Student of the Month winners for Math are:
Ashley Kim
Erin Menkes
Juliana Gesztesi
Sherry Shi
Alyson Hummer
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The end of the school year is coming quickly. It's a great time to tell your teachers that you appreciate them and their hard work. Submit a small thank you to all the staff or to a particular teacher to be published in the April newsletter.
It's a small, kind gesture to let our teachers know that their hard work is noticed.
Email your thank you notes to Alyson at ahummer@burkecatholic.org or Michelle at mbarone@burkecatholic.org
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Resident Evil Retrospective
by: John DiMauro
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 Since the beginning of the year, I've been playing as many Resident Evil games as I can for the first time...
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Oscars Roundup
by: Elizabeth DiGiorgio
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This past month, the Oscars hit our television sets even after the outbreak of #Oscarssowhite, and the failed boycott to cancel the Oscars. Overall, was this worth the headache? The answer is no.
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The 1975 Album Review
by: Neil Stevenson
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 This months album review is on the band The 1975's sophomore album "I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful, Yet So Unaware Of It". The 1975 is an indie rock group from England...
Click here to read the review.
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Songwriter
by: Jenna Coburn
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In this poem by Jenna Coburn, you are put in the shoes of a songwriter who lives out their dream in not-so-ideal conditions.
Click here to read the poem.
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As the seasons start to change, Fiona Hill explores the difficulties of moving from winter to spring in this relatable short story.
Click here to read the story.
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What Makes a Video go Viral?
by: Kellyanne Murphy and Myriam Moise
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Irish Soda Bread Recipe
Submitted by: Patrick Gunn
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 A delicious Irish soda bread recipe which is quick and easy. Perfect for the season!
Click here for the recipe.
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What is a Presidential Primary?
by: Joseph Beccalori
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 Politics can be confusing, and the presidential primaries are especially confusing when the media doesn't explain what's going on. Here's a condensed explanation:
Click here to read the article.
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Presidential Primaries Results
by: Joseph Beccalori
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 The 2016 Presidential Primary election is full of politics, speeches, and Donald Trump. Many candidates on both sides have left, and some of them had delegates.
Click here to read the article.
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Alumni Spotlight: Kyle Dudgeon, Class of 2015
by: Zoe Estrada
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 "My mom and all of her siblings went to Burke, so I was always open to going for myself." Dudgeon is a true Eagle, being apart of both the soccer team for three years and the baseball team for all four years...
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Friends of Mychal Judge Events
by: Julia Leary
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 FMJ has volunteered at many great events recently. They volunteered at the Special Olympics at West Point, the Inspire Pajama Drive, and continue their obligation to St. Margaret's food kitchen.
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Special Olympics
by: Julia Leary
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FMJ sent 24 students and the JV boys basketball team to set up for the Special Olympics in Newburgh and cheer on the athletes.
Click here to read the article.
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Spring Musical: Seussical
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Friday and Saturday, April 22nd and 23rd at 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 24th at 2:00 PM
This year's spring musical is Seussical. It's an interesting and comical musical which includes all of Dr. Seuss' most popular book characters. Through mishaps and thrilling adventures, these unique characters finally find what they seek - their places in their extraordinary worlds. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and $5 for kids 10 and under.
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Saturday, April 23rd, 7:30 AM
Everyone is welcome to the third USO 5K! You can run it, jog it, or walk it. It will be held on Saturday, April 23rd here at school and the general fee is $30. Registration/packet pick-up time will be at 7:30 AM. The race start-run will begin at 8:30 AM and the race start-walk will begin at 8:35 AM.
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Experience the American West
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 Burke Catholic's annual Yellowstone Discovery Trip is during the days surrounding Memorial Day Weekend. By attending this trip, you'll have the opportunity to explore Yellowstone's spectacular geologic and geothermal features, diverse and abundant wildlife, and rich human history. Students who attend
will have the option to participate in a guided study class to receive science credit from Burke.
For more information, click here.
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Mr. and Ms. Burke Catholic Contest
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Friday, April 8th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Student government is hosting a Mr. and Ms. Burke Catholic contest open to all students. The contest will have a casual and formal wear portion, as well as a talent performance and the contestant answering questions. Tickets are $5 for entry. T-shirts will be going on sale after spring break and sold at the door. Any questions, contact Ms. Schuck at jschuck@burkecatholic.org
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Parent Teacher Conferences
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April 14th, 3:30 - 6:00 PM
Parent Teacher conferences will be held on April 14th, 2016 from 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM.
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April 12, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Join us for our Spring Open House on Tuesday, April 12th, from 4:30-6:30 PM. Mingle with faculty, staff, administration, students, coaches, activity moderators, and other BC parents. Tour the school and get valuable information on everything that Burke Catholic has to offer.
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BC Foundation: $10,000 Raffle
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Grand Prize -- $10,000!!
BC Foundation 10K raffle is in full swing. There is still time to get your ticket!
The drawing is April 23, 2016 at the BC Spring Gala and Hall of Fame Dinner.
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BC Spring Gala and
Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
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Saturday April 23rd, 2016
6pm-11pm
Palacio's Catering Hall
1700 Rte. 17M
Goshen, NY
Congratulations to our 2016 Inductees!
Jimmy Kelly '08
Dolores Terlecky
Dick O'Neill
Dr. Jim Oxley
Bob Turner '71
Patrick Welsh '67
Come join us for a great night of dinner, drinks, music,and dancing!
To reserve tickets please click:
or call John Douthit (845) 294-5481 X-159
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Boys Basketball
by: Jake Pawliczak
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 This year, the Burke Varsity Boys Basketball team had one of its craziest postseasons yet. They ended the season as the number four seed...
Click here to read the article.
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Winter Track
by: Michelle Barone
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 This years Winter Track season came to a close on Saturday, March 5th, at the State Championship held at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Click here to read the article.
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The Wrestling Team
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The 2015 - '16 wrestling season has come to a close and Coach Ferguson is more than happy with the progress they made...
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Final Lap with the Swim Team
by: Myriam Moise
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One unique aspect of the swim team is that it's an individual sport, but it's also a team sport. The swim team had a successful season and is anticipating next year's season already.
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Girls Basketball
by: Michelle Barone
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 The JV and Varsity Girls Basketball teams have recently closed out their 2015-16 seasons. With winning records and solid performances, the girls proved to be a further attribute to the Burke Catholic basketball program.
Click here to read the article.
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JV Boys Basketball
by: Cory Lee
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The Junior Varsity basketball team for Burke Catholic had a great season, finishing the year at 16-3. The team lost to only one Section 9 opponent, in a close, hard-fought game.
Click here to read the article.
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John S. Burke Catholic High School Annual Fund
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The continued generosity of the Burke Catholic community drives our academic and extracurricular programs forward, and helps us maintain our buildings and grounds.
Please 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
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Please visit the
NEW BC Online Book Store for all of your Burke Catholic apparel needs!
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