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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sophomore Eric Su's acrylic painting, Chinese Still Life, features traditionally asian decorative items.
Photo courtesy of Eric Su
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.
First baseman Nick Johnson hits a game-winning triple in the seventh inning during the Nationals' April 17th game with the Diamondbacks.
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.
Inside RFK Stadium before the Nationals' April 17th game against the Diamondbacks.
Nationals mascot Screech the Eagle "hatches" before the April 17th game.
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.
The Nationals run onto the field before their April 17th win over the Diamondbacks.
Two Nationals round third to score after Nick Johnson's seventh-inning triple during the April 17th game against the Diamondbacks.
Fans begin to enter RFK Stadium for the Nationals' April 17th game with the Diamondbacks.
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.
The branch of a cherry tree blossom dangling over the water during the National Cherry Blossom Festival at the Tidal Basin in downtown D.C. Click the above picture to view a gallery.
The Royal Palace in Madrid which is currently open to the public.
The Jefferson Memorial rests majestically on the other side of the Tidal Basin, in downtown D.C.
Designed by Gaudi, the Sagrada Familia is a cathedral in Barcelona that has been in construction for nearly 100 years.
The Park Guell, designed by famous Spanish artist Antoni Gaudi, is a popular tourist attraction with numerous mosaics and sculptures lining its many winding paths.
Senior Justin Hoy wind up for a shot during the Blair versus Sherwood Varsity Lacrosse game.
The Sagrada Familia's front entrance features a facade depicting the life and death of Jesus Christ.
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