Thursday, May 31, 2007

Where Are They Now?: Matt Burkey

We at the Dorchester Times thought our readers might enjoy an occasional update on the whereabouts of Dorchester High graduates. Today is the first in our "Where Are They Now?" series.

According to former Dorchester kindergarten teacher Susan Weber, 1996 DHS graduate Matt Burkey, son of Sid and Peg Burkey, has reached another milestone in his interesting trek since high school. Last week, Matt graduated from the medical school of John Hopkins University in Baltimore. For the next five years, he will be doing his residency in family medicine and psychiatry in Pittsburgh. Hopkins is one of America's elite universities, perennially ranked among the top 20 in the nation. We congratulate Matt on his impressive accomplishment.

If you know of other deserving DHS graduates who should be recognized in our "Where Are They Now?" series, send updates to Dorchester.Times@gmail.com

5 comments:

  1. Wow. Who says a small school can't prepare young people for the real world? Matt you have made your hometown and school proud.

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  2. for the editor(s):
    technically, although a member of the 97 class, he graduated in 1996

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  3. Congrats to Matt and the entire Burkey clan. A total class act. Wish there were more like that in the community.

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  4. Way to go Matt Burkey!!!! Congratulations to you and your family -- what a fantastic accomplishment..of course, always knew you could do whatever you decided you wanted to do---even making chocolate chip cookies. All of here back home are VERY proud of you!!!!

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  5. Dr. Matt is a credit to the school and his family -- we always knew he'd go far

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