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Photo: Print - Graphic - New department preperations for testing

By Sheila Rajagopal | March 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Clunky "Robots" overwhelms

By Joanna Pinto-Coelho | March 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Though sweet and with good intentions, 20th Century Fox's new animated film, "Robots," seems to overstimulate. Its liberal-leaning plot, one that denounces materialist, cold-hearted corporate America in favor of the blue-collared stout of heart, is well formulated. The intricate robot world of Robot City is amazingly imaginative but overly attentive to detail.

NCAA Bracket very fair and balanced

By Michael Bushnell | March 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The Terrapins are in the tournament. The National Invitation Tournament. The NCAA Tourney will be Turtle-less for the first time since before the first Michael Jackson accusations came out. The Terps, and every other team that was snubbed this year shouldn't blame the committee; they only need to look at themselves when they wonder why they didn't get a ticket to the Big Dance.

Blair places second in regional Science Bowl

By Alex Mazerov | March 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »

A team of Blair students placed second in the Maryland championship of the regional Science Bowl on Feb. 26 at the Department of Energy headquarters in Germantown.

Anatomy and physiology classes dissect furry felines

By Kiran Bhat | March 14, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Underneath Anatomy and Physiology teacher John Haigh's glistening scalpel lies a dead creature, one eye ajar, tongue sticking out and front legs stretched next to its face. Haigh's students squirm, smile and giggle nervously as he begins demonstrating the day's lesson: identifying various muscles in a dissected cat.

MCPS APs beat national average

By Sherri Geng, Renee Park | March 14, 2005, midnight | In Print »

MCPS outperformed the nation in Advanced Placement (AP) testing performance and participation, according to a 2005 CollegeBoard report. In MCPS' graduating class of 2004, almost 40 percent of students - twice the state average and three times the national average - achieved a passing score of three or above on at least one AP sometime during high school.

Drive to Survive held at Blair

By Ravi Umarji | March 14, 2005, midnight | In Print »

In the latest of a series of state and local initiatives intended to increase driving safety, MCPS and the American Automobile Association held the first of four Drive to Survive classes at Blair on Feb. 23.

Should MCPS put BMI on report cards? NO: Weight is a personal matter

By Rocky Hadadi | March 14, 2005, midnight | In Print »

An A in English, a B in math, a C in history and another A in Spanish. But in that new category on the top of the report card - what is that, a 31.2 in...obesity?

Algunos usan supersticiones para mejorar su suerte

By Ria Richardson | March 14, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Además de estudiar antes de un examen, Patrick Beckford, del undécimo grado, duerme y sueña con su libro de clase para mejorar su suerte.

Photo: Print - Self Mutilation

By Charlie Woo | March 14, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

There are a reported two million cases of self-harm in the U.S. alone, including cutting, burning and self-hitting, according to the National Mental Health Association.

Photo: Print - Hockey

By Hannah Thresher | March 14, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

The Blair Community Ice Hockey Team huddles during a playoff game on Feb. 15 at Wheaton Ice Rink.

Photo: Print - freestyle

By Adam Schuyler | March 14, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Reporters junior Samir Paul and senior Sheila Rajagopal quiver in fear in the face of senior Ryan Dean's rap skills. Samir and Sheila challenged Dean to become the freestyle champions of Blair on Jan. 14.

Photo: Jay Mathews

By Christopher Consolino | March 14, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Washington Post reporter Jay Mathews gives a lecture regarding college applications at Richard Montgomery High School on Wednesday, March 9.

Photo: Jay Mathews

By Christopher Consolino | March 14, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Washington Post reporter Jay Mathews speaks at Richard Montgomery High School on Wednesday, March 9, informing students and parents about the college application process.

Photo: Print - gymnastics

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Washington Post writer discusses college selection

By Christopher Consolino | March 14, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Washington Post staff writer Jay Mathews discussed his book "Harvard Schmarvard: Getting Beyond the Ivy League to the College That is Best for You" and gave a speech to interested parents and students at Richard Montgomery High School on Wednesday, March 9, concerning the college-application process and how to receive an Ivy-League education at non-brand name schools.