Trace the form of a shirt onto a piece of construction paper and cut it out. Next, trace the shape of a pocket on a piece of construction paper and cut it out. Make sure the pocket is large enough to fit your "pocket pal."
The Woodmoor Bakery across the street from Blair has a delicious selection of Valentine's Day treats.
Junior Kiran Belani (blue) and sophomore Anjali Parekh (green) perform Bhangra, a traditional Indian folk dance.
Nine Blair students were selected as 2004-2005 Presidential Scholars award candidates. These students represent half of all MCPS candidates, according to the MCPS Bulletin.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett was born Ida B. Wells in 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. The oldest of eight children, Wells became a teacher to support her younger siblings after the death of her parents in 1880 from yellow fever. Despite her many obstacles, financial and racial, Wells finished her studies at Rust College and in 1888, became a teacher and anti-lynching activist in Tennessee. She became editor and co-owner of a local black newspaper called "The Free Speech and Headlight," and Wells utilized her editorial column to denounce the lynching of blacks and encourage the black people of Memphis to move west.
The Washington Monument is one of the many famous D.C. landmarks within walking distance of the Smithsonian Metro station.
The Renwick Gallery near McPherson Square
Seniors Ana Karimi and David Crawford swing to the beat of "Sing, Sing, Sing."
Magnets perform a traditional Chinese ribbon dance.
The White House, just a short walk away from McPherson Square
National Theatre on Pennsylvania Avenue
A celebratory balloon in the Hoover Fisher Flower shop in the Woodmoor Shopping Center.
Junior Brian Nieh sings "Ocean Avenue" by "Yellowcard."
Juniors Elena Ramsey and Chris McNair try to decide what they should buy for their Valentines.
Cosi, a sandwich shop, near McPherson Square
The outside of the Federal Triangle Metro station.
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Once all glue has dried, stick your pal into the pocket and write a spirited message on the shirt itself. This is the perfect Valentine for a cherished friend. Chips staffer Emily-Kate Hannapel poses with the pocket pal Valentine
National Museum of american History
Apply liquid glue to the curved outer edge ONLY and paste to the upper right side of the paper shirt. Decorate a popsicle stick as your pal of choice. Clothes can be cut out of construction paper and glued directly to the stick.
Sophomore Merlyn Deng performs "Fisherman Sings at Dusk" on the Chinese Harp with junior June Hu (not pictured).
Silver Chips Online's very own American Idol judges. From left to right - Randy (Danny Scheer), Paula (Mike Bushnell) and Simon (Joanna Pinto-Coelho).
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, a black American spy during the Revolutionary War.
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.
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