Welcome to the official newsletter of the Ballard High School Alumni Association. Our mission is to keep graduates and friends of Ballard up-to-date on school and alumni news!
October 2022
Alumni Night and Homecoming Scheduled for October 14. Save the Date!
Bear Facts October 2022
August 2022
Ballard grad elected to major national association group presidency, Comedy Night event rescheduled, and more.
Bear Facts August 2022
July 2022
The Alumni Association is Looking for New Board Members. Nominations due by August 31.
Bear Facts July 2022
July 2022 – Special Edition
When Mr. Reuther passed away in late May, Ballard lost one of its most sincere friends and supporters.
Bear Facts July 2022 – Special Edition
June 2022
Ballard Girls Softball Team Beats Lexington Catholic 3-2 to Win State Championship!
Bear Facts June 2022
May 2022
Ballard library renovations scheduled to begin by June 2022.
Bear Facts May 2022
April 2022
Meet Ballard’s New Boys Head Basketball Coach – Greg Willis.
Bear Facts April 2022
February 2022
Join us for a fun and nostalgic evening at the Spring 2022 Alumni Night & Reunion
February 12th.
Bear Facts February 2022
January 2022
Don’t miss the Alumni Reunion Event on February 12th.
Bear Facts January 2022
December 2021
Bet You Didn’t Know Santa is a Ballard Bruin. We recently heard from Greg Scarboro, Class of ’76, about his unusual career.
Bear Facts December 2021
November 2021
Meet Your 2021-2022 Board and Officers! Alumni Association Committee members needed.
Bear Facts November 2021
October 2021
Highlights of the Stadium and Turf Field Dedication on September 24, Teacher Feature and more.
September 2021
The Alumni Association is looking for graduates of all ages interested in contributing their time, talent and creativity to continuing to build on our efforts over the past few years.
August 2021
Two of Louisville’s leading philanthropists have made a leadership-level donation to cover the cost of a new turf field and its maintenance over the next several years. Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn’s donation was announced on July 27.
July 2021
The Ballard Alumni Association (BAA) is excited to host our Dedication of the new Pat Crawford Stadium on September 24 before and during the Dupont Manual football game.
June 2021
Lots of changes are popping up at Pat Crawford Stadium. The new entry plaza is nearing completion, with commemorative donor tile and brick installation nearly complete.
May 2021
The photos here (courtesy of David Boone, Class of ’04 and Marketing Manager of Miranda Construction) show the progress on the new entryway, the new entry plaza and the soon-to-be completed donor wall commemorating everyone who has made this possible.
April 2021
After planning and funding obstacles delayed our ambitious project of improving our entrance and buildings in our Ballard Stadium and our baseball facility, construction is now well underway.
February 2020
We still need your help. If you have yet to make a contribution or would like to increase your gift, please go to https://chip-in.us/ballard
December 2020
The big news this month is that JCPS has approved our Alumni Association donation to build the new entryway effective December 1st.
October 2020
To date, we have received $652,000 toward the costs of rebuilding Pat Crawford Stadium.
August 2020
Brick and paver sales are up to 314 units since the last newsletter.
June 2020
Your Alumni Association recognizes the need for fair opportunities for all, regardless of race.
March 2021
As of today, we have 551 bricks and pavers purchased, up from 504 last month. Thanks for your support!
January 2021
Coming Soon!
November 2020
The family of Miami Dolphins star DeVante Parker and family friend Demetrius Franklin presented the Turf Field Fund with a check for $10,000
September 2020
The Stadium project continues to make great progress under the watchful eyes of Tony Waits ’72, Mike Judah ’75 and Betsy Hultman Wall ’73 and Doug White, father of Helaina ’19 and Peyton ’22.
July 2020
We asked Dr. Neuss about his goals for the 2020- 2021 school year, and he shared the following thoughts.