East Burke High School (EBHS) is a public high school in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. It is a part of the Burke County Public Schools district.
History East Burke High School opened its door for students in August 1974. The school absorbed the student bodies of what had been four separate high schools in the eastern half of Burke county: Hildebran, George Hildebrand, Valdese, and Drexel.Poteat, Bill. (September 9, 2023). East Burke to celebrate 50 years at homecoming. The Paper. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
Athletics East Burke is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are currently classified as a 4A school. The school is a part of the Western Piedmont 3A/4A Conference.Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved May 26, 2026. East Burke's school colors are navy, columbia blue, and gray, and its team name is the Cavaliers. Sports at East Burke include:East Burke (Connelly Springs, NC) High School Sports. MaxPreps.com. Retrieved March 13, 2025. Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field Volleyball Wrestling
Notable alumni Nikki Huffman, served as head athletic trainer for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018 and 2019Nikki Huffman's path to the top of the Blue Jays training staff. sportsnet.ca. Retrieved March 13, 2025. Paul Kiser, former NFL offensive lineman for the Detroit LionsPaul Kiser Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 13, 2025. Tyler Shatley, former NFL offensive lineman from 2014 to 2024 for the Jacksonville JaguarsTyler Shatley Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 13, 2025. Drew Van Horn, college president and administratorAlumni in Class of 1978. alwayseastburke.com. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
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External links Official website