Edmund (Ed) Burke

Left Youngstown in 1978 after working for GF Business Equipment for 7 years. Began a new career in Columbus, OH with Domino's Pizza. In 1981 was promoted to area Supervisor for parts of TN and KY. I accepted a 2 year challenge to open stores in MS and LA then became a Franchisee in Texarkana, AR in May of 1983. I currently own and operate 5 units in Texarkana, AR-TX and Hope, AR. Will be celebrating my 25th Wedding Anniversary in May 2010. Damian, 32 is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, employed as a Materials Manager for US Steel in Pine Bluff, AR., is married to Tammy and I have 2 grand daughters, Haley 4 years old and Aubrey 7 months old. Eddie, 30 is single residing in Sheridan, AR. Andrew, 22 graduated from Baylor University on Dec. 19, 2009; Allison, 20 is attending the University of Texas and will graduate in Dec. 2010; and my baby girl Caitlyn, 19 attends The University of The Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX. She's our athelete, an All American and is on the UIW Swim Team. Thanks goodness for scholarships! It's official my wife and I are now "Empty Nester's!

I had to work lots of hours through high school with paper routes and McDonald's on McCartney Rd. (Junior and Senior years) to pay for my tuition and assist with my sister's. Father Ashton even had me work at the convent during school breaks! Other than marching band, I wasn't a very social sort. I didn't have a car until I bought a new 70 Mercury right after graduation.

Funny Story: Just before my freshmen year, my father went and signed me up for band and actually brought home a school Tuba for me to learn. Tom Foley was very patient with me that first year as we were the only tuba players on the field! He taught me how to swing the tuba as we marched but told me not to blow a single note!! My son Andrew was in band for 4 years and in his senior year he made Drum Major. Allison was on Drill Team all 4 years...being Texas we traveled to many competitions those 6 years! I'd say my favorite teachers were Mr. D'Angelo, Mr. Marsco and Father Petruniak. I seldom get back to Youngstown, have never attended a reunion and haven't visited UHS since graduation. So I'm looking forward to our 40th Reunion!