By Jeremy Green ‘21
After an unprecedented series of events, Burke will have four Student Government presidents for the 2020–21 school year.
Transcribed by Abby Ross ’21 and lightly edited for clarity
Candidates:
Leah Winston ’22 and Sidney Howlett ’21
Jonah LeCompte ’21 and Marlon DeBose ‘21
By Anya Weller ‘22
The capital of the United States, a city normally abundant with activity, now feels like a ghost town. The only sounds in the desolate streets seem to be the lone sirens of ambulances passing by. Although…
By Abby Ross ’21
How do I cut my own hair?
Burke will now be closed through at least March 30th in response to the global coronavirus pandemic.
In an email to the school community on Friday, March 13th, Head of School Damian Jones cited closures of other local public and…
Burke’s tenth grade has been experiencing a new-look leadership program centered around mandatory participation and curriculum integration.
Burke’s first-ever winter formal on January 24th, introduced new twists like inviting other schools, holding the dance in the atrium, and featuring student DJs Max…
The first Women’s March took place on January 21, 2017. Attendance skyrocketed past the predicted numbers, and the movement became the biggest single-day march in history. On January 18, 2020, the…
By Reed Roddy-Johnson
Burke’s ongoing capital campaign is nearing its fundraising goal. In 2018, Burke’s 50th year, Head of School Damian Jones…
Lowest Common Denominator: Happy Holidays!
By Huit Blackmon ’21
So what are winter holidays for? Fighting with your family, exchanging gift cards with…
