Announcements
*AAPI Month: In honor of AAPI Month, Mr. Wang (Science) spoke about his native Taiwan, its history, and some of the things he's most proud of as a Taiwanese citizen.
*Model UN: Students spoke about their recent trip to a Model UN conference at the University of Illinois, and encouraged rising 9th and 10th graders to consider applying for next school year.
*The Outsiders: Performances of the middle school play, The Outsiders, will be at 7:30 pm tonight and tomorrow in Haertter Hall. Tickets ($10) can be purchased in the bookstore or at the door.
*Robotics: The robotics team will host an info session from 1:30 to 4 pm Sunday, May 18, for any students interested in joining next school year.
*Space Explorers: The Space Explorers Club is hosting a bake sale from 3rd through 6th period today to raise funds to purchase a telescope.
*Track & Field: The girls track & field team placed second in last weekend's Hillsboro Invitation, where Gabbie Williams '25 broke the school record for javelin.
Assembly Announcements
Announcements
*AAPI Month: In honor of AAPI Month, Brandon Hu '28 spoke about some of his favorite AAPI classical musicians, Bomsori Kim, Yuja Wang, and Yo-Yo Ma, and contemporary artists, including wave to earth, Mitksi, Priya Ragu, and Laufey.
*Music Assembly: Jamie Beaugard '30 sang "Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan, accompanied on piano by Chris Thomas.
*The Outsiders: The middle school play opens at 7:30 pm tomorrow in Haertter Hall, with an encore performance at 7:30 pm Saturday. Tickets ($10) are available in the bookstore.
*Ping Pong Club: If you find a pair of missing ping pong paddles, please return them by tomorrow to the Music Department.
*Space Explorers: The Space Explorers Club is hosting bake sale tomorrow to raise funds for a telescope. They will also host a stargazing event at 8:30 pm Sunday, May 18, near Beckman Field.
*The World: The latest issue of The World is out now. Copies will be available throughout campus.
Announcements
*Asian Affinity Group: Boba orders are due today for the Asian Affinity Group's end-of-year meeting (4 pm Friday, May 16, in Newman Auditorium). To place an order, students can use the form in GroupMe or email Mr. Chen (achen@jburroughs.org).
*Common Day: Today is a Common Day; all students will meet in advisory.
*Music Assembly: Devin Datta '26 performed "Poème, Op. 32: No. 1" by Alexander Scriabin on piano.
*The Outsiders: Performances of this year's middle school play will be at 7:30 pm Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, in Haertter Hall. Tickets ($10) are available in the bookstore.
Announcements
*AAPI Month: In honor of AAPI Month, students spoke about Asian representation on Team USA in the Olympics, highlighting snow boarder Chloe Kim, figure skater Nathan Chen, gymnasts Suni Lee and Asher Hong, fencer Lee Kiefer, and swimmer Torri Huske.
*Asian Affinity Group: The Asian Affinity Group will meet at 4 pm Friday, May 16, in the Newman Auditorium. To order boba for the meeting, students can fill out the form in the GroupMe or email achen@jburroughs.org by tomorrow afternoon.
*Mental Health Awareness Month: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Students spoke about performance anxiety and academic stress, as well as tips for managing stress, upcoming relaxation events, and resources available at Burroughs.
*The Outsiders: Tickets ($10) for the middle school play are available in the bookstore. Performances will be at 7:30 pm Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, in Haertter Hall.
*Ping Pong Club: A pair of paddles is missing after yesterday's Ping Pong Club meeting; if you see them, please return them to the Music Department's office behind Haertter Hall.
*Space Explorers: The Space Explorers Club is hosting a stargazing party on Sunday, May 18. Please contact club leaders if you have a telescope you would like to bring.
*The Truth Society: The Truth Society will meet at 8 am Thursday, May 15, in Mr. Colbert's room (219).
Announcements
*AAPI Month: In honor of AAPI Month, students highlighted some of their favorite Indian actors, cricket players, musicians, and fashion icons.
*Common Day: Today is a Common Day; during the special Common Period, all students will attend a club or affinity group meeting of their choice. A list of meeting locations was shared via email by Mrs. Grantham. Please note, the Ping Pong Club will meet in the squash courts and the joint meeting of the Anatomy, Biomed and Neuroscience clubs will be held in Haertter Hall.
*The Outsiders: Middle schoolers will perform The Outsiders at 7:30 pm Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, in Haertter Hall. Tickets ($10) are available in the bookstore.
*Sixth Man Club: The Sixth Man Club announced its “Player of the Week”: Reese Rafferty ’26, who recently scored her 200th goal in lacrosse.
*Tennis: The boys varsity tennis team was undefeated in the district tournament and presented a plaque to the school. The team will compete in sectionals at 3:45 pm today at home against Francis Howell.