U18 Nationals Podium

Nina Obrien and Madison Lord, both seniors landed on the podium today at U18 Nationals.  Nina found the top step and Madison was third overall.  GS is tomorrow and the ladies are ready to go.

 

Z Girls: Encouraging Team, Confidence, Communication and Stress Management

Libby Ludlow, founder and leader of Z Girls, spent four days working with the BMA girls. Hopefully the girls came away with some tools to help build confidence, communication, and stress management. The photos below were from the first session: Team Building. It seemed like they were having fun! Thanks Libby for coming to BMA!

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 How to undo the human knot? 

 Libby (in pink hat) helps the girls understand that every person on a team plays a part and has influence on the atmosphere of that team. Here a web displays that idea.

Newly minted BMA "Z Girls" - girls with Zero limitations

U14 Race at Burke

Sunday, February 22 we hosted the NVC U14 GS.  The weather was warm and it was a great day!  Here are some fantastic photos courtesy of Christine McKim.  Enjoy!

Maggie

Ava

Sammi

Daphne

Lili

Charlotte

Sophie

Julia

Celeste

Claudia

Paige

Alli

Pat

Raph

Killian

Jack

Gray

Ava 1st, Claudia 3rd, Julia 5th,  Charlotte 7th, Lili 10th, Celeste 11th, Sammi 13th, Sophie 14th

Raph 1st, Pat 2nd, Killian 5th, Gray 6th, Jack 8th

U16 Guys - "World's Best Breakfast"

The U16 guys raced in the first of two State Championships this past weekend at Killington and Okemo. Besides some great results across the board, arguably the highlight of the trip was staying at the famed Swiss Farm Inn, home of the "World's Best Breakfast." Although we probably can't claim it as the "world's best," due to lack of world travel, the guys did say it was the best pre-race breakfast they've had. See photos below! 

The U16 Guys

SL top ten: Will 2nd and Fredi 3rd - proudly showing the Slopeside Syrup they won

"Special Sandwich"

The Swiss Farm Inn: Home of the "World's Best Breakfast"

GS top ten: Shamus in 4th 

Learning about nutrition from Dr. Mike

Nutritionist Dr. Mike Roussell visited BMA yesterday and spoke at length with our student/athletes about healthy eating for optimal performance. He kept it simple and straightforward and answered many questions.  Thank you Dr. Mike!

From the alumni files...

Anna Esteve Bieto '14 sent the attached photo from Passo Role, Italy where she ran into fellow '14er Audrey O'Brien and Nina, current 12th grader. Since we know all you loyal Burkie alumni out there are obsessively cruising our blog, we're happy to hear from you!

Are You Living An Authentic Life?

Since BMA is a place designed to give students opportunities to forge their characters, this month the 10th grade English class is exploring the question of whether people live authentic lives or choose from purchasable options set before us by the media. We all answered Kate Taylor's ten questions. Check it out our answers to the first two!

Nordic Team Reunited

Welcome back from Kazakhstan, Kate!  Beautiful winter conditions on Darling Ridge.  The Nordics look pretty good at the end of their intervals!

World History - Board Games on the Age of Exploration

Burke Hosts NVC U16 GS Race

Despite the snowy conditions, we had a great race today - - MANY thanks to so many parents, staff, Jr Program parents and coaches, and BMA students. Races are such a team effort and they wouldn't happen without the help of each and every person out there. Thank you!

Most of the Burke girls at the start (L to R): Isabel, Parker, Bri, Tatum, Avery, Lizzy, and Megan - front: Annie and McKenna

 Bart, Corey, and Megan - with GMVS coach Steve Utter photo bombing in the back.

Coach Corey and the U14s who slipped and slipped and slipped today and kept it a smooth and fair track throughout the day! Thank you all!

 Top ten guys: Cole 10th, Will 6th, and Shamus 5th

(Photo credit: Erica Wilson)

They are so strong. :) Top to bottom: Shamus, Jennette, Gigi, Tatum, Will, Megan, McKenna, Annie

(Photo credit: Erica Wilson)

Congrats to so many Burke girls for packing the top 10! Annie takes the win with Isabel in 2nd, Lizzy 3rd, Megan 4th, Tatum 5th, McKenna 8th, Bri 10th

(Photo credit: Erica Wilson)

SG podium for boys and girls

The BMA FIS boys and girls had a great day of racing at Sugarloaf USA.  Here's a few podium picks from the day.

U16 Podium Recaps - Cochran's, Sugarbush, Stowe

Cochran's Slalom, January 4, 2015

Sorry to the girls for not having a photo to show your great results! Lizzy Williams won, Brianna Trudeau was 3rd, Megan Whipple was 4th and Tatum Coutu was 8th.

For the guys Fredi Schneider shared the podium with GMVS's Justin Boes, Will Beney took 4th, and Cole Palchak was 9th.

Slalom at Sugarbush, Januray 11, 2015

The GMVS crew was so kind to honor Ronnie and Bryce by spray painting their initials in the finish area and also creating these signs to hold up during awards.

For the girls, Brianna took 3rd and Parker Biele was 8th.

 For the guys, Shamus McKim was 2nd, Will was 4th, Fredi was 9th and Cole was 10th.

GS at Stowe February 1, 2015

 Annie Hough took 2nd, Isabel Grondin is 4th, and Brianna is 7th. 

Will is 3rd and Connor Marschke is 9th.

We have one last council race before State Champs!

U16 Race at Stowe

Megan

Kirk, Megan, Jennette, Tatum (the excellent photographer!)

Parker

Isabel

Shamus

Chris O'B

Ian & Connor

Forest

Annie

Lizzy/Shaq 

Ian

Chris R

Connor 

Gigi