ALUMNI WEEKEND 2025

Alumni Weekend offers opportunities to return to the place where lifelong friendships began, cherished traditions took root, and the blue and gold spirit brought us all together. Join us on campus this fall to reconnect with classmates, show your family around, meet Bombers from every generation, and celebrate all that makes Burroughs feel like home.

Planning to join us for Alumni Weekend? Take advantage of our special room blocks at two nearby hotels.

Ritz-Carlton St. Louis (2.8 miles from campus)

Rate: $289/night (Deluxe Guest Room)
Available Thursday, October 2, through Sunday, October 5.

Book by Tuesday, September 2.

To reserve a room, call 800-960-7056 and reference “John Burroughs Reunion Room Block” or book online using code “JRRA” for a King or code “JRRH” for Double Queen room.

Hilton St. Louis Frontenac (2.7 miles from campus)

Rate: $168/night (two Queen Beds Deluxe or King Deluxe)
Available Thursday, October 2, through Sunday, October 5.

Book by Thursday, September 4.

To reserve a room, visit www.hilton.com. Group code: 92O

Come for the memories.
Stay for the moments.

Festivities will include an alumni art show, a cocktail party, a family picnic, and a Bomber football game. The weekend will also honor milestone reunions for classes ending in 0 or 5, including the Class of 1975’s 50th reunion and the Class of 2000’s 25th reunion.

Featured Alumni

Celebrate our 2025 Alumni Award recipients and alumni artists.

Rebecca van Bergen '00

Outstanding Alum Award recipient

SCOTT HARRIS '70

Distinguished Service Award recipient

ROSALIE ROSENTHAL '85

Featured Bonsack Gallery artist

DAVID STRADAL '75

Featured Bonsack Gallery artist

2025 Schedule of Events

Friday, October 3

8:30 am in Haertter Hall

Each year, the JBS Alumni Association honors alums who are making a difference in support of the school and in the communities in which they live. Award recipients are invited to help kick off the weekend by speaking to students in assembly.

Friday, October 3

4:30 to 6:30 pm in the Bonsack Gallery

Join us in the Bonsack Gallery for the opening reception for our annual alumni art show, featuring photography by Rosalie Rosenthal ’85 and David Stradal ’75.

Friday, October 3

6 to 8 pm in Maritz Quadrangle

Kick off the weekend festivities with fellow alums as we toast to shared memories and the vibrant JBS community. 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

11:30 am to 1 pm, Maritz Quadrangle

Enjoy lunch, sno cones, ice cream, balloon sculpture, and face painting. After lunch, head over to Leland Field to cheer on the Bomber football team.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

Evening, various locations

This year, we’re celebrating reunions for classes ending in 0 or 5 — including the Class of 1975’s 50th reunion and the Class of 2000’s 25th reunion. If that’s your class, be on the lookout for updates from your reunion committee.

If you have questions about Alumni Weekend activities or your class party, please contact Corey Stranghonener Reuwee ’97 at creuwee@jburroughs.org or (314) 993-4040, ext. 283, for assistance.

Photos from Alumni Weekend 2024

Alumni Weekend Room Blocks Available

Planning to join us for Alumni Weekend 2025? Take advantage of our special room blocks at two nearby hotels.

Ritz-Carlton St. Louis (book by September 2)

  • Rate: $289/night (Deluxe Guest Room)
  • Available Thursday, October 2, through Sunday, October 5.
  • To reserve a room, call 800-960-7056 and reference “John Burroughs Reunion Room Block” or book online using code “JRRA” for a King or code “JRRH” for Double Queen room.

Hilton St. Louis Frontenac (book by September 4)

  • Rate: $168/night (two Queen Beds Deluxe or King Deluxe)
  • Available Thursday, October 2, through Sunday, October 5.
  • Click here to book online. Group code: 92O