Westford's Jonathan Burke Named Student Athlete Of The Month

WESTFORD, MA —Jonathan Burke of Westford was recognized for standing out at Nashoba Valley Technical High School, as an April Athlete of the Month, the school announced Thursday.

Jonathan is a senior second baseman and captain for the baseball team. He also plays hockey for the Vikings. He is a high-honors student in the Plumbing & Heating program. He served as treasurer of the National Honor this year and was also inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. He is a freshman mentor and competed in SkillsUSA, according to the school.

Jonathan works for Bilo Plumbing & Heating in Ipswich and plans to continue working there after graduation while pursuing a degree in Business at night at Middlesex Community College, Nashoba Tech said.

Baseball coach Bill Kotsifas, who nominated him, spoke highly of the senior.

"He is one of the team captains, plays a strong second base and has been an excellent relief pitcher, keeping us competitive in several games," Kotsifas said.