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The school was built in the 1920s, but was not established as a high school until 1948.<ref>[http://www.burbank.com/john-burroughs-high-school.php ''Burbank.com'', 4 December 2009]</ref> The school was named after [[naturalist]] [[John Burroughs]]. |
The school was built in the 1920s, but was not established as a high school until 1948.<ref>[http://www.burbank.com/john-burroughs-high-school.php ''Burbank.com'', 4 December 2009] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091209235353/http://www.burbank.com/john-burroughs-high-school.php |date= 9 December 2009 }}</ref> The school was named after [[naturalist]] [[John Burroughs]]. |
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==Academics== |
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The school scored a 768 on the [[Academic Performance Index]] in 2007, and in 2010 reached a score of 819, meeting the school's 12th consecutive goal.<ref>''John Burroughs High School website'', 2009, " |
The school scored a 768 on the [[Academic Performance Index]] in 2007, and in 2010 reached a score of 819, meeting the school's 12th consecutive goal.<ref>''John Burroughs High School website'', 2009, "{{cite web|url=http://teachers.yourhomework.com/eurioste/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-12-05 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100106170301/http://teachers.yourhomework.com/eurioste/ |archivedate=2010-01-06 |df= }}", 4 December 2009</ref> 90% of students passed the math portion of the [[California High School Exit Exam|CAHSEE]] ([[California High School Exit Exam]]s) on the first attempt, while 92% of students passed the English portion of the CAHSEE on first attempt. |
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* [http://www.jbhsvma.com/ John Burroughs Vocal Music Program] |
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| John Burroughs High School | |
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1920 W. Clark Avenue Burbank, CA 91506 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1948 |
| School district | Burbank Unified School District |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,800+ |
| Color(s) | Red and white |
| Athletics conference | CIF Southern Section Pacific League |
| Mascot | Native American |
| Information | (818) 558-4777 |
| Website | www.burbankusd.org/jbhs Athletics website: www.goburroughs.com/ |
John Burroughs High School is a public high school located in Burbank, California, United States.
History
The school was built in the 1920s, but was not established as a high school until 1948.[1] The school was named after naturalist John Burroughs.
Academics
The school scored a 768 on the Academic Performance Index in 2007, and in 2010 reached a score of 819, meeting the school's 12th consecutive goal.[2] 90% of students passed the math portion of the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exams) on the first attempt, while 92% of students passed the English portion of the CAHSEE on first attempt.
Athletics
The track and field team produced Olympic silver medalist Ron Morris (Rome, 1960).
In 2016, the boys' varsity water polo team won the school's second CIF championship.[3]
Performing arts
Choirs
The school has seven award-winning choirs including Chamber, the advanced mixed show choir, also known as Powerhouse when competing; Madrigals, the advanced women’s choir, also known as Sound Sensations when competing; Sound Waves, the intermediate mixed choir; Decibelles, the intermediate women’s choir; Men @ Work, the men’s choir; Vocal Ensemble, selected members from Chamber in an a cappella ensemble; Muses, selected members from Madrigals in an a cappella ensemble.[4]
Brendan Jennings directs four of the choirs. He took over the program in 2007 after Mrs. Mary Rago retired from being the vocal music director after almost 30 years (she began in 1978).[5] Jennings was a previous student of Rago, graduating in 2000.[5]
The school's advanced mixed show choir, Powerhouse, has won awards including the Grand Championship at Fame Orlando 2007, Grand Champions at Fame Chicago 2008,[5] Grand Champions at Fame New York 2009,[6] Grand Champions at Fame New York 2012, and Grand Champions of FAME Hollywood 2013. The two advanced show choirs of John Burroughs High School, "Powerhouse" and "Sound Sensations" also won Grand Championship at Fame Chicago 2013. They were also awarded Grand Champions of New England Show Choir Showdown in 2015. With the grand championship, Powerhouse also received caption awards for Best Choreography, Best Costumes, Best Diction, Best Female Sound, Best Tech Crew, and Best Male Soloist. Sound Sensations received the award for Best Vocals of the Women's Division.[6] The John Burroughs High School choirs have a record of being undefeated in various seasons. The Advanced Women Show Choir, Sound Sensations, has remained undefeated in 2010, 2013 and 2015; and the Intermediate Mixed Show Choir, Sound Waves, remained undefeated in 2012. In 2010 Powerhouse performed on The Oprah Winfrey Show.[5] Also in the fall of 2010, the Powerhouse Choir performed on Dancing With The Stars.[7] Powerhouse has performed twice on the NBC hit T.V. show The Voice. And, in February 2011, Powerhouse Choir performed for the Chinese New Year Night Parade at Hong Kong, representing the U.S.[8]
Band
The Instrumental Music Association (IMA) was brought back to life from 1992-2000 under the direction of Tom Whaley. Paul Vesilind took over for seven years until his resignation in 2007. His job was taken by saxophonist Tana Barnett. Tana Barnett left the Burbank Unified School District in 2014 and was replaced by Taylor Arakelian. There are four bands: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble as well as a drumline at Burroughs. In 2006, the marching band played in a sound byte for Shrek the Third and was featured in the animated movie. In 2010, they recorded for the movie "Megamind". They were selected to play at the 2011 Sugar Bowl half-time show in New Orleans, Louisiana. Soon afterwards, they were invited to be featured on Ellen for her 2011 Super Bowl Special.
The JBHS marching band was featured in the 1994 movie "Little Giants," which included sound from the percussion line just prior to the big game.
The JBHS Marching band, under the direction of Robert Rose, was featured in a comedy skit for the 70's NBC television show "Laugh-In" which aired on Nov. 8, 1971.
District
John Burroughs High School is a member of the Burbank Unified School District (BUSD).
Notable alumni
Many actors and actresses have attended the school due to its proximity to major entertainment studios such as NBC Universal, Warner Bros. and Walt Disney Studios, as well as voice recording and animation studios including Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network.
- Wayne Allwine, voice-over artist; the voice of Mickey Mouse for 32 years
- Eric Balfour, actor
- Patrick Bristow, actor, Ellen, Showgirls
- Eben Britton, NFL player
- Debbe Dunning, actress and model, Home Improvement
- Joan Freeman, actress and director, Roustabout, The Reluctant Astronaut, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
- Sam Gifaldi, former child actor, Hey Arnold!, A Bug's Life, The Mommies (TV series)
- Dan Haggerty, actor, The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams
- Adam Hendershott, actor
- Clint Howard, actor, Gentle Ben TV series and many films
- Ron Howard, actor, The Andy Griffith Show, Happy Days, and Academy Award-winning director
- Erik Kramer, NFL quarterback and sports commentator
- Jonna Lee, actress, Making the Grade, Another World
- Guy Mariano, professional skateboarder
- Tim Matheson, actor, National Lampoon's Animal House, The West Wing, Van Wilder
- Lindsey McKeon, actor, One Tree Hill; briefly attended but did not graduate
- Brittany Murphy, actress; briefly attended but did not graduate
- Debbie Reynolds, Oscar-nominated actress, singer and entertainer, Singin' in the Rain; attended when the school was a junior high school.[9] Graduated from Burbank High School.
- Rene Russo, actress, Lethal Weapon 3, Tin Cup, Ransom, Thor
- Lynn Shackelford, UCLA basketball player and sports commentator for the Los Angeles Lakers
- Ron Stillwell, Major League Baseball player
- Angela Watson, actress, Step by Step
- Blake and Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit, former child actors, Full House
- Mara Wilson, actress, Mrs. Doubtfire, Matilda
- Paul Sutera, actor, Peter Brady, The Brady Bunch Movie, A Very Brady Sequel
- Jeremy Bolm, recording artist and singer/songwriter, Touché Amoré
- Weston "Westballz" Dennis, (Class of 2009, dropped out) professional Super Smash Bros. player[10][11]
- Rob Zabrecky, actor, magician, and songwriter
- Darby Walker, actress, singer, contestant on The Voice (U.S.)
- Seo Jiwon, American-born South Korean ballad singer.
In the media
- The Wonder Years used the school for the TV series
- The Brady Bunch for a scene when Greg played football
- Tonic's music video, "You Wanted More" was filmed at Burroughs for the movie American Pie
- Glee scenes were filmed in the hallways
- Fired Up filmed scenes showing the school
- Walt Disney's Blackbeard's Ghost used the football and track fields
References
- ^ Burbank.com, 4 December 2009 Archived 9 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ John Burroughs High School website, 2009, ""Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-01-06. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)", 4 December 2009 - ^ Rich, Charles (19 November 2016). "Burroughs boys' water polo reels in first CIF championship". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
- ^ "About the JBHS VMA Program". Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ a b c d "John Burroughs High School Powerhouse". Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ a b "Show Choir National Championship". Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ "Powerhouse Performs on Dancing With the Stars". Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ "Powerhouse to Perform in Hong Kong!". Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ Reynolds, Debbie (2013). Unsinkable: A Memoir. HarperCollins Publishers. p. 195. ISBN 978-0-06-221365-5.
- ^ http://www.redbull.com/us/en/esports/stories/1331732594067/friendlies-westballz-the-challenger
- ^ Burroughs High School Yearbook, 2009
