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Burke Beat
The BURKE BEAT is our community newsletter, coming out every other Thursday and featuring stories, news, photos, videos, and other media from inside and outside the classroom – plus just a dash of whimsy. Enjoy!
Note: publication schedule may vary around school breaks.
Note: publication schedule may vary around school breaks.
Burke Beat: Recent Issues
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Affinity Group Spotlights
Burke's 2022-23 affinity groups meet on four different rotations, enabling students to participate in up to four different groups at a time.Read More -
Student-Athlete Connections
In early November, 6th grade had the opportunity to meet Virginia Tech basketball standout Darius Maddox via Zoom. Hailing from Bowie, MD, Darrius played in every Tech game last season and secured the win over Clemson in the second round of the ACC Tournament, thanks to this incredible 3-point shot.Read More -
Bengal Beat: Fall Awards
Our cheers to the following soccer and volleyball athletes on their all-conference honors in the Potomac Valley Athletic Conference (PVAC).Read More -
Grandparents & Grand-friends Return
Read MoreAfter one virtual and one hybrid Grandparents Day, we were thrilled to return to an in-person event this year and to welcome a record number of guests. For comparison, we had a near 100% increase in attendees over our last in-person event in 2019. -
The Audience Onstage
Read MoreThis past weekend, the fall play repertory concluded with performances of The Audience by Michael Frayn and Role of Della by John Wooten, comedies that explore and upend theater's conventions. -
Bengal Beat: Fall Sports Recap
Congratulations to the nine fall athletic teams on their successful seasons!Read More
Highlights included all eligible soccer teams (Varsity and Middle School) continuing to the postseason and every cross country squad notching a top 10 individual finish in conference championships, along with a top 3 finish for the boys' team. -
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Full Court Chorus
On October 25, dozens of students from 7th-8th grade Chorus, High School Chorus, and Singing in the Spotlight traveled down to Capital One Arena to sing the national anthem before the Washington Wizards took on the Detroit Pistons.Read More
These 70+ singers will again take the stage on Wednesday, November 16, for the Fall Choral Concert. -
In Memory: Noah M. '07
On October 31, the Washington Post published a beautiful tribute to Noah MacMillan '07, son of longtime Visual Arts faculty member Lucinda Leach and an eminently gifted artist with a passion for soccer: "Noah's illustrations appeared in such publications as the New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, Sports Illustrated and Howler magazine. A devoted Arsenal fan, Noah also did work for the LA Galaxy soccer club."Read More -
Now Taking the Lead
Read MoreOn Friday, October 14, all 10th graders spent the day at the UDC Student Center (just across the street) at a leadership retreat – run by a select group of 11th and 12th graders, with guidance from Amy C. and Stacy S. -
Affinity Group Spotlights
Burke's 2022-23 affinity groups meet on four different rotations, enabling students to participate in up to four different groups at a time.Read More
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October Bengal Beat: Part One
Soccer (Homecoming)Read MoreYes, you heard right, Bengal fans: Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer swept the Homecoming games, 6-2 and 3-1 respectively over the McLean School of Maryland. Enjoy these game highlights here, thanks to Greg C. P'23.The week of October 17, Girls Varsity recorded a 5-0 over German International School, including this great save by Laila O. '25 (pictured, lower left), while Boys Varsity notched a 5-3 win against Spencerville on October 11. -
Onstage: "Circle Mirror Transformation" - November 2-4
Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker (2014 Pulitzer Prize, 2017 MacArthur Fellowship) follows "four lost New Englanders who enroll in Marty's six-week-long community-center drama class [in which] hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won" (Dramatists).Read More -
Out and About in DC
Last school year, our students could once again travel and explore our region's resources – and we expect such exploration will expand this year!Read More
Here's just a sample of upcoming excursions. -
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Bonding Trips Abound
On September 22-23, 6th-11th graders climbed trees, traversed trails, and explored cities, all while getting closer as a class.Read More -
September Bengal Beat: Part Two
Read MoreCross Country
Cheers to our 20+ runners on a very strong showing at the PVAC Midseason Challenge at Sandy Spring Friends last week.In the boys' Varsity race, Burke edged out Washington International for a podium spot, finishing in 3rd as a team! Charles L. '25 was Burke's top finisher in 12th, running 19:29, with Adam O. '23, Ian S. '23, Jack J. '26, and Owen F. '24 all scoring for the team. In the girls' Varsity race, Nora B. '26 notched a top 5 placement, running 22:40, with Eliza G. '25 coming in 11th. In the Middle School 2-mile races, Lucas M. '27 (15th) and Neve J. '29 (9th) took the top spots for Burke. -
Cast Announcement: Fall Plays
Circle Mirror TransformationRead More
by Annie Baker / November 4-5
invited dress for students & faculty on November 3 at 4:15 PM
MARTY - Julia V-B. '23
JAMES - Joey M-R. '24
THERESA - Zoe T. '24
SCHULTZ - Gabrielle B. '23
LAUREN - Cary T-T. '25 -
September Bengal Beat: Part One
featuring: High School Cross Country and Boys Soccer's season openers.Read More -
Caring For Our Parks
In the morning, Rock Creek is one of the first things I like to see on my way to school. Throughout the years, I've noticed plastic water bottles, plastic bags, and overall trash being left behind after social gatherings. Rock Creek is the most beautiful place in the city, and it saddens me to see it gradually polluted. I worry that the wildlife could be in danger. I knew I had to take action and be of service to the place I call "the beating heart of DC."Read More
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