John I. Burton High School
Hall of Fame
Class of 2014
John I. Burton
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"Truly a Cultivator of Excellences"
Served as Principal of Norton Schools 1918-1953
Served as the first Principal of John I. Burton High School 1953-1954
Strong supporter and believer of Excellence in both the classroom and in athletics
New Norton High School named in his honor 1953
First Graduation Class of 1954 Commencement Address Inspires Students still today
Arvil "Sam" Lawson
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Math and Science Teacher 1940-1958
Football Coach 1940-1958
Regional & District 8 Football Championship 1952
77 victories
Boys Basketball Coach
State Championship 1947 and 1948
State Runner-Up 1949
65 consecutive victories, a VHSL State Record
Girls Basketball & Boys Baseball Coach
Multiple District 8 Team Sportsmanship Awards
Awarded John I. Burton High School Alumni Legacy Enshrinement for
"Commitment to Excellence" in Education and Athletics 2012
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William "Chief" Fitchko
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Assistant Football Coach 1950-1957
Head Football Coach 1958
District 8 & Regional Championship 1952
District 8 Football Championship 1958
District 8 Team Sportsmanship Awards 1956-1958
Regional VA and KY High School Football & Basketball Referee 1950-1958
History, Speech & Science Teacher and Director of School Plays 1950-1958
Awarded John I. Burton High School Alumni Legacy Enshrinement for
"Commitment to Excellence" in Education and Athletics 2012
James "Jim" Dotson
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Football Coach 1970-1979
Named Head Football Coach to rebuild a struggling program 1970
Posted a 13-0 season winning the VHSL Group "A" State championship
fulfilling "The Impossible Dream" 1972
Lonesome Pine District Coach of the year 1972
John I. Burton High School Yearbook Dedication 1973
23 Years Coaching Career at Various High School, College and International Levels with recognition as Big Six Coach of the Year several times while at
Tennessee High School
25 Years of volunteer work around the world with Habitat for Humanity with Special Recognition by Poland for Leading Six Global Village Teams to that country
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Richard "Stan" Wilson
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Associated with John I. Burton High School for 45 years as a student, teacher, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director and Coach
541 wins - the highest in history of VA Group "A" Boys Basketball
Outstanding Boys Basketball Coach of VA 1993
Athletic Director of the Year VA Group "A" 2004-2005
John I. Burton High School Gymnasium renamed in his honor 1995
John I. Burton, most points scored in a boys' basketball game - 43 in 1962
Coached 14 players who have over 1,000 career points
Honored twice by students with Yearbook Dedication 1979 & 2009