Emma Lansworth
Name: Emma Lansworth
Position: Online Photo Editor
Graduation Year: 2012
Images (298)
Photo: school store
By Emma Lansworth | March 14, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Students work the counter of the school store during lunch.
Photo: Playoffs
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 15, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
The Blazers won 6-1 in their playoff matchup with Richard Montgomery. Ice hockey's next game will be on Feb. 24.
Photo: Lansworth, Emma
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 14, 2012, 1:16 p.m. | In Latest »
Photo: Rubinstein
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 13, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Sebastian Rubinstein controls the puck.
Photo: Sebastian Rubinstein
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 10, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Sebastian Rubinstein controls the puck.
Photo: Registration
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 1, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Allison Goodman and sophomore Alex Epstein fill out registration cards at the end of 1st period on Wednesday. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors were given their registration materials for next year's classes today.
Photo: Changing Schedules
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 25, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers stand in line outside the counselor's office between 5th and 6th periods on Wednesday. The beginning of the semester means schedule conflicts and changes for both students and counselors.
Photo: SAC After Exams
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 18, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers relax in the SAC after 7th period exams on Wednesday. Exam week ends tomorrow for Blazers, who have a long weekend to look forward to.
Photo: Stewie
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 15, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Alex Stewart controls the puck. Blair ice hockey defeated RM on Friday night by a score of 5-2.
Photo: Voter Registration
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 10, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Seniors sign up to vote in the upcoming presidential election on Blair Boulevard on Tuesday. If a voter is 18 by the election, they are allowed to vote in the Maryland primary.
Photo: Pigrom
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 22, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Blair's new boys' varsity basketball coach Damon Pigrom teachs gym during sixth period.
Photo: Snowman
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 20, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A snowman hangs on the whiteboard in room 155. Staff and students have decorated various parts of Blair in the holiday spirit, with winter break coming up next week.
Photo: Red Cross Club
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Hector Barrera holds up the Red Cross Club's donation box. The fundraiser raised money for victims of the Turkey earthquakes.
Photo: Concert Band
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Band teacher Adam Stephens warms up Blair's concert band during class in the auditorium today. They are preparing for Blair's band and orchestra concert tomorrow, December 15.
Photo: Chipotle
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 13, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Students stand in line as employees at the new Woodmoor Chipotle across from Blair make burritos.
Photo: classroom
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 29, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Classes offered through the Concurrent Enrollment Program will not replace any of the existing AP classes, such as Ms. Manuel's AP U.S. History class.
Photo: Bridge
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Sligo Creek Reflection
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Beech
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 22, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Jenny Beech takes the ball from an RM player.
Photo: Goldsmith
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 22, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Eloise Goldsmith looks to possess the loose ball. The Blazers lost to Richard Montgomery, 2-1.
Photo: Senior T-Shirts
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Seniors stand in line on Monday to pick up their class t-shirts.
Photo: colored pants
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 15, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Anthony Jankoski shows off his Blazer red pair of denim pants, a definite trend for this school year.
Photo: Overcrowded Blair
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
There are currently 2,952 students enrolled at Blair, and the number could still rise.
Photo: It All Ends Here
By Emma Lansworth | July 15, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Harry Potter fans wait in line at the Majestic theater in Silver Spring for the midnight premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, released on July 15. Fans wore costumes representing almost every character in the series, from Sirius Black to Dobby to Professor Trelawney.
Photo: Red Firework
By Emma Lansworth | July 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A red firework lights up the sky over the Mall.
Photo: Smoke
By Emma Lansworth | July 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The lack of a breeze to blow smoke from previous fireworks away made it difficult to see fireworks that launched further into the show.
Photo: Patriot
By Emma Lansworth | July 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
One man even dressed as a patriot, clearly inspired by the American Revolution.
Photo: Flags
By Emma Lansworth | July 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
American flags were hung on lamp posts all around D.C. to celebrate Independence Day.
Photo: Walking
By Emma Lansworth | July 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Spectators walk from Metro Center to the National Mall to watch the fireworks.
Photo: Crowd
By Emma Lansworth | July 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The National Mall was crowded with people trying to catch a view of the fireworks near the Washington Monument.
Photo: Firework
By Emma Lansworth | July 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A white firework showers sparks in the sky over the Mall.
Photo: Police
By Emma Lansworth | July 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
D.C. police kept blocking the streets after the fireworks were over, both to prevent traffic from hitting pedestrians and to help people find their way back to Metro stations after show.
Photo: White Firework
By Emma Lansworth | July 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
One of the first fireworks of the night bursts over the National Mall.
Photo: Balloons
By Emma Lansworth | July 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
People showcased their American spirit in different ways, such as this man with patriotic balloons.
Photo: Vendors
By Emma Lansworth | July 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Souvenir stands lined the streets surrounding the Mall, selling various items for attendees to show their spirit.
Photo: Police Blockade
By Emma Lansworth | July 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
D.C. police cars blocked off Pennsylvania Avenue so fireworks attendees could cross the street to get to the Washington Monument.
Photo: Principal Meet and Greet
By Emma Lansworth | June 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Incoming Blair principal Renay Johnson listens to a parent at a meet and greet event held in Blair's media center on Tuesday. Johnson will replace Darryl Williams as principal starting July 1st, as Williams will leave Blair to be the new Community Superintendent.
Photo: Swaney
By Emma Lansworth | May 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
AP and on level NSL teacher David Swaney believes that the Government HSA was a "big cost that wasn't worth the payoff."
Photo: Pottery
By Emma Lansworth | May 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers' pottery from Blair's ceramic class is displayed on Monday in the media center for Fine Arts week. This week is Fine Arts week at Blair, during which Blazers' artistic and musical talents will be displayed to the rest of school every day.
Photo: Secondi Thrift Show
By Emma Lansworth | May 8, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Secondi, located near Dupont Circle, is a high-end consignment store that offers designer clothing at drastically reduced prices.
Photo: Parathosi
By Emma Lansworth | May 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Members of the Parathosi Dance Troupe dance to traditional Greek music.
Photo: Frying
By Emma Lansworth | May 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A man fries loukoumades to serve to patrons of the festival.
Photo: Books
By Emma Lansworth | May 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Books about Greece or by Greek authors were just some of the many items sold at this booth.
Photo: Necklaces
By Emma Lansworth | May 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
These are just some of the hundreds of pieces of jewelry sold at the festival.
Photo: Greek Groceries
By Emma Lansworth | May 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
This booth was selling gourmet Greek groceries, selling everything from handmade pasta to homemade jam.
Photo: Greek Food
By Emma Lansworth | May 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
At another food tent, freshly made Greek cuisine is covered to protect it from the wind.
Photo: Jewelry
By Emma Lansworth | May 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Jewelry from the European company Bijuland was sold at the festival.
Photo: Stavros Blicas
By Emma Lansworth | May 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Stavros Blicas plays guitar for his band Zephyros, which plays traditional Greek music.
Photo: Loukoumades
By Emma Lansworth | May 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Festival patrons wait in line to purchase loukoumades, a Greek fried pastry.
Photo: Blairs Got Talent
By Emma Lansworth | May 3, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Seniors Lauren and Jeanne Jarvis-Gibson audition Tuesday for Blair's Got Talent, Blair's annual showcase of Blazers' varied skills. Auditions are being held Tuesday and Wednesday, and are open to any Blazer with a talent to show off.
Photo: Lunch
By Emma Lansworth | April 26, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Juniors Sally Barth and Alex Rittman-Tune enjoyed their 6th period lunch in the courtyard outside Tuesday. Blazers returned from spring break to warm, sunny weather.
Photo: College Fair
By Emma Lansworth | April 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Juniors from high schools around Montgomery County attended the Montgomery County National College Fair at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Thursday. Over 250 colleges attended the college fair, encouraging students to take interest in their colleges.
Photo: Qdoba
By Emma Lansworth | April 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
This burrito is only one of many things you can order at Qdoba.
Photo: Green Club
By Emma Lansworth | April 5, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Blair's Green Club put up a display on Blair Boulevard promoting environmental responsibility in recognition of April, which is Earth Month. Blazers can stop by during lunch to fill out an environmental pledge to add to the display.
Photo: Georgia Avenue
By Emma Lansworth | March 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Cars drive through the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Wayne Avenue.
Photo: Apartment Windows
By Emma Lansworth | March 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The sky is reflected in the windows of this apartment building.
Photo: Cranes
By Emma Lansworth | March 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Silver Spring's landscape is interrupted by cranes due to the amount of construction going on, which can be seen from up high.
Photo: Flag
By Emma Lansworth | March 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A line of flags blows in the wind across from Capital One Bank.
Photo: Majestic
By Emma Lansworth | March 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Majestic Theater, at the intersection of Ellsworth and Fenton, stands out among the buildings surrounding it.
Photo: Metro
By Emma Lansworth | March 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A train pulls away from the Silver Spring Metro station.
Photo: Discovery
By Emma Lansworth | March 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Discovery building stretches down Colesville Road, across from the Twin Towers apartment complex.
Photo: World Building
By Emma Lansworth | March 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The World Building, which was once home to radio stations and is now used as an office complex, stands out among the buildings around it.
Photo: SGA Applications
By Emma Lansworth | March 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Folders containing Student Government Association candidate applications are taped to the SGA door for prospective students to fill out. Both elected positions and spots in the SGA class are available and applications are due March 30.
Photo: AFI
By Emma Lansworth | March 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The AFI Silver Theater's logo that sits on the top of its sign stands out among the tops of buildings.
Photo: Silver Spring
By Emma Lansworth | March 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The backs of buildings along Georgia Avenue are visible from the Cameron Street parking garage, as is the World Building towering over them.
Photo: It'sAc trophies
By Emma Lansworth | March 22, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Winners of It's Academic tournaments are awarded trophies like these, which belong to the Blair team.
Photo: Middle East Panel
By Emma Lansworth | March 22, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A panel including Blair teachers Lansing Freeman and Sawsan Darwish, Steve Hendrix of the Washington Post, Dr. Randy Short from Howard University, and Russell Misheloff from the World Affairs Council of Washington, D.C. spoke to Blazers in the auditorium on Tuesday about current conflicts in the Middle East.
Photo: Softball
By Emma Lansworth | March 20, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Softball
By Emma Lansworth | March 20, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Having graduated only two seniors last year, the softball team remains strong at its core and hopes to go far into playoffs.
Photo: Softball
By Emma Lansworth | March 20, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Dancing
By Emma Lansworth | March 15, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Emma Kaufman practices dance moves at rehearsal for Guys and Dolls, Blair's spring musical, on Tuesday. Opening night of Guys and Dolls is April 1, and the cast, crew, and pit orchestra are all practicing daily for the show.
Photo: Career Center Coordinator Phalia West
By Emma Lansworth | March 12, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Career Center Coordinator Phalia West is responsible for helping students explore college and job resources and opportunities.
Photo: Mardi Gras
By Emma Lansworth | March 8, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Attendance Secretary Roxanne Fus shows her Mardi Gras spirit Tuesday with bright beaded necklaces. Some teachers and Blazers came to school Tuesday wearing decorative beads and purple shirts to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Photo: Chris Barclay
By Emma Lansworth | March 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
New Board of Education President Chris Barclay speaks at a reception held for him in the SAC at Blair Thursday night. Barclay answered questions from parents, students, and Blair administrators.
Photo: Clock Machine
By Emma Lansworth | March 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
This small green machine controls the tower's clocks, which are located on all four sides of the tower.
Photo: Bell Pulleys
By Emma Lansworth | March 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
These ropes are pulled by members of the Washington Ringing Society of the North American Guild of Change Ringers to ring the bells that signify the opening and closing of Congress on national holidays or other significant days.
Photo: Elevator
By Emma Lansworth | March 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The architecture of the interior of the Old Post Office can be fully appreciated on the elevator ride up to the bells.
Photo: Old Post Office
By Emma Lansworth | March 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to the Old Post Office stands open to visitors.
Photo: Display
By Emma Lansworth | March 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A sign from protests held to stop the Old Post Office from being torn down is one of many artifacts relating to the Old Post Office displayed on the 9th floor.
Photo: Bell
By Emma Lansworth | March 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
This is one of ten bells inside the Old Post Office clock tower that ring on certain occasions for Congress.
Photo: Washington Monument
By Emma Lansworth | March 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Washington Monument is just one of many D.C. landmarks visible from the observation tower.
Photo: Sign
By Emma Lansworth | March 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A sign hangs in the Old Post Office pavilion, where several restaurants and shops are located, inviting visitors to take the Clock Tower Tour.
Photo: Clock
By Emma Lansworth | March 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A personalized clock for the Old Post Office hangs with the bell pulleys.
Photo: Change
By Emma Lansworth | March 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Past visitors have thrown change on the sides of the clock tower, most likely for good luck.
Photo: Capitol
By Emma Lansworth | March 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The U.S. Capitol is also visible in the distance from the observation tower.
Photo: Display
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 28, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A sign from protests held to stop the Old Post Office from being torn down is one of many artifacts relating to the Old Post Office displayed on the 9th floor.
Photo: Clock
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 28, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A personalized clock for the Old Post Office hangs with the bell pulleys.
Photo: Elevator
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 28, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The architecture of the interior of the Old Post Office can be fully appreciated on the elevator ride up to the bells.
Photo: Old Post Office
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 28, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to the Old Post Office stands open to visitors.
Photo: Sign
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 28, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A sign hangs in the Old Post Office pavilion, where several restaurants and shops are located, inviting visitors to take the Clock Tower Tour.
Photo: Snowprint
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 22, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A footprint is visible in the snow and ice covering Blair's grounds Tuesday. The snow and ice storm that fell Monday night resulted in Blazers receiving a two hour delay Tuesday morning.
Photo: Kaufman
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Kaufman gets the puck from a DC player.
Photo: SGR
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 16, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Students for Global Responsibility meet Tuesday after school to discuss ways to promote their current fundraising project. SGR raises awareness about social and political issues relevant to the world today.
Photo: Silver Quill Open Mic
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Emma Kaufman sings Layla by Eric Clapton, while senior Riley Harris accompanies her on guitar.
Photo: Silver Quill Open Mic
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Joshua Briggs reads his own moving poem about a girl who was a victim of abuse.
Photo: Silver Quill Open Mic
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Gabe Pollak reads a poem he wrote for the Valentine's Day theme of the Open Mic.
Photo: Silver Quill Open Mic
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Josie Lichten sings You and I by Ingrid Michaelson.
Photo: Silver Quill Open Mic
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Audrey Tchoukoua sings a Josh Groban song to end the first half of the Open Mic.
Photo: Silver Quill Open Mic
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Seniors Gabrielle Baylon and Jasmine Campbell decidedly go against the Valentine's Day theme by singing Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood.
Photo: SAC during fire
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 12, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Immediately after the fire alarm was pulled, students were instructed to exit Blair through the SAC.
Photo: Fire
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 8, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers hurriedly rush down the stairs by the 210s hallway Tuesday afternoon. A fire started right before the end of the school day, filling the hallway with smoke.
Photo: Freezing Rain
By Emma Lansworth | Feb. 1, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Freezing rain falls in Silver Spring Tuesday night. A storm is expected to drop freezing rain and ice on Silver Spring Tuesday night, which could cause problems with Blazers' morning commute to school.
Photo: Elective Fair
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A poster displaying art electives stands on Blair Boulevard during sixth period on Tuesday. An elective fair was held Tuesday during fifth and sixth periods to encourage Blazers to register for various electives.
Photo: Ice
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers had no school today due to sleet and ice that fell last night on Silver Spring. The exam schedule has been adjusted due to the ice day; all exams are pushed one day back.
Photo: Diane Lawson
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The actress playing Diane Lawson speaks to the audience about non violent protest strategies.
Photo: I've Been to the Mountaintop
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
An image of Martin Luther King speaking to a crowd is projected onto a screen as the actor stands aside and King's famous "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech.
Photo: Hymn
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
An actor sings Martin Luther King, Jr.'s favorite hymn.
Photo: Standing Up
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Another board in the museum asks visitors what causes they believe in standing up for.
Photo: Freedom Riders
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
From left, Freedom Riders Moses Newson, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, Reverend Reginald Green, Dion Diamond, and Joan C. Browning, discuss their experiences on the famous buses that carried desegregationists through the Deep South in 1961.
Photo: Dion Diamond
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Freedom Rider Dion Diamond discusses how he differs from other freedom riders, in that he sees non-violence as a tactic rather than a personal philosophy.
Photo: Dreams
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A few of the many dreams posted on the board, which ranged from world peace to getting jobs.
Photo: Lunch Counter
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Audience members sit in chairs as though they were at the Woolworth's lunch counter, and learn how to resist animosity from segregationist crowds.
Photo: Dream Board
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A museum worker adjusts the sticky notes visitors posted on a board asking them what their dreams were.
Photo: Woolsworth
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
An actress playing Diane Lawson, a non violence protester, carries a sign encouraging desegregation at the famous Greensboro lunch counter. The Greensboro sit ins were a series of non violent protests where black students from the Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina sat at the whites only lunch counter at the Woolworth's in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Photo: We Shall Overcome
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Audience members join hands as they sing "We Shall Overcome," the anthem of the Civil Rights movement.
Photo: Blair vs. Gaithersburg
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 16, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior guard Morgan Chase is blocked by Gaithersburg defense.
Photo: Defense
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 16, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore forward Jordyn Schroeder aims at the basket.
Photo: Shot
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 16, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior forward Rose Kalala shoots a basket.
Photo: Blazer
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 12, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Blair's mascot made an appearance at the competition.
Photo: Poms
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 12, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Captains Sara Pollacco and Selena Wyborski and coach Gwen Thomas watch another team perform.
Photo: Snowflake
By Emma Lansworth | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Snowflakes fall Tuesday night on an already covered road in Silver Spring. Up to four inches of snow are predicted to fall in Silver Spring.
Photo: Sofia Read
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Sofia Read, now a member of the first All-State team, scored a total of 55 goals over four years on the Blair team.
Photo: Jamie Kator
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Jamie Kator, a key forward, dribbles the ball toward the goal during the Sept. 14 Blair-Northwood game.
Photo: Symphonic Band Concert
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The brass section of the Blair symphonic band plays at the band and orchestra concert held Tuesday night.
Photo: BNC Fundraiser
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 15, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers have their picture taken with the Blazer as part of a fundraiser for BNC, Blair's television and radio station.
Photo: Woodmoor Bakery
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Woodmoor Bakery offers a variety of holiday themed treats, like these Christmas cakes and snowman cupcakes.
Photo: Glass Necklaces
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Isabel's Rose, a company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, created these "wearable glass sculptures."
Photo: Market Tents
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Vendors sold their products under tents to protect them from the rainy weather.
Photo: Empanadas!
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A customer takes a look at the fresh empanadas sold by Alexa's Empanadas.
Photo: Lights
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Christmas lights adorn the top of each tent.
Photo: Clothing Rack
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
These clothes were only some of the garments created and sold by Wasim Khan of Royal Arts and Crafts of Kashmir.
Photo: Bears
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Arise Bazaar Productions, owned by Paul Maclardy, made these handmade bears.
Photo: Purses
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Red Persimmon Imports sold these colorful purses.
Photo: Kleztet
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Helen Hausmann plays the violin in the Alexandria Kleztet, a band that plays traditional Eastern European/Jewish music.
Photo: Bami
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Bernadette Mayo sells her BAMI soaps and candles, and provides free samples for customers.
Photo: Belts
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
These leather belts were created by Jonathan Wye, a D.C. based clothing artist.
Photo: Falafel
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Sababa sold falafel hand-stuffed inside fresh pita bread, along with other toppings like cabbage salad and tahini sauce.
Photo: Toy Drive
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 11, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Club StepOne is collecting donations for the toy drive in room 132.
Photo: Marston
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 9, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior assistant caption Peirce Marston beats a B-CC player to the puck.
Photo: Blair Sports Academy
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 7, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers sign in to the Blair Sports Academy after school Tuesday. Blazers can play sports, watch movies, play games, or get academic support from the Blair Sports Academy after school.
Photo: Bus Stop
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 6, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Penguins wearing hard hats also appear on Metrobus signs, because the stops have temporarily changed while the Metro station undergoes construction.
Photo: Metro Sign
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 6, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Another penguin in a hard hat guides Metro riders to the Silver Spring station.
Photo: Civic
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 6, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Look closely-the windows between the first and second floors of the civic center looking out to the courtyard are frosted with miniature penguins.
Photo: Transit Info
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 6, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Penguins with question marks on the stomachs are included on Metro transit signs, guiding Metro riders to where they want to go.
Photo: Safety Sign
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 6, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Pedestrian safety signs features penguins crossing the street along with men, women, and children.
Photo: Penguin Statue
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 6, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
This penguin statue sits at the intersection of Ellsworth Drive and Spring Street.
Photo: Library
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 6, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
These stuffed penguins stand behind the reference desk at the Silver Spring library, next to a book entitled Our Iceberg is Melting.
Photo: Sculpture
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 6, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
This group of penguins sits next to the self-checkout counter at the Silver Spring library.
Photo: Poster
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 6, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
This penguin poster from the Silver Spring library encourages children to read.
Photo: Metro and Marc Trains
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 6, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Two penguins in hard hats point Metro and Marc train riders which way to go, depending on if they are traveling on Marc trains or on the Metro.
Photo: Pier 1
By Emma Lansworth | Dec. 6, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Pier 1 Imports have gotten into the holiday spirit by using penguins as window decorations.
Photo: Weight Room
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 30, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazer athletes often visit the weight room after school.
Photo: Baby Pictures
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 30, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A tin for collecting seniors' baby pictures to be included in this year's yearbook sits on the counter outside the main office. The deadline for seniors submitting their baby pictures is this Friday, December 3.
Photo: Crosswalk
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 30, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers wait to cross Colesville Road to get to the Ride-On/Metrobus stops along Colesville Road and University Boulevard.
Photo: Media Center
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 30, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers get a head start on their homework after school using the computers in the media center.
Photo: Renaissance Hallway
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 30, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Three students practice a dance to a song playing from a boom box in the Renaissance hallway.
Photo: BSA Sign In
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 30, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Students sign in to the Blair Sports Academy, an after school program where students can play sports, study and learn job skills, among other things.
Photo: Blair Blvd
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 30, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Students pour out of their classrooms to meet with each other on Blair Boulevard after the 2:10 bell rings.
Photo: Magnet Buses
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 30, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Students flock to get on magnet buses outside the SAC entrance to Blair.
Photo: Last Air Bender
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 30, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The movie Avatar; The Last Airbender plays on a projection screen in the SAC at the Blair Sports Academy.
Photo: SAC Doors
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 30, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Students pour out of the SAC doors to get on buses home.
Photo: Crossing to Blair
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 30, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The Colesville Road crosswalk, originally bustling with students crossing from Blair on their way home, is almost deserted only 15 minutes after the 3:00 bell has rung.
Photo: Toy Drive
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 23, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A bag of donated stuffed toys lies next to a donation box in room 132 for club StepOne's Toy Drive. Club StepOne is holding the stuffed toy drive to provide children in need with holiday cheer.
Photo: Graffiti Mural
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
This graffiti mural can be seen through a chain link fence on the East-West Highway bridge spanning across the Metro tracks.
Photo: UPS Box
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The bright purple paint used to tag this UPS package drop-off box near the intersection of
Photo: Metro
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
This graffiti mural is on the opposite side of the Metro tracks, seen through the chain link fence on the East-West Highway bridge.
Photo: Street Graffiti
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Orange graffiti tags are painted along construction barriers between the sidewalk and the street at the Silver Spring Metro station.
Photo: Metro Tracks
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
This tag is visible through a chain link fence along the Metro tracks across from Montgomery College's North Science Building.
Photo: Sign
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A tiny tag reading "catalyst" is painted on the back of a sign at the intersection of Ellsworth Drive and Georgia Avenue, across from the clothing store New York & Company.
Photo: Metro Sign
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A bright blue graffiti tag is visible on a map of the Silver Spring Metro station.
Photo: Silver Spring Voice
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Graffiti artists get creative by tagging address stickers from the Silver Spring post office and sticking them onto the Silver Spring Voice newspaper box outside the Second Avenue Metro entrance.
Photo: Murray's
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Murray's Auto Clinic has graffiti painted along its long brick wall.
Photo: Fence graffiti
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A graffiti tag is painted along the fence bordering the construction zone at the Silver Spring Metro station.
Photo: Dumpster
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The dumpster along Cedar Street, near the corner of Wayne Avenue and Cedar Street, has been tagged multiple times by different artists.
Photo: Mailbox
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A mailbox standing outside the Twin Towers apartment complex has a prominent graffiti tag painted on it.
Photo: Tree Reflection
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 16, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A tree's reflection is visible in a puddle on the Colesville side of Blair. A large storm system moved through the D.C. metropolitan area Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall to Blair's sidewalks.
Photo: Blaq Grass
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Some students create their own websites to sell their projects, like the Blaq Grass page shown here.
Photo: Etsy
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Sites like www.etsy.com help student online vendors find a sense of community.
Photo: Custom Cubes
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Slenkovich's YouTube videos help his following learn how to use his products.
Photo: Media Center
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 10, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
In addition to "Edline After Hours" the media center is also waiting on a grant to add a third set of computers.
Photo: Cheerleading Competition
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 9, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Becca Ederer purchases a ticket from Ms. Fus at the attendance office for a cheerleading competition Blair will participate in this weekend. The competition will be held this Saturday, November 13, at Richard Montgomery High School.
Photo: Election
By Emma Lansworth | Nov. 2, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
People stand in line to vote at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Silver Spring on Tuesday. Blazers had no school Tuesday due to federal elections for state and national offices.
Photo: Banner
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 28, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A banner with the names of seniors on the football team and cheerleading squad hangs above Blair Boulevard advertising the football team's senior night game on Friday.
Photo: Sofia Read
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 24, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
An agressive foward, Read has scored 49 goals over her four-year career on the varsity girls' soccer team.
Photo: 8407
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 20, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
8407 is conveniently located near the Silver Spring metro station.
Photo: Silly Bandz
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 19, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Silly Bandz come in a variety of colors and shapes.
Photo: Blazer Bandz
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 19, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
This fall's biggest trend on Blair Boulevard? Sillybandz, of course.
Photo: Homecoming Court
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 18, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A sign advertising Kathy Luc for Homecoming Princess hangs on a pillar on Blair Boulevard. Blazers voted for Homecoming Court today during third period.
Photo: The Vault
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers representing the Blair branch of the MCT Federal Credit Union stand behind a MCT table in front of The Vault, Blair's in-school bank. The Vault opened to students Thursday for the 2010-2011 school year.
Photo: Soccer vs. Walter Johnson
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Saleiha Mayer-Marks attempts to pass a Walter Johnson defender.
Photo: Throw-in
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Rebecca Arbacher prepares to throw the ball in-bounds.
Photo: PRINT Lyla Shapiro
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 11, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Lyla Shapiro turns the corner as she eludes an opponent.
Photo: PRINT Peter Gondor
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 11, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Peter Gondor sprints down the field during a late afternoon drill.
Photo: PRINT Cherrah Barclay
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 11, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Cherrah Barclay winds up to kick the ball down field.
Photo: Yearbook/Jostens
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 9, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Silverlogue, now published by Jostens, is advertising personilized pages for students' yearbooks
Photo: Class T-shirt
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 5, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Juniors Michelle Dagne and Emily Hu pre-order class t-shirts from sophomore Irene Ravitz and junior Bruce Yuen. Blazers can pre-order their t-shirts in order to receive them by homecoming week.
Photo: Tuba
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 1, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Tamar Murray warms up on tuba before symphonic band.
Photo: Symphonic Band
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 1, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blair's symphonic band plays "His Honor," a complicated march composed by Henry Fillmore.
Photo: Guitar Ensemble
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 1, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The guitar ensemble practices in Blair's chorus room.
Photo: Daryl Clark
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 1, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Conductor Daryl Clark directs the symphonic band as they play a warm-up exercise from a book of difficult rhythms.
Photo: Hallelujah
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 1, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Carlos Ramos plays the chorus of "Hallelujah" in the guitar ensemble.
Photo: Norma Rahim
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 1, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Norma Rahim conducts the guitar ensemble as they play "Hallelujah," one of three songs played at Back to School Night.
Photo: Michelle Robers
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 1, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Michelle Roberts conducts the symphonic orchestra as they play through the Tchaikovsky piece.
Photo: Cello
By Emma Lansworth | Oct. 1, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Jerome Glick plays the cello for the symphonic orchestra as they rehearse "Andante Cantabile" by Peter Tchaikovsky.
Photo: Henkai
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 29, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior co-captain Janet Henkai moves in front of a Magruder defender to re-gain control of the ball.
Photo: McCarthy
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 29, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore forward Zoe McCarthy concentrates to make an accurate pass.
Photo: Cross Country Spirit
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 28, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Gabe Pollak dresses as a woman for the cross country team's meet against Clarksburg. The theme of the team's spirit day was cross dressing, where cross country team members dressed as the opposite gender.
Photo: Barclay
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 28, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Defender Sana Barclay clears the ball out of Blazer territory.
Photo: Antonisse
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 28, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Co-captain Larissa Antonisse takes a shot on the Blue Devil goal.
Photo: Whitney
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 25, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Allison Whitney runs forward to receive a ball.
Photo: Serve
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 25, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior co-captain Shilpa Kannan prepares to serve during the day's longest match.
Photo: After school busses
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 24, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Several students wait to board their daily buses.
Photo: Drumming
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Lesole Maine dances to the drum beat provided by a member of the Lesole Dance Project. The Lesole Dance Project was created to preserve such traditional South African dances.
Photo: SGA Blood Drive
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers lie in cots set up on the stage to give blood for a blood drive Tuesday sponsored by Blair's SGA. Hundreds of students gave blood, despite fears of pain or fainting.
Photo: Alafia Dance and Drum Company
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A dancer from the Afro-Cuban dance and drum group Alafia swirls her skirt in a dance inspired by the busy marketplaces in Cuba.
Photo: BYFK 2
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The Beat Ya Feet Kings teach a large group of audience volunteers basic steps they developed from older dances.
Photo: Lesole Maine
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Lesole Maine, artistic director of the Lesole Dance Project, invites the audience to clap and sing along with him and the other dancers for their next song.
Photo: The Beat Ya Feet Kings
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The D.C. dance crew Beat Ya Feet Kings, featured on the MTV show America's Best Dance Crew, perform their modern hip hop style of dance.
Photo: Capoeira
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Members of the Capoeira Malês self-defense group perform with Sambart. Capoeira Malês is a blend of self-defense, dance, and basic movement that come together to create a fluid and entertaining performance.
Photo: Dr.
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Dr. Johnetta Cole, director of the National African Art Museum, speaks about why she decided to hold the Community Day event. She explained the event was meant to encourage pride and to celebrate African soul present throughout the community.
Photo: On Point
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Dancers introduce the Brazilian group Sambart by performing a dance with traditional Samba moves.
Photo: Learn to Dance
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Artistic Director of Alafia Dance and Drum Company Oscar Rousseaux teaches a group of audience members steps found in Afro-Cuban dances.
Photo: Arts and Crafts
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A young girl paints on a large giraffe sculpture set up outside for children who attended the event to decorate.
Photo: Sambart Dancers
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 21, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Dancers dressed in Brazilian samba costumes perform after the Capoeira dancers. Their extensively decorated costumes dropped feathers and glitter across the floor.
Photo: Dancers
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 20, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Three of Kenge Kenge's members wear traditional Luo costumes as they dance to the band's first song.
Photo: Blazers and Kenge Kenge
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 20, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers stand onstage with Kenge Kenge as the lead singer invites more students onto the stage.
Photo: Singing
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 20, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Kenge Kenge's lead singer is accompanied by percussionists playing Kenyan drums.
Photo: Obama for Change
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 20, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Kenge Kenge's orutu player plays while the band performs "Obama for Change," the song they wrote during the 2008 presidential campaign in support of president Obama.
Photo: Applause
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 20, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers excitedly applaud Kenge Kenge after their first song. Kenge Kenge invited Blazers to participate in the music by clapping along, dancing, and coming up on the stage with them.
Photo: Fiddles
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 20, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Members of Kenge Kenge play the nyatiti and orutu, instruments essential to the Benga style of music Kenge Kenge plays.
Photo: Asii
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 20, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Kenge Kenge's talented asili flute player skips across the stage as dancers perform around him. The asili flute is an instrument traditional to the Benga music that Kenge Kenge performs.
Photo: Dancing with Kenge Kenge
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 20, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers dance onstage with Kenge Kenge at the end of their performance. Blazers were able to participate throughout the performance, especially during the last song.
Photo: SAT materials
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 19, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
SAT and ACT prep materials, to which resource counselor Marcia Johnson partially attributes the increase of MCPS test scores, are available in the career center.
Photo: Kenge Kenge
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 17, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers dance on stage with members of Kenge Kenge, a traditional Kenyan band. Kenge Kenge held a performance in Blair's auditorium Friday.
Photo: Field Hockey v Seneca Valley 3
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 16, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior midfielder Lyla Shapiro makes a strong pass upfield.
Photo: Bernard
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 16, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior captain Miranda Bernard begins to speed past a Seneca Valley defender.
Photo: Field Hockey v Seneca Valley 1
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 16, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior midfielder Sara Sium battles with Seneca Valley midfielder for possession of the ball.
Photo: Field Hockey v Seneca Valley 2
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 16, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior defender Sarah Harper maneuvers around Seneca Valley offense.
Photo: Girls Soccer v Northwood 1
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Forward Jamie Kator looks to attack the Gladiator goal.
Photo: Girls Soccer v Northwood 2
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Larisa Antonisse battles with a Northwood defender for possession of the ball.
Photo: FNO O Salon
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
O Salon holds a special event during which patrons can get free hair consultations and pose on the salon's red carpet.
Photo: FNO poster
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A poster advertises Fashion's Night Out in Georgetown, a late night shopping event held on Sept. 10.
Photo: Election Day
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Campaign signs line the road leading to Temple Emanuel in Kensington. Blazers have no school due to primary elections for county government.
Photo: FNO Model
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Many stores, such as vintage clothing store Annie Creamcheese, have live models in their shop windows to help promote their business.
Photo: Water
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A model, hired by Juicy Couture, stands on the store's upper level handing out free bottled water from a silver tray.
Photo: Fashion's Night Out Shirt
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Lacoste sold New York City edition Fashion's Night Out t-shirts for $25. Money raised from t-shirt sales is put towards the women and children's charity Labels for Love.
Photo: Betsey Johnson
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The designer Betsey Johnson's store was full of customers all night. The store hosted a VIP garden party, boasting free cupcakes and other goodies. The only way to get into the VIP party was to make a purchase, which proved to be effective.
Photo: Vitamin Water Lounge
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The Vitamin Water Lounge, meant to be a hangout spot for shoppers, is barely used despite the DJ playing loud music.
Photo: The Circulator
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A crowd gathers outside Urban Outfitters early in the evening as they step off the Circulator.
Photo: Juicy Couture Staircase
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Shoppers walk down the staircase leading to the sale section in Juicy Couture. The incredible savings drew hundreds of customers.
Photo: Boots
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 11, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Elosie Goldsmith pairs a colorful, warm wool sweater with her favorite pair of combat boots.
Photo: Oxfords
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 11, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Oxfords have found a home in Blair's hallways this fall.
Photo: Jacket
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 11, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Taylor Tingle is ready to aproach cold weather in style in her vibrant red pea coat.
Photo: Raised Up
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 9, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Lady Gaga used a variety of complicated effects in her show, including a giant pedestal to raise herself into the air so that her fans could see her from anywhere in the Verizon Center.
Photo: Alejandro
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 9, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Lady Gaga performs her hit song "Alejandro," lying in fog emanating from the stage. "Alejandro," inspired by Gaga's admiration for gay relationships, is Gaga's seventh top 10 hit in the United States.
Photo: SGA Fall Events
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 9, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A poster outside of the Student Government Association (SGA) office window in the courtyard advertises the blood drive to be held Sept. 21
Photo: MacBeth Auditions
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 7, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Catherine Coello signs up to audition for Blair's fall play, Macbeth. She, along with almost all other students trying out, signed up an hour after auditions begin.
Photo: Sitting in the Lockers
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 2, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers sit and eat lunch together in the lockers along Blair Boulevard during period 5.
Photo: Lunchtime
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 2, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers now either eat during 5th or 6th period lunch, rather than 5A and 5B.
Photo: Line
By Emma Lansworth | Sept. 2, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers wait in line to buy lunch in the SAC.
Photo: Sprinting
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 31, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Peter Gondor holds the ball close to him as he sprints to get away from defenders during practice.
Photo: Air
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 31, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Jordyn Schroeder leaps high to defend Blair's side of the court. Schroeder's height helps her be a strong defender for Blair.
Photo: Warming Up
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 31, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior captain Nika Lilley hits the ball over the net during a warm-up. Lilley and her co-captain Kathlyn Skolnik keep their team going with vigorous warm ups before each match
Photo: Saved
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 31, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore captain Kathlyn Skolnik saves the ball from going out of bounds. Blair played against six other high schools in a tournament at Albert Einstein High School.
Photo: Kicking Up Dust
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 31, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Assani Mudimbi kicks dust up while running down the field with the ball during practice.
Photo: Catching
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 31, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Lionel Medal catches the ball in a drill during practice.
Photo: Over the Net
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 31, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Chacha Wang fires the ball past the net to the other side of the court. Wang's high jumps and hard hits make her invaluable to the team's offense.
Photo: Just Practice
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 31, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Kevin Dupalis runs with the ball during a practice play.
Photo: Marching Band
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 25, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Rachel Leksana and sophomore Adam Maisto take stock of the Blair marching band uniforms in the band room's uniform closet. Blair's marching band and color guard have been preparing for Blair's 2010 football season.
Photo: Dolls
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The fourth floor of the museum hosted a Native Art Market at which these dolls, and several other handmade Native American items, were sold.
Photo: Peppers
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Chili peppers collected from a pepper garden in front of the museum were roasted over an open fire pit using traditional methods.
Photo: Shakti Hayes
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
A member of the Plains Cree tribe, singer Shakti Hayes performed at the Living Earth Festival concert.
Photo: Farmers Market
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The Living Earth Festival was also host to a farmers' market, selling everything from fresh produce to hand-woven baskets.
Photo: Bill Miller
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Three time Grammy winner Bill Miller of the Mohican tribe gave an emotional performance as he sang his song "Ghost Dance".
Photo: Bill Zotigh
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Bill Zotigh, a member of the Kiowa tribe, accompanied several of the dancers with traditional drumming and singing.
Photo: Dennis Zotigh
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Dennis Zotigh, Bill Zotigh's son, presented each of the dances performed at the festival, and told the stories behind each dance.
Photo: Fancy Shawl Dance
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Autumn Zotigh performs the fancy shawl dance, a more contemporary dance created by women wanting to break from the conformity of traditional dances. Autumn Zotigh is an extremely accomplished dancer who has won numerous competitions, including the National Museum of the American Indian Powwow.
Photo: War Song
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The Zotigh family performs a traditional Navajo war song.
Photo: Dance
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
This Kiowa woman performed the Kiowa women's traditional dance, wearing traditional Kiowa clothing. Kiowans are from the southwest, including the Texas panhandle, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Photo: Stevie Salas
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Stevie Salas, a famous Native American musician, emceed the Living Earth Festival concert, which featured Murray Porter, Shakti Hayes, Bill Miller and Dumpstaphunk.
Photo: Eagle Dance
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Several Native dances were demonstrated in front of a large audience, including the Eagle Dance. The Eagle Dance originated from the Kachina tribe, and was meant to honor the eagle's majestic flight.
Photo: Giant Freshwater Prawn
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 8, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
This giant freshwater prawn lives in the zoo's invertebrate house. Freshwater prawns are frequently farmed and sold to restaurants or seafood carriers. Despite this farming, however, freshwater prawns have not yet made it onto the endangered species list.
Photo: Australian Snake-Necked Turtle
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 8, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The Smithsonian's Australian snake-necked turtles live in the Reptile Discovery Center. These turtles' necks are usually almost as long as their shells and can fold sideways into their shell.
Photo: Red Panda
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 8, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Red pandas are in fact more closely related to raccoons than pandas, despite their name. Habitat loss has reduced the number of adult red pandas in the wild to 2,500, which means they are endangered.
Photo: Sea Nettle
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 8, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Sea nettles are 18 inch long jellyfish that live in the Chesapeake Bay. Sea nettles do sting humans, but not severely enough to cause significant damage.
Photo: Coral Reef Community
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 8, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
This coral is part of one of the zoo's miniature coral reef communities. Coral reefs are one of the most delicate ecosystems in nature, and are in constant threat of being damaged by climate change and fishing. The zoo uses many developing technologies, including the freezing of embryos, to conserve coral reefs.
Photo: Degu
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 8, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Degus live in the zoo's Small Mammal House, and are commonly found in central Chile. These mammals are only five inches long and weigh no more than 10 ounces.
Photo: Slender Tailed Meerkat
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 8, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Slender tailed meerkats live underground in burrows, and live across Southern Africa in deserts and grassland.
Photo: Golden Mantella
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 8, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The Golden Mantella is only one inch in length, but despite their small size, they are dangerously poisonous frogs.
Photo: Grand Cayman Iguana
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 8, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Grand Cayman iguanas, as the name suggests, are from the Grand Cayman Island. They are able to change the color of their skin, from blue-gray when they are resting to turquoise when they become excited.
Photo: Climbing Orangutans
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 8, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
These two orangutans are using the zoo's O line to travel from one orangutan enclosure to another. The O line allows orangutans to climb between their habitats in the zoo's Think Tank and Great Ape House.
Photo: Zoo Sign
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 8, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
This large concrete sign greets visitors as they enter the National Zoo.
Photo: Female Pale Headed Saki
By Emma Lansworth | Aug. 8, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Pale headed sakis are also found in the Small Mammal House. This saki, a female, does not have pale white fur on her face, unlike male sakis. Pale headed sakis live in the rainforests of northern South America.
Photo: Rush Hour
By Emma Lansworth | June 14, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers crowd around a Ride-On bus to go downtown after their 5th and 6th period exams. Tuesday is the last day of exams for Blair students, which marks the beginning of summer break.
Photo: Drilled
By Emma Lansworth | June 7, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Students stand outside the University Boulevard entrance of Blair for a fire drill during 8th period.
Photo: Emptied Out
By Emma Lansworth | May 31, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The Blair student parking lot is uncharacteristically empty this afternoon because students and teachers have Memorial Day off to remember those who served in the armed forces.
Photo: Flipping Out
By Emma Lansworth | May 24, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Anthony Jankoski flies through the air Monday afternoon at Blair's cheerleading tryouts. Tryouts are being held this week in Blair's gym Monday through Thursday.
Photo: Waiting Blazers
By Emma Lansworth | May 17, 2010, 6:10 p.m. | In Latest »
Students wait to walk down Blair Boulevard outside the main office on the first day of HSA testing. Students are not permitted to walk near testing classrooms during HSA week.