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A Field Day At Burbank High

October 23rd, 2009

 

 
Burbank city and school officials officially dedicate the Burbank High School field on campus in Burbank on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. (Raul Roa/Leader)
Published: Last Updated Friday, October 23, 2009 10:07 PM PDT in Burbank Leader
Students, administrators and dignitaries joined in a spirited celebration Wednesday to officially dedicate the new athletic field and all-weather track at Burbank High School.

Visitors of all stripes said the facility would serve as a source of excitement for student athletes after decades of low-quality playing conditions.

Cheerleaders performed as former City Manager Mary Alvord and former Burbank Unified Supt. Gregory Bowman joined city and school district officials in dedicating a large placard that began with the promise: “Together for a better community.”

The improvement project is part of an $18-million joint venture to improve facilities at Burbank and Burroughs high schools and Jordan Middle School. Burbank High’s field and all-weather track installation, which began in the spring, will cost $4 million. The facilities are to be shared for public and school use, costing the city $13.4 million and the Burbank Unified School District $4.7 million.
 

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