East Burke High School
{{Short description|American public school in North Carolina}}
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| streetaddress = 3695 E Burke Blvd
| city = Connelly Springs, North Carolina
| country = United States
| zipcode = 28612
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| district = Burke County Public Schools[https://www.burke.k12.nc.us/ Home - Burke County Public Schools]
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| principal = Katie Moore
| schooltype = Public
| enrollment = 868 (2023-2024){{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&Miles=10&Zip=28612&ID=370048000174|title=East BurkeHigh|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=March 13, 2025}}
| grades = 9–12
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| nickname = Cavilers
| colors = Navy, columbia blue, and gray
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| established = {{start date and age|1974|p=1}}
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East Burke High School (EBHS) is a public high school in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. It is a part of the Burke County Public Schools district.
History
East Burke High School opened its door for students in August 1974. The school absorbed the student bodies of what had been four separate high schools in the eastern half of Burke county: Hildebran, George Hildebrand, Valdese, and Drexel.Poteat, Bill. (September 9, 2023). [https://www.thepaper.media/news/east-burke-to-celebrate-50-years-at-homecoming/article_221c330f-1462-5003-9e36-7af2e6bb7c6f.html East Burke to celebrate 50 years at homecoming]. The Paper. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
Athletics
East Burke High School offers the following sports for its students:[https://www.maxpreps.com/nc/connelly-springs/east-burke-cavaliers/ East Burke (Connelly Springs, NC) High School Sports]. MaxPreps.com. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Notable alumni
- Nikki Huffman, served as head athletic trainer for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018 and 2019[https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/nikki-huffman-toronto-blue-jays-trainer-profile/ Nikki Huffman's path to the top of the Blue Jays training staff]. sportsnet.ca. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- Paul Kiser, former NFL offensive lineman for the Detroit Lions[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KisePa20.htm Paul Kiser Stats]. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- Tyler Shatley, former NFL offensive lineman from 2014 to 2024 for the Jacksonville Jaguars[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/ShatTy00.htm Tyler Shatley Stats]. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- Drew Van Horn, college president and administrator[http://www.alwayseastburke.com/vanhorn_drew.html Alumni in Class of 1978]. alwayseastburke.com. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
References
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External links
- [https://ebhs.burke.k12.nc.us/ Official website]
Category:Schools in Burke County, North Carolina
Category:Educational institutions established in 1974