The track and field team produced Olympic silver medalist Ron Morris (Rome, 1960).

The two advanced show choirs of John Burroughs High School, "Powerhouse" and "Sound Sensations" also won Grand Championship at Fame Chicago 2013.

With the grand championship, Powerhouse also received caption awards for Best Choreography, Best Costumes, Best Diction, Best Female Sound, Best Tech Crew, and Best Male Soloist.

The JBHS marching band was featured in the 1994 movie "Little Giants", which included sound from the percussion line just prior to the big game.

The JBHS Marching band was featured in a comedy skit for the 70's NBC television show "Laugh-In" which aired on Nov. 8, 1971.