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This year the Burlington basketball teams had several players that worked hard to get awards. For the boys' team, sophomore Zane Willard was an All-Conference Honorable Mention. Senior JC Crusinbery was on All-Conference Academic Team. Senior Weston Allen was an All-Conference Honorable Mention, All-Conference Academic Team, and K101 All-Star. Senior Ky Smith was an All-Conference 1st Team, All-Conference Academic Team, CTB All-Star, K101 All-Star, and OCA Class B All-State member. On the...
The Burlington boy's golf team started their season last week. They played at Meadowlake golf course in Enid. This year's four golf team members are Ky Smith, JC Crusinbery, Weston Allen and Zane Willard. This will be Zane Willard's first time competing in golf. Ky, JC, and Weston have two to three years of previous golf experience and are ready to compete for another year. The team shot a total score of 456. Ky shot a 93, JC shot a 120, Weston shot a 117, and Zane shot a 126. Brent Rousey has...
Teresa Sims is the kindergarten teacher at Burlington Public School. She has been teaching at Burlington for five years and is finishing her 26th year. Her favorite things about the school are the small class sizes and getting to know the unique qualities of her students. Her passion for teaching stems from her students and watching them grow throughout the year. Mrs. Sims was raised in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa. She is a University of Northern Iowa graduate. She has three children that attend...
Looking into the future, sometimes you don’t know where you’re going. As a senior in high school, this is one of those times when you don’t know where the road goes. All students go a different route after high school. Going to college is an excellent way to get a higher education. Trade or technical schools are a perfect option too. I plan to go where I know people and stay close to home. I want to stay close to home to help my family on our farm. I am glad most of my friends are going to college with me, so I will still get to hang out with...
Burlington will celebrate the magic at this year's homecoming. The theme of the homecoming is Disney. All through the week were dress-up days for the students. Pre-K through 6th grade competed in a poster contest related to the homecoming theme. While that was going on, the 7th through 12th grade students were battling to see who can build the best mini float. A pep rally was held on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 2:25 p.m. The coronation starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16. The Burlington Elks will...
Hallie Hamilton was born in Oklahoma City on Nov. 18, 2004. Her parents are Margo and Paul Hamilton and she has one younger brother named Trace. Hamilton is involved in basketball, student council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is a National Honor Society member. She enjoys hanging out with friends and playing basketball. When asked what her greatest accomplishment is, she said it was becoming Burlington's student council president. She plans on attending college, majoring in psychology...
Dallas Hunt took the reins of the Burlington boys' basketball team for the 22-23 school year at the beginning of the summer. He chose Burlington because he saw significant potential in the boys' basketball team. Coach Dallas Hunt grew up in Garber, Oklahoma, and graduated from Garber High School in 2015. He had a really good high school basketball career with good teams and great coaches. He learned many things while playing and being a part of those teams. He suffered an injury his junior year...
