By Matt Browning
Pam Burkett of Campus High School was chosen as the Kansas State Cheer Coach of the Year. Burkett is also the recipient of the Campus School District Profile of the Month for February.
“It was such an honor to be named coach of the year,” Burkett said. “I’m not the best at accepting things like this but it is amazing that I was chosen.”
Burkett, who is a counselor at the high school, is in her 27th year as the Campus cheer coach and said her cheer team this year is a close-knit group that she has enjoyed being around.
“I love my cheer team,” Burkett said. “Over the years I have had girls and boys. This year is all girls. They overall get along and work really well together. We have worked really hard on a routine this year and are very proud of it.”
Burkett views her job as more than just that. She views Campus and the people she interacts with every day as a second family.
“The teachers are so good and the kids are so accepting,” Burkett said. “I still love getting up and going to work every day.”
Being a counselor, Burkett spends a significant amount of her job talking to prospective parents and students. Her sales pitch is simple.
“I am so proud to tell them what an amazing school it is and about all the different opportunities we have,” Burkett said. “There is something for everyone. Our teachers also go up and above. I would recommend it to anyone.”
