Mike Burton | Fine Arts, Official
Mike Burton's career spans four decades in an array of stellar progrmas and services such as forensics, baseball, national boards, and officiating. In addition, he was a master teacher who received the coveted Golden Apple Award from KCTS Channel P and Pemco Insurance for excellence in education.
Mike's career as a debate coach began in Auburn and concluded at Eastside Catholic. Both programs received national recogniction. Below are some of the awards and acomplishments he and his teams received:
- Bruno Jacob for service
- University of Kentucky Tournament of Champions Hall of Fame
- 36 State Championsships
- 1995 NW National federation of High Schools (NFHS) Instructor of the Year.
- 2000 NFHS National citation Award for Officiating
- 2004 Minnesota Coaches Golden Apple for Excellence in Forensics
- 2007 Nation forensic League Living Legends Award
- 2007 Bronx Achievement Award
Mike shaped policy and programs throughout the state and nation with his leadership, service and his expertise. His contributions in forensics and officiating are unprecedented. During his career, he has served in the following capacities: