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In photos and video: Donkey basketball returns in Burlington
Less than thrilled with the night's festivities, one donkey immediately took to rolling on the gym floor and came to a rest, refusing to rise.
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A student desperately pleads with her donkey to cooperate during a game of donkey basketball Wednesday.
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Less than thrilled with the night's festivities, one donkey immediately took to rolling on the Burlington High School gym floor and came to a rest, refusing to rise.
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Wellness education teacher Valerie Auseth prepares to pass while her teammate, Spanish teacher Robbie Twohig, looks back.
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Another student attempts to reason with their donkey teammate.
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Another student attempts to reason with their donkey teammate.
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Nick Schillemen, tech education teacher, attempts to mount his noble steed, with basketball in hand, during Wednesday's first game.
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This photo was taken during a donkey basketball game in Burlington High School on Feb. 1, 1956, for the benefit of the March of Dimes.
Emmett Raettig, courtesy of the Burlington Historical Society Museum
Tech Education teacher Nick Schillemen waits for his teammates to bring the ball upcourt under the basket.
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Students pose for a picture with their donkey teammates after a tough loss to the staff.
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According to the Burlington Historical Society Museum: "A donkey basketball game was played at Burlington High School on February 1, 1956, for the benefit of the March of Dimes. These photos were taken by Emmett Raettig."
Courtesy of the Burlington Historical Society Museum
According to the Burlington Historical Society Museum: "A donkey basketball game was played at Burlington High School on February 1, 1956, for the benefit of the March of Dimes. These photos were taken by Emmett Raettig."
Courtesy of the Burlington Historical Society Museum
Before the game, Burlington FFA members prepare for the night. From left to right: Lashawna Vogel (State Reporter), Sydney Bender (State Vice President), Hope Miller, Aubrey Schlimgen (State Sentinel), Clarisa Palmer, Jonathan Schenning.
