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Whether you're at Burke for seven years (as a "lifer") or two years, you are an essential member of this community. While most new students come in 6th and 9th grade, we aim to expand the class size in 7th and 10th grade and often welcome several new students each year in 8th and 11th grade.
An opera singer and concert soloist, Faith S. '12 appeared on the cover of Washington Jewish Week (April 12, 2023), which highlighted her performance as Agnes Smith Lewis / Leah in Geniza: Hidden Fragments by composer Rabbi Arnold Saltzman.
Before Spring Break, Alice C. '21 (Carnegie Mellon '25) visited the Science Club to talk about majoring in Astrophysics and minoring in Math. A Burke "Lifer," Alice started in 6th grade after relocating from Alaska. She made room for six science classes in High School, dubbing AP Chemistry with Bob K. an "absolute favorite" (which enabled her to jump to Chemistry 2 in college).
Congratulations to Leah W. '22, who was awarded the Jefferson Scholarship to the University of Virginia. Each year, fewer than 50 students are selected from among 2,000+ nominees worldwide.
Congratulations to Margaret H. '23 on wrapping up an exceptional gymnastics season! On May 6-8, she competed in the 2022 Level 9 Eastern National Championships in Rochester, NY, finishing in 1st on Vault and Floor and 5th in the All Around.