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Two local students compete in "Jeopardy! Teen Tournament"

By Anthony Glynn | Feb. 10, 2005, midnight | In Print »

One student from Blake and one from Sherwood were contestants in the "Jeopardy! Teen Tournament," a Sony Pictures Television event that concluded on Tuesday, Feb. 8. The Blake student won the tournament while the Sherwood one was beaten in the semi finals.

James Armistead (James Lafayette)

By Erik Li | Feb. 10, 2005, midnight | In Print »

James Armistead, who was born in 1759 into slavery, was most known for being a black spy during the Revolutionary War and helping the American patriots achieve victory. At the age of 21, Armistead volunteered to be a spy and was sent by General Lafayette to provide false information on American movements to the British. Armistead's willingness to work soon won over British General Cornwallis, and Armistead soon gained privilege to British battle plans.

Photo: Chips' American Idol judges

By Eric Hysen | Feb. 10, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Silver Chips Online's very own American Idol judges. From left to right - Randy (Danny Scheer), Paula (Mike Bushnell) and Simon (Joanna Pinto-Coelho).

Photo: James Baldwin

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James Baldwin, novelist, poet and teacher.

Photo: James Armistead-the real one

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James Armistead, a black American spy during the Revolutionary War.

Photo: Boogeyman Still

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Photo: Michael Braun

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Blake student Michael Braun, winner of "Jeopardy! Teen Tournament," standing with host Alex Trebek.

Photo: New Year Dance

By June Hu | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Performers enact a scene from the Kunqu play "A Stroll in the Garden" from "The Peony Pavilion" (Mu Dan Ting) on Feb. 4. Kunqu is an ancient form of Chinese Opera with 500 years of history behind it.

Photo: Maya Angelou

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Maya Angelou, author, historian, songwriter, director, performer and civil rights activist.

Photo: Chinese Lion Dance

By June Hu | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Lion Dance, a traditional performance to usher in each Chinese New Year, is performed by a Chinese Youth Club not affiliated with Blair in Washington, D.C.'s Chinatown. The dance is usually performed to bring luck and courage to life in the new year.

Photo: Flowers and Butterflies

By June Hu | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Flowers and Butterflies is a dance designed to imitate a game played by young children in ancient times. The children, dressed in traditional colors of yellow and red for fortune and luck, chase each other with small round fans with colorful silk streamers.

Photo: Celtics Team_Print

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Auerbach poses with his team. Moments from Auebach's coaching days with the Celtics.

Photos courtesy of ESPN and the NBA.

Photo: Chinese New Year

By Jessica Yen | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: American Idol Graphic

By Elena Pinsky | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Forest Glen Station

By Diana Frey | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Auerbach in Office_Print

By Adam Schuyler | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Auerbach in his Washington D.C. office.

Photo: Red Embraced_Print

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Auerbach is embraced by one of his players. Moments from Auebach's coaching days with the Celtics.

Photos courtesy of ESPN and the NBA.

Photo: Brookland-CUA - Pizza Hut

By Diana Frey | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Reno Cast

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The cast of "Reno 911!" Courtesy of ComedyCentral.com

Photo: August Wilson

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August Wilson, playwright and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama.

Oprah Winfrey

By Feza Kikaya | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Television talk-show host, actress and producer Oprah Winfrey defied the odds when she became the first black female billionaire in the U.S., despite enduring a troubled adolescence.

Photo: Spam

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Valentine's Day dance cancelled

By Seema Kacker | Feb. 9, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The Valentine's Day dance, which was to be held Feb. 11, has been cancelled due to scheduling issues, according to SGA sponsor Rondai Ravilious.

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