John Burke
Hometown: Bedford, N.Y.
Height: 6-3
Year: So.
High School: Tabor Academy
Weight: 180

2011-2012: Member of the freshman eight in five spring regattas...the freshman eight won a race versus Boston College (April 28).

Before Holy Cross: Member of the varsity rowing team for two seasons at Tabor Academy for coach Wiley Wakeman…as a senior, won the Harry Kakas Award for outstanding contributions to the crew team…as a junior, earned the Roderick Beebe Award for enthusiasm and performance…team placed fourth at the New England Championship…member of the varsity cross country team for one season, making it to the New England Championship…played varsity basketball for one year.

Personal: Son of Julia Burke…mother graduated from Holy Cross in 1985…has three brothers (Brian, Thomas and George)...has not yet declared a major.