Burke served as the vice president for his graduating class. A four-year member of the bowling team, Burke also was a member of the student council, dance committee, and played football (sophomore year). After graduating from Johns Hopkins University, he began his career with IBM. He later transitioned to P&G, formerly Noxell Corp, and retired as the Director of Management Information Systems. He has been instrumental in establishing and growing the Class of 1953 Scholarship. Burke is actively involved in organizing monthly gatherings for his classmates. The Burke family has a long lineage at The Hall, dating back five generations.