your classโ€™s standing in real time!

Beyond the competition, your support fuels the future of JBS—funding exceptional faculty, financial aid, campus programs, and the experiences that make Burroughs extraordinary.

Every donor matters. Every gift counts. Now, letโ€™s see which class takes the title!

Give now and lead your class to victory!

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โ€‹Bombers win! Which class will take home the ultimate reward?!


We did it! Thanks to our 189 donors from the classes of 2009 to 2024, JBS dominated MICDS. Every gift made a difference, and weโ€™re so proud of our Bombers for stepping up to take home the win. 

Our JBS Class Participation Challenge is taking the court this weekend, and we still need 11 donors to reach our overall goal of 200Make your gift before Monday at 9 AM CST to have a positive impact while boosting your class on the scoreboard.

The Class of 2009 is holding onto the top spot, eyeing a back-to-back championship—but, as more alums join in, anything can happen. See where your class ranks.

460 days ago by Katie Ralston
Choose what matters most to you!


Today is the final day of the JBS vs. MICDS Young Alumni Giving Challenge! 

Wondering why you should give back to Burroughs? Your participation at any level shows your belief in Burroughs and helps sustain everything that makes it special—the arts, athletics, tuition aid, DEIE, student wellness, and more. The Burroughs experience continues long after graduation, shaping leaders and changemakers in every field and in communities across the world. Your support ensures future generations have the same opportunities that shaped you and that they can follow in your footsteps. 

Give todayany amount makes an impact—and choose to support the Burroughs experience that shaped you. 

461 days ago by Katie Ralston
Double Your Impact in the Next 24 Hours!

๐Ÿ’› DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT: Every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500, in memory of longtime member of the PE/Athletics Department Lee Keefer. Did you know that you can also give in honor of a family member, classmate, or faculty member?

๐Ÿ’™ HELP US UNLOCK A GIFT: If 10 young alums commit to a recurring monthly gift, an additional $500 gift will be unlocked! Choose an amount and timeframe that works for you—every contribution adds up.

Make your impact today and pay it forward for future generations of Bombers!

462 days ago by Katie Ralston
Here's a Game-Changer Challenge!


An anonymous alum will donate $500 to JBS if 10 young alumni sign up for a recurring gift during the challenge! By giving just $5 or $10 a month, you can:

  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Multiply Your Impact: Your gift helps unlock an extra $500 for Burroughs.
  • ๐ŸŽจโšฝ Support What Matters: Give to the areas you care about most—arts, athletics, scholarships, and more!
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Make Giving Easy: Small, automatic gifts add up to big change.
  • Help us reach 10 donors and unlock the $500 match—set up a recurring gift today!

    464 days ago by Katie Ralston
    Our First JBS Swag Winner! You Could Be Next!๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

    Congratulations to the first winner of our donor swag raffle! ๐ŸŽ‰ We spun the wheel with the names of alumni who made their gift earlier this school year. Don't miss out on the next spin! 

    Hereโ€™s how YOU can get in on the action:
    ๐Ÿงฆ First-Time Donors โ€“ Make your first gift to JBS today and receive an exclusive pair of JBS cozy socks!
    ๐ŸŽŸ JBS Swag Raffle โ€“ For every 25 donors between now and March 9, weโ€™ll randomly select a winner to choose a piece of JBS merch!
    ๐ŸŽ‰ Everyone Scores โ€“ Every donor receives JBS stickers just for giving!

    Help us keep the momentum going! Give today, rep your Burroughs pride, and maybe youโ€™ll be our next winner! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

    465 days ago by Katie Ralston
    Game On, Bombers!

    Don't let MICDS get the lead! 

    Between now and Friday, March 7 at 11:59 PM CST, every gift—no matter if it's $5 or $100—will help us score a point against MICDS. Give today to enter in a raffle for JBS swag. 

    466 days ago by Katie Ralston
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