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The Windmill
December  2015
The Windmill, December 2015
The winners of the fall photo contest are: 
First place: Nicholas Memoli
Second place: Matthew Crown
Third place: Arianna Recinos
The winner's pictures will be featured in this year's yearbook.

Student of the Month winners are:
Art: Sophy Chen and Veronica Gilman
Music: Daniel Bradley and Myriam Moise 
Drama: Kailey Loughran, Gillian Ruiz, Deirdre Lahiff, Neil Stevenson
Alumni Spotlight:
John Debold, class of 1974
by: Alyson Hummer
Recently recognized for his dedication to the community and to the school, I interviewed Mr. John Debold this month to hear about his 40 years at Burke Catholic.
Service Spotlight: Ken Murray, class of 2009
by: Kellyanne Murphy
One of our very own graduates is on a 27-month tenure in Ghana providing medical support to mothers and the community.
Click here to read the article.
Celebrating and Exploring the Holiday Season
It's the holiday season and our writers decided to discuss different traditions for celebrating the holidays. 
Read Joy Around the World by Janie Bravo
Read Hanukkah Traditions by Sarah Wolff
Read First Christmas by Sherry Shi

Album Review: Blue Neighbourhood
by: Neil Stevenson
Blue Neighbourhood is Troye Sivan's debut album after his two successful EPs TRXYE and WILD. Troye is a very successful YouTuber who has now delved into music...
Click to read the full article.
Princeton Model United Nations Conference
by: Michelle Barone
One of our very own writers attended the Princeton Model UN Conference this fall and learned a lot about delegations and diplomacy. 
Click to read the full article.
Winter Inspired Poetry
An adaptation of the popular 'Twas the Night Before Christmas poem takes place here at Burke Catholic, written by Elizabeth DiGorgio:  Click to read the poem.

An original poem written by our Art Editor Jenna Coburn:  Click to read the poem.
Merry Christmas from The Windmill!
Our staff is wishing all our readers Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year. Enjoy your break. 

Artwork included in this month's edition is done by Jenna Coburn and Maverick Ramirez.
BC Events
BC Foundation $10,000 Raffle
Grand Prize  -- $10,000!!
BC Foundation 10K raffle has kicked off!
T he drawing will be held  April 23rd at the BC Spring Gala and Hall of Fame Dinner.
Please help support BC!
For tickets or information please contact John Douthit (845) 295-5481 X-159 or jdouthit@burkecatholic.org.
Alumni Basketball Game
Saturday December 26th-6:00 PM         
Burke Catholic gymnasium.
All BC Alumni and Families are welcome.
Dinner and refreshments to follow.
There is no charge for the event!
Please call John Douthit (845) 294-5481 X-159 for info.

BC Spring Gala and

Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
2015 BC Hall of Fame  SAVE THE DATE !!
Saturday April 23rd, 2016
6pm-11pm

Palacio Catering Hall 
Goshen, NY

Congratulations to this year's Inductees!

Mr. Jimmy Kelly                     Ms. Dolores Terlecky
Mr. Dick O'Neill                      Mr. Bob Turner
Dr. Jim Oxley                         Mr. Patrick Welsh

Come join us for a great night of drinks, dinner, and dancing!
The entire BC community is invited!
Ticket and Sponsorship information to follow soon.


Eagle News
Tech Club
The tech club has been very busy this month preparing for, and competing in, the Cyber Patriot VII competition.They successfully qualified for the National Competition and will compete for the 2016 NY State Gold Title in January. 

Winter Sports Season
With the kickoff of the winter sports season, there are excited vibes about how the teams will do this year. Additionally, Burke has welcomed a swim team this year being coached by Coach Veracka.
Click to read the full article.
Friends of Mychal Judge Events
by: Julia Leary
Our club here at BC, FMJ, has been doing amazing things lately. We have been exceeding the expectations of community service and local work, with a total of over 1,000 hours!
December Gaming News
Catch up on the latest gaming news with three of our entertainment writers:

and
Read A Christmas Gaming Guide by Tyler James Chan


John S. Burke Catholic High School Annual Fund

The continued generosity of the Burke Catholic community drives our academic and extracurricular programs forward, and helps us maintain our buildings and grounds.

 

Please remember us in your end of year giving and consider a donation to the

Burke Catholic Annual Fund.

 

If you are unable to send a gift at this time,

please remember us in your prayers.

 

Thank you! 

Make a Donation Here 
BC Online Book Store
Please visit the NEW BC Online Book Store for all of your Burke Catholic apparel needs!
A great place to shop for Christmas!