John I. Burton High School

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name= John I. Burton High School


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streetaddress= 109 11th St
city= Norton
state= Virginia
zipcode= 24273
country= USA
url= [http://burtonraiders.net/ Official Site]
district= Norton City Schools
superintendent=Dr. Lee Brannon
principal= Mr. Scott Keith
assistant_principals= Mr. Rocky Baker
office staff=Kathy Hamilton, Becky Sturgill
fundingtype=Public
schooltype=high school
grades=8-12
language=English
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mascot= Black Raiders
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founded= 1953
enrollment= 400
enrollment_as_of= 2007-2008
rival= Gate City High School and Powell Valley High School
conference= Lonesome Pine District
Region D
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John Ira Burton High School is a small high school located in the City of Norton, Virginia which has an enrollment of approximately 330 students. As a small city school, John I. Burton High School is a microcosm of any larger city school. However, Burton does not face many of the problems facing larger schools such as drugs and violence.

The School was built in 1953 and named in honor of John Ira Burton, who served as principal of the local schools for 38 years. The building is in a constant state of improvement with painting, remodeling, and cosmetic changes occurring. Teachers and the administration at Burton consistently strive to make the school and rooms attractive and conducive learning environments.

Athletics

The Raider Football team has made the state finals 3 years in a row from 2003-2006 but has come home with an upset every time. Despite having won state in 1972 the team was very close in the 2006 final against the Riverheads Gladiators with the score 21-20. The game would be marred with some controversy, specifically with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against Ethan Stewart with less than a minute left on the clock in the 4th quarter after rushing in for a touchdown cutting the lead to one and backing the Raiders up on the ensuing failed two point attempt conversion. But despite all losses there are many wins for the team as well. The Raiders are 2007 Lonesome Pine District champions,and were Region D, Division 1 champions for the 2003-2006 seasons.

The Raider Volleyball team has made the Regional tournament 2 years in a row.

The John I. Burton Raider Marching Band has 74 members compared with 1 county school this number is more than triple their member size. The band usually competes in 2 local festivals a year. 2007 was a great marching season as the band has received Superior and Division 1 ratings as well as best in class AAA, Color Guard, Percussion and Drum major awards for both of their festivals this year. The band is widely recognized as one of the top marching band programs in the southwestern Virginia area, contending with other strong programs from the likes of Graham, Lee High, Marion, and Richlands. They are under the Direction of Mr. Bud Stewart.

The John I. Burton Tennis Team has won the LPD Tourney 7 out of the last 8 years. The raiders have won 6 out of 8 of the last region D tournaments and has 4 state runner up titles. Head Coach Hankins Hankins has won the LPD coach of the year title 7 out of the last 8 years.

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