Tony Romo was the first Burlington High School student-athlete to be named All-State in three sports - football, basketball, and golf. He went on to be one of the most successful student-athletes to come from the state of Wisconsin. He played quarterback at Eastern Illinois University before signing with the Dallas Cowboys, where he played for 14 seasons. After retiring from football, he accepted a position as Sports Analyst for CBS Sports.

Romo has maintained strong connections to the Burlington community. From 2004-2019, he hosted Tony Romo Football Camp, a free program with nearly 400 young athletes gathering at the high school each year to work on skills with Burlington High School coaches and student-athletes. Burlington High School inducted Romo into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.

The Burlington Area School District school board named the field the Tony Romo Field in February 2020 to recognize Romo’s continued connection to the Burlington community as he has found national success as an NFL athlete and CBS Sports Broadcaster.

When the district named the field in Romo’s honor, the intention was to show appreciation for the unique way that he has continued to have a positive impact on his hometown. A dedication ceremony on Friday, September 30, 2022 at half-time allowed Burlington an opportunity to come together to celebrate its great school district and the community members who support students.

Having a new high school track and synthetic turf field marks a new era for Demon athletics. The district used capital referendum funding to replace the track, a $400,000 project. When private donors stepped forward with $1.2 million in contributions, the district moved forward with installing a synthetic turf field. This is part of a larger long-term vision for athletic facilities in the district.

Burlington High School is the fifth school in the Southern Lakes Conference to install synthetic turf. More school activities - including football and soccer - and community events can take place throughout the year on Tony Romo Field. It reduces the annual maintenance costs of mowing and painting a grass field.

Tony Romo Field by drone

Private donations to complete the field were given by

• Tony Romo
• Lynch Family
• Kelly and Kim Kahl
• BHS Athletic Association
• Redmer and Sons Recycling
• Andy Naber Family (ASDA)
• Paul Bondar and Family
• Wanasek family and employees