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Burbank High Lays Claim to Glee’s Ground Zero
So was Glee inspired by Burbank High or Burroughs High? “Tech dad” Shawn Stevens is sure it’s Burbank High. You see, Shawn’s middle son was in the pilot for Glee., along with Burbank High’s In Sync. “Glee’s producers had heard that Burbank High had the best show choir program in the country,” Shawn explained.
Shawn, BHS class of ’76, has reason to be proud of Burbank High’s program, which led to wonderful memories and lifelong friendships for his sons and daughter . (And indeed, many Burbank High Vocal Music Association alumni were cheering on Light Up The World cast.) “My sons and daughter learned about being mature, about teamwork. And they traveled all across the country, and to other countries as well,” explains Shawn. Though his youngest son graduated last year, Shawn gets tremendous satisfaction providing technical support for productions like Light Up The World.

K-POP Medley preformed by Sharon Youn, Tori Park, Elaine and Ellie Harahara. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
Shawn’s brother Kieth is the “tech dad” for Burroughs, and may have a different notion of what sparked the inspiration for Glee. “We do a lot of trash talking at family gatherings,” says Shawn.
Anyone who’s seen what both high schools have been doing may want to credit the community and Burbank school system for being the ultimate source of “Glee inspiration.”
Something Wonderful Is Lighting Up In Burbank
Maybe you were lucky enough to see “Light Up The World,” Burbank High School’s Pop Show 2013. It deserves every rave review it’s received, including the one from myBurbank.com.
Light Up The World was Vegas without the vice. Two-thirds of the acts had the caliber of singing and dancing that would play well from Phoenix to Peoria. (And the remaining third was very respectable high school.) The production troika– lighting, sound, wardrobe—were also professional grade. If an entertainment exec were blindfolded until the curtain came up on Light Up The World, she’d wonder what studio she’d been spirited away to.
And if we were talking about the John Burroughs pop show offering, similar remarks would apply.
Something wonderful has been happening in Burbank. Its been happening for some time now. We’ve been seeing it here and there, in places like The Colony Theatre. But most important of all, we’ve been seeing it in our schools, in performances like Light Up The World.

In Sync Choir preforms their award winning heart stopping competition set. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
And now, a critical mass of community support for the arts is starting to form. “What we’ve found in the last couple of years is that parents are moving to Burbank because of its school system. They believe in their children’s talent and they want a high school that will challenge and support them,” states Director Brent Carroll.
Joyful students pass by Carroll, buoyed by the energy of an amazing closing night performance last Saturday. “You know,” Carroll continues, “Students see our show and say to me that ‘they couldn’t do that.’ And I tell them, ‘Join our program. We’ll teach you how to do it’.”
So often we think that when it comes to talent, “we’re either born with it or we’re not.” But, as Geoff Calvin points out in his pathbreaking book, Talent Is Overrated, what really makes the difference is concentrated practice that constantly takes you out of your comfort zone. You need to do this “deliberate practice” whether you’re four or forty. That kind of practice, more than anything else, is what made Mozart, Mozart. (Go ahead and Google Book Summary: “Talent is Overrated.”)
That kind of practice where you’re constantly bumping up against your limits and stretching them is tough. Most young people would find it very difficult to do without a lot of encouragement…without a supportive school and a community behind it.
Burbank High is one of those schools. That’s why Light Up The World audiences saw a young woman dare to do a complicated tap dance that would be right at home in Riverdance. That’s why several other performers were doing daring back flips and cartwheels, and others were doing solos without a safety net. And that’s why a student took on the challenge of designing the show’s amazing lighting as well as operating the light board. (See companion article, “Lighting up Light Up The World.”)
When students achieve this kind of excellence in the arts, it often spills over into their academic life. The habit of success once acquired makes its mark across a young person’s life. This has been confirmed again and again among schools that have had the courage, in this daunting budget climate, to embrace the arts.
Out in space, when enough mass gets together, a star ignites. Here in Burbank, a critical mass of teacher commitment and community support has joined together. And our young people are igniting with a talent that amazes us…and them.
BHS Pop Show Off The Charts
By Ross A. Benson, Staff Photographer
Performing choirs that are off the charts, a $1.5 million dollar lighting rig, and Hollywood Sound working the faders, what do you have? ‘Light Up The World’- Burbank High School’s Pop Show 2013 directed by Brett Carroll. The show opened on Thursday night and will continue on Friday evening at 7:00 pm with two shows on Saturday, May 18, including a Saturday matinee.
Show stopping titles such as Footloose, Bottom of the River, and plenty more being performed by award winning choirs of the Burbank High School Vocal Music Association. This year “In Sync” choir teams up with the band “Uncle Daddy” that has hits on I-tunes and other labels performed and won awards across the state.

Lighting Designer Max Lippman working his magic with the lights, as his older brother Harrison Lippman observes (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
The show has as many lights as Dancing with the Stars or even American Idol. The lighting design was done by senior Max Lippman, with some effects equal to or better than the recent Grammys which his older brother Harrison Lippman has assisted in designing the past several years.
This year will see plenty of seniors graduating, but filling their shoes will be juniors and sophomores that have come from Burbank’s John Muir Middle School and Luther Burbank Middle school that have fantastic choir programs breeding amazing talent.
This is a show that you won’t want to miss, great for all members in your family including grandma and grandpa.
Tickets for Saturdays performance may still be available here at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/380493
- K-POP Medley preformed by Sharon Youn, Tori Park, Elaine and Ellie Harahara. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
- Footloose will get you stomping your feet and almost get up and dance. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
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- In Sync Choir preforms their award winning heart stopping competition set. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
- Megan Delbarian and Matt Hiett preform Rising Sun. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
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- Preforming ‘Midnight Hour’ are Max Lippman on the drums, Matt Heitt, Ian Strutt-Kirst, Raymond Shideler and Casey Sandino. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
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- Looking like the Rat Pack, preformed by Michael Khachatryan, Raymond Shideler, Riley Kolus and JB Zayco.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)
Former Burbank High Assistant Principal Becomes New Principal
After receiving more than 20 applications and conducting a rigorous selection and interview process, Superintendent Jan Britz and the Board of Education announced the appointment of Michael Bertram to the position of principal of Burbank High School. Mr. Bertram formally accepted the position at last night’s Board Meeting. Mr. Bertram has been a professional educator since 1988. He received his B.A. at California State University, Northridge, in 1991 and his M.A. and administrative credential at Point Loma Nazarene University in 1998. Mr. Bertram is currently enrolled in the Educational Doctorate Program at the University of Southern California.
For seven years, Mr. Bertram taught physical education and science at the high school level before serving as an administrator. He has acquired experience as an administrator in four different districts: South Pasadena, La Canada, Glendale, and Burbank. He has served as a high school associate principal/assistant principal with Glendale Unified since 2008. Prior to that he worked as a high school assistant principal for Burbank Unified from 2001 to 2008.
Mr. Bertram has grown into a proven leader who can make positive change happen. His many years of administrative service in a variety of roles prove that he can succeed in any assignment with any group or team. He possesses the strong character traits which match those identified by parents and staff members for the principalship at Burbank High School. His experience and knowledge of the culture, history, and community will further assist him in achieving continued success at Burbank High School. Please extend a warm welcome to Mr. Bertram when he takes up his new role with the District on July 1.
Burbank High Principal Receives Promotion to District Post
Superintendent Dr. Jan Britz announce that Burbank High School Principal Hani Youssef has been appointed to the position of Director, Safety and Student Services.
Youssef has been a professional educator since 1994. He received his B.A. at California State University, Northridge, in 1995, and his M.S. and administrative credential at Mount St. Mary’s College in 2000. For six years, Hani taught English at both the high school and middle school levels before serving as an administrator. He has acquired experience as an administrator in three different districts: Los Angeles Unified, Conejo Unified, and Burbank Unified school districts. He has been serving BUSD students since 2003.
Youssef has grown into a proven leader who can make positive changes happen. He possesses strong character traits and leadership abilities. His experience and knowledge of the district and community will aid him as he creates future successes at BUSD.
Youssef will begin his new role on July 1. As part of the recruitment process to hire a new principal, Dr. Britz will meet with staff and parents at Burbank High School. The staff meeting will be held April 10 at 3.15pm in the BHS Cafeteria. The parent meeting will be scheduled shortly.
The district has not announced a timeline in selecting a new Principal at Burbank High School.
Burbank High School Swim Team to Host an E-waste Recycling Collection
Technology’s blistering pace is leaving a hazardous byproduct in its wake: E-waste. On March 3rd, 2013, the Burbank High School Swim Team will be teaming up with All Green Electronics Recycling to host an E-waste recycling collection from 10am–3pm at Burbank High School Swim Pool, 902 N 3rd St, Burbank. The event is free and open to the public and anyone who is interested in disposing their E-waste in a safe and secure environment. For more information, please visit allgreenrecycling.com.
What is E-waste? That dated laptop in your hall closet, that VCR you haven’t used since you got the new DVD player, the dust-covered monitor in your garage, or basically anything with a plug that is unused, obsolete or non-working. All Green Electronics Recycling accepts computers, monitors, printers, TVs, VCRs, stereos, and other electronic equipment–anything with a plug and circuit board will be accepted. FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE OR KITCHEN APPLIANCES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
E-waste contains heavy metals such as lead, mercury, chromium, cadmium, and zinc that contaminate our soil and water, and is responsible for 70 percent of all heavy metals found in landfills today. A recent report by the Environmental Protection Agency says E-waste in landfills will grow four-fold over the next five years.
‘Candide’ Presented by Burbank High School Drama Students

Burbank High School’s Theatre Department is currently presenting Candide by Scott Hunter. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
Burbank High School’s Theatre Dept. presented Candide Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the schools auditorium. Candide, written by Scott Hunter with more than a dozen actors and actresses, was directed by Brooks Gardner and his wife, Ann.
Burbank High Graduates Ready to Take on the World

While Valedictorian Enrique Meneses was giving his Valedictorian speech his Grandmother Maria Cabria gives 'Thanks'' while his mother Nydia Meneses listens in. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

While Valedictorian Enrique Meneses was giving his Valedictorian speech his mother Nydia Meneses claps in happeness.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

- BHS Principal Hani Youssef introduces Valedictorian Enrique Meneses who maintained a 4.55 grade average and is heading to Harvard. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
Burbank High School held their graduation ceremony Friday night at a packed Starlight Bowl. Here is a list of all the graduates
Stacy N Abarca
Ziad Anton Abdullatif
Breana Abdulour
Adena Abnoos
Abraham Abrahamian
Aroutin Abramian
Nelson Abramyan
Jennifer Acoupians
Gevork R. Adanalyan
David Adzhyan
Armen Agajyan
Kristina Agazarian
Tony Vartkez Agazaryan
Albert Aghajanyan
Argin Aivazyan
Anthony Brandon Akl
Samvel Sam Akopian
Lilit Akopyan
Tatevos Alagulyan
Erika Marie Alarcon
Dylan Jade Alejandro
Brittany Alexander
Elizabeth V. Alfaro
Madison Alfonso
Emma Alkhasian
Coy Lynden Allen
Antoinette Denisha Alles
Cnarik Aloyan
Alexander Alvarez
Arthur Amadian
Adena Amirian
Meray Ammari
Tadeh Anbarchian
Magda Ariana Andrianos
Janet Antunez
Joseph Jack Anz
Celeste Renee Anzo
Valerie Arabome
Amelia Elizabeth Arce
Francisca Jazmin Arguijo
Natalie Armoutian
Armen Arthur Armstone
Atheynee R Arnold
Natalin Aroyan
Hovakim Khachik Ashchyan
Alek Astourian
Avedis Allen Atikian
Eric Avakian
Nareh Avedian
Edward Avetisian
Rita Avetisyan
Mariam Mary Avoyan
Zohrab Avoyan
Tonya V Awadisian
Khachik Chris Ayvazian
Janna Ayvazyan
Salim Aywaz
Peter Basim Ayyoub
Pierre Joseph Azar
Evet Azarian
Daniel Badih Azzam
Irina Babajanyan
Anthony Babakhanian
Larisa Babakhanian
Minehli Babakhanians
Kelly Bagger
Andrea Baghaee
Sara Danielle Baird
Marine Banjarjian
Hannah Barlow
Hovhannes Johan Barsegian
Tanya Barskhian
Dima Basbous
Sarah L. Bates
Nicholas Joshua Beckmann
Alina Bedrosian
Elvina Begi
Stepan Gevork Beldikyan
Jesus Rafael Beltran
Kelly Bermudez
Jamie Angelique Banzon Bernabe
Michelle Ann Berner
Mariah Sarah Bevard
Gabriella Aimee Marie Mitry Biehl
Emily Blanco
Olivia Victoria Blomberg
Arman Sarkess Boghosian
Millie Diane Bolton
Trisha Gaile Agustin Bonifacio
Frank Eloy Boquin
Deana Boskova
Olivia Paige Bradley-Skill
Quortney Ayric Brazier
Khachatur Chris Brdotyan
Nicholas Alexander Breen
Reilly Ann Brennan
Jeremy Duvall Britton
Troy Daniel Brogmus
Caine Collin Brown-Kennedy
Christina Rose Bruner
Alexander Valdez Buenviaje
Dalena Diep Bui
Andrea Carolina Burgos
Angie A Buritica
Seda Byurat
Daniel Alexander Calderon
Nicole Kristen Calderon
Matthew Elton Caldwell
Mitchell Hunter Camacho
Sergio Camey
Enrico Gabriele Cappelleri
Angeleah Canos Carolino
Luke Jacob Carr
Jennifer Carrasco-Reyes
Talia Daniel Cassandra
David Lenin Castaneda
Nohely Castillo
Herman Hassan Castro
Christopher Raymond Cavalluzzi
Jerric Alba Cayas
Geovanni Cerezo
Nicole Chang
Susie Chang
Yun Suk Chang
Anaelle Katryne Charles
Adrian Manuel Chavez
Branden Paul Chin
Melanie J Cho
Catherine Jhun Chua
Saverio Anthony Cimmarrusti
Flavia Estefany Claros Guardia
Kentucky Seale Clawson
Kathryn Jane Coderko
Gabriella Cohen-Herrera
Leyla Consbruck-Metz
Jennifer Michelle Contreras
Jeremy Leonel Contreras
Rochelle Christian Brianne Copeland
Josue Enrique Cornejo
Isabel Casilda Corona
Codey Corso
Ramon Antonio Cortes
Dion Costa
Alec Gabriel Cowan
Candice Coyco
Emily Thoa Cramer
Erich Jason Crawford
Colson Richard Cripps
Vanessa Z Cruz

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Kasey Marie Dagenais
Matteo Dal Monte
Armin Danielyans
Tatevik Darbinyan
Deandre Jaymes Alexander Davis
Elizabeth Kathrine De Caro
Jolaica Robles De Guzman
Monica De La Cruz
Lorenzo Oliver De La Fuente
Stephanie Jeanne De Leon
Neil Anthony Dekovich
Andrea Rosanna Del Rio
Javier Del Rio
John-Louis Harrison Dell
Ariana Della Catena
Lala Sandy Demirchyan
John Pierre Demircift
Lusine Demirdzhyan
Connor James DePerna
Andrew Jones DeSalvo
Nica Detiquez
Lorelita Mae Cheng Deypalan
Gabriel Rolando Diaz
Stephanie Marie Diaz
Katharine LePique Dickson
Kyle Ismael Dizon
Enrique Antonio Dominguez Meneses
Mariya Anna Dondonyan
Hocy Dost
Joseph Alan Douglas
Mary Dzhambaryan
Nicole Helen Elizabeth Eccles
Mireille El Jabi
Roxanne Alice El-Hachem
Simon Elmoyan
Shereen Samey Elzaiat
Genesis Lisbeth Erazo
Nshan Nick Erzrumyan
Kristian Alexis Escobar
Alexander Escutia-Flores
Jacqueline Esquivel Paredes
Steven Mateum Estavillo
Cynthia Estrada
Jocelyn V Estrada
Perni Eysaeiankhongi
Rouya Faizi
Isael Farias
Haman Farizi
Anthony Scott Farrel
Arif-Hussien Fata
Diva Cheyenne Fechter
Sarkis Harut Fermanyan
Alyssa Rose Fernandez
Andrea Benedicta Fernando
Adam Reinhold Von Fisher
Frederick Fiterz
Michelle Caitlin Foley
Robert Wesley Fowlkes
Ricardo Frausto
Jackson Henry Frazier
Kristen Ariana Fregoso
Paul Xavier Frias
Chansarine Kassie Fronda
Mary Rita Gabrielian
Talitha Sarine Galstyan
Giancarlo Gamboa
Blanca P Garcia
Christina Lorena Garcia
Evelin Garcia
Gregorio Garcia
Jonathan Garcia
Jose Angel Garcia
Juan Salvador Garcia
Stephanie Garcia
Diany Vanessa Garcia Leal
Lilith Garibyan
Teresa Garibyan
Danielle Garrison
Jasmine Lydia Gary
Anahit Gasparyan
Paul Allen Gatton
Lusine Lusy Gedjeyan
Nicholas Santino Geraci
Erik Brandon Gerharter
George John Gerro
Diana Gevorgyan
Nerses Gevorkian
Narae Gharabagi
Almara Gharabeigi
Manifa Gharapetian
Youlen Elvira Ghazalian
Colleen Ghazery
Paolo Gheyvandian
Roni Ghoorchian
Cody Earl Gibson
Steven Andrew Girod
Rupal Golakiea
Kaylyn Ann Goldman
Lillian Arielle Golshan
Jose Luis Gomez
Tom Harrison F Gonzales
Ashley Lauren Gonzalez
Damarie I Gonzalez
Emilio Brandon Gonzalez
Matthew C Gordon
Taylor Megan Gore
George Jacob Grair
Sylvia Gabriela Granados
Jenna Kathryn Greene
Edit Grigorian
Sarkis Grigorian
Talin Grigorian
Raymond Grigoryan
Madeleine Elizabeth Guevara
Ian Khristopher Gutierrez
Michelle Del Carmen Gutierrez
Omar Gutierrez
Silva Gyuloglyan
Ashot Gzogyan

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)
David Siamanto Hacobian
Amanda Hacobian
Gohar Hakobyan
Avetis Bijan Hakopian
Ellen Hakopyan
Ani Halajyan
Khachik Halajyan
Suzi Gayane Halajyan
Kristen Marie Hale
Mary Ana Hareyan
Malak A Hariri
Lusine Harituny Simonians
Gevorg Haroutunian
Eric Joseph Harrison
Emmanuel Hartounian
Bella Hawili
Alice Haytayan
Kevin George Hefner
Andrew Steven Hernandez
Crystal Diana Hernandez
Jacob Hernandez
Nalani A Hernandez
Pablo Benjamin Hinojosa
Jordyn Skyler Holland
Evanne Ashley Hollingswort
James Jun-Taek Hong
Cornelius Hopson
Avetis Hovakimyan
Sarkis S Hovakimyan
Eliza Hovhannisyan
Patrick A Hovsepian
MacGuinness Monahan Huntley
Daniel Jee-Woon Hwang

Smile and lets make this a KODAK Moment. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
Syed A Ibrahim
Juan Ernesto Iduarte
Klyvia Schlegel Iha
Ninelya Iranosian
Alina Iskandaryan
Edita Issagholian
Mesrop Janoyan
Z’dra Ayelesha Jaye
Broderick William Jenkins
Danny Jimenez
Patrick Josaphat
Eunice M. Jun
Jacob Jin-Soo Jun
Eric Jae Hoon Jung
Phillip Joon-Young Kang
Maria Karaseferyan
Susan Karsian
Nella Kassab
Rajdeep Kaur
Shubhneet Kaur
Andranik Pierre Kechedjian
Elyse Kellerman
Miles Colin Kelley
Sean Powell Kenehan
Anthony Michael Kern
Leo Keshishian
Romel Keshishian
Christine A Keshishyan
Arvin Khachatourians Vayghan
Araksi Khacheryan
Sona Khachikyan
Kristineh Khodagholian
Thomas Khodjasarian
Da-Ae Janice Kim
Eugene Kyungmin Kim
Eun-Jee Kim
Julie (Hee-Young) Kim
Hyeong-Jin Kim
James Young-Soo Kim
Miyon Sara Kim
Sarah Chung-Eun Kim
Regina Sun-Mo Koo
Demitrios Masud Korkis
Milena Kraljevski
Christian Alexander Kruchenko
Anna Marie Kunza
Mariam Kyarunts
Bryan Nelson Lainez
Samantha Alicia Lamb
Alexander David Lambert
Aaron Parke Lansing
Cassidy Ann LaPenna
Courtney Janelle Laurent
Harley Maxfield Lavitt
Alexander Doyoung Lee
Chan-Hee Lee
Daniel C Lee
James Lee
Jonathan Jinyoung Lee
Justin Lee
Suerim “Serina” Lee
Tae Hun Lee
Young-Shin Lee
Hannah Joy Leff
Luc L LeFrancois
Andrea Leguizamon
Branden Joshua Leiva
Virginia Rose Levitt
Samantha Rose Lilienfeld
Chelsey Yvette Linder
Zachery Ryan Lindquist
Cristina Elizabeth Lopez
Jesse Lopez
Jose Luis Lopez
Blanca Yasmin Lopez Perdomo
Ty Montgomery Lucas
Kevin Luong

Senior Speaker Nicole Calderon gives her speech "Truth or Dare: Can you Dream, or Are you Scared?. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
David Anthony Magallanes
Paul Andrew Magallanes
Preni Mahmoodi
Sandi S Makhoul
Serri Malih
Farah N Malla
Pereni Manoukian
Vaheh Manoukian
Daoud Zuheir Mansour
John H. Mansour
Javier Manzano
Nisa Ann Marckese
Daniel Eric Mariano
Vincent John Marinelli
Sarmen Markalian
Arpine Markosyan
Arpine Markosyan
Jodi Marie Marks
Melissa A Martin
Andres Martinez
Christopher Martinez
Daniel Elias Martinez
Hanaly Martinez
Maribell Martinez
Jacqueline Massian
Elian Antoun Massoud
Louis Antoun Massoud
Daniel Arturo Mata
Zachary Michael Maxham
Julian Robert Maynes
Bruno Hamm Maynez
Rebekah LeeAnn Mc Donald
Calvin West Mc Lain
Arnold Meda
Brianna Vanessa Medal
Monique Gabriella Medeiros
Agnes Megerdichian
Meghedy Megertichian
Amanda Meidaa
Joseph John Melendez
Isabel Cristina Melendres
Narik Nareg Melkonian
Tadeh Menasakanian
Grigor Menejyan
Caldwell Garrison Zenger Menschik
Paulina Ani Mikaelian
Kevin Dean Miller
Astkhik Minasyan
Chatkaew (Bell) Mingcharoenwong
Tina Mirzakhanian
Christopher Matthew Mitilian
Marina Sosi Mkrtchyan
Vardan Mkrtchyan
Ani Mnatsakanian
Arturo Ponce Montano
Valente Guadalupe Montes
Carlos Damaso Morales
Sebastian Xavier Morales
Rachel Taylor Moskowitz
Irma Vanessa Mosqueda
Jaimee Elizabeth Mound
Talin Mousamasihi
Aaron Augustine Munoz
Anahit Muradyan
Graham Murphy
Steven Youssef Nahhas
Moriah Rose Nakada
Melanie Tina Nalbandyan
Mark Nassim
Crystal Anne Navarrete
Roman Gabriel Navarro
Alexander Naveira
Aidan Mark Nazarian
Natasha Rozik Nazarian
Rojeny Nazarian
Esfir Nazaryan
Romena Nazaryan
Deanna Nazlikian
Craig Nesbitt
Marko S Neskovic
Christopher Diep Nguyen
Dylan Tho Nguyen
Fridaah Rokiyah Nguyen
Melanie Thuykhank Nguyen
Varand Nikolaian
Alec O’Brien

Burbank High Class of 2012 . (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
Vielka-Camille Ocampo
Sophia Oganesyan
Yuuki Okuda
Matthew o’Neill
Jerelyn Michele Ontiveros
Arlen Orogian
Jenny de la Caridad Ortega Goḿez
Ani Ovasapyan
Edward Ovsepyan
Carlo Alaric Ramientos Pacis
Jonas Padervinskis
Zebedee Tahura Padriga
Breanna Verenice Padron
Soo Hyun Paik
Mary Papayan
Angela Papazyan
Sarkes Sam Papazyan
Eric Alexander Parada
Benjamin Park
Hannah Park
Erika Partida
India Nicola Pascucci
Irene Pashapour
Dhara Patel
Peter Andy Patpatian
Monica Paz
Danielle Kay Pendleton
Natalie Rose Pentkowski
Erick Peralta
Griselda Pereyra
Jorge Alberto Perez
Amy Louise Persinger
Edwin Petrosian
Gevorg Petrosyan
Peter Petrousian
Jo-Anne Frances Pacuribot Pijano
Filip Piliposyan
Alexis Pineda
Katherine Piralyan
Arvin Pirjanian
Haley Ann Pirruccello
Nicole Rai Plascencia
Ryan Michael Pohlmann
Maya Payne Polon
Yvonne Popoca
Jonathan Carey Pun
Noelle Christian Quito
Maria Guadalupe Raigoza
Melanie Rains
Melissa Ramirez
Sergio Ramirez
Nancy Renteria Vazquez
Rudy Angel Renteria
Andrea Silva Reyes
Eduardo Reyes
Jacqueline Kate Reyes
Wendy Reyes
Centiya Reyhanian-Hadani
Vicente Jesus Reynoso
Ghadir Rezko
Soo Hyun Paul Rheem
Rosalie Angelina Ricci
Meghan Ann Richmond
Kelly M Rivera
Ashlynn Aryn Robertson
Kevin Robles
Gabriele Marie Rodriguez
Herlinda Nicole Rodriguez
Juan Christopher Rodriguez
Antonio Leonardo Roman-Exposito
Lena Ann Romaszewski
Alexander Jay Rossi
Maria Regina Aldana Rudas
Matthew James Ruiz
Ani Rupenian
Steven Edward Rush
Norma Alicia Ruvalcaba

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Ariane Akemi Sadanaga
Monteh Sadeghian
Paulina Alessandra Safarian
Pauline Saisirikul
Jayson James Salomon
Syeda Adeeba Samreen
Elizabeth Sanchez
Gabriela Phoenix Sanchez
Margareth Lizeth Sandoval
Rafael Estuardo Santa Cruz
Jonathan Martin Santiago
Diana Sarabia
Armen Allen Sargsyan
Sisuan Sarhadyan
Adena Sarkes
Diana Nora Sarkisian
Agavni Annie Saryan
Jane Satha
Dominique Danielle Savoy
Melanie Leigh Scallon
Patrik Eric Schmolka
Gabrielle Selina Schnaid
Robert Wayne Schubert
Mitchell Austin Scott
Monique Segura
Nicole Ania Senane
Natasha Ruiz Servin
Karen Set Aghayan Sangbarani
Arvin Setaghaian
Narbeh Sety
Sona Shaboyan
Cynthia Shahian
Ajmin Shahmirzayan
Ryan Haig Shamalian
Anna Shamirian
Christina Shamirian
Preni Shamirian
Anna Shanazari
Shahzad Sharif
Andrew Christopher Shea
Vikesh Shrestha
Nicholas D Shutt
Imani Zoe Smith
Karolina Anna Smolinska
David Aram Soibatian
Zachary Alexander Solomon
Michelle L. Songstad
Arvin Sookezian
Manuel Soto
Desiree Stephanie Soto-Bonilla
Zachary Alan Spahr
Daniel Harrison Starkand
Valerie Patricia Stein
Joshua Andrew Sterling
V Kayson Clark Stevens
Jonathan Taylor Stoll
Allison Rose Lee Suchy
Cristian Leonel Sujuy
Andro F. Tadrous
George F Takla
Monte Tamazyan
Hacop Jack Tataryan
Jemma Jenny Tataryan
Gevork Tatevosyan
Hayley Maria Taylor
Harut Hagop Ter-Akopyan
Ryan James Tiegs
Jonathan Tirado
Eliza Tirityan
Jonathan Tokatlian
Norvel Torabian
Ani Torosyan
Adam Michael Torvinen
Amber Lynn Travis
Tania Trigueros
Jonathan C Trujillo
Victor Romello Turner
Vincent Rasheed
Kavita Govind Vaghashia
Brian Derek Valadez
Cesar Miguel Valdez-Medina
Nichole Alexandra Valencia
Tatyana Nicole Vallejo
Armen Vartan
Angelina Flora Vartanian
Valery Ixtchel Vasquez
Gisell Velasquez
Amy Jasmine Velasquez Calero
Laura Gabriela Velazquez
Laura Elizabeth Viebahn
Marla Gabrielle Viesca
Joshua Evander Vignolles-Jeong
Aolani Pamela Villapudua
Leslie Janine Villarreal
Christopher Villicana
Anthony Scott Viscarra
Nicholas Luca Vitagliano
Andrea Lucine Von Hartmann
Alex Voskanian
Todd Michael Weaver
Robert Wells
Andrew Kenneth Wernstrum
Katrina L Whaley
James Kai Williams
Christopher Matthew Win
Rebecca Alan Wright

Graduating Seniors from the BHS In Sync Chior. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
Stephen Mathias Ybiernas
Nicole April Yeghiazarians
Omar Mamdouh Yehia
Jeen Gang Yim
Steve Yoo
Aliya Janell Young
Ryan Yousefi
Remy Youssefi
Serena Zadoorian
Anasheh Zakane
Alfonso Zamarripa
Erik Zargarian
Rick Esduardo Zelda
Angela Zhamkochian

Salutatorian Olivia Paige Bradley-Skill listens as Principal Hani Youssef speaks of her. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
Burbank, Burroughs Baseball Receive Wild Card Playoff Games Tuesday
Both Burbank and Burroughs will be wild card teams on Tuesday as both fight to qualify for the first round of the CIF Playoffs that begin on Thursday.
Burbank, which tied for second in the Pacific League but lost a coin toss to Arcadia, will travel to Claremont on Tuesday, to play the third place team in the Sierra League. The winner will then play Cypress on Thursday, who is ranked #2 on the division.
Burroughs, who came in fourth in the Pacific League, will travel to Ventura to play the third place team in the Channel League. The winner will then move on to play at Harvard-Westlake who is the top ranked team in the division on Thursday.



















































