Due to the efforts of Jonathan Cowperthwait, Senior Class President, and the College Preparatory School graduating Class of 2000, this brilliant Red Japanese Maple with plaque was dedicated to Julia.
IN LOVING MEMORY
JULIA BURKE
JANUARY 9, 1982 - OCTOBER 30, 1998
MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 2000
i spill my bright incalculable soul.
-e. e. cummings.
"The Julia Burke" is one of the fastest boats made today and was undefeated its first season.
Pictured below is the trophy for the US Southwest Championships.
1998 -- Oakland Strokes, Oakland, California
1999 -- Oakland Strokes, Oakland, California
2000 -- Marin Rowing Association, Larkspur, California
2001 -- Marin Rowing Association, Larkspur, California
2002 -- Marin Rowing Association, Larkspur, California
2003 -- Marin Rowing Association, Larkspur, California
2004 -- Marin Rowing Association, Larkspur, California
2005 -- Marin Rowing Association, Larkspur, California
2006 -- St. Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco, California
2007 -- St. Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco, California
2008 -- Newport Aquatic Center, Newport Beach, California
2009 -- Newport Aquatic Center, Newport Beach, California
2010 -- Newport Aquatic Center, Newport Beach, California
2011 -- Marin Rowing Association, Greenbrae, California
2012 -- Marin Rowing Association, Greenbrae, California
2013 -- Marin Rowing Association, Greenbrae, California
2014 -- Marin Rowing Association, Greenbrae, California
2015 -- Oakland Strokes, Oakland, California
2016 -- Oakland Strokes, Oakland, California
Located at Alameda County Medical Center, this laboratory is utilized by staff and residents to conduct basic research. The Foundation grant will fund supplies and equipment.