Ballard Alumni 

The Ballard High School Alumni Association, Inc. was founded in 2019 by Steve Gowers, Class of '72, in collaboration with then-Bruin principal Dr. Jason Neuss. That same year marked the groundbreaking of the new Ballard High School football stadium.

Since its establishment, the Alumni Association has dedicated countless hours of support and raised millions of dollars, all to benefit the school and its community.

At the Ballard High School Alumni Association, Inc., our mission is to support the students, faculty, and administration of Ballard High School while enriching its programs and activities. Our goal is to help Ballard High School continue to thrive as a world-class learning center for the benefit of the Jefferson County, Kentucky community.

We proudly offer a variety of programs that align with and further our mission.

The Ballard High School Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization, was established in 2019. Since its inception, the Ballard High School Alumni Association, Inc. has funded numerous impactful projects, including:

Installation of an artificial turf football field

Significant improvements to the stadium entrance

Design and renovation of student library facilities

Financial support for the construction of a field house for women’s field hockey

Major renovations and enhancements to the entrance of Ballard High

Athletic supplies

Music supplies

Technology for thr Arts program

Strength facility upgrades

Our current initiatives include the Sandy Allen Fine Arts Scholarship and financing much needed upgrades to the Sandy Allen Fine Art Building.