Alumni

Athletic Hall of Fame

Mission Statement

The Edmund Burke School Athletic Hall of Fame honors athletes, coaches, and teams whose lasting contributions have shaped our community. These individuals not only excelled in their sports, but also embodied the values at the heart of Burke’s mission—bringing together people who are different from one another, rising to high expectations, taking power and responsibility, and growing into skilled and independent thinkers. Through their dedication, teamwork, and resilience, they stepped forward to make positive contributions to their teams, their school, and the world in which they live.
 
The Hall of Fame connects our past and present by highlighting the role athletics plays in building a culture of teamwork, hard work, commitment, and respect. It reminds us that true success isn't just measured in wins, but in the strength of character, collaboration, and the positive difference we make through sport and in life.

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Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

ATHLETES

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  • Todd Wernstrom ’81

    Todd was a standout multi-sport athlete during his years at Burke. He played soccer and ran cross-country beginning in 10th grade, adding basketball and tennis as a junior. A three-year starter and two-year captain in soccer, Todd anchored the midfield and helped lead the program through some of its most successful seasons. He also competed in cross-country for three years, earning All-PVAC honors as a senior. In basketball, he started every game during his two seasons as a guard, and he played No. 1 singles in tennis for most of his high school career. Following graduation, Todd returned to Burke during a gap year before law school, serving as an assistant coach for Girls Varsity Basketball and coach of Boys JV Tennis.

  • Rasheed Berry '91

    Rasheed was one of the most accomplished basketball players in Burke history and a critical part of several PVAC championship teams. A four-year varsity starter, Rasheed was the ultimate all-around player - scoring, rebounding, defending the opponent’s best player, and doing whatever his team needed to win. He scored more than 1,000 career points, earned multiple Washington Post Player of the Week honors, and was selected to the league All-Star Game several times. His individual accomplishments were matched by his value to his team. Rasheed’s toughness, versatility, and competitive spirit helped define an era of Burke basketball.

  • Laura McDaniel ’06

    Laura was a standout multi-sport athlete, competing in cross-country, track and field, and soccer. A co-captain of both cross-country and track and field, she earned multiple First Team All-Conference honors and three Track and Field MVP awards. Laura’s 12.0-second 100-meter and 24.80-second 200-meter times remain Burke records, and her 21:06.4 cross-country 5K ranks among Burke’s all-time best performances. She went on to compete in track and field at the University of Pennsylvania.

  • Abby Shapiro ’16 (in memoriam)

    Abby embodied Burke’s core values of teamwork, hard work, respect, and commitment. She was an exceptional swimmer who distinguished herself during three seasons at Burke from 2013 to 2015. In 2015, Abby was Burke’s only qualifier for the Washington Metropolitan Interscholastic Swimming and Diving Championships (Metros) and reached the A Final. She also earned at least several medals across three Maccabi Games. Prior to her senior year at Burke, Abby was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, and tragically passed away. Although her life was cut far too short, Abby’s legacy at Burke reflects not only athletic excellence, but also resilience, determination, and courage in the face of adversity.

COACHES

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  • Pam Herath (1989–98, 1999–11)

    Pam devoted more than two decades to Burke as a coach, Athletic Director, Dean of Students, teacher, and mentor. During her tenure, she coached volleyball, basketball, and track and field, working with numerous middle school, junior varsity, and varsity teams and leading many of them to PVAC championships. As Athletic Director, Pam expanded opportunities for student-athletes by founding Burke’s Boys Volleyball program, helping establish a competitive league, and introducing the Positive Coaching Alliance. Her leadership, passion, and commitment helped shape the culture and future of Burke athletics.

  • Rich Shattuck (1979–87, 1989–93, 1999–00)

    Rich served Burke during three separate tenures between 1979 and 2000 as a teacher, coach, and athletic leader. He taught social studies, mathematics, and physical education while coaching basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track. He served as Athletic Director from 1984-87, 1989-93, and 1999-2000, leading teams to multiple PVAC championships. Rich also represented Burke as a founding member of the Potomac Valley Athletic Association in 1981 and served as its president from 1983-85.  As a coach, Rich challenged his athletes to work harder and reach higher, helping lay the foundation for Burke's athletic program today. He was also a role model for fellow coaches, inspiring them to go above and beyond for their athletes. 

TEAMS

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  • 2001 Boys Varsity Volleyball Team

    The 2001 Boys Varsity Volleyball Team stands among the most dominant teams in Burke athletic history. Led by Head Coach Pam Herath, the Bengals completed an undefeated season on their way to a PVAC Championship, extending a remarkable streak of 29 consecutive victories across two undefeated seasons. Featuring an extraordinary collection of student-athletes, including future Sportsmen of the Year Justin de Merode and Greg Borosage, and three-sport varsity captain Matt Sislen, the team combined talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship at the highest level. Equally memorable was the bond shared by the players, whose commitment to one another helped create one of the most successful and beloved teams in Burke history.

    Head Coach: Pam Herath
    Team members: William Bartow ’01, Brendan Berry ’03, Greg Borosage ’01, Doug Chin-Lee ’01, Justin de Merode ’01, Max Dweck ’03, Malcolm Jackson ’03, JD Klipper ’02, Ben Lerner ’02, Jarrett Moreno ’04, Matt Preiss ’01, Julius Schaffer ’01, Matt Sislen ’01, Hal Thomas ’03, Rodney Wilson ’03, and Paul Winkler ’02.

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  • Celebrate Athletic Excellence with Purpose

    To recognize and honor alumni, coaches, teams, and community members whose achievements in athletics reflect not only skill and success but also character, leadership, and dedication to the values of Burke.

  • Preserve and Share Athletic History

    To document, display, and elevate the stories of individuals and teams who have helped shape the school’s athletic legacy in meaningful ways.

  • Strengthen Alumni Connections

    To create new opportunities for alumni to stay engaged with the Burke community through shared pride in athletic traditions and accomplishments.

  • Inspire Current and Future Students

    To highlight stories of perseverance, teamwork, and integrity that show how athletics can shape confident, thoughtful individuals—serving as role models for those who follow.

  • Foster Community Pride

    To celebrate the role of athletics in building school spirit, relationships, and personal growth within a supportive and enriching environment.

  • Affirm the Value of Sport Beyond Winning

    To honor those who embraced Burke’s approach to athletics: striving for excellence while using sports as a platform for learning, connection, and personal development.

Nomination Criteria

We recognize that not all of the criteria listed below will apply to every nominee. However, individuals and teams who have made a meaningful contribution to Burke Athletics may still be considered for induction into the Edmund Burke Athletics Hall of Fame at the discretion of the committee. 
  • Nominations for the EBS Athletic Hall of Fame may be submitted by committee members or anyone from the wider Burke community.
  • Once nominated, all nominees will be active for consideration for future Hall of Fame selections.
  • Inductees will generally be celebrated in years in which they are celebrating a Reunion. We welcome nominations across all years and will hold nominations for future review.  

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  • Athlete

    To be eligible for consideration by the committee, the individual athlete must be a Burke alum who:
    • Graduation date must be 10+ years ago. (Early nominations are welcomed for athletes who do not yet meet the 10-year-out criteria, and we will hold their nomination until they are eligible to be considered.)
    • Must have demonstrated excellent athletic achievement, defined, but not limited to earning All-Conference honors while at Burke.
    • We will consider alumni who achieved regional or national prominence in an athletic event not offered at Burke. 
    • We will consider alumni athletes with outstanding performance in post-Burke or professional athletics, or in sports-related athletics professions. . 
    • May be considered for induction posthumously 

  • Coach

    To be eligible for consideration by the committee, the individual must be a Burke coach who provided distinguished service as a Burke coach, in support of the Burke athletic program, athletes, and community; and is no longer actively coaching at the time of nomination or induction. Coaches may be considered for induction posthumously.

  • Team

    To be eligible for consideration by the committee, the group must be a varsity team that distinguished itself by winning a conference championship or its equivalent at the time, and consist of a majority of players who graduated a minimum of 10 years ago.
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