"Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got to hold for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." -George Bernard Shaw, From Julia's book of favorite quotations
"Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got to hold for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." -George Bernard Shaw, From Julia's book of favorite quotations
MEMORIALS
The Julia Burke Endowment Fund for Debate
The College Preparatory School 6100 Broadway Oakland, California 94618 Contact: Lexy Green, Director of Forensics Phone: 510-652-0111 www.college-prep.org
This fund is used to enhance the nationally prominent debate program at the College Preparatory School and provide additional students the opportunity for national competition.
The Julia Burke Memorial Scholarship Fund
The College Preparatory School 6100 Broadway Oakland, California 94618 Contact: Monique Devane, Head of School Phone: 510-652-0111 www.college-prep.org
This fund is enabling other gifted students the opportunity to be members of this wonderful high school community.
“Red Japanese Maple”
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.
Boat Dedication
“The Julia Burke” is one of the fastest boats made today and was undefeated its first season.