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Jamie Burke, Education Editor (2018-19)

Hi! I’m Jamie. From a young age, I enjoyed writing pretend “newspapers” for my family and neighbors. I always loved writing and am thrilled to be a part of the Pelham Examiner. I am currently a freshman at Pelham Memorial High School and have been reporting since my days at Colonial School and News of Pelham. I am a part of the Science Research Program, varsity girls lacrosse, Battle of the Books, Model UN and PMHS chorus and band.

(This was Jamie’s profile when she graduated from high school in 2021.)

All content by Jamie Burke
E-cigarettes including flavored products now banned.

Local ban on vaping will only hurt Westchester residents—especially teens

By Jamie Burke, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2020

Over recent years, the practice of vaping has grown rapidly in popularity from seven million users in 2011 to an estimated 55 million users next year. With little research being conducted on this new alternative...

Pelham resident Karen Dukess hosts book launch for first novel 'The Last Book Party'

Pelham resident Karen Dukess hosts book launch for first novel ‘The Last Book Party’

By Jamie Burke, Education Editor
July 10, 2019

Pelham resident Karen Dukess hosted a book launch for her first novel, "The Last Book Party," at the Pelham Public Library on Tuesday. Dukess and Libby Burton, her editor at Henry Holt and Co., held a...

E-cigarettes including flavored products now banned.

With teen use of vaping growing, so is evidence of its serious health risks

By Jamie Burke, Education Editor
February 6, 2019

E-cigarettes, electronic nicotine delivery systems more commonly known as “e-cigs” are a new vaping technology developed as an alternative to smoking. With only ten years of marketing in the United...

E-cigarettes including flavored products now banned.

Local medical expert warns Pelham parents about dangers of teenage vaping epidemic

By Jamie Burke, Education Editor
January 16, 2019

The number one reason teens are so attracted to vaping is the large number of flavoring chemicals, a medical expert told parents Monday during a presentation on the vaping epidemic in the Pelham Middle...

A look at the PMHS homecoming pep rally from a spectator's perspective

A look at the PMHS homecoming pep rally from a spectator’s perspective

By Jamie Burke, Education Editor
October 7, 2018

I felt a swell of excitement come over me, as the 9th-period bell rang and my class made their way down to the middle school gymnasium. I was already giddy from hearing the school band parade through the...

Girl Scout Troop 1657 takes educational trip to Costa Rica

Girl Scout Troop 1657 takes educational trip to Costa Rica

By Jamie Burke, Education Editor
September 5, 2018

On July 9, Girl Scout Troop 1657 of Pelham sojourned out to explore the vast culture and biodiversity of Costa Rica. The girls visited the Arenal Volcano Region of Monteverde and San Jose. With eight girls...

Screenshot from https://www.baciofpelham.com/

Baci has Pelham raving about wonderful food and great service

By Jamie Burke, Education Editor
August 9, 2018

Since owner Gizzo "Sal" Salvador opened its doors on July 2, Pelham's new Italian eatery Baci Restorante has been earning top reviews from diners. Located at 65 First Ave. in the Village of Pelham,...

Senior Class President Eva Perez delivers her speech, "Recipe for Success."

PMHS graduates honored with speeches and awards

By Jamie Burke, Education Editor
June 24, 2018

On June 23, 2018, friends and family of Pelham Memorial High School seniors attended a graduation ceremony held in the Pelham Middle School gymnasium to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2018....

File photo: Pelham Troop 1 Scouts at Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation for summer camp in 2014.

Girls joining Boy Scouts next year debated by Pelham Scouts, boy and girl

By Jamie Burke, Education Editor
June 19, 2018

Plans by the Boy Scouts of America to include girls in the organization's programming are raising concerns among Pelham Scouts—both boys and girls—about trips, sleeping arrangements and girl power,...

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