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Burlington Schools now has an outdoor learning center available for use by all classes. The Somerhalder family contacted the school wanting to provide something of educational value to Burlington Schools. After consideration of different projects, the outdoor learning center became the focus. The outdoor learning center is a project that can directly impact each student at the school. The outdoor learning center allows students to be outside on nice days to read, learn and grow emotionally. The...
Cooper Rockenbach was born in Pratt, Kansas. He is the son of TJ Rockenbach and Jill Christie. Cooper has two older siblings and three younger siblings. He is involved in basketball, FCA, FFA, cross country, and track. In his free time Cooper enjoys hunting and learning new skills. Cooper's greatest accomplishment is overcoming his epilepsy. His favorite thing about Burlington is the community and the towns surrounding it. His favorite quote is, "Think like you are rich, and work like you are...
On Feb. 10, Burlington hosted a local science fair. Nineteen students from elementary to high school entered science projects. The students conducted experiments and displayed their results on a board and gave a presentation to judges from Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU). There were a variety of projects testing different products and theories including bubble gum, toothpaste, food energy, seed germination and various others. The judges selected three winners for high school,...
Kaci was born in Enid, and is the daughter of Shelly Hughes. She has seven siblings, four sisters and three brothers. This is Kaci's first year at Burlington High School. She says her favorite thing about Burlington is how small and close everyone is. Her greatest accomplishment is adjusting to a new school after being home-schooled three years. Kaci is involved in FCA, Yearbook, and is also the girls' basketball manager. Her favorite subject is history. In Kaci's free time she likes to sleep...
During the second nine weeks, Burlington Schools began to renovate the restrooms for the junior high and high school students. With homecoming and Christmas festivities, it has definitely added to the craziness at school. The school was built in 1963, so it is believed that the existing facilities are around 60 years old. According to the high school principal, Gerrett Spears, "This is something that needs to be done. Oklahoma was awarded federal relief dollars to support students through fall...
Friday, Nov. 11, Burlington Schools held a Veterans Day program for the community. The band and choir had been practicing for a few weeks. The band accompanied the students singing the "Star Spangled Banner" and played "God Bless America." The elementary students also provided musical entertainment. A favorite tradition is the "Armed Forces Medley" during which veterans of the various branches stand during the singing of their official fight song. The seniors all had speaking parts throughout...
