Funding issues prevented the Blair Robotics Club from competing in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) National Robotics Competition this past Tuesday, April 19 through Thursday, April 21.
I almost liked him better as the annoying dude on Punk'd, with his trucker hats and raglan t-shirts, playing pranks on Jessica Alba and Rachel Bilson. Why did he try to become a "serious actor" all of a sudden? And why did he drag Amanda Peet into it?
Joshua Gilmore and Monique Eldridge were named Mr. and Ms. Blazer in the annual competition held during Blair Fair on April 22. The act drew a large, supportive audience interested in viewing student talent.
From left to right: Sophomores Christine Douglas, Daniela Rosales, Beatriz Medina, Jennifer Lopez, and Elizabeth Morales enjoy their favorite McDonald's treats at the Four Corners restaurant.
Blair students perform in Freedom Plaza as part of the Blues Alley Youth Orchestra, during the first annual Big Band Jam on Saturday, April 23. The event celebrated National Jazz Appreciation Month.
President of the Senate Mike Miller and Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich, Jr. speak in the senate quarters to the youth senators in Youth and Government
Senior Maggy Acosta debates in the senate on the Youth and Government's annual 3 day trip to Annapolis for mock legislature.
Prolific producer Sydney Pollack ("Cold Mountain," "The Talented Mr. Ripley") directs the new film "The Interpreter," starring previous colleagues Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn, and succeeds by all accounts; the plot fascinates viewers from beginning to end, the stars both deliver amazing performances, and the film teaches viewers volumes without a hint of preaching.
Blair placed second in the Spring 2005 Knowledge Master Open (KMO), an international bi-annual team trivia competition that Blair's "It's Academic" team participates in. The two-hour competition was held Tuesday, April 19 and results were announced Friday, April 22.
In a complete reversal of last week's 3-0 victory over Wheaton, the Blazers lost to Churchill in straight sets today when they started having trouble with serves and blocks.
Some of the later levels are nearly impossible.
Frequent obstacles complicate the levels.
The art of Kung Fu is a serious study that takes discipline and effort. Organized crime gangs are intimidating, violent and ruthless groups who have the ability to throw entire cities into chaos. Now what happens when these two subjects come together? Why, you get "Kung Fu Hustle," the funniest film of 2005 so far.
Archer Maclean's Mercury for PSP
Auburn went 13-0, winning the best conference in football. The Washington Redskins used their two first round draft picks Saturday on good players, from a great team. Problem is, especially in the case of their second pick, QB Jason Campbell, the pick makes no sense at all.
On a Saturday afternoon in February junior Clare Marshall and her family sit in her living room watching a film that Marshall is an avid fan of: "Napoleon Dynamite." Marshall and her family say quotes along with the movie and laugh aloud at the hilarious parts. "Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills," Clare says, imitating Napoleon's trademark throaty drawl. "You know, like nun chuck skills, bow hunting skills...computer hacking skills."
Rejoice, Washington area basketball fans! For the first time in eons, the playoffs are coming to town. Of course, the playoff thirst isn't going to be quenched until the Wizards win the championship, but it's definitely a step. Hey, if a few dominoes fall our way, we could even win it this year. Here's a peek at the first round of the playoffs, plotting out the course for what will hopefully be a good stab at the championship.
APRIL 25, NELSON H. KOBREN MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM-- Churchill. It is a word with many associations for Blair's varsity boys' volleyball team, a word that conjures up memories of last season's bitter third-round playoff loss and reminds the Blazers that they were not the only team in the county with an undefeated record coming into this game. And for the biggest home crowd of the season, it was a word that meant that Blair was about to play its toughest and most exciting game all season, a match-up between two county powerhouses that may well indicate the course of the post-season bid for the county title.
Youth Governor Karima Tawfik and Youth Speaker of the House Nick Tucker, both Blair students, speak with Speaker of the House Michael Busch, while Youth Lt. Governor Colleen Considine and President of the Senate Brent Follin look on.
Junior Elizabeth Packer and senior Rachel Feely-Kohl pose in front of the statehouse in Annapolis during the Youth and Government trip.
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