On Monday, Jan. 31, junior Abrahm Gurmu died of heart disease. It was his first day at Blair. Abrahm, who was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, came to America eight months ago to pursue a better education. "He was very eager to go to school," said Abrahm's cousin, senior Namerud Admasu. Abrahm was also a model student back at home in Addis Keteema School, according to his older brother, Dawit Gurmu, who said Abrahm was one of 10,000 students, out of a pool of five million, to receive a high score on an important nationwide exam.
These restuarants and stores line the street across from the entrance to the Court House station.
Austin Grill near the Bethesda station.
E Street Cinema near Metro Center
Undoubtedly, one of the most controversial directors in America is Spike Lee, a man who has enjoyed a prosperous career of more than 15 years. Lee has not only created great films but has built a production empire consisting of his own record label, 40 Acres & A Mule Musicworks, his own production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, and his own chain of clothing stores, Spike's Joint.
The Van Ness-UDC Metro station
Maggiano's restaurant, located near the Friendship Heights station.
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FEB. 22, NELSON H. KOBREN MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM- It is no secret that this has been a rough season for the Blair girls basketball team. They began their first few games hopefully, yet then seemed to descend into a drought where opponents appeared unbeatable, no matter how close the Blair girls came to a win. Whether or not the drought is over is now the question, as in this game the Blazers faced a very weak Wheaton squad which put up almost no fight as the Blair girls cruised to an easy 48-19 victory.
A Best Buy store located near Tenleytown
Abrahm Gurmu's ID, issued to him during his first day at Blair.
The outside of the Takoma Metro station, one of the stops now featured on Silver Chips Online's new Metro section.
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Chipotle, a Mexican restaurant, is located within walking distance of the Woodley Park-Zoo station.
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