ICARD, NC–Recent East Burke High graduate Kailey Robinson started the spring by breaking the school’s girls pole vault record of 10 feet, six inches at the EBHS Invit moreational, a mark which also tied the 2A girls state record. After a 2A West Regional title in the event and a strong fourth-place showing at state despite an ankle injury, Robinson finishes the spring by being named EB’s 2011-12 female athlete of the year. “She is the true meaning of a student-athlete,” said East Burke track and field coach Odell Williams. “Kailey is definitely the athlete of the year based on athletic and academic performances; she blends both of them well together.” more