Mission Statement

The Bomber Elite Club is a parent organization that will provide and care for the entire Kenston Football Program handling extracurricular events and expenditures.  The Bomber Elite will lead and support the players for the Kenston Football program for years to come.

What is a Bomber?

This question is a very important one in understanding the benefits that participating in Kenston football promotes. A common definition is simply, football players grow by learning the values of healthy competition, teamwork, goal setting, respect, and hard work. We believe it to be much more. After interviewing former Kenston coaches and players it was confirmed. We found that a Bomber football player is built on 65 plus years of tradition. As we asked the question to former Kenston coaches that include Jack Bair, Al Hrabak, Zinn Gorby, Paul Koballa, Frank Kitko, Mike Knepp, Rick Adams, Roger Vasey, and Pete Thompson, it became apparent that each coach had a different description of what makes a Bomber that developed into a mutual theme. What we found is that a Bomber football player is a tough, aggressive, defensive minded, coachable, hardnosed player who practices hard, never gives up, respects the game, wears the greatest high school football helmet in the state, and is passionately proud to play for Kenston. Another point that rang true from the coaches is that our players come from great families that understand how important it is for coaches to coach and parents to support from home. When we asked the same to former players, we discovered a bond, if not a brotherhood, was a common thread between player beliefs. Pat Knox 87’ said, “No matter what came our way we had each other’s backs. One man makes a mistake the next guy would pick him up and make the play.” Andy Gurd 87’ stated, “The brotherhood that was developed on the field still is intact today over 30 years later.” Wes Rule 96’ had this to say about being a Bomber, “This is a young man that has grit and mental toughness on the field and a gentleman off. He outworks his opponents at all times from the classroom to the field. Brings his best when the odds are stacked against him and is always the best conditioned athlete in the 4th quarter. The more hits he takes the stronger he gets and doesn’t back down from any situation. Protects his brothers, friends, and family at all costs. He bleeds Bomber blue and won’t stand for anyone that disrespects it. A true Kenston Bomber will always be successful in life and loyal to the people that helped him achieve greatness. I love Kenston Football.” Tom Gabram 93’, current High School Principal believes that, “Being a Bomber is having an opportunity to be a part of an elite program. It’s a privilege; one that is earned not given. It is earned through the dedication, the respect, and the commitment you have to your teammates and coaches. It’s an understanding that personal sacrifice is rewarded with victory. Most importantly being a Bomber allows you to be part of a brotherhood of experience and tradition. The teammates you play with will always be there for you in times of need.” We had many ex-players and coaches respond to our question with ultimately saying that the Kenston football experience is like no other. Wearing the Bomber star links players to a unique fraternity of men, many that they know and many that they don’t, but one thing is for sure, these men know about hard work, success, failure and loyalty.