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Photo: emily softball

By Diana Frey | April 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Emily O'Brien connects on a 2-RBI base hit en route to a 2-3 evening.

Photo: Armwrestling for fun

By Hannah Rosen | April 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Hannah Fegley of SGR referees a match between Eric Camphor and Martin Newman at SGR Spectacular.

Cherry trees trampled by observers

By Christopher Consolino | April 19, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The cherry trees situated around the Tidal Basin and East Potomac Park are facing an early demise as their roots are being crushed because of soil compaction. The deadly pressure on the roots is caused by the feet of the 20 million observers who flock to the National Mall every year and the one million who come to Washington exclusively for the Cherry Blossom Festival.

Photo: Getting into the act

By Nathaniel Lichten | April 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Singer Jackson Vassighi pours his energy into his song (and his microphone) at the SGR Spectacular.

Photo: Singing at the SGR Spectacular

By Nathaniel Lichten | April 19, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Singer Colin Forhan of the band Mizilan gets down at the SGR Spectacular on Friday, April 15. Click the photos to see a gallery of pictures from the event.
Click here for a review of the event.

HSA survey results shed light on what Blazers want

By Michael Bushnell | April 19, 2005, midnight | In Print »

During the week of March 14-18, 553 foreign language students participated in an informational survey intended to discover what would motivate them to take the High School Assessment (HSA) exams each May. The exams are part of the National No Child Left Behind Act, for which Blair has failed to meet the standards for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) the last two years.

Cardinals elect new pope

By Grace Harter | April 19, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany was elected pope on Tuesday by the Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church. He was elected after two days of deliberation subsequent to Pope John Paul II's death 17 days ago.

Talent and dancers capture the Spectacular

By Danny Scheer | April 19, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Amidst cheering crowds last Friday, April 15, it became clear that the SGR Spectacular, held at Blair every recent year, has found its home at Blair and in the hearts of many Blazers.

Two Blair artists honored in Congressional Art Show

By June Hu | April 18, 2005, midnight | In Print »

A small panel of judges chose two Blair students to be part of the Congressional Art Award Juried Show at the awards ceremony, which took place between 7 and 8:30 p.m. at the Strathmore Mansion on April 11.

Bringing life to the party

By Rocky Hadadi | April 18, 2005, midnight | In Print »

In an America dominated by the Bush administration, a strengthened Republican presence both in the Senate and House of Representatives and a right-leaning Supreme Court, the Democratic Party has struggled to keep its message heard. As a party fighting for public support and an image of themselves as something besides simply the "Anti-Republican Party," the Democrats need to return to their original base of definitive liberal ideals and grassroots politics to once again make an impact on the American political spectrum. By taking definite stances on current issues, reflecting these opinions in a new platform and creating public support networks to spread their message, the Democratic Party can once again return to its standard of being a voice for the voiceless.

Pat Martino packs Blues Alley

By Jeremy Goodman | April 18, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Jazz guitarist Pat Martino and his quartet played four sold-out shows at Blues Alley on April 8 and 9. Martino treated the audience to his addictively energetic brand of hard bop, leaving any fan of good music wanting more.

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By | April 18, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Chinese Still Life

By | April 18, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Eric Su's acrylic painting, Chinese Still Life, features traditionally asian decorative items.
Photo courtesy of Eric Su

Photo: Movie Small Banner

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A riveting "Piano Lesson”

By Armin Rosen | April 18, 2005, midnight | In Plays »

I was somewhat taken aback when, in a short speech after the opening performance of her production of August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson," director Saret Scott opined that the middle-aged Wilson is already one of the great American playwrights. But after seeing "The Piano Lesson" I can find little grounds on which to disagree with her.

Photo: Nick Johnson Triple

By Eric Hysen | April 17, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

First baseman Nick Johnson hits a game-winning triple in the seventh inning during the Nationals' April 17th game with the Diamondbacks.

Photo: Inside RFK

By Eric Hysen | April 17, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Inside RFK Stadium before the Nationals' April 17th game against the Diamondbacks.

Instrumental music and choral groups win awards during Chicago trip

By Emma Zachurski | April 17, 2005, midnight | In Local »

Blair's music department received a total of five honorary plaques and three trophies for their performances in the Heritages Festival in Chicago, Illinois. The participating groups from Blair in this festival were the Honors Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, and the Chamber and Blazer Choirs.

Photo: The New Mascot

By Eric Hysen | April 17, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Nationals mascot Screech the Eagle "hatches" before the April 17th game.

Photo: Play Ball!

By Eric Hysen | April 17, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Nationals run onto the field before their April 17th win over the Diamondbacks.

Photo: RFK Stadium

By Eric Hysen | April 17, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Fans begin to enter RFK Stadium for the Nationals' April 17th game with the Diamondbacks.

Photo: Rounding Third

By Eric Hysen | April 17, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Two Nationals round third to score after Nick Johnson's seventh-inning triple during the April 17th game against the Diamondbacks.

Photo: Vinny Castilla swings for the Nats

By Eric Hysen | April 17, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Nationals third baseman Vinny Castilla awaits a pitch during their win over the Diamondbacks. Click above to see a gallery of pictures from the game.

Professional storyteller comes to Blair to talk about Israeli-Palestinian conflict

By Alexander Gold, Caitlin Garlow | April 16, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Professional storyteller Noa Baum, born in Jerusalem, Israel came to Blair on Thurs., April 14, to tell her story of Israel and Palestine, "A Land Twice Promised," to some CAP and social studies classes.

Photo: Spain

By | April 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Over spring break, Blair students traveled to Spain with government teacher David Swaney. The group visited Barcelona, Madrid and Seville, before making a final stop in Lisbon, Portugal. From left to right, seniors Sasha Foreman and Patrick Detzner, sophomore Nick Wolf, seniors Dominic Deustachio, Bill McManigle and Alicia Posner and Swaney.

Photos courtesy of Nick Wolf

Click the image to see a collection of pictures from the group's travels.