Adam Kennedy ’06 crafts his story in the Trump White House

First-person: Asperger’s at Burke

By Jacob Rosinplotz ‘21

My name is Jacob Rosinplotz — I’m a tenth grader with Asperger’s Syndrome. The National Institutes of Health defines this syndrome as: “an autism spectrum disorder, characterized by a degree of impairment in language and…

Meet Burke’s newest faculty and staff

By Jen Chiancone ‘21

Jamie Schmutter — High School Math Teacher

Jamie grew up in Oceanside, New York and later arrived in Maryland to get her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Maryland, College…

A guide to dogs at Burke

By Reed Roddy Johnson ‘23

Mustafa Nusraty corrals seniors and a newborn

By Jennifer Chiancone ‘21

Five years ago, Mustafa Nusraty came to Burke with the intention of getting out as soon as possible. Or, as soon as he finished his required half-year apprenticeship under Ginger Attarian.

Chris Jones, departing after 20 years, reflects on Burke

BCC list scandal leads to discussion

By Isabel Gottlieb-Nemo ‘21

Senior boys at Bethesda Chevy Chase (BCC) high school in Maryland distributed a list among themselves which rated almost 20 senior girls participating in the International Baccalaureate Program on a spreadsheet…

Takoma Park neighborhood remains integral to Burke community

By Jen Chiancone ‘21

Whittle School, hampered by permitting issue, temporarily halts construction

Sarcasm Central: Sandwiches, Fish, Period.

Is an open-faced sandwich really a sandwich?

Nope! An open-faced sandwich is just toast being extra. Like I’ve said when questioned about the sandwich status of hotdogs, burritos and quesadillas, a sandwich needs two pieces of…