Wednesday, May 13, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
Drew
Collins-Burke
Sisters High School April 2020 Student of the Month
Drew Collins-Burke is making the best of
his interrupted senior year — because thatʼs the
way he operates. He applies himself in school
and always gives his best — because he wants
to give back to his community and because he
knows that the habits of hard work and dedica-
tion will serve him well later in life.
A student in Sisters since fourth grade, Drew
serves as ASG Vice President. He cites the
unique programs on offer in Sisters as particular
strong points of Sisters schools — programs like
IEE, the woods program, the aviation program
conducted in partnership with Sisters Eagle
Airport. He notes that building a guitar was a
highlight of his high school career.
Drew is awaiting developments regarding
the pandemic to determine his immediate future
course.
“Iʼm planning to go to the University of
Oregon in the fall if itʼs open,” he said. “If itʼs
not, I may take a gap year or figure something
else out.”
He deeply appreciates the work of Sisters
school staff.
“I just wanted to say thank you to for all my
teachers,” he said. “I know theyʼve been going
through a tough time as well, and I just want to
thank them for all they do for our school.”
“Drew has a great gift for making the people
around him better. His curiosity makes others
more curious; his humor makes others more
humorous; his compassion makes others more
compassionate. In other words, he leads by con-
sciously and consistently doing the right thing. His
tranquil nature and quiet resolve are truly inspir-
ing, especially in an age characterized by cacoph-
ony and uncertainty. Heʼs already made the world
a better place, and I know that heʼll keep doing
that on a greater and grander scale once he grad-
uates. I feel fortunate that heʼs been my student,
and Iʼm so happy that heʼs an Outlaw.”
— Matt Bradley
“Drew is such a thoughtful student in the way
he pushes for deeper understanding and connec-
tion, and he is such a thoughtful student in the way
he leads and serves his school and community. He
doesnʼt look for the spotlight or the credit, but to get
what needs to be done, done well — and with that
big smile of his that matches his big heart.”
— Jami Lyn Weber
“I have totally enjoyed the last four years work-
ing with Drew, he is one of the most genuine, kind
hearted, and interesting students I have taught.”
— Tony Cosby
“Drew is truly a special kid. He is so smart, cre-
ative, and caring. I absolutely love Drewʼs sense of
humor. He contributed to every single class with
both his intellect and curiosity. Drew is also a very
generous person. He has always been someone who
other students would turn to when they needed help.
I will miss Drew tremendously. I hope that he gets a
Camaro one day.”
— Daniel OʼNeill
“Drew has an awesome, generously curious
mind. I love the questions he asks, and how he is
always able to ask those questions in an inclusive
way, inviting others students to share their own
ideas and curiosities.”
— Andrew Scheele
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Wishing you a healthy
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