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From the 1940 Yearbook

BHS 1970 IN MEMORIAM LIST

BHS 1970 'IN MEMORIAM' LIST

Deborah Lee Albas -
Segovia (Steven Andrew) Bader - b. May 25, 1952; d. June 2, 2010
Brian Henry Bartsch - b. June 10, 1952; d. October 9, 2005
Dennis James Canterbury - b. September 22, 1952; d. December 9, 1994
James Anthony Caraway - b. March 23, 1952; d. January 2, 1978
Guy Robert Casagrande - b. July 23, 1952; d. August 9, 2005
Dale Bernard Cordier - d. August 28, 2001
Karl Mordo Dana - b. August 8, 1952; d. June 13, 2000
James Kenneth Dean - b. December 29, 1951; d. April 14, 2008
Alfred Steven Di Sarro - b. December 14, 1951; d. January 13, 2011
Charlene Dotson Stenson - b. April 19, 1952; d. May 9, 2006
Jerry Anthony DuBray - b. September 24, 1952; d. June 19, 1981
David Michael Dudden - b. November 30, 1952; d. September 24, 2007
Santiago Escobar - b. July 4, 1952; d. November 1982
Robert Ian Gorrie - b. December 19, 1951; d. January 6, 2006
David Charles Greene - d. July 1992
Sandra Jean Haldeman - b. November 8, 1951; d. November 4, 1991
Leila Hamner Wasson - b. May 2, 1952; d. October 10, 2008
Michael A. Hansen - b. August 27, 1952; d. November 24, 2008
Debra Jean Hathaway - b. May 18, 1951; d. April 22, 1973
Nancy Rae Helquist - b. July 12, 1952; d. September 2008
Jeanine Ellyn Hilt - b. November 22, 1952; d. August 11, 1993
Sandra Joanne Hoorn - b. May 14, 1952; d. 1994
Tommy Clyde Hopper - b. January 12, 1952; d. November 8, 2009
Steven William Leach - b. February 8, 1952; d. September 26, 1996
Mark Rutherford Lean - b. January 3, 1951; d. April 1, 1974
Lance William Long - b. October 20, 1952; d. March 17, 2008
Keith Ian Olsen Maiben - b. August 31, 1952; d. July 26, 1979
Geraldine Lillian Mann - d. 1971
Jean Ann McMurrin - d. February 25, 2004
Robert Louis McNeal - b. June 29, 1951; d. December 24, 1998
Kristine Ann Meade Reger - b. April 30, 1952; d. June 28, 2006
Dana Molin Allen - b. January 27, 1951; d. March 23, 1996
Harry Andrew Morris - b. June 23, 1952; d. May 16, 1977
Michele Marie Nolan - b. February 2, 1952; d. August 13, 1983
Kim Christopher Norwood - b. July 1, 1951; d. December 20, 2009
Deborah Ann Osmon - b. February 22, 1952; d. October 11, 2010
Tom Fredrick Pittman - b. October 7, 1952; d. May 5, 2011
Gary Douglas Rand - b. April 16, 1951; d. December 17, 2009
Dennis Keith Sabin - b. May 29, 1952; d. January 1, 2007
Anthony Vincent Schiavone - b. October 10, 1952; d. March 13, 1986
Samuel Sanford Smith - b. February 21, 1952; d. March 11, 1986
Kerry David Sterger - b. July 12, 1951; d. March 2, 2006
Christine JoAnne Walsh Ramirez - b. April 23, 1952; d. May 25, 1991

Burbank High Grad at Equestrian National Championships

Burbank High graduate Becca Murray helped Texas A&M win an equestrian national championship. (Courtesy of Graig Murray)

Murray takes reins for national champion

Burbank Leader, Jeff Tully

Burbank High graduate shines on center stage at Equestrian National Championships for Texas A&M, clinching title.

Becca Murray got her first taste of collegiate national championship competition as a freshman last season at Texas A&M University. However, as some her teammates were busy winning a title at the Varsity Equestrian National Championships, Murray wasn't chosen as one of the Aggies' riders and didn't get the opportunity to compete.

"Even though I didn't compete last year, it was kind of nice to be able to just watch everybody and see what happens at the competition," said Murray, a 2009 Burbank High graduate. "I helped out a lot and I was able to warm up horses. It was nice to be there supporting our team and seeing what it was all about."

This season, Texas A&M's western team again made its way to the championship event — the 10th Varsity Equestrian National Championships April 14-16 at Waco's Extraco Events Center in Texas. But instead of watching from the sideline, Murray, a sophomore, got her chance to shine as a participant at the event.

"I definitely felt more prepared this year after watching last year," Murray said.
Murray didn't disappoint. As a matter of fact, she came through with the decisive win in the reining competition that put the No. 1-ranked Aggies over the top in a 5-3 victory against Kansas State.

It was Texas A&M's third straight national championship and ninth in the history of the program since the national event began in 1999.

Murray said being able to compete, and to win her event, was thrilling.
"It feels pretty amazing," she said. "I really, truly can't believe that we were able to win it. For the school to win its ninth title is incredible."

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Vietnam Traveling Wall in Orange, CA

The Vietnam Traveling Wall is coming to the City of Orange, CA and they are looking for volunteers to help out. Any Burbank High grads that live in the area may want to help out can check the Facebook Page for more information.

Update on Grand View Cemetery

The remodeling is still going on and the cemetery will be opened on Sunday before Memorial Day and Monday Memorial Day from 12 - 4pm.

Equipment truck in front of the chapel.

They had plan on digging out the grass and reseeding but the winter rains made it impossiable to do so they dugged the trenches as they went.

The trees were all trimed and some were removed and the ones that had been cut down before and a stump left, they grounded those down.


Another shot of the cemetery grounds.



Looking from Section M.

A hawk visited the cemetery and I was able to get this one shot before he flew away.


The trees trimed and all the shrubbry cleared and removed along the wall in Section A.

Burbank High Alumni Softball Game

The Burbank High softball program is looking for former players to compete in the organizations annual alumni game. The game will take place at 6 p.m. April 9, 2011 at McCambridge Park field # 2. All softball alumni are welcome to participate or cheer their teammates on. All proceeds from the event will go to help support the Burbank program. For information, contact Coach Nicole Drabecki at nicoledrabecki@burbankusd.org.

Burbank High School Choirs Wins Honors!

Burbank High School Choirs Wins Honors Burbank High School choirs received the highest honors in competition in Fairfield, Ohio in March. In each of their categories, both In Sync and Impressions were named as Grand Champions, the highest award. They brought home trophies and individual medallions for each performer.

In Sync, also topped the 10 other show choirs by receiving "Best Choreography," "Best Vocal Performance," "Best Costumes," and "Best Desighned Set." Impressions also received "Best Vocals' and "Best Choreography."

Choir Director is Brett Carroll and Assisant Choir Director is Donna Dandino. The financial support of community businesses and individuals at the November "Night of Magic" dinner fundraiser provided the funds for the choirs to make the trip. There are more competitions this year, culminating with the "Pop Show" on May 19,20, and 21, which is open to the public.