Katie Phung


Name: Katie Phung
Position: Staff writer, photographer
Graduation Year: 2024
Hi, I'm Katie! (she/her) I'm on the writing and photo staff. I am a huge fan of Kit Connor, if you bring it up to me it will probably be another 30 minutes of just me talking about him.


Stories (7)


Blair teachers wear red stickers in protest for better contract negotiations in MCPS

By Katie Phung | Jan. 21, 2023, 7:35 p.m. | In News »

A deeper dive into why teachers were wearing stickers around Blair last week

Celebrating cravings and culture: meals that bring us together

By Katie Phung | Dec. 26, 2022, 5:10 p.m. | In Blogs »

What Blazers are eating during this holiday season

Competing for a spot: winter sports tryouts

By Katie Phung | Dec. 15, 2022, 1:36 a.m. | In Sports »

A look into Blair’s preparation for the winter sports season

Blair varsity girls volleyball falls to Kennedy on their senior night

By Katie Phung | Oct. 27, 2022, 9:39 a.m. | In Blair »

After a hard fought game, the Blazers were ultimately defeated by the Kennedy Cavaliers in a 1-3 game

Encouragement in MCPS to bring plant-based food to school menus

By Katie Phung | Oct. 4, 2022, 9 p.m. | In News »

MCPS students tests possible vegan meals for school lunch options created by local Silver Diner executive chef

New MCPS regulations for HS sporting events

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 11:30 p.m. | In News »

MCPS implements new restrictions for all high school sporting events after violence following an upcounty football game.

Blazers Unmask Their Opinions

By Kate Gray, Eli Minicozzi, Katie Phung | Sept. 18, 2022, 12:40 p.m. | In Video »

Eli, Kate, and Katie ask Blazers about their opinions on wearing masks in school.



Images (38)


Photo: MCEA on door

By Katie Phung | Jan. 21, 2023, 7:39 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A MCEA sticker posted on a classroom door.

Photo: MCEA sticker cover

By Katie Phung | Jan. 21, 2023, 7:37 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A MCEA sticker is posted on a window of a door of a classroom.

Photo: Eggs Rolls and Corn

By Katie Phung | Dec. 26, 2022, 5:31 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Egg rolls and corn are displayed to be shared amongst the table.

Photo: Spicy Vegetable Soup

By Katie Phung | Dec. 26, 2022, 5:27 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A soup mixed with spicy broth, steamed vegetables, and chicken prepared at the stove.

Photo: Christmas Dinner

By Katie Phung | Dec. 26, 2022, 5:24 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Trays of meat and corn are served at the dinner table.

Photo: Victory Huddle

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:55 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The coaches talk to the team after their win, giving advice and congratulating them

Photo: Blazer defends ball

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:52 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Blazers surround midfield in attempt to sweep the ball past the Titans

Photo: Captain watching

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:51 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Captain Delia Chen (12) watches where the Titans will attempt to pass to

Photo: Blazer Follows

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:50 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Teddy Curtin (7) watches carefully where the ball went after she passes it

Photo: Open Blazer

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:48 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Anh Tam Pham (15) gets open in case her teammate passes the ball to her

Photo: Blazer prepares to pass to teammate

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:47 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Captain Eleanor Moose (10) prepares to pass the ball to her teammate

Photo: Blazer passes through Titan

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:44 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Elosia Somodevilla (11) passes the ball to another teammate right past the opponent

Photo: Blazers Huddle After 1st Quarter

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:41 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Blazers huddle up after the first quarter ends and discusses how to get the game moving forward

Photo: Blazer Serves

By Katie Phung | Oct. 27, 2022, 1:01 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Celine Wu prepares to throw the ball in front of her to serve over the net.

Photo: Blazers Hype Huddle

By Katie Phung | Oct. 27, 2022, 12:51 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Blazers huddle together and chant the Blazer cheer to hype themselves up before the game.

Photo: Blair Middle Blocking

By Katie Phung | Oct. 27, 2022, 12:46 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Chrissie Oppong goes up for a block in attempt to stop Kennedy’s freeball.

Photo: Blazers Score the Winning Point

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 10:54 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The team huddles together in celebration of winning the game point against the Gladiators.

Photo: Blazer Tips The Ball

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 10:51 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Captain Brooklynn Prince tips the ball in attempt to slow the momentum of Northwood's defense.

Photo: Blazers in defensive position

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 10:48 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blair's backrow getting ready to play defense against Northwood.

Photo: Blazer sets the ball

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 1:28 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Manooyee Fedhaa sets the ball to the right side.

Photo: Blazers watches Northwood receive

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 1:12 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

After Senior Captain Brooklynn Prince hits the ball over the net, the Blazers watch as Northwood receives the hit.

Photo: Blazers Waiting for Serve

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 1:03 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blazers preparing to block Northwood's offense.

Photo: Blazers Prepare for Defense

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:22 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blazers watch carefully at the other side to see where Northwood's server will serve the ball to.

Photo: Blazer Huddle

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:21 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blazers huddle up to celebrate after earning a point for their side.

Photo: Blazer Hits The Ball

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:18 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Emily Tankeh approaches and swings powerfully at the ball over the net.

Photo: Blazers Getting Ready For Serve Receive

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:17 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Captain Brooklynn Prince and Junior Karen Cao get low to prepare to receive Northwood's serve.

Photo: Blazer Serving

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:15 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Alyssa Limjuco gets ready to serve the ball over the net.

Photo: Blazer goes for the block

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:08 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Captain Rosie Orzulak jumps straight up over the net to block Northwood's hit.

Photo: MCPS Logo

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 11:33 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

MCPS offical logo

Photo: Student Coloring

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 12:37 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student in photography coloring in their drawing for their assignment.

Photo: Student Sculpting

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 12:34 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student molds the clay with a pottery wheel.

Photo: Students in Photography

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 12:29 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Photography students cutting paper and drawing to complete their assignment.

Photo: Elements

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 12:24 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student in Foundations of Art and Culture looks over their artwork that they completed so far for their "Elements of Art" assignment.

Photo: Cutting Paper

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 12:14 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student cuts up paper to glue onto notebook.

Photo: Bucket in Ceramics

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 12:07 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student uses a bucket filled with clay mixed with water to help with sculpting.

Photo: Mood Boards

By Katie Phung | Sept. 23, 2022, 11:59 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Students in Fashion Illustration cut up pictures from magazines to create their own mood board.

Photo: Rolling Textile

By Katie Phung | Sept. 23, 2022, 11:52 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student uses a brayer to roll a woven textile onto clay.

Photo: Rolling Textile

By Katie Phung | Sept. 23, 2022, 11:52 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student uses a brayer to roll a woven textile onto clay.



Galleries (4)


Gallery: Sankofa Lunch Showcase

By Katie Phung | Feb. 25, 2023, 8:38 p.m. | In Photo »

On Friday, Feb. 24th, a special Sankofa showcase was held in the media center, highlighting some performances for the show

Gallery: Blair field hockey defeats Einstein in the regional finals

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:56 p.m. | In Photo »

Blair Blazers take home the field hockey regional championship title a second year in a row

Gallery: Blair Wins Against Northwood for Dig Pink Match

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:05 a.m. | In Photo »

Varsity girl's volleyball defeats the Northwood Gladiators in a 3-1 game.

Gallery: Gallery: Different Art Courses at Blair

By Katie Phung | Sept. 23, 2022, 11:43 p.m. | In Photo »

A closer look into the different kinds of art courses to register for at Blair and the creativity that Blazers offer.