Ariana McLean


Name: Ariana McLean
Position: Managing Photo Editor
Graduation Year: 2007
Ariana McLean is a crazy chick that likes to have fun and help people in El Salvador while maintaining a respectable silly satus. Her other passions include movies, music, adreniline rushes from rollercosters and power tools. You will often find her laughing, because it is one of her favorite pastimes. She dreams of traveling the world, which will hopefully include road trips across some of the world's continents. She loves her friends and family, and her dog. And, she is siked about being on SCO photo staff and is ready to take some spankin' swell pictures. PEACE AND LOVE!


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Finding "Comedy in the Muslim World"

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 26, 2006, midnight | In Movies »

Those darn Americans, they're always messing everything up. Even if attempting to create peace between nations they've never been on best of terms with— India and Pakistan, for instance. In "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World," Albert Brooks (director and star) hits a funny bone, poking fun at the post 9-11 US State Department and Federal Governmen



Images (331)


Photo: 12th night

By Ariana McLean | March 9, 2008, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The fall play in 2005 - "Twelfth Night" - also performed at the Folger festival.

Photo: Senior Spirit

By Ariana McLean | May 6, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Seniors, clad in '07 merchandise, show off their spirit on their last class colors day on Friday. Click the photo to see an overview of this year's Spring Spirit Week.

Photo: Battle of the Bands

By Ariana McLean | May 5, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Following pep rally, Blair held its first Battle of the Bands concert in the courtyard.

Photo: Toga! Toga! Toga!

By Ariana McLean | May 1, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Juniors Zach Brown, Michelle Lopez and Jonathan Fortuna show off their school spirit in traditional Roman garments.

Photo: Backwards Day

By Ariana McLean | April 30, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Spring Spirit Week began Monday with Backwards Day. Sophomore Margaret Renninger was among one of the day's participants. Renninger even went as far as to wear her backpack on her chest and walk backward.

Photo: Noche International

By Ariana McLean | April 27, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Middle Eastern dance club put on a belly dancing number at for the international segment of SGR Spectacular.

Photo: Lenny

By Ariana McLean | April 27, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Lenny Slenkovich's business plan selling beef patties earned him a spot as runner up in the 2007 regional NFTE Youth Business Plan Competition.

Photo: SGR Spectacular

By Ariana McLean | April 27, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A Blazer rocks out as the lead singer of a local rock band at SGR Spectacular/International Night held Friday evening in the SAC.

Photo: Blair hosts Band Festival

By Ariana McLean | April 17, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair hosted the MCPS Concert Band Festival today. Above, Wheaton High School, as well as other high schools and middle schools in the county, performed for a panel of judges in the Blair Auditorium.

Photo: Aaron Sacks

By Ariana McLean | April 1, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Aaron Sacks's business "You're On Deck" creates custom playing cards.

Photo: Braulio Salas

By Ariana McLean | April 1, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Braulio Salas runs a virtual art gallery.

Photo: Softball 3/29

By Ariana McLean | March 29, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Anne Denenberg piches for the Blazers against Poolesville on Thursday.

Photo: Girls Softball

By Ariana McLean | March 27, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Elizabeth Scroggs swings hard at the softball game vs. Poolsville Thursday afternoon.

Photo: Girls Lacrose

By Ariana McLean | March 23, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Softball girls

By Ariana McLean | March 23, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Seniors Diane Chase and Shante Henderson celebrate after winning their first game of the season. The girls softball team looks towards making it to the playoffs.

Photo: Girls Lacrose

By Ariana McLean | March 23, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Jake Weinfeld

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 6, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Thousands Protest Iraq War

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 28, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Thousands of demonstrators marched from the Mall, around the Capitol, passing the Supreme Court and Senate building in protest of current US foreign policies and relations, including the War in Iraq. Click the photo to view a gallery, and more can be seen on the news section.

Photo: Protest-hiphop

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 28, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Protest-Blood and oil

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 28, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Protest-Peace sign

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 28, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Protest-Devil

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 28, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Protest-Torturemarch

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 28, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Protest-picknose

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 28, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Protes-cheerleaders

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 28, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

These cheerleaders put together a peppy anti-war show at various locations on the Mall.

Photo: Protest-crowd

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 28, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Protest-lies

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 28, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Protest-Supreme Court

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 28, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Protest-band

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 28, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Protest-know your empire

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 28, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Time to Study!

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 11, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Exam week has begun! Many blazers can be found studying for exams that could determine their first semester grades.

Photo: Time to Study!

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 11, 2007, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Exam week has begun! Many blazers can be found studying for exams that could determine their first semester grades. On Friday, students will begin finals week with exams for first and second periods.

Photo: Girls Basketball v. Northwest2

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 16, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Point guard Jenny Williams goes to make a shot in the game against Northwest on Friday.

Photo: Blazers loose to Northwst

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 16, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Point guard Jenny Williams goes to make a shot in the game against Northwest on Friday. Click photo to read story.

Photo: old indoor track

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 15, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Aaron Townsend runs a 400 meter race at the Howard County Invitational meet on Dec. 17.

Photo: Wrestling v. Springbrook

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 7, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior and JV lightweight Aaron Sacks won his match against Springbrook at the wrestling meet Dec. 6.

Photo: Wrestling v. Springbrook

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 7, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior and JV lightweight Aaron Sacks won his match against Springbrook at the wrestling meet Dec. 6.

Photo: Sebastian Johnson

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 5, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Former Blair graduate Sebastian Johnson. Johnson, who applied unsuccessfully for a position on the board, was the Student Member of the Board last year.

Photo: Thanksgiving parade7

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 23, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A ballet troupe parades down Ellsworth Dr. in costume for the Nutcracker.

Photo: Thanksgiving parade2

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 23, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A man on stilts heads Sangre Boliviana, a local Bolivian dance troupe.

Photo: Thanksgiving parade15

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 23, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Even Clifford made an appearence at the Parade.

Photo: Thanksgiving parade3

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 23, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sangre Boliviana dances down the the street.

Photo: Thanksgiving parade11

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 23, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Thanksgiving parade8

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 23, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Clowns!

Photo: Thanksgiving parade10

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 23, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: AP books

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: CAP Congress

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 15, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The sophomore CAP class held their semi-annual lobbying for their mock congress in the SAC Nov. 15 during third period. Students baked goods to sway votes on domestic issues. Students from other grades visited the event, to share in on the food and question tenth graders about their topics.

Photo: Visiting Students

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Students from Azerbaijan, Jordan and Tajikistan visited Blair as part of an international program to learn about the First Amendment rights of the USA. Blazer and the visiting students were able to participated in an exchange of cultures and ideas on Friday during both 5A and 5B lunch. Here, Azerbaijani students pose with SCO Foreign Desk Editor Hokuma Karimova while waiting in the cafeteria lunch line.

Photo: Pumpkin Season

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Halloween is this Tuesday and SCO has prepared many tips for the season. Click on the pumpkin above to find out about many local pumpkin patches. And, click here for a guide to spooky activities and click here to see the Halloween-y recipes the food section has to offer.

Photo: Estudiantes internacional visitan Blair

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Estudiantes de Azerbaijan, Jordan y Tajikistan visitaron Blair de un programa internacional que enseña sobre los derechos de la Primera Enmienda de los EEUU. Blazers y estudiantes de visita participaron en una cambia de ideas y culturas viernes durante los horas para almuerzo. Aquí, los estudiantes de visita posan con los dos Editores del Silver Chips en la Prensa en la auditórium.

Photo: hatday6

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 16, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: WackyTacky10

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: WackyTacky5

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: WackyTacky2

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blazers were very spirited Tuesday for Wacky Tacky/Retro Day.

Photo: adventure 5

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior luchadores Odir Sorto and Juan Pastor are ready to take over Blair for Adventure Day.

Photo: Dia de Wacky Tacky

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 10, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Estes amigos estan vestidos para el dia de Wacky Tacky. Van a haber mas fotos pronto.

Photo: Wacky Tacky Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 10, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

These senior friends go all out for Wacky Tacky Day on Tuesday. click here to view a gallery of the day. Pictures from previous days can be seen on the Picture Galleries section of SCO.

Photo: Blair v. Wheaton

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 12, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Varsity Soccer beats Wheaton 4-1 on Sept. 11.

Photo: Boys with Popsicles

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Two boys enjoy popsicles on the lawn of Takoma Park Middle School.

Photo: Noodles

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: dance

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A young boy dances to a hip hop group that performed at the festival.

Photo: Aerial View

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 10, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

People filled up the Astroturf and streets for the third annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival in Downtown Silver Spring.

Photo: Remembering Sept. 11

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 10, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Beams of light will shine from the Pentagon for the next 24 hours in memory of those who died on Sept. 11.

Photo: Football

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 9, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Shane Senior watches the first home game Sept.8.

Photo: Blair vs. Richard Montgomery

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 9, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair sets up for the first down at the line against Richard Montgomery in the first game of the season this Friday. Click on photo to view more pictures from the game.

Photo: South African Concert in S.S.

By Ariana McLean | June 16, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

MAHALA, an authentic Township Jive band from South Africa performed in downtown Silver Spring in celebration of South Africa's Youth Day, commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Soweto uprisings. The free concert, presented by Silverdocs, the AFI/Discovery documentary film festival, was followed by the world premiere, outdoor screening of "Soweta Blues" June 16.

Photo: SILVERDOCS Festival

By Ariana McLean | June 13, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Silverdocs, the AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival will be happening June 13-17 in Silver Spring. Click here for the screening schedule .

Photo: Public Art Festival

By Ariana McLean | June 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sidewalk Sam was among many artists who participated in "Starts with the Arts Family Festival" presented by VSA Arts, an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts to all people with disabilities. The festival was a celebration of children's imaginations and the importance of the arts in education. Activities, such as chalking sidewalk art with Sam, were free and open to everyone throughout Union Station in Downtown DC, on June 11 and 12.

Photo: Street Art in DC

By Ariana McLean | June 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sidewalk Sam was among many artists who participated in "Starts with the Arts Family Festival" presented by VSA Arts, an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts to all people with disabilities. The festival was a celebration of children's imaginations and the importance of the arts in education. Activities, such as chalking sidewalk art with Sam, were free and open to everyone throughout Union Station in Downtown DC, on June 11 and 12.

Photo: Graduation Rehearsal

By Ariana McLean | June 2, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Seniors return one last time to the halls of Blair to pay off last debts, get caps and gowns, and rehearse for graduation on June 2.

Photo: Graduation Rehearsal

By Ariana McLean | June 2, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Seniors return on last time to the halls of Blair to pay of last debts, get their caps and gowns, and rehearse for graduation on June 2.

Photo: CAP Kickball

By Ariana McLean | May 26, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Alex Demarais moves to strike the ball in the CAP 10 kickball tournament held May 26 during first and third periods.

Photo: Special Guest Speakers

By Ariana McLean | May 25, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Mary Beth Tinker, of Supreme Court case Tinker vs. Des Moines, discussed constitutional rights on May 25 in the Blair Auditorium. Accompanying her was Jamie Raskin, a constitutional law professor at American University who is running for State Senate in District 20.

Photo: Spring Instrumental Music Concert

By Ariana McLean | May 18, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Concert Band opened the Spring Instrumental Concert Thursday evening in the Auditorium.

Photo: Spring Choral Concert

By Ariana McLean | May 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Paul Newport directs both the Women's and Chamber choirs, as well as the Guitar Ensemble, in "Journey of Peace," a Hebrew song that concluded the Spring Choral Concert on May 17.

Photo: Spring Choral Concert

By Ariana McLean | May 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Erica Irving belts out "Material Girl" in a solo with InToneNation during the Spring Choral Concert on May 17.

Photo: NHS Induction Ceremony

By Ariana McLean | May 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Blair Chapter of the National Honors Society held its induction ceremony on May 11 at 6 p.m in the Auditorium. Here, one of the approximately 200 juniors lights his ceremonial candle as part of the induction tradition. Also at the ceremony, seniors were presented with golden stoles that they will wear at graduation.

Photo: NHS stole

By Ariana McLean | May 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Blair Chapter of the National Honors Society held its induction ceremony Thursday, May 11 at 6 PM in the Auditorium. At the ceremony nearly 200 juniors were inducted into the society and the senior members were presented with golden stoles that they will wear at graduation.

Photo: Coffeehouse2

By Ariana McLean | May 10, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

This group of student-directed Blazers sang "Roads to Peace" at the Spring Coffeehouse on Wed. May 10 at 7PM in the SAC.

Photo: Spring Coffeehouse

By Ariana McLean | May 10, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Fashion Club, among other groups, performed at Blair's Spring Coffeehouse in the SAC on May 10 at 7 p.m.

Photo: Caribbean Challenge

By Ariana McLean | May 5, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Caribbean Club confronts Step team at the Caribbean Challenge after school on May 5 in the gym.

Photo: Caribbean Challenge 3

By Ariana McLean | May 5, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Caribbean Challenge dance battle between Step Team and Caribbean Club gets a little confrontational. The event happened after school, Friday, May 5 and closed with a Caribbean Club victory.

Photo: Caribbean Challenge 2

By Ariana McLean | May 5, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Caribbean Club and Step team battled with dance moves at the Caribbean Challenge after school on Friday, May 5.

Photo: Boys Volleyball

By Ariana McLean | April 28, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Freshman Willy Li leaps for the ball in the boys volleyball game against Seneca Valley on April 24.

Photo: Eric Hysen

By Ariana McLean | April 27, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Eric Hysen won the SGA presidential election.

Photo: Boys Volleyball

By Ariana McLean | April 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Freshman Willy Li leaps for the ball in the boys volleyball game against Seneca Valley on April 24.

Photo: SGA assembly

By Ariana McLean | April 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Assemblies were held through out the day, featuring speeches by students running for SGA positions for next yeas, as well as by NSL teachers Kevin Shindel and Kenneth Smith (featured above) and SMOB Sebastian Johnson.

Photo: SGA Candidates

By Ariana McLean | April 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

An assembly was held for each grade on April 24, featuring speeches by students running for SGA positions for next year. NSL teachers Kevin Shindel and Kenneth Smith and SMOB Sebastian Johnson gave speeches as well. Junior Eric Hysen and sophomore Will Bucher (above) are running for SGA President. Sophomore Molly Martinez and juniors Bao-Ngoc Nguyen and Saron Yitbarek (below) are running for SGA Vice-President.

Photo: Model UN committee (posed)

By Ariana McLean | April 22, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Freshmen Peter Lansworth (Djibouti), and sophomores Christina Mullen (Comoros) and Amina Goheer (Jordan) strike and intellectual pose while participating in the Joint Defense Committee of the Model Arab League at Georgetown University April 21 and 22.

Photo: Model UN comittee(unposed)

By Ariana McLean | April 22, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Freshmen Peter Lansworth (Djibouti), and sophomores Christina Mullen (Comoros) and Amina Goheer (Jordan) discuss and debate issues in the Joint Defense Committee of the Model Arab League at Georgetown University April 21 and 22.

Photo: Model UN

By Ariana McLean | April 22, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Blair Model UN Team participated in the Model Arab League Conference at Georgetown University on April 21 and 22. The team represented the countries of Algeria, Djibouti, Comoros and Jordan.

Photo: SGA Holds Debate

By Ariana McLean | April 4, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

SGA presidential candidates sophomore Will Bucher and junior Eric Hysen respond to questions about student issues in a debate held on April 4.

Photo: Cards for Children

By Ariana McLean | March 30, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

SGA ran a booth during lunch on March 30 giving students the opportunity to make spring cards for children in the hospital through National Institute of Health (NIH).

Photo: Safety Thursday

By Ariana McLean | March 30, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Seniors Monica Maher, Abby Goldman, Sarah Janesko and Lynn Abe declared March 30 "Safety Thursday" and show off their spirit. This group of Blazers have made it a tradition to have a theme every Thursday.

Photo: Intl-Africa

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The African Heritage Dance Group performs a dance from central Africa.

Photo: Intl-Caribbean2

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Caribbean Club begins its dance showcase on chairs.

Photo: Intl-Caribbean3

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Christopher Morrison, Prescilia Ndjana, Delon Medouze and Camille Meeks dance for the Caribbean.

Photo: Intl-Ethiopia

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Members of the Ethiopian Club perform a dance to represent their tribe.

Photo: Intl-India

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A Punjabi Princess represents the Northern region of India.

Photo: Intl-Middle East2

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Middle Eastern Dance Club performs an original choreographed dance.

Photo: Intl-Carribean

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Caribbean Club begins with a lot of cheers from the audience.

Photo: Intl-hispanic

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Braulio Salas leads freshmen Cindy Velasquez in a dance representing the Hispanic Caribbean.

Photo: International Night

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Miguel Peña-Vega represents the Dominican Republic by singing "Reggaeton" at the International Show held on March 24.

Photo: Intl-Africa2

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

This heritage dance group represents the Congo region of Africa.

Photo: Intl-India2

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Indian Club performs a modernized Punjabi dance.

Photo: Intl-Middle East

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Middle Eastern Dance Club emerges from silhouettes to perform a Persian dance at the International Show on March 24.

Photo: Intl-Bolvia2

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Hispanic club members represent Bolivia with an Incan fighting dance.

Photo: Intl-Jamaica

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Tashawana Myles sings Jimmy Cliff's "Bight Sunshiny Day" to represent her country of Jamaica.

Photo: Intl-Nepal

By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Anjana Luital performs a Nepalese dance at the International Show.

Photo: Blair Walk Project

By Ariana McLean | March 20, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Members of the Blair Walk Project had a discussion in the SAC on March 20 about upcoming field trips to local elementary schools to teach children how to properly cross the street. This project aims to lower the pedestrian accident and fatality rates and increase street safety awareness.

Photo: Blair Walk Project

By Ariana McLean | March 20, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Members of the Blair Walk Project held a discussion in the SAC on March 20 about upcoming field trips to local elementary schools to teach children how to properly cross the street. This project aims to lower pedestrian accident and fatality rates and increase street safety awareness.

Photo: PSA winners

By Ariana McLean | March 16, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair's ENG class won first place in the Drawing the Line Commercial Challenge, for their public service announcement on how the media influences youth thinking about underage drinking. At the award ceremony, held March 16, they were presented with $1000 and a trophy.

Photo: Purim

By Ariana McLean | March 15, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Adina Goldwasser dressed up in celebration of Purim, a Jewish holiday, on March 14.

Photo: Nice march day

By Ariana McLean | March 10, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blazers enjoy the unusally mild March Friday afternoon during 5A lunch.

Photo: Maureen Raj

By Ariana McLean | March 10, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Maureen Raj was a finalist in the Washington, D.C. area Shakespeare Speech competition with a performance from "Macbeth" and a Shakespearean sonnet.

Photo: CFYOUfight

By Ariana McLean | March 3, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Polly gives Bobby a harsh look in "Could You Use Me?" when they first meet.

Photo: CFU stage

By Ariana McLean | March 3, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The guys and gals hang out at the local saloon in Deadrock Nevada created by the Blair stage crew in Crazy For You.

Photo: cfyouropedance

By Ariana McLean | March 3, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The girls act as basses and the boys as the bassists in "Slap that Bass."

Photo: holding the lady

By Ariana McLean | March 3, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sassy Irene, played by Erica Irving, puts on quite a show in "Naughty Baby."

Photo: CFYOUboys

By Ariana McLean | March 3, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Bobby (Arnsdorf) as Zangler and Zangler (Russell Ottalini) as himself perform in "What Causes That?"

Photo: Bryant jazz singer

By Ariana McLean | March 3, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Pamela Bryant performs at the Fifteenth Annual East Coast Jazz Festival on Feb. 17.

Photo: cCFYOU

By Ariana McLean | March 3, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

In Nevada, Lank Hawkins, played by senior Guru Khalsa argues with Everett Baker, played by senior Kacheve Stafford.

Photo: CFYOU table song

By Ariana McLean | March 3, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

"I'm beside myself," declares the REAL Zangler (Ottalini on right with Arnsdorf), in the comical number "What Causes That?"

Photo: Cfyou Arguement

By Ariana McLean | March 3, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Seniors Alec Garrin and Guru Khalsa play Polly Baker and Lank Hawkins, respectively, in this year's spring musical "Crazy for You." Click on image to view gallery.

Photo: CFYOU jazzydancers

By Ariana McLean | March 2, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

"He can't be bothered now!" Tap dancing follies girls of Crazy for You sing and dance.

Photo: CFYOU kiss

By Ariana McLean | March 2, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Isaac Arnsdorf (Bobby Child) and senior Alec Garrin (Polly Baker) share a kiss in "Could You Use Me?"

Photo: smob2

By Ariana McLean | March 2, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Lindsay Abbett of Quince Orchard HS and Sarah Horvitz of Springbrook HS were elected to run for Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) on Mar. 2 at the Nominating Convention held at Northwest HS.

Photo: Crazy for You

By Ariana McLean | March 1, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Alec Garrin and junior Isaac Arnsdorf rehearse for the Spring musical, "Crazy for You," which premiered Mar. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $2 for students on opening night and $4 for students all other nights.

Photo: Ninth Grade Parent Meeting

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 23, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A ninth grade parent meeting was held on Feb. 23 in the SAC where freshmen team leaders recognized student achievements. Here James Short and Summer Roark present a student with an award.

Photo: spanish club success?

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 23, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Hispanic club sponsor Elba Castro and Hispanic club leaders give students from Sherwood High School tips and support for starting a Hispanic club during 5A lunch on Feb. 23.

Photo: Annual East Coast Jazz Festival

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair English teacher Pamela Bryant performed a vocal set at the Annual East Coast Jazz Festival held at the Double Tree Hotel in Rockville on Feb. 17. Blair's Jazz Band also played on Friday night. The event lasts through Feb. 20 and is open to the public.

Photo: Mascot

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Perry Kamelo gives a big hug to the blazer mascot.

Photo: EC Jazz Fest-Ms. Bryant

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair English teacher Pamela Bryant performed a vocal set on at the Annual East Coast Jazz Festival held at the Double Tree Hotel in Rockville on Feb. 17. Blair's Jazz Band also played on Friday night. The event lasts through Feb. 20 and is open to the public.

Photo: pep rally poms

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair's award-winning poms put on a finale performance at the pep rally.

Photo: Seniors

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Seniors Sarah Wolk, Margot Pass and Clare Marshall go all out for class sprit day.

Photo: Spirit Court

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

During the pep rally, the spirit court consisting of the winners from each spirit day of spirit week were presented to the school.

Photo: Sophmore boys

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sophomores Alex Demarais and Ben McLeod represent their class with black face paint.

Photo: Spirit Paint

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Seniors Clare Marshall and Margot Pass get ready for the pep rally by putting on blazer tattoos during lunch.

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By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair's poms performed at the pep rally held on Feb. 17 in the gym.

Photo: Pep rally BBall

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Varsity Boys Basketball team showed off their moves at the winter sports pep rally.

Photo: Pep rally Cheerleaders

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Blair Cheerleaders were the opening performance at the winter sports pep rally on Feb. 17.

Photo: Swim and Dive Pep

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Swim and Dive team put on a memorable performance at the winter sports pep rally.

Photo: pep rally Cheerleaders 2

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Go Blazers go!

Photo: pep rally BBall JV

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Junior Varsity basketball teams show off their moves during the pep rally.

Photo: Seniors-Adam and Alex

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

"Oo ah, you wish you were a senior!" Seniors Adam McLeod and Alex Brown show off their '06 pride on class spirit day, Feb. 17.

Photo: Spirit Team

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

These spirit club members sold Blair paraphernalia during lunch on Feb. 17.

Photo: pre-gamming

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

These sophomore girls, like other blazers, get ready for the pep rally by painting their faces and putting on tattoos.

Photo: Junior Girls

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

These junior lady blazers made shirts to add creativity to their spirit.

Photo: Class Spirit Day

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

This group of sophomores shows their school spirit and class pride by wearing black "sophomore" shirts on Class Spirit Day of Spirit Week. The week ended with the first winter sports pep rally in two years.

Photo: Junior blazer

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Gabrielle LaBrosse-Ellis shows off her homemade sign for spirit day on Friday.

Photo: Junior girls 2

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Way to go! Make 07 up yours.

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By Ariana McLean | Feb. 15, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Josh Gist sports a fresh suit for Formal Day.

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By Ariana McLean | Feb. 15, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Some Blazer girls show off their Valentine's Day flowers.

Photo: VD- gentleman

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Photo: Valentine's Day/Formal day

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 15, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

SGA liaison Junior Terence McPherson and his ape pal deliver candy grams.

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By Ariana McLean | Feb. 14, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Madeline Billhimer and senior Jackson Vassighi dress up for Formal Day.

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By Ariana McLean | Feb. 14, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Even teachers, like Mr. Roth of the math department, take part in the spirit of Formal Day.

Photo: Valentine's Day

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 14, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Many Blazers celebrated Valentine's Day with stuffed animals, singing Valentines, roses, candy, plush monkeys and more. Here, freshman Rivka Zuares poses with a fun Valentine's Day gift.

Photo: VD- glamour

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 14, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Erica Irving is the glamour girl of Blair Boulevard dressed for formal day.

Photo: VD- Singing Vaentines

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 14, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Chamber Choir delivered singing valentines throughout the day.

Photo: VD- boys

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 14, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Seniors Alex Berglund and George Batista Jr. look sharp for Valentine's Day.

Photo: VD-surprise

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 14, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Surprise! Will you be mine? Delivered valentines surprise Blazers in class.

Photo: Formal Day

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 14, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Strike a pose! Senior Xieu Ngoc Nguyen goes all out for Valentine's Day.

Photo: VD- cupcakes

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 14, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Jenny Jones has some sweet goodies to give out.

Photo: VD- Puppy love

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 14, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Freshman Lily Ross gives her Valentine pup a squeeze during 5A lunch.

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By Ariana McLean | Feb. 14, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Josh Griner, Blair's very own Clark Kent lurks in the halls.

Photo: snow day

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 12, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Many kids go to Takoma Park Middle School to sled.

Photo: Poms Competition

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

On Feb. 11 Blair hosted the MCPS Pompon Championship competition in the gym. Blair's squad won second place along with the spirit award.

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By Ariana McLean | Feb. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Blair Pom Squad took second place at the MCPS Pompon Championship on Feb. 11.

Photo: pom crowd

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Fans cheer at the poms competition to show their support.

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Photo: Basketball 2/10

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 10, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Tori Patton makes a layup during the fourth quarter of the game against Walter Johnson on Feb. 10.

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By Ariana McLean | Feb. 10, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Tori Patton makes a layup during the fourth quarter of the boys' varsity game against Walter Johnson on Feb. 10.

Photo: Congress Heights Station

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 9, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Anacostia Station

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Photo: Navy Yard Station

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 9, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Navy Yard is an up and comming station on the green line.

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By Ariana McLean | Feb. 8, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: driving school

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Photo: Sebastian Johnson

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 7, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Sebastian Johnson finished second in his semifinal round of Jeopardy Teen Tournament.

Photo: Motivational Assembly

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 3, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair seniors look through booklets prepping students for after-high school life at the Feb. 3 motivational assembly.

Photo: CFYOU falling

By Ariana McLean | Feb. 2, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Love-sick cowboys fall for the follies girls in "Slap that Bass."

Photo: Naylor Road Station

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 29, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Southern Ave Station

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Art decorating the station.

Photo: Suitland Station

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Photo: Southern Ave Station

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Photo: Branch Ave Station

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Photo: Floor Hockey

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 27, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Avi Wolfman-Arent and junior Jessie Hallberlin fight for the ball during an intramural floor hockey game on Jan. 27.

Photo: floor hockey front

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 27, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blazers race to the ball during an intramural floor hockey game held on Jan. 27. The competitive season continues with only a few more games left to go.

Photo: New Faces

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Chauncea Carothers belts out "They Live in You" from The Lion King, at the New Faces Show held in the auditorium Jan. 11 at 8:00 PM. The performance featured a variety of numbers from different musicals directed by Blair students and starring aspiring student thespians.

Photo: New Faces

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Chauncea Carothers belts out "They Live in You" from The Lion King at the New Faces Show held in the auditorium Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. The performance featured a variety of numbers from different musicals directed by Blair students and starring aspiring student thespians.

Photo: new faces 3

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

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By Ariana McLean | Jan. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Freshman Adam Jackson and sophomore Mindy Or sing "Sun and Moon" from "Miss Saigon."

Photo: new faces 4

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 11, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Juniors Diego Ardila and Rayna Andrews perform in "June is Busting Out All Over" from the play Carousel during the New Faces production.

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By Ariana McLean | Jan. 9, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

English teacher Lucas Henry controls the ball during an intramural floor hockey game held on Jan. 9. Blair has seven floor hockey teams that compete weekly.

Photo: symphonic orchestra

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 9, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The concert also featured Blair's Symphonic Orchestra.

Photo: floor hockey

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 6, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A goalie makes a save during a highly competitive intramural floor hockey game on Jan. 6.

Photo: winter chorus concert

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 6, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Boys in Blair's Chamber Choir sing in the Winter Choral Concert held in the Auditorium Jan. 6 at 7:30 PM.

Photo: Winter Choral Concert

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 6, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Winter Choral Concert finale included the different Blair choirs and audience members singing the "Hallelujah!" Chorus, accompanied by the symphonic orchestra. The concert was held Jan. 6 in the auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

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By Ariana McLean | Jan. 6, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair's Chamber Choir sang in the Winter Choral Concert held in the Auditorium Jan. 6 at 7:30 PM.

Photo: speaking alum

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 5, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

CAP Alumni Adedeji Ogunfolu from the class of 2005 speaks at CAP Alumni Night on Jan. 4.

Photo: CAP alumni night

By Ariana McLean | Jan. 5, 2006, midnight | In ‎Latest »

CAP alumni currently attending colleges and universities around the country talked to current CAP students about their educational experiences after graduation. In a question and answer discussion, the former students gave advice on preparing for and choosing a college. The annual CAP Alumni Night was held in the SAC on Jan. 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Photo: December 2005 Club Showcase

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair administrators, including Mr. Gainous shake their "Laffy Taffy" with two Caribbean dancers.

Photo: Fashion Club

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Fashion club turns Blair's gym into a runway as students model their newest designs.

Photo: Middle Eastern Dance

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Middle Eastern Dance Club puts on a performance full of jingling bells and colorful scarves.

Photo: fashion club

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Fashion club struts their stuff at Blair's Club Showcase.

Photo: drumline snare drums

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The two snare drummers in Blair's drum line staged a "battle" in their performance at the pep rally.

Photo: InToneNation

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

InToneNation, Blair's acapella group, sang holiday carols in different classes Dec. 23, before winter break.

Photo: Carribean club

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 23, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Carribean Club performs at the pep rally.

Photo: Indoor Track

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 20, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Danielle Peck competes in the 55-meter hurdle Dash at the Montgomery County Developmental Meet on Dec. 14 at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex.

Photo: SGR 2

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 20, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

New Era, a local Blair go-go band, livens the crowd at the SGR Spectacular. Click on the photo for a gallery.

Photo: SGR Spectacular

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 16, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Outsource was one of the local Blair bands that performed at the SGR Spectacular held on Dec. 16 in the SAC. The event raised over $1,000 for the Invisible Children's Fund.

Photo: cap speak griot

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Cheick Hamala Diabate, a griot (traditional storyteller) from Mali, performed stories and songs and spoke about the griot tradition to 11th grade CAP students on Dec. 13 in the SAC. Here he is holding a Nagoni, a traditional Mali instrument from which the American Banjo can be traced.

Photo: Tiddlywinks 3

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 10, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Tiddlywinks 1

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Photo: Tiddlywinks 2

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Photo: Girls Basketball v. Kennedy (3)

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: 2nd Fire Evacuation

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Students wait in the stadium for further instuctions during the fire evacuation on Dec. 8.

Photo: Girls Basketball v. Kennedy (2)

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Ebony Winfield takes a shot during the girl's basketball team's first home game against Kennedy.

Photo: Girls Basketball v. Kennedy

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 8, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Caroling Blazers

By Ariana McLean | Dec. 1, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair's Chamber Choir sings holiday songs at the Starbucks in the Woodmoor shopping center on Dec. 1.

Photo: oxfam

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 28, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

In an effort to end world hunger the Oxfam organization and SGR collected donations during lunch in the SAC on Nov. 21-23.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- American Indian dancers

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Native American dance troops performs at the Thanksgiving Parade.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- more spectators

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Silver Spring residents and visitors bundled up this cold Saturday morning to view the Thanksgiving Parade.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- Clown

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A clown livens the crowd.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- Blair marching band

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair marching band participates in the Silver Spring Thanksgiving Parade Nov. 19.

Photo: Thanksgving Parade- Duncan

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

County Executive Douglas Duncan served as the Grand Marshal of the Thanksgiving Parade. He also, like many politicians, took advantage of the parade and campaign for Maryland Governor under the Democratic Party.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Gobbles the turkey greets a child at the Thanksgiving Parade held on Nov. 19 in Downtown Silver Spring.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- Candy

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Candy filled the hands and mouths of spectators, thanks to the many parade participants who gave out sweets.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- Panda

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Giant Panda balloon, sponsored by the Discovery Channel, travels down Fenton Street in representation of the Tai Shan, the new baby panda at the National Zoo.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- Bolivian Dancers

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A local Bolivian dance troupe perfroms enthusiastically.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- blair staff

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair librarian Ms. Madden, helped with crowd control and event coordination at the Thanksgiving Parade.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- spectators

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Residents and visitors of Silver Spring watch the Thanksgiving parade downtown.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- Santa

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Towards the end of the Parade was the awaited appearance by Santa Claus.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- Penguin

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

This giant penguin balloon serves as the Silver Spring mascot in the thanksgiving Parade Saturday, Nov. 19. This year's parade included, for the first time, 50 foot balloons traditionally seen in holiday parades.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- Covered Wagon

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A covered wagon rolls down Fenton in celebration of American History and Thanksgiving.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- Hoggettes

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Hoggettes preceded the Washington Redskins Marching Band, serving as one of the attractions in the Parade.

Photo: Thanksgiving Parade- Girl Scouts

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Local Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops paraded through downtown Silver Spring with homemade signs.

Photo: Crisis in Darfur

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 17, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blazers gathered in the Media Center on Nov. 17 to learn about the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, and what they can do to help. John Heffernan, a senior investigator for Physicians for Human Rights, spoke at the presentation which was organized by Students for Global Responsibility and Amnesty International Club.

Photo: CAP recruitment

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 10, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Avi Edelman talks to eighth grade students at Eastern Middle School in hopes of recruiting more minority students to the predominantly white Communication Arts Program (CAP) at Blair.

Photo: Porgy and Bess

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 6, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Hundreds relaxed on the National Mall to view the free simulcast of "Porgy and Bess" live from the Kennedy Center Sunday, Nov 6.

Photo: Fall Play- 12th night

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 4, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Freshman Jumi Bello plays a local fool in Kelly O'Connor's production of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." The play will run again this coming weekend on Nov. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Photo: Twelfth Night

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 4, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Gu Khalsa and freshmen Jumi Bello and Russell Ottalini perform in the teaser of "Twelfth Night," which premiered Nov. 4.

Photo: Fall Play- 12th Night

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 4, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Fall Play- 12th Night

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Photo: hispanic night

By Ariana McLean | Nov. 4, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Mayra Ramos and freshman sister Dadee perform a traditional El Salvadorean dance at Hispanic Folkloric Night Nov. 4 in the SAC. At this event, presented by the Hispanic Club, Blair students and their friends and family celebrated Hispanic heritage, music, dance and tradition.

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By Ariana McLean | Oct. 31, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Goblin-troll and also junior Alexandres Georgiadis is just one of the halloween celebraters at Blair this Monday.

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By Ariana McLean | Oct. 31, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Alex Lamarre might be the phantom of Blair.

Photo: phantoms

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 31, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Here we have junior Mantas Vidutis as an army solider, sophomore Li Ly as a priest and freshman Mouhanad Alrifay as a matrix-inspired character.

Photo: scary man

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 31, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Martin Brooks lurks the hallways on Halloween.

Photo: Sophomore spirit

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 28, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Juniors with JV football player

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Photo: Poms

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Photo: O6 Pep

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Photo: Senior 2

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 28, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Senior Spirit

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Photo: Spirit Week Cheerleaders

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Photo: Varsity Football Spirit

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Photo: Mascot

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Photo: Senior

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Photo: Junior Spirit

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 28, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Spirit Week- Hat Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

M-I-c-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E! Juniors Zach Sepherd and Odir Sorto know hat day is not just about the hat, but the whole character.

Photo: Spirit Week- Hat Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

These blazers who off their urban style hats for spirit week.

Photo: Hat Day-Spirit Week

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Christine Douglas sports a blue spiked skull cap as spirit for hat day on Oct. 27.

Photo: Spirit Week- Hat Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Andrew Bort is looking sharp this hat day in a black fedora and matching suit.

Photo: Spirit Week- Wacky Tacky Day6

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 26, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Even the staff dress up this Wacky Tacky Day. TV studio teacher Ms. Taylor mixes and doesn't match in the name of school spirit.

Photo: Spirit Week- Wacky Tacky Day5

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 26, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Strike a pose! Senior Chauncea Carothers is proud of her wacky fashion today.

Photo: hyder fashion-pocket protector

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 26, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sleek and chic, pocket protectors are a must-have fashion accessory.

Photo: Spirit Week- Wacky Tacky Day2

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 26, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Mr. Mogge's AP Modern World students, Anna Coughlan, Sally Chang, Robin Kamera and Sean Griffin, are definately wacky and tacky!

Photo: hyder-velcro shoes

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 26, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A spiffy pair of Velcro shoes will have even the dullest person looking smooth and snappy in no time.

Photo: Spirit Week- Wacky Tacky Day1

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 26, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

These cross country stars, sophomore Johanna Gretschel and junior Emanuel Wacktola, have school spirit for wacky tacky day.

Photo: Spirit Week- Wacky Tacky Day4

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 26, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Amanda Ruiz and Phi Quang are a pair of wacky tacky sophomores.

Photo: Spirit Week- Wacky Tacky Day 3

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 26, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

These blazer ladies even bring their wacky school spirit to the county wide SGA meeting.

Photo: Cross Country County Championships

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair Junior Halsey Sinclair (left in red) places first with 18:59 and twin sister Ashlyn Sinclair (right in red) places sixth with 19:31 for the girls' team at the Cross Country County Championships on Sept. 22.

Photo: Spirit Week-Twin Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Best buds and juniors Anne Charles and Margaret Khan dress classy for twin day.

Photo: Spirit Week- Twin Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Taking twin day to the next level: Juniors Christopher Hernandez and Angel Nunez with sophomore quintuplets Blanca Vasquez, Yenny Miranda, Denisse Quiroga, Michelle Flores and Rosa Figueroa.

Photo: Spirit Week-Twin Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Go Caps! Juniors Courtney Deluca and Juli Sandberg-Bernard show off more than their school spirit.

Photo: cross country medal

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Close up of Halsey Sinclair's first place cross country metal.

Photo: Spirit Week-Twin Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sophomores Chenelle Morrow, Marc Smith and Taylor Green get creative for twin day, dressing up as fraternal triplets.

Photo: Spirit Week- Twin Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

"Brothers-from-another-mother," Barun Aryal and Sebastian Johnson, show off their Blair spirit as Seniors on twin day.

Photo: Spirit Week- Twin Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Juniors Georgette Peligrino and Karen Carrillo are decked out for twin day, right down to their matching purses.

Photo: Spirit Week-Twin Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

You know you've got a good man when he'll dress like you for twin day. Juniors Lenny Slankovich and Jennifer Cao participate in the second day of spirit week.

Photo: Spirit Week- Twin

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Juniors Claire Harper and Nicole Severi are two peas in a pod.

Photo: Spirit Week-Twin Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

"Twin" Juniors Zach Shepherd and Odir Sorto strike a pose for spirit week.

Photo: Spirit Week- Twin Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Seniors Greg Donaldson and Josh Gist are completely coordinated twins.

Photo: cross country spirirt

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 25, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Cross country Juniors Paul Ishimoto, Brenda Akinnagbe and Sophomores Johanna Gretschel, Amina Goheer and Christina Mullen show off their spirit at the County Championships on Sept. 22 despite the cold weather and rain.

Photo: Spirit Week- Pajama Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 24, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Sean Griffin dresses the part for the first day of Spirit Week.

Photo: Spirit Week- Pajama day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 24, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Valerie Fomengia celebrates Pajama Day with a special friend.

Photo: Spirit Week- Pajama Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 24, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Spirit week is a time to celeberate. Just ask Seniors Amy Allen and Chauncea Carothers, Sophomore Kim Mason and Junior Jonan Wyatt (sitting).

Photo: Spirit Week- Pajama Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 24, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Karen Biddle shows off her school spirit in her pajamas.

Photo: Pajama Day-Spirit Week

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Principal Phillip Gainous participates in the first day of spirit week on Oct. 24 by wearing his pajamas.

Photo: Spirit Week- Pajama Day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 24, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Seniors Rachel Martin, Lauren Bodin, Chatise Scott-Webster, Ben Tousley and Rita Mitchell put their own comic spin on their final Pajama Day.

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By Ariana McLean | Oct. 24, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sweet dreams! Social studies teacher Patricia Anderson is so comfortable in her PJs that she is taking a nap.

Photo: Spirit Week- Pajama day

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 24, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Odir Sorto knows that you can't start the day without the sports page.

Photo: Blair vs. Wheaton

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Danielle Peck brings the ball down from the air to gain control during the Blair vs. Wheaton game on Oct. 17.

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By Ariana McLean | Oct. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Emma Liebmann controls the ball during the Blair v.s Wheaton game on Oct. 17.

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By Ariana McLean | Oct. 17, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Sydney Valdez hits a 16 yard line drive in the Blair v.s Springbrook game on Oct. 15.

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By Ariana McLean | Oct. 17, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Zoe Norvell beats her opponent to the ball during the Blair v.s Springbrook game on Oct. 15.

Photo: Senior Field Hockey Game

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 16, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Iliya Smithka fights for the ball during the Blair v.s Springbrook Field Hockey game on Oct. 15.

Photo: Senior Field Hockey Game

By Ariana McLean | Oct. 16, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Iliya Smithka fights for the ball during the Blair v.s Springbrook Field Hockey game on Oct. 15.

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By Ariana McLean | Oct. 16, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Heather Mizeur, Domestic Policy Director for Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), spoke to Blair's Young Democrats club on Oct. 12.

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By Ariana McLean | Oct. 9, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Stephanie Paul plays in the tennis match on Sept. 29 of Blair v.s Quince Orchard.

Photo: Charity Basketball Game

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 29, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair staff members just miss beating the Montgomery County Police, 82-80, in the Hurricane Katrina and Rita relief aid fundraiser basketball game organized by the SGA on Sept. 29. Physical Education teacher Emanuel Charles takes a foul shot for Blair.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 29, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Olivia Bozik bumps the ball during the Blair vs. Gaithersburg game. The score of the game was 14-25, 15-25, and 15-25.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 29, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Bread and Puppets perfomers from Vermont put on abstract street perfomances to demonstrate the atrocities of war during the protest on Sept. 24.

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Bread and Puppets performers from Vermont put on a street theater performance in protest to the war.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 28, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Summer in El Salvador

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Washington Ethical Society (WES) orgainized a two and a half week trip for students and adults to go to El Salvador and volunteer to help renovate improvished communities. On the construction site everyone had to carry bricks, shovel and mix cement.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: protest

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Hundreds of thousands of people showed up at the A.N.S.W.E.R war protest held on the mall on Sept. 24 to voice their opinions against the war in Iraq and other political issues.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 27, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Thomas Friedman speaks at Blair

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Thomas Friedman, renowned New York Times foreign affairs columinst and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Lexus and the Olive Tree" and "From Beirut to Jerusalem," speaks to 10th grade CAP students about his experiences as a journalist and his thoughts on globalization.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Radio Station WPGC 95.5 hosts the Blair versus Springbrook football game.

Photo: winning score

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A Blazer looks on at the winning score of the football game against Springbrook on September 16. Click on picture to view picture gallery of the game.

Photo: 08 spirit

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Some sophomores represent their class with pride.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blazers show their class spirit.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Blair's marchingband performs during the football game.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Blair cheerleaders show their spirit.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Various artists perform at the "jam session" at the Silver Spring Jazz Festival, following Wynton Marslais' headling performance.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Town Square Garage in Downtown Silver Spring holds many audience members attending the Silver Spring Jazz Festival on September 10.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The stage at the Silver Spring Jazz Festival was centered under the Majestic and in front of the field of astroturf.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Bassist Carlos Henriquez, who plays frequently with the ledgendary Wynton Marsalis, participates in the Silver Spring Jazz Festival's finale "jam session."

Photo: Silver Spring Jazz Festival

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Tennor Saxophonist Ron Holloway (right) and a fellow performer improvise a tune, as the Silver Spring Jazz Festival on September 10 came to an end.

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By Ariana McLean | Sept. 13, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

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Photo: Web Design Club

By Ariana McLean | Sept. 13, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Students sign up for the Web Design Club during Blair's Activity Fair on the 13th.

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Photo: SMOB Nominations

By Ariana McLean | March 2, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Junior Lindsay Abbett of Quince Orchard HS and Sarah Horvitz of Springbrook HS were elected to run for Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) on Mar. 2 at the Nominating Convention held at Northwest HS. A special election committee made up of student delegates from the high schools and middle schools of Montgomery County participated in the primary election between five SMOB candidates.

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By Ariana McLean | March 24, 2003, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Senior Edra Brisbane performs a belly dancing solo.