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The true story behind President's Day

By Elena Pinsky | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

On the third Monday of every February, Montgomery County schools and administrative offices are closed in observance of President's Day. To students, this day may only be a welcome extension to the weekend because few know the true origins of this holiday. In fact, over time, the holiday has transformed from one that commemorates the birthday of former President George Washington to one that honors all past American presidents.

Photo: Zora Neale Hurston

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Zora Neale Hurston, teacher and celebrated author.

Photo: Dorothy Dandridge

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Dorothy Dandridge, first black woman to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

NBA: A look at the Eastern Conference at the Break

By Adith Sekaran, Isamu Bae | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

A look at the NBA's Eastern Conference at the All-Star Break with Isamu Bae and Adith Sekaran.

NBA: A look at the Western Conference at the Break

By Adith Sekaran, Isamu Bae | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

A look at the NBA's Western Conference at the All-Star Break with Isamu Bae and Adith Sekaran.

Ralph Ellison

By Danny Scheer | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Published in the early 1950s, "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison chronicled the title character's struggle against black oppression in America and became one of the most significant novels in black American literature.

Zora Neale Hurston

By Danny Scheer | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Zora Neale Hurston, celebrated author of "Their Eyes Were Watching God," flourished during the Harlem Renaissance alongside other cherished black authors such as W.E.B. Dubois and Richard Wright. Hurston wrote many essays and stories incorporating black, American anthropology as well as social and cultural race themes. Her books also contained autobiographical information because Hurston primarily drew from her experiences while living in Florida.

Dorothy Dandridge

By Zahra Gordon | Feb. 21, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Dorothy Dandridge was born on Nov. 9, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio. Her acting career began when she and her sister, Vivian, performed as part of "The Wonder Children," a group Dandridge's mother, Ruby Dandridge, who was an actress herself, created. During the 1930s, Dandridge left high school and established "The Dandrige Sisters," a performing group consisting of three women, including Dandrige, her sister and a friend, Etta James.

Housing at high costs

By Kiran Bhat | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In Features »

It wasn't much. In one corner of the tiny apartment was a hidden bedroom door; in the other, the open entrance to a bathroom. Surveying her prospective home, English teacher Pam Bryant was not impressed. But when she learned that her prospective apartment was selling for $80,000 more than it had been only one year before, Bryant knew she couldn't afford it, and gave up hope of purchasing a place in Montgomery County.

Photo: Historian Alfred Goldberg

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

History teacher George Vlasits stands with historian Alfred Goldberg, a guest speaker who spoke to 9th grade CAP students on Thursday, Feb. 17.

Remembering Arthur Miller

By Emma Zachurski | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In National »

Playwright Arthur Miller, known best for his plays "The Crucible" and "Death of a Salesman," passed away in his home in Roxbury, Connecticut on the evening of Feb. 10. His death was due to congestive heart failure, according to CNN.

August Wilson

By Danielle Foster | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In Print »

August Wilson, born Frederick August Kittel, is a renowned playwright and poet whose most famous works include "Fences" (1987), "The Piano Lesson" (1990) and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" (1984). During his career, Wilson has earned various honors including two Pulitzer Prizes, the American Theater Critics Award, 23 honorary degrees, a Tony Award and the New York Drama Critics Circles Awards.

NBA at the All-Star Break: Award Winners

By Michael Bushnell | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In Print »

While the most memorable moment of this season was the horrific fight that went on in Detroit back in November, by now, every one in the country who watched TV the week after that fight knows about it. I think the Food Channel broke in to its show "Iron Chef II: The Benihana Beatdown” to discuss the NBA melee.

Blair loses in second round of playoffs

By Erik Kojola | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The Blair Community Ice Hockey team's season came to an end after their lost to the second-seeded Howard 9-4 on Friday, Feb. 18 after Blair advanced to the second-round of the playoffs because Broadneck had to forfeit their earlier win over Blair.

The East should prepare to be humbled

By Adith Sekaran | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Based on the firepower of the West's roster, the final score of the 54th All Star game in Denver will be rather lopsided in West's favor.

Albert John Luthuli

By Seema Kacker | Feb. 20, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Albert John Luthuli was a prominent leader of the nonviolent civil rights movement in South Africa and an activist for peace and quality education. He was born around 1898 in a small tribe in Groutville and died July 21, 1967.

Blair swimming places sixth at County Championship Meet

By Kristina Yang | Feb. 19, 2005, midnight | In Print »

FEB. 19, MARTIN LUTHER KING SWIM CENTER-- Blair's boys scored 240 points, placing third in the county after Walter Johnson and Whitman, while the girls scored 29 points for an 18th-place finish. Blair's 269 combined points allowed it to place sixth overall, just behind Division-II champion Churchill, which will be taking Blair's place in Division I next season.

Photo: New Aviator poster

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Alice Walker

By Adedeji Ogunfolu | Feb. 19, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Alice Walker was born, on Feb. 9, 1944 in Eatonton, Georgia. When she was eight years old, Walker was shot with a BB gun, an accident that left her blind in the right eye and that traumatized her to the point where she dreamt about suicide. However, Walker stayed sane by constantly writing poetry and short stories.

Asa Philip Randolph

By Feza Kikaya | Feb. 19, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Immediately following the labor movement of the early twentieth century, Asa Philip Randolph became a prominent figure in the fight for civil rights. He was raised in Crescent City, Florida, but moved to New York City in 1911 and studied at City College while working during the day. He was extremely interested in the works of economic and political writers such as Marx and through such works, believed that the black working class was the hope for black progress.

Blair barely passes school recycling inspection

By Stephanie Nguyen | Feb. 19, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Blair's recycling program received a below-average grade, a one letter grade decline from last year, from a surprise inspection by Montgomery County's Division of Solid Waste Services on Dec. 16, 2004.

Blair struggles at County Championships

By Anthony Glynn | Feb. 19, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Last year, the Blazers had a third place, a second place and three first place finishers at the County Championships. This year they had one wrestler place eighth.

Photo: Andrew Wallis

By Anthony Glynn | Feb. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Captain Andrew Wallis concentrates before his first match at Counties.

Photo: Andrew Wallis and coach Jake Scott

By Anthony Glynn | Feb. 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Coach Jake Scott loosens up Andrew Wallis before his first match at Counties.

Photo: "esotsm" still

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