Bowen High School
Official Website of the Bowen High School Alumni Association

Invest in the Boilermaker Legacy

Every donation to the Bowen High School Alumni Association serves a vital purpose. Whether we are preserving our storied history, maintaining our beautiful campus, or paving the way for the next generation of graduates, your generosity ensures that the spirit of Bowen High School remains vibrant and strong. Join us in honoring our past while actively building a brighter future for current and future students.

Student Grant Program

Our top priority is the success of our students. The Student Grant Program offers meaningful financial support to graduating Bowen seniors as they navigate the initial costs of transitioning to college, university, or trade programs. By helping to offset immediate expenses like textbooks, fees, or supplies, we provide our graduates with a head start on their next chapter, encouraging them to carry the Boilermaker tradition of excellence into their future careers.

Restoration of Archives

Our history is irreplaceable. When a pipe burst in a Bowen campus storage area, it damaged the collection of Bowen Arrow newspapers dating back to 1922. We are working toward restoring these classic publications and hope to digitize them so they can be made available to alumni everywhere, ensuring our shared history is never lost.

National Register of Historic Places

The 1910 Bowen structure is a Mission Style architectural gem designed by Dwight Perkins. We are pursuing entry on the National Register to honor its significance as an educational gateway for the South Side community and to ensure the preservation of our campus for decades to come.

Vicente Mendoza Mural

We are dedicated to the restoration of the 1975 mural by alumnus Vicente Mendoza. Depicting the steel mills and the diverse citizens of South Chicago, this artwork is a cultural landmark that we aim to preserve and make accessible to the community.

Sport Program Donations

Sports build character, leadership, and school pride. Your support helps provide modern safety equipment and reliable transportation for our athletes, ensuring that every student has the chance to compete and represent Bowen safely and with pride.