school history. In fact it may have been the largest gathering ever of Burroughs alumni, students, parents and friends. It was an incredible day. It was a near-perfect season.

As I replay the game in my head, I am reminded of the championship game in 2001. That game ended with Warsaw going on a long drive. They had the ball inside the ten yard line with 11 seconds left, needing a touchdown to win the game. Their quarterback rolled out and threw. The ball was tipped, and one of our players intercepted it in the end zone as time ran out. We won the championship 36-32. This year, we saw a similar scenario, except that the ball was tipped and the Richmond player caught it to go into the end zone for the win. It was a heartbreaking loss, one that I think our players and coaches will never forget.

2001 was my first year at Burroughs, and it was wonderful to be a part of the celebration that followed that victory. But, in many ways, the support that the community has shown for this team and their coaches in defeat means even more to me. All of those kids — and particularly the seniors — played with such passion and such enthusiasm. There is no doubt that they gave everything that they had. There is much to be proud of: Continue Reading

In This Issue:

December 2, 2010

What a Season!
Knispel's Honor
Rock-A-Bye . . .
In Our Galleries
Annual Giving Update
Egg Launch
Montgomery Plan Activities
Exam Week Schedule

News

News and Events

Athletics

Calendar

What a Season!

Sydney Lehman ’12 claimed the State tennis singles title (the eighth consecutive one for the tennis Bombers); the field hockey team (23-1) brought home the 2010 Midwest Field Hockey Championship with its 3-1 victory over MICDS; the football Bombers took second in State, concluding a season for the record books; swimmers qualified for eight of the 11 events at State, advanced to the finals in three events and broke three school records; and three cross country runners qualified for State. Post-season individual recognitions are still coming in and will be posted on our website. Congratulations to all our athletes on a great season.

Knispel's Honor

Chemistry teacher Eric Knispel is the 2010 recipient of the Division of Chemical Education Midwest Region John E. Bauman Jr. Award for Excellence in High School Teaching. In addition to teaching honors  chemistry and middle school science, Mr. Knispel leads fishing and canoe trips for the school's Outdoor Education program. He also coordinates the production of biodiesel fuel which converts waste cooking oil from the kitchen into clean fuel for the Building and Grounds Department.

Rock-A-Bye . . .

Beneath a full moon on the evening of November 20, eight JBS students slept like babies in the canopy of a stately white oak just east of the Kuehner Fine Arts Building. The sleepover, in hammocks suspended 20-60 feet above ground, was the culminating activity in a series of tree-climbing adventures: over the course of three Sunday afternoon sessions leading up to the sleepover, the students learned the art of single and double rope tree climbing under the guidance of Jon Richard of Vertical Voyages and under the additional supervision of Michael Dee (English; Outdoor Education). More

In Our Galleries

“Fraction of Mu,” an exhibit of sculpture by Pennsylvania artist Joe Meiser, will remain on view in the Kuehner Gallery through January 14. “Cycles and Patterns/Nature,” an exhibit of textile and paper collages by St. Louis-based artist Barbara Simon, will be on view in the Bonsack Gallery through January 4. "A Three-Way Conversation," an exhibit of the work of three Illinois ceramic artists — former JBS teacher Susan Bostwick, Melody Ellis and Charity Davis-Woodward — will run from January 7 through February 1 in the Bonsack Gallery.

Annual Giving Update

Thank you to all families who have already committed to the Parent Annual Giving Campaign. Your gifts will have a positive impact on your child's daily life at school. If you have not yet pledged, simply go online. Pledges made now can be fulfilled anytime through May 31, 2011. Each and every gift helps us reach our goal of 100 percent participation.

Egg Launch

Proceeds from the Physics and Engineering Club's egg launch on November 12 benefited Haley's Hats. Haley Abramson ’15 knits hats, giving some to people with cancer and selling some to benefit Friends of Kids with Cancer. She recently was featured in a KPLR interview.

Montgomery Plan Activities

Twenty-two students and seven faculty members sold newspapers on the street corners near school to raise more than $4,200 for Old Newsboys Day, which benefits St. Louis area children's charities. Then, two days later, a group of 21 students and six faculty members installed weatherstripping in a three-story St. Louis home. Next, students will collect nonperishable food items for the Gavin Outreach Center.

Exam Week Schedule

All students will report to assembly at 8:15 am during exam week, December 13-16. The after-assembly routine will be shaken up a bit to accommodate holiday program practices and performances and final exams for students in grades 9 through 12. Read on for the exam schedule, dismissal information and program times.

Our three major fund-raising events — Unique Boutique, Potpourri and the Auction — help us to create the great community that

defines JBS by bringing together literally hundreds of parents who share their time, talents and tireless dedication to the school. In addition to creating a wonderful sense of community, these events also raise a considerable amount of money which helps support our students, faculty and staff.

At our meeting in November, the Parents Council Board voted unanimously to allocate $47,059 to fund this year’s faculty/staff wish list and $25,000 for the 2010-11 Parents Council capital gift. The capital gift will be used to assist with making improvements and upgrades to administrative offices. The other major allocation, approved at our September board meeting, was an unrestricted gift of $40,000 to the school’s operating budget. Continue Reading