Sydney Hastings-Wilkins


Name: Sydney Hastings-Wilkins
Position: Photographer
Graduation Year: 2021
I am a junior at Montgomery Blair High School. This is my second year on SCO Photo Staff. I enjoy taking photos of sports and portraits.


Stories (2)


Essential Workers of Moco: Physical Therapists

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Feb. 18, 2021, 11:34 a.m. | In Photo »

Boris and Andrea are physical therapists who are designated as essential workers. They have continued helping their patients throughout the pandemic, despite the health risks.

Adopt don't shop: how to help animal shelters thrive

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 11, 2019, 1:59 p.m. | In Photo »

Why people choose to adopt or volunteer for shelters, paired with photos from an adoption event.



Galleries (18)


Gallery: Blair Baseball Game vs. Churchill (5/11/21)

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 18, 2021, 6:09 p.m. | In Photo »

Images from the Boys Varsity Baseball game against Churchill.

Gallery: What have Blair Artists Created During Quarantine? Part 2

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins, Isabelle Megosh | March 16, 2021, 12:36 p.m. | In Photo »

Shashi Arnold and Angela Tu are two Blair artists working on publications that have taken advantage of their free time to create new art pieces during quarantine.

Gallery: What have Blair Artists Created During Quarantine?

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins, Isabelle Megosh | Dec. 28, 2020, 7:02 p.m. | In Photo »

Allegra Cronin and Katrina Warren are two Blair artists that have taken advantage of their free time to create new art pieces during quarantine.

Gallery: Supreme Court Protests- 10/17/20

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 19, 2020, 6:55 p.m. | In Photo »

Conflicting sides clash over Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination.

Gallery: 7v7 Football

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins, Isabelle Megosh | Sept. 22, 2020, 1:15 p.m. | In Blair »

On a Saturday afternoon, Blair athletes play in a 7v7 football league.

Gallery: Black Lives Matter Protests in D.C.

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 9, 2020, 7:22 p.m. | In Photo »

This gallery covers the Black Lives Matter Protest in D.C. on Saturday, June 6th, 2020.

Gallery: Dig Pink Volleyball Game

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 28, 2019, 2:23 p.m. | In Blair »

Pictures from Blair Varsity Volleyball's win during their Dig Pink (breast cancer awareness) game.

Gallery: D.C. Food Trucks

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 21, 2019, 10:39 p.m. | In Photo »

Take a look at the popular food trucks that line the National Mall.

Gallery: Girls Soccer vs Paint Branch 9/26/19

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 1, 2019, 1:52 p.m. | In Blair »

Pictures from Blair's Girls Soccer win over Paint Branch.

Gallery: Boys Soccer vs Clarksburg 9/11/19

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 18, 2019, 1:43 p.m. | In Sports »

Images from the varsity boys soccer team's 2-0 win against Clarksburg.

Gallery: Baseball v Northwest 4/29/19

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 1, 2019, 1:42 p.m. | In Sports »

Photos from Blair Baseball's game against Northwest.

Gallery: Girls' Tennis v Blake 4/25/19

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | April 29, 2019, 1:44 p.m. | In Sports »

Photos from the Girls' Tennis matches against Blake High School.

Gallery: Baseball 3/27/19

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 30, 2019, 5:42 p.m. | In Sports »

Photos from the Baseball game from 3/27/19 against BCC.

Gallery: Girls Basketball: Blair V. Northwood

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Jan. 10, 2019, 1:39 p.m. | In Sports »

Blair takes on Northwood at home.

Gallery: Boys Soccer Senior Night

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 8, 2018, 1:38 p.m. | In Sports »

Blair takes on Wheaton as the boys varsity soccer teams honors its seniors.

Gallery: Blair Fall Pep Rally

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins, Catherine Lo | Oct. 9, 2018, 2:22 p.m. | In Media »

Blair students gather in the Blair football stadium to get pumped for the fall sports seasons. Students saw performances from the poms team, Blair cheerleaders, the Blair marching band, and more.

Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer 9/25/18

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 28, 2018, 2:52 p.m. | In Sports »

The girls varsity soccer team takes on Paint Branch

Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer 9/13/18

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 20, 2018, 1:43 p.m. | In Sports »

Blair's boys varsity soccer team takes on Northwest.



Images (179)


Photo: Team United

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 18, 2021, 6:06 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Blair players line the fence of the dugout to cheer on the players up to bat.

Photo: Get the Hit

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 18, 2021, 6:04 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Oliver Goldman, number 2, swings his bat and gets to first base.

Photo: Pitch "Perfect"

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 18, 2021, 6:01 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Captain Alex Valdez, number 22, pitches the ball.

Photo: Focus

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 18, 2021, 6 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Captain Alex Valdez, number 22, focuses on his catcher, who indicates the type of pitch.

Photo: Constant Support

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 18, 2021, 5:58 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blair players on the bench cheer on their teammates throughout the game.

Photo: Paying Attention to the Signs

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 18, 2021, 5:54 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Captain Alex Valdez, number 22, watches Coach Zolkiewicz as he signals what to do during his at bat.

Photo: On Base

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 18, 2021, 5:51 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Captain Emmanuel Kraft, number 19, edges out toward second base while another team bats.

Photo: Eyes on You

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 12, 2021, 10:46 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Shashi described her advice for other artists, saying "I think just you need to be okay with making bad art. When you don’t have motivation, you’re gonna make a lot of pieces that your not happy with but I think it’s important to keep making them anyway and I think something will eventually strike motivation and inspirations."

Photo: Just like Me

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 12, 2021, 10:44 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Shashi talked about finding inspiration outside of Chips. "There’s definitely a lot of just drawing pretty people. I’m definitely up on the Fenty Beauty and Glossier websites like these models are hot let’s draw them and I think I also, not on purpose, do a lot of stuff that’s based off me like everyone tells me a lot of my characters look like me."

Photo: "Sketch"book

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 12, 2021, 10:41 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

"On the one hand, I would say school is almost more overwhelming so it’s hard to get art done but I do think moving into second semester because of quarantine and because I’m a second semester senior year, I’m going to have a lot more time to work on projects. I definitely did a lot of art over the summer."

Photo: Up Close

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 12, 2021, 10:37 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Shashi joined Chips at the beginning of her Junior year. "I knew the art editor sophomore year and she was like "do it" so I did it, but I also thought it was really cool being a part of a real publication and getting actual experience as an illustrator."

Photo: Versatile

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 12, 2021, 10:32 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Shashi Arnold is an artist on Silver Chips Print. She works to produce artwork that accompanies stories in the paper. "I’m the art editor so I also do a lot of working things out with other artists, but it definitely starts with communicating with the author of the article and deciding what kind of art would compliment the article well and hopefully add something to it."

Photo: Safety First

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Feb. 18, 2021, 11:22 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Signs are up reminding everyone to wear a mask.

Photo: Hard at Work

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Feb. 18, 2021, 11:21 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Boris works on a patient, helping them recover, despite the challenges of the pandemic.

Photo: PPE

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Feb. 18, 2021, 11:20 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Andrea wears two masks to protect herself, her loved ones, and her patients from Covid-19.

Photo: Essential

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Feb. 18, 2021, 11:19 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Boris and Andrea are both physical therapist who have been essential workers throughout the pandemic.

Photo: StravaReview

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Jan. 26, 2021, 4:13 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Strava, an app for runners and cyclists that blends elements of training platforms (Image Courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins)

Photo: Success

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 28, 2020, 6:01 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Katrina also gave advice on becoming a better artist skill-wise and trying new things. “This might sound cliche, but literally just try it, you have nothing to lose, the worst that could happen is that you could make something and not like it,” she said. If you're considering trying something new during the pandemic, do it!

Photo: Self Portrait

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 28, 2020, 6 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Katrina is one of many who have felt the lack of motivation during quarantine, despite the extra time. Her advice to overcoming it is: “Try as much as you can to FaceTime other people and talk to your family members a lot, just the more interactions you have with people, the more inspired you’re going to be,” she said.

Photo: Tiny Details

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 28, 2020, 5:59 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Artists are constantly growing and improving. Katrina explained that her growth has mainly focused on shifting from solely painting pretty pictures to taking on big concepts. “As I’ve grown older I’ve kinda realized there has to be more behind something for it to hold more meaning so that’s kinda what I’ve been trying to do and I think I’m getting somewhat close,” said Katrina.

Photo: Melting Away

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 28, 2020, 5:58 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

This painting is Katrina's most recent work. Her inspiration for this one came from her AP Literature class. “We’re reading a lot about existentialism and how this one author Albert Camus was very strong on just focusing on the simple pleasures of life like a cigarette or a glass of wine or those little luxuries, but if you focus on those things you can see how she’s happy in the moment, but she’s also sorta melting away,” said Katrina.

Photo: Holding On

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 28, 2020, 5:54 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Inspiration can come from all kinds of places and is different for different artists. “Usually the ideas for paintings come from conversations… Last year it was about religion, I was questioning [it] a lot so I talked to different people with different perspectives and that’s usually where the inspiration comes from,” said Katrina.

Photo: Works of Art

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 28, 2020, 5:43 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Katrina Warren, a Blair senior, has been an artist since long before quarantine. However, the pandemic has influenced her art. “It's given me more time, but at the same time sometimes you know when you have a really busy schedule it gives you more inspiration to do stuff whereas when you have unlimited time it can be hard to be creative, but overall, it’s been good,” she says.

Photo: Blair staff in the pandemic

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 25, 2020, 10:24 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blair staff members are now entering an unprecedented era for schooling (courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins)

Photo: Elect then Select

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 19, 2020, 6:52 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A protester's sign advocates for waiting to confirm a new Supreme Court justice until after the election.

Photo: Refusing A Mask

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 19, 2020, 6:51 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A young anti-choice protester refuses a mask that a pro-choice protester hands to him.

Photo: Stepping Up

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 19, 2020, 6:49 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A young protester steps onto the pro-confirmation speaker's platform to show her pro-Biden sign.

Photo: Flipping Off

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 19, 2020, 6:46 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A young protester flips off the speaker supporting Amy Coney Barrett.

Photo: Face Off

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 19, 2020, 6:45 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Anti-choice and pro-choice protesters face off.

Photo: Different Worlds

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 19, 2020, 6:44 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A woman wearing a "I'm with her" button cheers on the anti-choice speaker while pro-choice protesters stand behind her.

Photo: Showing Support

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 19, 2020, 6:42 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A woman holds up her fist as she protests against the Supreme Court nomination.

Photo: In 12 Years

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 19, 2020, 6:41 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A little girl dressed as a Supreme Court justice holds a sign that reads: "Today I march. In 12 years I vote."

Photo: Standing Watch

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 19, 2020, 6:40 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Supreme Court security guards stand watch over opposing protests.

Photo: Opposite Sides

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 19, 2020, 6:38 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Anti-abortion protesters face off against pro-choice protesters.

Photo: Set, Hut

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 22, 2020, 1:06 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The QB prepares to catch the ball after initiating the snap.

Photo: Jump, Catch, Score

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 22, 2020, 1:04 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A player jumps in order to catch the ball, allowing the team to score.

Photo: Touchdown!

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 22, 2020, 1:03 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Number 4 catches the ball in the end zone, scoring a touchdown.

Photo: Dodging

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 22, 2020, 1:03 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A player runs with the ball, and tries to avoid being touched by his opponents.

Photo: Ready to Throw

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 22, 2020, 1:02 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The QB prepares to throw to one of his teammates.

Photo: BLM Protest 2

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 26, 2020, 1:57 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Black Lives Matter protests in Washington DC (Courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins)

Photo: BLM Protest 1

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 26, 2020, 1:55 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Black Lives Matter protests in Washington DC (Courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins)

Photo: Making Statements

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 9, 2020, 7:21 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Evidence of previous protests can be seen from the graffiti on the statue of Daniel Webster.

Photo: Frustration and Fear

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 9, 2020, 7:18 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Signs held up by protesters express their emotions surrounding the situation.

Photo: Behind the Gate

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 9, 2020, 7:17 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Graffiti letters are seen on government buildings from protests before the implementation of the gate.

Photo: Protesting in a Pandemic

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 9, 2020, 7:16 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A protester highlights the differences between previous protests surrounding masks and stay at home orders and the current BLM protests.

Photo: Vets for BLM

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 9, 2020, 7:14 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A group of veterans marches toward the rest of the protest in support of BLM.

Photo: Businesses Supporting

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 9, 2020, 7:13 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A business supports the BLM movement with a mural on their windows.

Photo: Everything You Need, Free

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 9, 2020, 7:11 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Many groups set up stations to give out free water, snacks, and aid to protesters.

Photo: Black Lives Matter Plaza

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 9, 2020, 7:08 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The new signs signify Mayor Bowser's honorary change of 16th street.

Photo: Police-Free Schools

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 9, 2020, 7:06 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Protesters use ribbons to create messages on the wall surrounding the White House, and other federal property.

Photo: All Are Welcome

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 9, 2020, 7:04 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A pro-BLM sign sits in front of the church that was previously used as a photoshoot for President Trump.

Photo: Say Their Names

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 9, 2020, 6:59 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A protester holds a sign that lists the names of victims of police brutality.

Photo: How Many Weren't Filmed?

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 9, 2020, 6:58 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A protester holds up a sign asking about other incidents of police brutality that were not filmed.

Photo: MoCo Bikes Law

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Feb. 12, 2020, 7:50 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Montgomery County council has proposed amendments to a controversial law that mandates bicycle registration.

Photo: Wrestling vs. Northwood

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Jan. 17, 2020, 10:32 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Jason Kaplan and his opponent look for an opportunity for a takedown.

Photo: spanish library section

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Jan. 6, 2020, 4:37 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A row of books to choose from in the media center's new Spanish section (courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins).

Photo: library spanish section

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Jan. 6, 2020, 4:36 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The recently built Spanish section in the Blair library (courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins).

Photo: OK Boomer

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 15, 2019, 9:39 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

It's what the kids call a “meme” (courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins).

Photo: New Media Center Staff

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 11, 2019, 2:45 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A busy day at Blair's media center, with students checking out chromebooks, computers and focusing on schoolwork (courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins).

Photo: Like a Baby

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 11, 2019, 1:48 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A small dog gets carried by a potential owner in a baby carrier.

Photo: Playing Puppy

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 11, 2019, 1:47 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The youngest dog plays with her handler and a potential owner.

Photo: Adoption Card

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 11, 2019, 1:46 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The adoption card for a puppy describes her features.

Photo: Good Petting

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 11, 2019, 1:45 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

One of the cats gets pet inside the cat and small animal truck.

Photo: Adopt Me

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 11, 2019, 1:43 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A small dog wears an 'adopt me' vest.

Photo: Sit and Stay

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 11, 2019, 1:42 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

One of the dogs sits for a treat.

Photo: Friendly Puppy

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 11, 2019, 1:41 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

One of the dogs who is available for adoption.

Photo: mcps calendar 2021

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 9, 2019, 9:09 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Board of Education is debating whether or not to schedule a school closure for Eid in 2021 (courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins).

Photo: nationals world series

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 25, 2019, 1:56 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Washingtonians celebrated the first World Series win in franchise history (courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins).

Photo: Boundary Analysis

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 7, 2019, 9:37 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blair is overcrowded, with 10 classes already being taught in the portables (courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins).

Photo: Nats WS 1

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 5, 2019, 2:08 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Washington Nationals won their first World Series title in franchise history on Wednesday, Oct. 30 (courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins)

Photo: tobacco 21

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 5, 2019, 1:59 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

7-Eleven promises to check the ID of anyone who appears to be under 30 before selling them tobacco products (courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins).

Photo: teacher recommendations

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 1, 2019, 1:47 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

College teacher recommendation form (courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins).

Photo: Serving Looks and Wins

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 28, 2019, 2:22 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Karen Yang, number 10, serves the ball bringing Blair into the lead.

Photo: Chaos

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 28, 2019, 2:20 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Elizabeth Jang, number 2, hits the ball after two teammates fall to the ground.

Photo: Almost Out

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 28, 2019, 2:18 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Lucinda Zhou, number 11, saves the ball from going out.

Photo: Up and Over

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 28, 2019, 2:17 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A Blair player hits the ball over the net onto the opposing side.

Photo: Reach for the Stars

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 28, 2019, 2:16 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Captain Olivia Freer, number 16, reaches high to hit the ball over the net.

Photo: Ready, Set!

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 28, 2019, 1:42 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Freshman Celine Wu, number 14, sets the ball to another player.

Photo: Dig Pink!

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 28, 2019, 1:36 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Poms team performs in hour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month ahead of the game.

Photo: Always Thriving

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 21, 2019, 10:38 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The cloudy weather doesn't stop groups of people from taking advantage of the easily accessible foods from these trucks.

Photo: Contemplation

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 21, 2019, 10:37 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Two people glance at the menu while two others order their food.

Photo: Popular

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 21, 2019, 10:34 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A crowd gathers around the 'Stake and Chicken lovers' food truck.

Photo: Cones, Sundaes, Shakes, and More!

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 21, 2019, 10:33 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The most common food truck, an ice cream truck, takes part in the expansive food truck line.

Photo: On the Move

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 21, 2019, 10:31 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The purple dumpling themed food truck makes its way to a new location.

Photo: The Gyro Brothers

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 21, 2019, 10:30 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Bright colors and oversize depictions of food create an original appearance for the food truck.

Photo: Senor Latino Grill

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 21, 2019, 10:27 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A cartoon character decorates the latino themed food truck.

Photo: On the Mall

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 21, 2019, 10:25 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Food Trucks line both sides of the street along the National Mall.

Photo: 1, 2, 3, Pull

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 16, 2019, 2:29 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Junior class faces the Seniors in the annual tug of war game.

Photo: Time for a Cheer

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 16, 2019, 2:28 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Quarterback and captain Khalif Welch organizes his fellow "cheerleaders."

Photo: Zoom

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 16, 2019, 2:26 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A cheerleader speeds past the opposing team into the end zone.

Photo: Dream Team

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 16, 2019, 2:25 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Football player jumps in excitement as cheerleader runs the ball towards the end zone.

Photo: Mirrored

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 16, 2019, 2:23 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Members of the African Dance Team dance opposite each other.

Photo: Lift

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 16, 2019, 2:21 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Three cheerleaders pose as their teammates lift them up.

Photo: Leap

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 16, 2019, 2:19 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Poms team leaps during their performance.

Photo: be well 365

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 15, 2019, 2 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blair teacher leads a lesson on restorative justice during an innovation period as part of the Be Well 365 initiative (courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins).

Photo: Girls Soccer vs. Sherwood

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 10, 2019, 8:22 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior goalkeeper Bernadette Hargrove steps up to kick the ball (courtesy of Sydney Hastings Wilkins).

Photo: Girls Soccer vs. PB

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 3, 2019, 4:35 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Freshman Magda Goles scores the Blazers' third goal of the game (courtesy of Sydney Hastings-Wilkins).

Photo: Split Down the Middle

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 1, 2019, 1:52 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Marlee Ginyard, number 2, dribbles through two Paint Branch defenders.

Photo: Goal Kick

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 1, 2019, 1:50 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Bernadette Hargrove, number 25, sends the ball down field off of a goal kick.

Photo: Into the Net

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 1, 2019, 1:48 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Freshman Magda Goles, number 14, watches as her shot finds its way into the net.

Photo: Toe to Toe

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 1, 2019, 1:46 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Emilie Vigliotta, number 19, challenges a Paint Branch player as they both get a foot on the ball.

Photo: Full Stride

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 1, 2019, 1:44 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Sophia Kim, number 23, sprints down the field with the ball.

Photo: Long Ball

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 18, 2019, 1:41 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Srish Udayakumar, number 34, prepares to pass the ball down the field.

Photo: 50/50

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 18, 2019, 1:40 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Natinael Tesfaw, number 9, battles to win a 50/50 ball.

Photo: Making Moves

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 18, 2019, 1:39 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Joao Gonzalez, number 3, makes a move to avoid a Clarksburg forward.

Photo: Wednesday Night Lights

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 18, 2019, 1:38 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Blair Soccer team plays under a summery sunset.

Photo: Speed

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 18, 2019, 1:35 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Gavin Rogers, number 14, sprints up the field with the ball.

Photo: Light Pressure

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 18, 2019, 1:34 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Silas Reitsma, number 13, passes the ball while pressured by opposing team.

Photo: Welcome to AfterProm

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 4, 2019, 2:07 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Big dice with "2019" on them welcome students to the casino games.

Photo: Eyes on the Prize

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 4, 2019, 2:04 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Students gather around to play Roulette at after Prom.

Photo: Sit Still, Get Caricatured

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 4, 2019, 2:02 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Students sit as caricature artists sketch their faces.

Photo: All Fun and Games

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | June 4, 2019, 1:35 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Two students' attempt to play twister results in a fall.

Photo: ACES Program

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 29, 2019, 2:06 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

ACES banner in the main hallway

Photo: Sportsmanship

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 1, 2019, 1:41 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blair players shake hands with Northwest players at the end of the game.

Photo: On Base

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 1, 2019, 1:41 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Nate Helsing prepares his run from first base to second.

Photo: On the Mound

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 1, 2019, 1:40 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Will Gorman stands on the mound before a pitch.

Photo: Turn and Run

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 1, 2019, 1:34 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Freshman Alex Valdez, 99, hits the ball and turns towards first base.

Photo: What a Catch

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 1, 2019, 1:33 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Jason Lott catches a strike ball.

Photo: Pitcher's Stance

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | May 1, 2019, 1:32 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Charlie Wiebe, 12, pitches the ball in the first inning.

Photo: Perfect Form

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | April 29, 2019, 1:41 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior player hits the ball back across the net to score a point.

Photo: Intimidating Stare

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | April 29, 2019, 1:40 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior player stares at her opponent just before she serves.

Photo: Eyes on the Ball

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | April 29, 2019, 1:33 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A player focuses on the ball ahead of hitting it during a rally.

Photo: Doubled Up

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | April 29, 2019, 1:31 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Two players warm up ahead of their doubles match.

Photo: Serve's Up!

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | April 29, 2019, 1:31 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A tennis player serves the ball in an individuals match.

Photo: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | April 29, 2019, 1:29 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blair's Girls Tennis team huddles before their match against Blake.

Photo: On the Run

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 30, 2019, 8:50 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Luis Noda, 16, runs from second base to third.

Photo: Here Comes the Pitch

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 30, 2019, 8:47 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Oliver Goldman, 14, delivers a pitch.

Photo: Ready to Catch

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 30, 2019, 8:44 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

#12 raises his glove as he prepares to catch a ball in the outfield.

Photo: On the Mound

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 30, 2019, 8:42 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Infield players gather on the pitcher's mound at beginning of a new inning.

Photo: Through the Fence

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 30, 2019, 8:40 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blair players position themselves on the infield.

Photo: Mirrored

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 30, 2019, 8:38 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Number 8 prepares to bat, while another player warms up.

Photo: Northwood Overpopulation

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 10, 2019, 12:13 p.m. | In Opinions »

Northwood is among many MCPS schools to face overpopulation in the coming school years.

Photo: Northwood Stock Photo

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 4, 2019, 1:06 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Stock photo of Northwood High School

Photo: Northwood Stock Photo

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 4, 2019, 1:05 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Stock photo of Northwood High School

Photo: Northwood Stock Photo

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | March 4, 2019, 1:04 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Picture of Northwood High School

Photo: At the Half

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Jan. 10, 2019, 1:38 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Number 12 holds the ball at half court after regaining possession from the other side.

Photo: Wide Open

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Jan. 10, 2019, 1:37 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Kate Hildebrandt, 13, calls for a pass from Sophomore Yinka Scott, 20.

Photo: Making Moves

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Jan. 10, 2019, 1:36 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Kate Hildebrandt, number 13, tries to move around a Northwood defender.

Photo: Teammates on Edge

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Jan. 10, 2019, 1:34 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Lucy Martin, 5, stands up in anticipation as Sophomore Yinka Scott, 20, runs down the court unguarded.

Photo: Over the Head

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Jan. 10, 2019, 1:31 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Sarah Khan, 24, attempts to pass to a teammate.

Photo: New Year's Resolution: Exercising

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Dec. 22, 2018, 3:07 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Getting more exercise is a common New Year's resolution.

Photo: Get Ready to Run

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 8, 2018, 1:36 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Natnael Getachew prepares to send the ball down field.

Photo: Header

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 8, 2018, 1:36 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Eric Feigen, 9, heads the ball away from the Blair goal.

Photo: Pull it Back

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 8, 2018, 1:35 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Eric Feigen, 9, pulls back the ball to avoid a Wheaton player.

Photo: Setting Up For the Strike

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 8, 2018, 1:34 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Htoo Eh Redford Maung-Maung, 10, sets up the ball before striking it down field.

Photo: Full Speed

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 8, 2018, 1:33 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Captain James Madden, number 12, rushes down the field.

Photo: Senior Smiles

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 8, 2018, 1:32 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Cutouts of each senior's head decorate the stands at Senior Night.

Photo: SEN19RS

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 8, 2018, 1:28 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The crowd cheers after a Blair senior scores a goal.

Photo: Full Family

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 8, 2018, 1:27 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Gilberto, number 3, poses wit his parents and his two younger siblings.

Photo: Fireball

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 8, 2018, 1:26 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Eric Feigen, number 9, walks with his family and his "Fireball" sign.

Photo: Smiling For the Crowd

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Nov. 8, 2018, 1:25 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior, Htoo Eh Redford Maung Maung, 10, smilies alongside his parents and girlfriend.

Photo: Maddy Goal

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 23, 2018, 6:18 p.m. | In Blair »

Senior Maddy Merrill takes a shot on an open goal against Springbrook in a 8-0 Blair win.

Photo: Ilene Catzva

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 15, 2018, 8:13 a.m. | In Media »

Not much has changed about Catzva since then, but one thing is for certain: she has positively impacted many lives.

Photo: You Wish you Were a Blazer

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 9, 2018, 2:20 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Blazer runs through tunnel created by Varsity Poms and Cheer teams.

Photo: Soccer Smiles

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 9, 2018, 2:19 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Girls Varsity Soccer team smiles as they head down the "Team Tunnel."

Photo: Poses

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 9, 2018, 2:15 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Poms team strikes various poses at the beginning of their performance.

Photo: All Smiles On Top

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 9, 2018, 2:14 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A cheerleader poses while being held up by her teammates.

Photo: Carried Away

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 9, 2018, 2:13 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore team drags Freshman team across the field during tug-of-war.

Photo: Face Off

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 9, 2018, 2:11 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Two members of the African Dance Club face each other as part of the performance.

Photo: Bubbles

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:53 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Bubbles rise towards onlooking partiers.

Photo: I am the Trans Teacher I Never Had

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:52 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A trans teacher celebrates their identity.

Photo: Holding Hands

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:50 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Two patrons of pride hold hands.

Photo: The World is a Better Place When we Celebrate

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:47 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Hilton sponsored signage for the event.

Photo: Father and Son

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:45 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Many parents bring children to celebrate with the whole family.

Photo: Happy Family

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:44 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Two moms celebrate with their child.

Photo: Celebrate Good Times!

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:34 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Two newly-weds pose with a DC police officer.

Photo: Hop on the Equality Bus

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:31 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A pride trolley sponsored by the District of Columbia Office on Aging rolls through the D.C. pride festival.

Photo: A Leg Up On The Competition

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 28, 2018, 2:49 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Molly Salpekar, number 20, gets her leg up to pass a ball.

Photo: Taking A Knee

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 28, 2018, 2:47 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Two varsity soccer players, Jansi Medina-Tayac and Sierra Kamara, take a knee during the national anthem before their game.

Photo: Ready, Set, Throw

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 28, 2018, 2:46 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Jansi Medina-Tayac, number 4, throws the ball onto the field after it goes out of bounds.

Photo: All Alone, Ready To Punt

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 28, 2018, 2:44 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Zoe Abrasion, number 46, punts the ball from the single time she touched the ball with her hands.

Photo: Playing It Short

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 28, 2018, 2:42 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Janie Pitner, number 7, passes a short corner to Senior Arthi Thagarajan, number 11.

Photo: Quick Cut

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 28, 2018, 2:41 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Jansi Medina-Tayac, number 4, makes a quick cut move to avoid Paint Branch players.

Photo: Eyes on the Ball, Speed on High

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 28, 2018, 2:40 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Vivi Labarca, number 6, focuses on the ball while she dribbles down the field.

Photo: Making Moves

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 28, 2018, 2:39 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Noa Dora, number 2, prepares to make a move around a Paint Branch player.

Photo: Late Game Speed

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 20, 2018, 1:41 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Elijah Geist (Junior), number 14, speeds down the field.

Photo: Focus

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 20, 2018, 1:40 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Wilmer Garcia (Junior), number 2, focuses to settle a ball in the a

Photo: Spin move

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 20, 2018, 1:37 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Wilmer Garcia (Junior), number 2, spins towards the goal.

Photo: Before the start

By Sydney Hastings-Wilkins | Sept. 20, 2018, 1:35 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The boys soccer team prepares to be announced before the game.