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2008-2009 Kenneth Donald Burke Scholarship
The Burke Family created this scholarship fund for Northwest Classen scholar athletes in honor of Kenneth Burke, much-loved son, husband, and father.
Kenneth Donald Burke was born and raised in the Oklahoma City area. He attended Northwest Classen High School when its doors first opened in 1955 and scored the first touchdown for the Knights on the first kickoff return for the new school. A student government and Boys State representative, Kenneth received the first Sportsmanship Award from the Athletic Department and one of the first Faculty Awards "representing the highest achievements in leadership, service and character of members of the senior class." Lettering in football and baseball (All State Team), Kenneth graduated in 1956.
After attending Oklahoma A&M and then Oklahoma University, where he again lettered in baseball, Kenneth graduated in 1961 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, Kenneth went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone and retired from the Bell System in 1986 after more than 25 years. Kenneth had a lifelong interest in self improvement and public speaking. He is a past president of his Telephone Pioneers district and is a lifetime member of the Northwest Classen and OU Lettermen’s club (O’ Club), as well as the Northwest Classen Alumni Association. Kenneth is elder emeritus at Westside Christian Church in Algiers, Louisiana.
Eligibility:
- Northwest Classen High School Seniors graduating in 2009
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must be lettered in football or baseball at Northwest Classen High School
- Must attend a four-year Oklahoma public university
- Oklahoma resident
Number of Awards: One
Amount of Award: $2,500.00
The Kenneth Donald Burke Scholarship will be presented at Stars of Education in Spring 2009.
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- Complete the online application or paper application (Word document). Due by 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2008 (in the Foundation office).
- Submit two recommendations (print and use the provided paper form or have your recommender complete the online form at www.okckids.com/recommend). Due by 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2008 (in the Foundation office).
Recommendation forms should be filled out by someone other than family members. If using a paper form, your recommender should mail their completed form to the Foundation by the deadline (in the Foundation office no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2008). It is suggested that you give your recommender a stamped envelope that you have already addressed to the Foundation, along with the recommendation form. If using the on-line form, recommendations must be completed and submitted by the deadline.
- Mail the following to the Foundation:
- Official copy of current high school transcript reflecting a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- Photograph (to be used for publication if scholarship is awarded).
Materials will not be returned. The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin or religious affiliation.
The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools
5225 N. Shartel Avenue, Ste. 201
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Click here to begin the
2008-2009 Kenneth Donald Burke Scholarship Application online.
Questions? Contact Robyn Hilger, Program Director. |
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