Tolu Omokehinde
Name: Tolu Omokehinde
Position: Print Managing Photo Editor
Graduation Year: 2012
Stories (4)
VIDEO: Photographic Journey: Life at Blair
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 30, 2012, 10:57 a.m. | In Features »
After nearly seven months of time consuming, strenuous hard work, I have finally completed my comprehensive time lapse of Montgomery Blair High School.
VIDEO: Silver Spring in motion
By Allison Daitch, Tolu Omokehinde | April 10, 2012, 11:50 a.m. | In Features »
After two months of strenuous work, 80 hours of taking pictures in 20 degree weather, two near arrests and many sleepless nights, my hard work isn't going unnoticed. The beauty of the bustling life in Downtown Silver Spring is captured in the 7,123 photos I sequenced together into this seamless timelapse. From the glimmering lights of the ice rink to the changing traffic lights of a common intersection, life in the boisterous city of Silver Spring is perfectly encapsulated through the lens of my camera.
VIDEO: Cloudscapes over Blair
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 12, 2012, 12:48 p.m. | In Features »
This particular timelapse is comprised of image sequences from 20 sunrises, 15 cloudscapes and four sunsets.
VIDEO: Silver Spring in timelapse (Preview)
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 8, 2012, 12:19 p.m. | In Features »
Despite the freezing temperatures, many Silver Spring residents braved the cold on Monday night to hang out with friends, ice skate with family and see the newest winter blockbusters. Nick Grossman and I, however, grabbed our tripods, set up our cameras and endured the freezing winter wind. For about five hours we stood outside, watching our cameras take still frames of the movement and liveliness that is downtown Silver Spring.
Images (431)
Photo: Montgomery Blair HS
By Tolu Omokehinde | Sept. 17, 2018, 12:33 a.m. | In Latest »
"Leading the Way in Innovation and Excellence"
Photo: Still Image #1
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 29, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
This image shows one of the many scenes in time lapse video.
Photo: Still Image #5
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 29, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Some still frames from the Blair time lapse.
Photo: Still Image #10
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 29, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Some still frames from the Blair time lapse.
Photo: Still Image #9
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 29, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Some still frames from the Blair time lapse.
Photo: Still Image #2
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 29, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Some still frames from the Blair time lapse.
Photo: Still Image #4
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 29, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Some still frames from the Blair time lapse.
Photo: Still Image #8
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 29, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Some still frames from the Blair time lapse.
Photo: Still Image #3
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 29, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
This project took 7 months to put together. Shown here is a still image from the Pi Day celebration earlier this year.
Photo: Still Image #7
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 29, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Some still frames from the Blair time lapse.
Photo: Still Image #6
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 29, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Some still frames from the Blair time lapse.
Photo: Nicholson flying
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 9, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Molly Nicholson stole several bases over the course of the game.
Photo: Les Mis 3
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 26, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Cosette bids farewell to Valjean.
Photo: Les Mis 1
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 26, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
The Thernadiers (Kronstadt and Nanda) at Marius and Cosette's wedding.
Photo: Freshman power
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 25, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
In addition to being the team's primary catcher, Freshman Maria Cruz also had several strong at bats.
Photo: Andrea Brown
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 24, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Andrea Brown slides into third base. Brown is one of three starting freshmen on the team.
Photo: Ombudsman Sleigh
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 24, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Ombudsman Claire Sleigh
Photo: Austin
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 12, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Austin Liou serves the ball. Aggressive service was a huge contributor to the Blazers win.
Photo: Kerry batting
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 12, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Kerry Madden up at bat.
Photo: Annie Pietanza
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 12, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Annie Pietanza races the Blake catcher to home plate.
Photo: Rick
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 12, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Rick Narcisse spikes the ball to win a point in the second set.
Photo: DTSS: Street Level
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 9, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
One of the many still from the time lapse.
Photo: Colesville Road at night
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 9, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
A shot of Colesville road during the rush hour.
Photo: Annie
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Annie Pietanza pitches against Walter Johnson.
Photo: Sam
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Samantha Schweickhardt bats during Varsity Softball's double-header on Monday.
Photo: Pitching
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 28, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Patrick Washington throws a pitch.
Photo: 12
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 28, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
David Pilsk holds down first base.
Photo: Samantha Schweickhardt
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 27, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Samantha Schweickardt is Blair's primary pitcher and a major part of the team's strong defense.
Photo: Becca Bunting
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 27, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Becca Arbacher bunts the ball in an effort to advance the runners on base.
Photo: Lipten
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 23, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Sabine Lipten provided offense for Blair in Wednesday night's 5-2 win over Clarksburg.
Photo: Peter McNally
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Claire Koenig
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Samantha
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 7, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
The Blair Softball team won 6 - 2, in a scrimmage against Good Counsel.
Photo: gaithersburg
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 6, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Johanna Lopez shoots past a Gaithersburg defender.
Photo: Erika
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 6, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Erica Adarkwa dribbles down the court.
Photo: Morgan Chase
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 4, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Morgan Chase on defense. Blair had strong defense around the perimeter, but could not stop Gaithersburg from getting to the basket.
Photo: Johanna Lopez
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 4, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Johanna Lopez shoots a free throw. Lopez led the team in scoring with 20 points.
Photo: Jackson
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 25, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior guard Adrienne Jackson defends an Einstein player in her final regular season game.
Photo: Chase
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 25, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior guard Morgan Chase controls the tempo in Blair's 62-33 thrashing of Einstein on Tuesday night.
Photo: Chris Wells
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 23, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Chris Wells (132) pins his opponent in the County tournament on Friday. Wells placed 3rd in his weight class.
Photo: Oumarou Bitang
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 23, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Oumarou Bitang (120) came in 5th in his weight class. The team placed 12th overall.
Photo: Nathan pham
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 15, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Each year, the Magnet seniors take the time to poke a little fun at their teachers. Here, Nathan Ng is imitating chemistry teacher Tran Pham.
Photo: Lorenzo yo-yo
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 15, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Lorenzo Choudhary-Smith during his yo-yo act.
Photo: Lopez
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 13, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Johannah Lopez led Blair with 29 points.
Photo: Nono
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 13, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Olivia Nono was in foul trouble early in the game, and Blair lost a key force in the paint as a result.
Photo: Bright Orange Sunrsie
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 12, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
With images from almost 45 sunrise, sunset, and cloudscape scenes, this time lapse shows some of the best image sequences over a 3 month period.
Photo: Dark Sunrise
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 12, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
One of the many still frames from the time lapse video.
Photo: Katie Pohlman
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 9, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Maggie Shi
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 9, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Olivia Nono
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 6, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior co-captain Olivia Nono is a leader on and off the court for girls' basketball.
Photo: NHS volunteering
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 21, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Members of Blair's National Honor Society help distribute food to those in need after school.
Photo: NHS volunteering
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 21, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Julia Lewando assists at a NHS community service event.
Photo: HDR: Ellsworth Drive
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 8, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
On January 2nd, the last day of winter break for MCPS students, this street was busy with many people and cars passing through.
Photo: HDR: DTSS Rooftop
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 8, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
One of the many still frames from the timelapse video.
Photo: B&W Tonemapped: Sky-walk
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 8, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
Another still from the timelapse video. This shot was taken from the sky-walk, connecting City Place mall and the parking garage.
Photo: Fractured Ice
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 5, 2012, midnight | In Latest »
After some unseasonably warm weather last week, winter temperatures return causing the formation of ice on streets and sidewalks.
Photo: Color Bokeh
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: State Trees
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
State trees circle around a much larger Christmas tree near the White House during the holidays.
Photo: White Bokeh
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Blue LED Lights
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Vibrant blue LED lights.
Photo: Light Flare
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
In long exposures, LED lights seem emit more light flare than traditional Christmas lights.
Photo: White Stars
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Using long exposures, Christmas lights can be made to look like shining stars.
Photo: Blue Lights
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Here is a picture of blue LED lights wrapped around a blooming Higan Cherry tree.
Photo: Tree Bokeh
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
By un-focusing these Christmas lights, the bokeh takes the shape of a tree.
Photo: LED Lights
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Many houses switched to LED lights, saving up to 90% on energy cost compared to traditional lights.
Photo: Lopez
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior forward Johanna Lopez led Blair to victory with 31 points. Teammate Myla Sapp chipped in with 18.
Photo: Chase
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior guard Morgan Chase was key in Blair's 12-point win over Quince Orchard on Monday night.
Photo: Johanna Lopez
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Johanna Lopez got a concussion last Februrary, but returned to play. Lopez is a big part of the offense; she scored 16 points against Northwood.
Photo: The Live Wires
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Wapner
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Zeke Wapner, a member of Ladle Fight, showed off his moves with several air stunts throughout Ladle Fight's performance.
Photo: The Steeple
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The steeple of Blair is seen from the auditorium side of the roof. Surprisingly, the roof of Blair is connected from the cafeteria to the auditorium.
Photo: Vaughan
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Jack Vaughan, a member of The Live Wires, plays saxophone with his fellow band members.
Photo: Can't Back Down
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior John Rose collaborated with senior Michael Strautmanis in an acoustic version of "Can't Back Down".
Photo: Conner
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Strautmanis
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Michael Strautmanis plays the guitar with senior John Rose in the song "Can't Back Down".
Photo: Ladle Fight
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Ladle Fight played a variety of songs including two original songs.
Photo: Meyer
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Aaron Meyer keeps the audience in laughs as the next act sets up on stage.
Photo: Alejandro
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Carina
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
InToneNation sang a variety of songs including "Smooth Operator" led by senior Carina Zox.
Photo: Rothman
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Emma Rothman sings an acoustic version of "French Navy" by Camera Obscura.
Photo: Candy
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
At one of the various tables, free candy was given out to those who wanted it.
Photo: Dancin' Young
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Savon Young lit up the stage with an electrifying breakdancing routine to "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice.
Photo: Teen Exchange
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Liz Lerman Dance Exchange kicks of the night with an interpretive dance.
Photo: InToneNation
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
InToneNation, sang three different songs: "Lollipop" by MIKA, "Silver Lining" by Rilo Kiley, and "Smooth Operator" by Sade.
Photo: Bollywood
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Bollywood Dance Group performs a traditional Indian dance.
Photo: Maggie
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Blue Chrome Lights
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 16, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Many houses around Blair show off their Christmas lights with a vibrant display of colors and holiday-like props. Shown here are some blue Christmas lights blended with monochromatic tones.
Photo: Bokeh Lights
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 16, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The bokeh from these blue Christmas lights are caused by wide apertures and deliberate miss focusing of light.
Photo: Lopez
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Johanna Lopez scored 16 points in Friday night's win over Northwood.
Photo: Jackson
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior guard Adrienne Jackson puts up a baseline jumper. Blair beat Northwood 69-40.
Photo: Adarkwa
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore point guard Erica Adarkwa played aggressively and was instrumental in Blair's first half lead.
Photo: Chase
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Morgan Chase pushes the tempo against the state champion Gaithersburg Trojans. Blair fell in its season opener, 65-53.
Photo: JV Football
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
JV boys' football started strong.
Photo: Falls of Woodmoor 2
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Falls of Woodmoor
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Vibrant Leaves
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Vibrant Tree
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Path to Woodmoor
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Orange Leaf
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Windy
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Rain Puddles
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Leaves
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: B&W Woodmoor Falls
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Scarecrow
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Fall Colors
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Yellow Leaves
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Woodmoor Falls
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Good Morning Blair!
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Peter Gondor
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Peter Gondor sprints past a defender.
Photo: Star Trails
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
During a cold November night, stars can be seen by simply looking up into the sky. This picture was taken over the course of two hours, showing Earth's rotation on its axis.
Photo: Blazers Cheer
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Blazer Crowd
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Cheerleaders
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Blair cheerleaders celebrate after winning the Spirit Award.
Photo: Shailee Bruck
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Shailee Bruck shows her Blair spirit at counties.
Photo: Patrice
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 13, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Joshua
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 13, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A competitor on SGA's version of "Wild 'n Out" shows off his skills.
Photo: John Rose
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 13, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Collaboration
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 13, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Patrice Rapping
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 13, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Joshua
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 13, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: 5th Period Lunch Crowd
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 13, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Freshmen
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 10, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
New programs are in place to help freshmen become more successful.
Photo: Three Musketeers
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 8, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Seniors Michael Gelfeld and Audrey Tchoukoua are caught demonstrating some of the cast's combat skills.
Photo: Three Musketeers 2
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 8, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Maya Kozarsky dons an intricate dress. The play's costumes were fitting for each character.
Photo: Update football
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 26, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The football team has tried to stay positive despite being in the middle of a rough season.
Photo: Kator
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 22, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior striker Jamie Kator splits two Bengal defenders. Kator scored three goals as the Blazers improved to 9-2-2 on the season.
Photo: Gangloff
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 22, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Alanna Gangloff sends a shot toward goal. Blair defeated Blake 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Photo: Buzzers
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
On the show and during practices, the team "buzzes in" its answers.
Photo: Jamgochian
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Blair senior Arec Jamgochian opened for the Capital City Symphony.
Photo: It's Academic Team
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Members of the "It's Academic" team practice for their first tournament of the season.
Photo: Hafner
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Buzzer
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Arec Violin
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Pep Rally Crowd #2
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The seniors during the second pep rally cheer on the cheerleaders as they perform.
Photo: Music / Mac Book Pro
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Many of the tracks played during the pep rally were synced and remastered using a program on this Mac Book Pro.
Photo: AYP
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Blair did not meet AYP for the 2010-2011 school year. Here, students study in the media center.
Photo: Marching Band
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The marching band practices as they prepare for the first pep rally of the year.
Photo: Liberty
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Fellow cheerleaders hold up senior Susan Yu as they perform a "Liberty".
Photo: CheerTeam
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Members of the Cheer-leading team strike a pose as students from the first pep rally leave the gym.
Photo: Pep Rally Crowd #3
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The senior class cheer for the cheerleaders after an amazing performance that included stunts and various other routines.
Photo: Seniors Painting
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Thursday after-school, groups of seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshman work on decorating their class hallways. Each grade decorated their hallway according to an SGA assigned class theme.
Photo: Alumni
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Various teachers and Blair alumni run down the gym shortly after all the fall sports teams.
Photo: Blair Poms
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Blair Poms performs the same dance routine during the second pep rally.
Photo: Shailee
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Shailee Bruck is thrown into the air by her fellow cheerleaders. Throughout the pep rally, Blair's cheerleaders impress Blazers with there impressive moves and synchronization.
Photo: Pep Rally Crowd #1
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The senior class cheers after the Poms performance.
Photo: Supplies
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Many of the supplies used to decorate the hallways were provided by the SGA and other teachers.
Photo: Russi & Poms
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Rebecca Russi happily performs with the rest of Blair Poms during the Pep Rally.
Photo: B&W Leaves
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 16, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Leaves begin to accumulate on the ground after a windy day.
Photo: Donald Sherwood
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 12, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Donald Benamna releases a shot as he eludes the defender.
Photo: Fallet Sherwood
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 12, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Captain Kevin Fallet races a defender for the ball
Photo: Blair-Springbrook
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 8, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: O-line
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 8, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Blazers fell to 0-6 on the season after Thursday night's loss. They will look to bounce back against Whitman next week.
Photo: Bogati
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 8, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior running back Shailesh Bogati heads up field. Blair failed to execute offensively for a third straight game, falling 17-6 to Springbrook.
Photo: Bartholet
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 5, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Leila Bartholet defends a Springbrook player.
Photo: Sebastien
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 5, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Dillon Sebastian fights for possession of the ball. Springbrook defeated varsity field hockey 9-0 on Tuesday night.
Photo: Gondor
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Blair's offense had a tough time finding running room against the Gladiators on Friday night. Northwood won the Battle of the Boulevard, 42-0.
Photo: Defense
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Northwood had its way against the Blazer defense in the Battle of the Boulevard, dropping 42 points on Blair.
Photo: Water Drop
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 1, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
It's the first day of October and already the weather has made a change. For the next 2-3 days its supposed to rain with temperatures in the low 50s.
Photo: Clingman
By Tolu Omokehinde | Sept. 24, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior quarterback Robert Clingman is helped off the field after suffering a head injury. He would later have to be carted off on a stretcher.
Photo: West
By Tolu Omokehinde | Sept. 24, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Running back Kahlil West is tackled by a Sherwood player. Blair failed to get anything going offensively in a 35-0 loss.
Photo: Clingman
By Tolu Omokehinde | Sept. 24, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Warriors' defensive line put pressure on Blair quarterbacks all night long.
Photo: Macro
By Tolu Omokehinde | Sept. 22, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Even though many flowers bloom during the spring and summer, some flowers bloom late like during the fall season. September 23rd is the official first day of fall this year.
Photo: The Line
By Tolu Omokehinde | Sept. 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Friday, Sept. 16th was Blair's first home varsity football game against the Wheaton Knights. The Blazers lost to the Knights by a score of 18-20. The next home game is Friday, Sept. 23rd at 6:30p.m.
Photo: Marching
By Tolu Omokehinde | Sept. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Montgomery Blair's Marching Band marches on to the field to play the national anthem, kick starting the football game between Blair and Wheaton.
Photo: Agus
By Tolu Omokehinde | Sept. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Jessie Agus practices her cheers with the cheer-leading team just before the football game between Blair and Wheaton begin.
Photo: Infrared Sky and Trees #2
By Tolu Omokehinde | Sept. 15, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
False colors of the sky and trees are produced using a 720nm Infrared Filter. The blurred movement of the clouds are because of an impending rain storm.
Photo: Infrared Sky and Trees
By Tolu Omokehinde | Sept. 15, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
At the end of the school day, the sky darkens as a rainstorm approaches the Silver Spring area. The movement of the clouds and the false colors of the sky and trees are captured using a 720nm Infrared Filter.
Photo: New LC policy
By Tolu Omokehinde | Sept. 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The new attendance policy states that students can lose credit for a class if they are absent five times.
Photo: Water Blur
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
During the day, many children come here to play in the water shot from these ground hoses.
Photo: Waterdrops
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The water drops flow down from the tourist attraction called the "Waterfall." Tourists can walk under these falls and enjoy a nice cool breeze from the splashing water.
Photo: Baltimore, MD Cityscape
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States, with a population of almost 621,000 people. Baltimore is also home to the National Aquarium and Baltimore Orioles.
Photo: American Flag
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
This American flag is raised high at the National Institute on Drug Abuse Bayview campus, north of Baltimore.
Photo: Zoom Zoom Zoom
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
If you look into the horizon, you will see that the skyscrapers continue off into the distance.
Photo: Fireworks #2
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Light Streaks
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
After the fireworks show in the Inner Harbor, many people started heading back to their homes using various forms of transportation.
Photo: Federal Hill View
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Much of the city and many its hotels can be seen from Federal Hill.
Photo: Fireworks #4
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Baltimore, MD Sunset/Storm
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
While the sun sets, a storm approaches, illuminating the sky with a red/orange tone to the south, a purple tone to the west and a blue tone towards north.
Photo: Fireworks #5
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Tourists
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Lots of people walk around the Inner Harbor to shop, play games and eat food.
Photo: The Gallery
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Gallery, located near the Inner Harbor, is one of the busiest malls in Baltimore. It contains a wide range of shops, stores and restaurants.
Photo: Kisame
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Otakon convention took place in Baltimore, where attendees dressed up as their favorite characters, watched live action fights and raved on rooftops at night. This person is dressed up as the character Kisame from "Naruto."
Photo: Ezio Auditore
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
This person dressed up as Ezio Auditore, the assassin in "Assassins Creed 2" and "Brotherhood."
Photo: Duck
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Surprisingly, there are many ducks living in the surrounding Baltimore area.
Photo: Glass Roof
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Light shines from the glass roof to illuminate the Gallery with natural light.
Photo: Townhouses
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Just a few miles outside the city, you can see many townhouses that stretch out for miles and miles.
Photo: Pratt Street Mall
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Pratt Street Mall is located in the Inner Harbor. Many tourists and residents go here to dine at various restaurants.
Photo: Traffic Cam Turret
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A new system of traffic and security cameras were just installed before the July 4 weekend.
Photo: Fireworks #1
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The next set of photos were taken on July 4 at Inner Harbor.
Photo: Kaname Tosen
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
This costume is of the Captain of the Ninth Division Kaname Tosen from the anime TV show, "Bleach."
Photo: Sunset Lights
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
As the day comes to an end, the sun sets and the street lights around Federal Hill begin to turn on.
Photo: Fireworks #3
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Baltimore, MD
By Tolu Omokehinde | Aug. 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Baltimore skyline is illuminated by the orange sunset to the south, while a storm approaches from the north.
Photo: Exam Week
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
During the 5th and 6th period exams, some students went to the SAC to do some last minute studying before 7th period exams.
Photo: JV Baseball
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 8, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
It was a strong year for JV baseball because they had many good pitchers.
Photo: Meals
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 8, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The cafeteria staff was reduced three years ago because of a decrease in school lunch purchases.
Photo: Lunch
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 8, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Above, Blazers enjoy hot lunches in the SAC. The FARMs program opens this meal option to all students.
Photo: Guys & Dolls
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 8, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Griffis (center) performs in the piece he choreographed for the musical.
Photo: Puzzle Palooza Google
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Jenna Yi, junior Becca Arbacher and senior Kris Shin attempt to solve a puzzle with the help of Google.
Photo: Softball
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Samantha Schweickhart slides home during the first Blair game.
Photo: Girls' Lacrosse
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Rachel Smith applies the team's new offensive and defensive strategies.
Photo: Helen Pro/Con
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Team Flii Spirit
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Team Flii builds team spirit with cheers and costumes.
Photo: Ultimate Frisbee
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Luke Shoppert gives the frisbee a toss during a Homecooked Ultimate practice. The team practices regularly at Blair.
Photo: African Braclets
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Happy Child
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Dancing was not limited to adults, little kids had fun running around and dancing to the music.
Photo: Chicken Kabobs
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
At the festival, many people lined up for delicious food. These chicken kabobs were sold for 5 dollars.
Photo: Trombone & Sax
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Jen Krupa (trombone) and Leigh Pilzer (saxophone) play in a jazz quartet, which also includes a bass player and a pianist.
Photo: Matt Wigler
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Matt Wigler, a 17 year old pianist, plays a variety of jazz songs that the audience dances to.
Photo: Couple Dance
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A couple dances to a song played by Matt Wigler.
Photo: Fancy Pottery
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The vendor Printemps Pottery sells custom-made pots, bowls, and containers in various colors and designs.
Photo: Four Flowers
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Bouquets consisting of various different flowers were sold near the Farmers Market.
Photo: Dara Tucker
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Dara Tucker, a Nashville Jazz vocalist, sang a multitude of jazz songs that had a lasting impression on the audience.
Photo: Engelmann Sign
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Math teacher, Peter Engelmann holds his class sign up to help his students locate him during the scheduled fire drill at 9:30 AM.
Photo: Wall of Art
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
There was an assortment of vendors selling a variety of different items. This vendor was selling abstract photography for 20 to 40 dollars.
Photo: Green Tea Soap
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
This vendor, Mystic Water Soap, makes their own soap and sell it where ever they can.
Photo: Wooden Rings
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
These hand painted wooden rings were selling for 10 dollars each.
Photo: Blocked Streets
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Many of the roads leading up to the Takoma Park Jazz Festival were closed. Those attending the festival had to park their cars elsewhere and walk to the various festivities.
Photo: Strawberries
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Right next to the Jazz Festival was the Takoma Park Farmers Market. They were selling fruits, vegetables and bread.
Photo: Families & Friends
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Many families came out to Jazz Festival to listen to music and have fun.
Photo: Unicyclist
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
This entertainer plays his hand whistle while balancing on a unicycle, providing entertainment for his young audience.
Photo: Yearbook Sales
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
During 5th and 6th lunch, Jacob Lee and his students help sell yearbooks to students. They will be selling yearbooks in the booth next to the vending machines near the SAC throughout this week.
Photo: Jazzing up a friendship
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 28, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Ellie Musgrave and junior Michael Strautmanis shared music tastes
Photo: Schweickhardt
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Samantha Schweickhardt pitched a solid game against the Trojans.
Photo: Haislip
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior catcher Emily Haislip and the rest of Blair's hitters had trouble getting on base against Chesapeake's Megan Hyson.
Photo: Brown
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior pitcher Eve Brown was successful for the first half of the game, but the Cougars broke open a big lead in the fifth inning.
Photo: Hoelman
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Coach Louis Hoelman assembles the team on the mound in an attempt to restore confidence.
Photo: Brown
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 25, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Eve Brown slides into home for one of Blair's four key runs. The Blazers will now face Sherwood in the regional finals.
Photo: Cheering Crowd
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 24, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Parents and students cheer at the Maryland Girl's Softball State Semifinals. It was the first time in history that Montgomery Blair's girl's softball team made it to state semi-finals.
Photo: Brown
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Eve Brown pitched a shutout. Blair dominated both defensively and offensively in the team's 5-0 victory on Tuesday.
Photo: Schweickhardt
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Samantha Schweickhardt slides into home plate. The Blazers will face Gaithersburg in the semifinals on Wednesday.
Photo: After-school Snacks
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 16, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
After-school from 2:10 to 3:30, the Ethiopia club sells pizza and snacks to raise money for their upcoming carnival this Saturday.
Photo: Schweickhardt
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 10, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior pitcher Samantha Schweickhardt played well in the loss.
Photo: Slide
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 10, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Blair fell to Damascus 3-1 on Monday night. The Blazers will play their first playoff game on Monday, May 16.
Photo: Lofton
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 10, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Julian Lofton plays trumpet with the student-run jazz ensemble, The Silver Six. They started the concert off by playing four pieces by various musicians. Over the next two days, the music department will be having concerts for each of the ensembles. This Wednesday is the Choral and Guitar concert and Thursday is the Band and Orchestra concert.
Photo: Testing
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Testing
Photo: Walmart Naptime
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Helen and Simrin take a relaxing nap in the aisles of Walmart, to the chagrin of other shoppers in the store.
Photo: Off the wall at Walmart
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Helen and Simrin create a makeshift bowling alley in the foodstuffs aisle. Though they weren't kicked out of Walmart this caused a few double takes.
Photo: Eve Brown
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior pitcher Eve Brown pitched her last home game of the season with few walks and many strikeouts.
Photo: Samantha Boyd
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Samantha Boyd slides home on a hit by senior Katlyn Harmison.
Photo: Spring flowers
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Once upon a time, April showers brought May flowers. Now they bring APs.
Photo: Lipten
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 3, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Sabine Lipten bunts the ball before hustling to first.
Photo: Schweickhardt
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 3, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Samantha Schweickhardt hits a pop-fly, one of many that hindered the Blair offense.
Photo: Empty Desks
By Tolu Omokehinde | May 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Many desks remain empty in Calculus teacher Peter Engelmann's fourth period due to AP Psychology and AP Environmental Science exams. Tomorrow's AP exams include AP Computer Science, AP Spanish Language and AP Art History.
Photo: Williams
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 30, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Principal Williams will take the position of Community Superintendent on July 1. Here, Williams talks to Assistant Principals Suzanne Harvey and Edith Verdejo-Johnson.
Photo: Open Mic crowd
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 29, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Silver Quill's usually well-attended Open Mics take place during both lunches.
Photo: Gaber_regular
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 29, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior regular Gabe Pollack reads his poem "Sentiment About Life" at the Holiday Open Mic.
Photo: Rust_regluar
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 29, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior and Open Mic regular Lauren Rust accompanies another regular, senior Anthony Carrell II, at Silver Quill's Holiday Open Mic earlier this year.
Photo: Pietanza
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
First Baseman freshmen Annie Pietanza prepares to tag a Quince Orchard runner out at first on a throw from the second baseman.
Photo: Schweickhardt
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Samantha Schweickhardt pitched the entire Quince Orchard game and managed to close many innings decisively and quickly.
Photo: Emily Haislip: Athlete of the Week
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 19, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Emily Haislip represents the core of Blazer defense; she calls and is involved in every play.
Photo: Junior Powder Puff Team
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
As the pep rally comes to a close, the annual Powder Puff football between juniors and seniors begins. Shown here is the junior team running into the field.
Photo: Clash
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Juniors and seniors clash as the juniors fight to keep possession of the ball.
Photo: Line
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Even though the pep rally is over, many students line up by the side lines to watch the Powder Puff football game.
Photo: Dougie
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
During the pep rally, Calc w/ Apps and SAT Math teacher Peter Engelmann dances to the song "Teach Me How To Dougie".
Photo: Varsity Girls Lacrosse
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Varsity Girls Lacrosse are one of the many teams that run across the field during the pep rally.
Photo: Early Run
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The game begins with junior possession of the ball and seniors defending.
Photo: Triplets
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
For Tuesday's Twin day, juniors Anthony Jankoski and Nathan Foley and senior Amir Gorjifard wear matching shirts and pants.
Photo: Caryne Moses
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
During Twin day, SGA junior class Vice-President Caryne Moses takes a picture of two students dressed up as twins. The SGA gave out prizes to those who dressed up the best for each spirit day.
Photo: Face Paint
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Its Friday and as part of the Pep Rally festivities, face paint is being given out to those who want it. Here, junior Kindra Nicole paints black face paint on to a fellow blazer.
Photo: Ancient & 70s
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Spirit week has begun and Monday's theme was "Decades". On the left, junior Rachel Chen dressed up in a pink toga representing ancient times. On the right, junior Hannah Mounty-Weinstock dressed up in 70's fashion.
Photo: Master of Ceremony
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Christina Stiles starts the pep rally by exciting the crowds and announcing the spring sports teams.
Photo: Wild Crowd
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Out of all the classes, the seniors showed the most spirit throughout the pep rally.
Photo: Sophomore Spirit
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Along with the seniors, sophomores and juniors showed a lot of enthusiasm throughout the pep rally.
Photo: Rachel Chen
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 18, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Rachel Chen acquires the ball and runs down the field with it but meets heavy resistance from the seniors' defense.
Photo: Senior Spirit
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 15, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
During the Pep Rally, the seniors cheer for their class team as they play the juniors' team in the annual Powder Puff football game.
Photo: Samantha Schweickhardt
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Samantha Schweickhart just barely makes it home, sliding into the plate seconds before the catcher manages to get control of a lose ball and tag her out.
Photo: Annie Pietanza
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Annie Pietanza filled in as catcher today and perfomed well, both on the field and at bat.
Photo: Neel Kar
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Neel Kar brings his yo-yo to school every day in order to practice tricks during lunch. He started yo-yoing a year and a half ago and practices as much as two hours each day.
Photo: Guitar
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Alejandro Perez receives encouragement from Abdul-Rahim
Photo: SPIRIT
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Its spirit week, and many blazers dressed up for today's theme which was "decades". From left to right, Rachael Carruthers is dressed up in 20's fashion and Rachel Chen is dressed up in a pink toga representing ancient times.
Photo: Omokehinde, Tolu
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 7, 2011, 12:44 a.m. | In Latest »
Photo: Gymnastics
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Rachel Robey practices a front hand spring on the vault during gymnastics practice. The gymnastics team next home meet is against Walter Johnson on April 12th at 5 p.m.
Photo: Cotman
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 3, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Langston Cotman played a leading role as Sky Masterson.
Photo: Spilsbury
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 3, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Elizabeth Spilsbury (Adelaide) charmed the audience with her engrossing singing and dancing.
Photo: Florets
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
These pink hyacinths are densely packed florets that bloom in early- to mid-spring.
Photo: White Orchids
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
These white orchids can be seen at the Brookside Garden Nature Conservatory, where many flowers and plants are kept inside greenhouses all year round.
Photo: Billy Goat Trail
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
As a fun spring or summer trip, hiking the Billy Goat Trail at Greats Falls in Potomac isn't too much of a task.
Photo: Pollen
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Despite the warm weather and blooming flowers, many people suffer from allergies because of the large amounts of pollen emitted into the air from both flowers and trees.
Photo: Lewando
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior defense Julia Lewando tosses the ball at center field for one of the game's difficult draws.
Photo: Daffodils
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Seen in many local neighborhoods around Blair, daffodils are one of the most common flowers that bloom in early spring.
Photo: Kannan
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Ajay Kannan beats Sherwood player Jeremy Parel by a score of 6-0.
Photo: Weeds
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
If left uncut, lawns will begin growing weeds that can suck nutrients away from other plants.
Photo: Blue Jacket
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Hyacinths can come in a range of many different colors.
Photo: Smith
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Rachel Smith leads the players as she carries the ball down the field.
Photo: Tennis
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Ajay Kannan prepares to hit the ball over the net.
Photo: Blossom
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
This beautiful set of flowers is known to many as the cherry blossom. Running until April 10th, the annual Cherry Blossom Festival is being held in Washington, D.C where many people commute, even take time off work, to see these flowers.
Photo: Mork
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Captain Tessa Mork cradles the ball as a Springbrook player comes up behind her.
Photo: Potomac River
By Tolu Omokehinde | April 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Seen here from Great Falls is the Potomac River. After several days of rain, the Potomac River is at least 2-3 feet above normal water levels.
Photo: Net
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 26, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Seniors Veshal Masih and Pape Koite leap to perform the nearly impenetrable block for which they, along with co-captain senior Victor Ekunseitan, have become famous.
Photo: Pink Orchid
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 26, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Spring is here and many flowers, like this Pink Orchid, have bloomed at the Brookside Gardens Nature Conservatory.
Photo: Coed Volleyball vs. Poolesville
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 26, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
New addition sophomore Lizzy Liu, one of the most skilled and quickly developing players on the team, according to coach Chris Klein, sets the ball for a deadly spike by Veshal Masih.
Photo: Base
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 26, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Becca Arbacher rounds third base on her way home as the Coyote outfielder scrambles for the ball.
Photo: Pietanza
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 26, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Annie Pietanza tags first base and gets the runner out before passing the ball on to second.
Photo: Lee
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 23, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Strong hitting and serving by first doubles player senior co-captain Michael Lee contributed to Blair's 7-0 win over Northwood.
Photo: Throw
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 23, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior captain Eve Brown winds up to throw. Brown was instrumental to the teams' success both on and off the mound.
Photo: Home
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 23, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
With the Northwest catcher caught slightly in front of the base, junior Samantha Schweickhart manages to slide home, scoring Blair's first point of the evening and tying the game.
Photo: Brandon Crabtree
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Brandon Crabtree, President of Stage Crew, prepares the lights for Blair's upcoming spring musical, Guys and Dolls. The opening night for the show is April 1st.
Photo: Baseball '11
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Despite a relatively small team this year, varsity baseball hopes to utilize new talent like juniors and sophomores coming up from JV to supplement the team.
Photo: Rachel Smith
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
According to captain Tessa Mork, the girls' varsity lacrosse team wants to focus on working as a cohesive unit this upcoming season.
Photo: scrapcity2
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 15, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Anthony Curcio of Tuff Bucketz vaults into the air as he propels the ball to the hoop.
Photo: Zebra Fish
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
On day 3, students had to use small pipettes to remove the the dead eggs and if hatched already, the empty cases. If the the dead eggs and empty cases were not removed, as they decompose, they could release toxins that may kill other eggs and hatching larvae.
Photo: Zebra Fish
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
On the final day all the larvae have hatched and body parts can be distinguished in the microscope.
Photo: Pi
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Mr.Giles stands covered in pie thrown by various students during Monday's Pi Day celebration. Many Blazers came out during 5th and 6th period lunch to throw pies at teachers for $2 per pie.
Photo: Zebra Fish
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Nika Lilley observes a zebrafish larvae at 400x magnification. At that magnification the zebrafish's heart, and blood vessels can be seen.
Photo: Zebra Fish
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Ms. Mills demonstrates to the class were the fish will go after class and the mechanism used to induce mating between the two fish.
Photo: Zebra Fish
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The groups then made observations about their two fish, whether they had different sizes, colors and behaviors.
Photo: Zebra Fish
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
With the help of Ms. Sloe, students took one larvae zebrafish and added it to a microscope slide. A muscle relaxant was then added to the larvae to stop them from moving.
Photo: Zebra Fish
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
For some groups, retrieving the fish was fairly simple. Other groups struggled to retrieve their fish.
Photo: Zebra Fish
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Once the fish were retrieved, a label was put on their containers identifying which genetic cross they were. Then the containers were stacked up as the groups awaited further instruction.
Photo: π
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
As part of the Pi day celebration, Honors Pre-Calc and AP AB Calculus teacher Jack Giles is covered in pie thrown by various students. Many blazers came out during there lunch period to throw pies at their favorite teachers for $2 per pie.
Photo: Zebra Fish
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
On day 4, majority of the larvae are hatched and could be seen with the naked eye. Many students found that they had pigmented and nacre (non-pigmented) zebrafish larvae in there petri dishes.
Photo: Zebra Fish
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Juniors Oliver Baron, Raqib Hossain, and Don Bui, all in a group, received the genetic cross B x C and began to retrieve the fish for their specific genetic cross.
Photo: Zebra Fish
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
On day 2, this is what the zebrafish eggs look like under the microscope at 30x magnification.
Photo: Zebra Fish
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
On day 1, four tanks of zebrafish were setup each with different letters corresponding to the different types. Each group of students were assigned a certain genetic cross of two zebrafish. The crosses included A x D, B x C and C x D.
Photo: Remote and pen
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 10, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Zebra Fish
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 10, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Francisco Gonzalez peers into the microscope looking for hatched zebrafish larvae in Ms.Sloe's AP Biology class. For a week, Ms.Sloe's biology classes have been working on a genetic lab using the zebrafish as models.
Photo: Promethean Board
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 10, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: March the lion
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Harrison Reed throws a football during 5th period lunch in the courtyard. Despite the rather strong winds, many blazers enjoyed their lunch outside with clear blue skies.
Photo: Teacher Appreciation
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Many teachers and staff members came down to the SAC to eat from a buffet of food at the Staff Appreciation "Mocktail" party. Setup by the PTSA, a variety of tables were setup with food for the teachers and staff members to snack on.
Photo: Ross
By Tolu Omokehinde | March 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
On Feb. 28, Blair's SGR President spoke out against the GT label in Montgomery County. Here, Ross speaks about the same issue at an SGR meeting with Student Member of the Board Alan Xie.
Photo: Storm warning
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 28, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Today, Montgomery county issued a tornado watch at 9 a.m. that would last the entire school day. Despite this warning, many blazers went outside to enjoy the warm 70 degree weather.
Photo: Security
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 24, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
With or without Weast's budget proposal, security guard positions, among others, will be reduced throughout the county next year.
Photo: SMOB at SGR
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 22, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) Alan Xie met with Blair's SGR after school today.
Photo: Ice Arena
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 21, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Students take advantage of a day off to skate at Wheaton Ice Arena. Admission is $6.25.
Photo: K.A.J. Press 1
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 15, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited Blair on Monday morning to screen a video clip from his new documentary, "On The Shoulders of Giants," the story of the Harlem Rens.
Photo: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Many students and teachers take pictures and record video of Kareem Abdul-Jabber, as its many students and teachers first time seeing him in person.
Photo: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
As part of his national tour, NBA Superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visits Blair to present his new film, "On The Shoulders of Giants." The film tells the story of the Harlem Renaissance Big Five, a world champion "colored" basketball team in the 1930s.
Photo: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Assistant Principal Edith Verdejo-Johnson talks for a brief moment about many of Kareem Abdul-Jabber's awards and achievements before presenting him to the Blazer audience.
Photo: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks to the Blair Basketball teams about practice and dedication.
Photo: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar trading cards were given out to the basketball teams. Each card has Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's stats on the back with a short excerpt of his successes.
Photo: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A group photo with members of the various basketball teams and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Photo: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Blair Network Communications came out to record video of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaking to the students after the film.
Photo: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar makes his closing remarks and reminds students to be looking into colleges.
Photo: Silver Quill Open Mic
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Tyler Maton reads a poem titled "Another Side of Love”.
Photo: Candy
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Silver Quill provides food for the audience. Turnout for Open Mic was much larger than expected, many of the candy and snacks were eaten by the end of 6th period lunch.
Photo: Silver Quill Open Mic
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Andre Brown reads a romantic poem titled "Our First Kiss”.
Photo: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Harrison Reed asks a question about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's inspiration for Basketball.
Photo: Silver Quill Open Mic
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Ben Lockwood and senior Zoe Kurtz solo for the song "Love Story” by Taylor Swift performed at the open mic by InToneNation.
Photo: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Only a certain number of classes were allowed to go to the assembly. Teachers had to sign up there classes on a first come first serve basis.
Photo: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Blazer audience applauds as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leaves the stage. Blazers were sent back to their 3rd period class after the assembly.
Photo: Silver Quill Open Mic
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Juniors Yoshi Yui and Sebestian Medina-Tayac tell a story called "Untitled” which was accompanied by intense laughter in the audience.
Photo: Silver Quill Open Mic
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Rowela Silvestre plays guitar for the song "Make You Smile” by +44, while junior Alvin Vega sings the vocals.
Photo: Silver Quill Open Mic
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Rian Henry sings while playing guitar at the very beginning of the second half of Open Mic.
Photo: Silver Quill Open Mic
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 14, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Rian Henry sings while playing guitar at the very beginning of the second half of Open Mic.
Photo: Science electives
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 9, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The three new elective classes include entomology, logic and organic chemistry.
Photo: ICARE
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 7, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
During 5th and 6th period lunch, the International Cancer Alliance for Research and Education (iCare) club is selling flowers for Valentine's Day. One flower is $3 while two flowers are $5, and they will be sold from February 7th to February 11th.
Photo: WH group
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 5, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The group poses before the gates of the White House Front Lawn.
Photo: White House visit
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 5, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Students exit from the north-facing front of the White House after going through the tour.
Photo: MAN
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 5, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Juniors Ittai Baum, Shiv Kaul, Julian Lofton and Gabe Koempel enjoy the applause from the audience at the end of their performance.
Photo: MAN
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 5, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Despite not originally being planned in the program, Magnet Computer Science teacher Ms.Collins got to sing a song to the audience. Outside from teaching, plays and sings in two bands.
Photo: MAN
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 5, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
"SSM Indian Dance” was a performance of Indian dances by magnet students. These students were Swapnika Bhagvatula, Aanchal Johri, Madhura Mahajan, Janvi Raichura, Manesha Ramantha, Millie Shah, Neha Soni, and Tripti Soni.
Photo: MAN
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 5, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Master of Ceremonies Quinn Shen, announce the next two scheduled acts for the night which include "SSM Indian Dance”, "Neverending Medley” and "Diabolo”.
Photo: Myla
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Magruder defense attempts to block junior point guard Myla Sapp.
Photo: Melissa
By Tolu Omokehinde | Feb. 2, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore guard Melissa Romero had a strong performance throughout the game.
Photo: Artifacts
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The hallways of many conference rooms like this one were filled with historical items like maps of DC or letters to congress.
Photo: Audience
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The audience listens to Hairhar Shankar's presentation about his MediaWiki plugin for Memento. Memento is a resource used to view a version of that web page in the past.
Photo: Snow
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Tables and chairs in Blair's courtyard stand covered in snow from last weeks storm. Another storm is expected to hit this week bringing a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow.
Photo: History of Wikipedia
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Kat Welsh, a Board member of the Wikimedia Foundation, speaks to the audience about the history of Wikipedia.
Photo: Student Ambassador
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
A student campus ambassador from the Wikipedia Ambassador program talks to the audience about what they do. These ambassadors teach students about editing and posting on Wikipedia. They also help professor better understand how to use Wikipedia.
Photo: Speaker
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
As the "Lightning” talks begin, Thomas Gideon talks about how he gathers information, videos and pictures for Fedflix. Fedflix features movies and images of the United States Government and has a joint venture with the National Technical Information Service.
Photo: Lesson
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Cheryl, a Michigan State Chemistry Teacher, teaches new and moderately experienced members of Wikipedia how to add and edit there references when posting a new article.
Photo: Drinks
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
During the break, many drinks like sodas, juice and water were added to tables for guest to drink.
Photo: Cupcakes
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
These delicious Georgetown cupcakes were customized with the Wikipedia logo and trademark on the icing.
Photo: Food
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Coffee and donuts was served as breakfast for those who wanted. Hot chocolate and water was also served.
Photo: Cupcakes
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
At the end of the talks, guests ate special cupcakes ordered by the WikiXDC team.
Photo: Speaker
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Ed Summers, a Software Developer at the Library of Congress, talks about how to explore Wikipedia links that are linked to credible sources.
Photo: National Archive
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
At the National Archives and Records Administration, volunteers of the WikiXDC setup an entire day of events. In the morning they gave private tours of the National Archives and in the afternoon had talks by various members of Wikipedia.
Photo: Greeting Sign
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Inside the Washington Conference center, guests were greeted by a sign and directed them to the next room where breakfast was served.
Photo: Sign In
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 31, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
In the main lobby of the National Archives, a stand was ready to greet those who part of the special event. Guests were allowed to take Wikipedia pins and free National Archive postcards.
Photo: Pin
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 26, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior co-captain Billy Saturno sets up to pin his Wheaton opponent.
Photo: Staley
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 26, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior co-captain Steven Staley attempts to take control of his opponent.
Photo: Robotics
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 24, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Despite school being closed for students because of a Professional day, members of Blair's Robotics Team are hard at work building parts for this year's FIRST Robotics competition.
Photo: Robotics Club
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 24, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Despite school being closed for students, because of Professional day, members of Blair's Robotics Team are hard at work building parts for this year's FIRST Robotics competition. This year's challenge is to build a robot and attempt to earn points by hanging as many triangle, square and circle pieces of the FIRST logo.
Photo: Empty Blair
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 17, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The Blair parking lot lays empty due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday were students and teachers got the day off. Many students took this extra day to study for this week's exams which include periods 3, 4, 5/6, 7, 8 and 9.
Photo: Show Close
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
As the the show comes to a close, raise there hands in the air as they finish there last moves of their dance.
Photo: MJ Shuffle
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Before the performances begin, Ms. Nelson's 7th period dance class practices one of the various line dances they learned in class. These dances include "MJ Shuffle" , "Canadian Stomp", and "Tush Push".
Photo: Gimme Dat
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
An independent group of students from Ms.Nelson's 7th period class dance to the song "Gimme Dat" by Ciara.
Photo: Work
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The last independent group of students to perform was again from Ms.Nelson's 7th period class. They danced to the song "Work" by Ciara, and to the audience was one of the best performance of the night.
Photo: Waka Waka
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The second performance of the night was modern dance performed by the Ms. McAuliffe's 4th period dance class to the song "Waka Waka" by Shakira.
Photo: Number 1
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Another independent group of students from Ms.Nelson's 7th period class dance to the song "Number 1" by Big Bang.
Photo: Falling for You
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Ms.McAuliffe's 4th period class perform there a ballet dance to the song "Falling for you" by Colbie Callit. This was there last dance of the night.
Photo: Hey, Soul Sister
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Dressing in red, students from Ms. McAuliffe's 4th period class perform a tap dance to the song "Hey, Soul Sister" by Train.
Photo: Independent Group
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Students from the first independent group strike a poise as the stage curtains close for the next group. Students are allowed to form independent groups and make up there own choreography to the songs of there choice.
Photo: Wall to Wall
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Wearing colorful pants, students from Ms. McAuliffe's 4th period class dance to the song "Wall to Wall" by Chris Brown.
Photo: Telephone
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Students from Ms. Nelson's 5th period class dance to the song "Telephone" by Beyonce and Lady Gaga. Their dance is about a girl who builds up her self-esteem and learns how to dance.
Photo: Thriller
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
For the finale dance, students from various dance classes come together and perform a dance to the song "Thriller" by Michael Jackson.
Photo: Audience
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 11, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Parents and students in the audience watch and listen as students from various classes perform on stage. Some even take pictures and record the performances with there cell phones and cameras.
Photo: Fight
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 10, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Many Blazers crowd around as a fight breaks out between two students during sixth period lunch. Later security broke up the fight and separated the two students.
Photo: Staley
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Junior co-captain Steven Staley attempts to gain control of opponent.
Photo: Francois
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 6, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Elie Francois pins opponent in first Blazer pin of the match.
Photo: Smoke Bomb
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 4, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
Surprised and shocked, many Blazers wait outside in the cold after the fire alarm goes off. A smoke bomb went off and triggered the fire alarms by the SAC just before classes began.
Photo: SGA Break
By Tolu Omokehinde | Jan. 3, 2011, midnight | In Latest »
The SGA concludes the semester by relaxing and doing homework in their office. Events and activities have been planned and will continue after exams.
Photo: Ice Skating
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 27, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Despite the cold, some Blazers venture outside to skate on the newly erected ice rink near in front of the Civic Center in Downtown Silver Spring.
Photo: Christmas Tree
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 26, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Christmas lights and various ornaments are added to a Christmas tree to add life and color. Some of these ornaments can include bulbs, bows and stars.
Photo: Wells
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 26, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Chris Wells locks down on cavalier opponent.
Photo: Saturno
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 26, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior co-captain Billy Saturno's opponent goes into a defensive position.
Photo: Christmas Tree
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 26, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Lights on the Christmas tree glow like stars as many people enjoy their Christmas holiday with their families.
Photo: Christmas Tree
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 26, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Presents are one of the many things people await to open on Christmas Day. These presents can be wrapped in a multitude of creative ways.
Photo: Presents!
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 23, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Regularly wrapped gifts tend to be a bit boring, these simple ideas should be able to add some spark to normal wrapping paper!
Photo: The Agiles - "Wha-Oh? Oh No!"
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 20, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The Agiles perform "Wha-Oh? Oh No!," an audience favorite.
Photo: Jialin
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 20, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: Keith Ayensu
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 20, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blair graduate Keith Ayensu answers questions about various aspects of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). At the HBCU 101 Panel, MCPS graduates that currently attend or graduated from a HBCU talked to parents and students about the different colleges.
Photo: The Agiles - "Little Boy"
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 20, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
The audience at the 9:30 Club sings along to "Little Boy" by The Agiles.
Photo: I Disagree
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Yoshi Yui reads his poem "I Disagree," which brings laughter and excitement to the Blazer audience.
Photo: Gabe Pollak
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Gabe Pollack reads his poem titled "Sentiment about Life."
Photo: Improv Music Comedy
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Anthony Carrell II sings an improv song on various topics, including Angel fish, cheeseburgers and tacos.
Photo: Food
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Silver Quill provided snacks to the audience. Each student was allowed two pieces of food.
Photo: Joshua Briggs
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
First-time and nervous freshman Joshua Briggs reads a poem that was meant for his mom, which talks about the many things he has thanked her for.
Photo: InToneNation
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Carina Zox and senior Zoe Kurtz sing a holiday favorite, "Santa Baby," with InToneNation.
Photo: Applause
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers applaud after Joshua Briggs reads his poem dedicated to his mother.
Photo: InToneNation
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Elizabeth Spilsbury is the first to sing a solo in the song "Santa Baby" with InToneNation.
Photo: Winter
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Seniors Louise Getschel and Theresa Regan read a poem called "Winter."
Photo: I Disagree
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Sebastian Medina-Tayac adds sound and rhythm with his miniature rain-stick as Yoshi Yui reads his poem "I Disagree."
Photo: Lauren Rust
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 18, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Lauren Rust plays guitar for Anthony Carrell II as he sings an improv song.
Photo: Snowy Blair
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 16, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blair shut down at 3 p.m. today due to the MCPS sanctioned cancellation of after-school activities.
Photo: Wells
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 9, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Chris Wells locks down Blake wrestler.
Photo: Saturno
By Tolu Omokehinde | Dec. 9, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Billy Saturno seeks to roll Blake opponent.
Photo: Han
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman offender Samuel Han moves down the ice, preparing to make a pass.
Photo: Ice Hockey vs. Tigers
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 12, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior offender Dan Friedman faces an opponent at the start of play.
Photo: BSA waiting at table
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 11, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers wait in line after school to get into the SAC for the Blair Sports Academy.
Photo: BSA waiting in line
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 11, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blazers wait to sign in at the Blair Sports Academy.
Photo: JV Journal football
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 11, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Kenyon Bundy runs the ball downfield into Wildcat territory.
Photo: JV Journal girls' soccer
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 11, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Forward Caren Holmes dribbles the ball past a Trojan defender.
Photo: JV Journal field hockey
By Tolu Omokehinde | Nov. 11, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Midfielder Caroline James prepares to pass the ball to her fellow teammates.
Photo: Blair vs. RM
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 30, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Blair's defense shut the Rockets down, holding them to just eight points.
Photo: SAC "lock down"
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 29, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Security guards directed all students outside of the building on the University Blvd. side back into the SAC.
Photo: Cafeteria Calories
By Tolu Omokehinde | Oct. 7, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Cafeterias in MCPS are required to post calorie counts.
Photo: Kayaga
By Tolu Omokehinde | Sept. 27, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore striker Stallon Kayaga takes a free kick in Magruder territory.
Photo: Fallet
By Tolu Omokehinde | Sept. 27, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Junior co-captain Kevin Fallet attempts to move the ball downfield.
Photo: Jialin Snowshoveling
By Tolu Omokehinde | June 8, 2010, midnight | In Latest »
Jialin has discovered a fail-proof snow escape strategy: tunnel out by spoon.