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Rescued child laborers visit Blair
By Natasha Prados | April 25, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Five rescued child laborers from India, Colombia and Mexico spoke at Blair today during 6th period. The event was sponsored by the Blair Academy of International Studies in conjunction with the International Center on Child Labor and Education (ICCLE).
Irish hold commemoration parade
By Alexis Egan, Meaghan Mallari | April 25, 2006, midnight | In International »
The weekend of April 15 marked the 90th anniversary of the Irish uprising against British rule. Thousands gathered outside the General Post Office on Parnell Street in Dublin, Ireland, where the Proclamation of Independence was read to celebrate the anniversary, according to The Irish Times.
Silver Chips Online wins Pacemaker
By Eve Gleichman | April 23, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Silver Chips Online was one of three winners of the 2006 National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Online Pacemaker Award. The award was presented at the NSPA National Spring High School Journalism Convention in San Francisco on April 22.
Events to be held in celebration of "International Workers' Day"
By Natasha Prados | April 21, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The National Capital Immigration Coalition will host five Immigrant Unity Day events on Monday, May 1 in honor of International Workers' Day. The events will take place in Langley Park, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Arlington and Richmond from 5-8 p.m.
Car chase in Blair neighborhood ensues during rush hour
By Merlyn Deng, Payal Patnaik | April 19, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Two youths attempted to escape with a stolen black Jeep Cherokee in the Woodmoor area, resulting in a minor car chase that climaxed at the intersection of Colesville Road and University Boulevard today at approximately 4:35 p.m. They were caught soon afterwards.
Senior Helen Alemu passes away
By Devon Madison | April 18, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Senior Helen Alemu died yesterday morning due to what is thought to be trauma to the head after a fall, according to an announcement made today.
Blair music captures top honors at Heritage Music Festival
By Lois Bangiolo | April 7, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The Blair music ensembles captured first prize out of 15 schools for the best overall music program, as well as the adjudicator's award and the prize for best overall instrumental group, at the Heritage Music Festival in New York City this past weekend.
Takoma Park Middle School Florida trip cancelled
By Lois Bangiolo | April 7, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The Takoma Park Middle School annual field trip to Florida will be discontinued, according to Magnet coordinator Scott Degasperis. This year's trip, which students made in February, will be the last, and the Magnet program will select a new destination for future years.
Board of Education candidate speaks to Young Democrats
By Eve Gleichman | April 7, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Shirley Brandman, a candidate in the upcoming Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) race, spoke to Blair's Young Democrats on Tuesday April 4 in room 134 at 3 p.m. Brandman briefly discussed her experience in education before moving into a longer dialogue with members of the club.
Blair students and teacher win Siemens Foundation awards
By Lois Bangiolo | April 7, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Two Blair students and a Blair teacher were honored by the Siemens Foundation with Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement, which recognize high achievement in the Advanced Placement (AP) program.
New plan will allow student drop-off on University side
By Lois Bangiolo | March 29, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Blair and the PTSA are working on a plan to allow parents to safely drop off students on the University Blvd. side of the school, a location more convenient for many parents. Currently, the only authorized drop-off point is in the Colesville parking lot, but many parents chose to leave students in the morning in the University Blvd. parking lot, creating dangerous congestion.
SGA, Media Center to sponsor book drive
By Simon Kanter | March 29, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The SGA and Media Center are sponsoring a children's book drive through April 7 that will benefit kids enrolled in Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL). Collection boxes for gently used children's books are located in the Media Center, Career Center, counseling office and ESOL academic support rooms.
Thirty year celebration of the French immersion program held
By Bridget Egan | March 28, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Montgomery County Public Schools celebrated the 30 year anniversary of the French Immersion Program on March 25. The ceremony took place at Blair.
Fundraiser to be held for community service projects in El Salvador
By Natasha Prados | March 28, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The Washington Ethical Society International Partners (WES-IP) will hold a fundraiser for its summer El Salvador service trip on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at 7750 16th Street, Washington, D.C. 20012. The suggested $20 admission fee (children under 12 enter free of charge), along with whatever other money is raised during the event, will go directly towards this summer's service projects.
Silver Chips Online named finalist for Pacemaker
By Eve Gleichman | March 22, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Silver Chips Online was one of seven finalists selected in the National Scholastic Press Association's (NSPA) annual Online Pacemaker competition. Of these, three winning online publications will be announced in April during the Spring High School Journalism Convention, which will be held in San Francisco.
Silver Quill is one of 10 Pacemaker finalists
By Natasha Prados | March 21, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The 2004-2005 edition of Silver Quill, Blair's literary magazine, is one of 10 finalists for the National Scholastic Press Association's prestigious pacemaker award, according to the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) web site.
Computer Team finishes second at University of Maryland contest
By Lois Bangiolo | March 20, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The Blair Computer Team placed second in the 16th annual University of Maryland Computer Programming contest held March 11.
Sundial built in student courtyard
By Bridget Egan | March 20, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The Blair astronomy class recently finished constructing a sundial in the student courtyard that uses natural light to determine time, according to astronomy teacher Leslie Rogers. The sundial cost around $125 and is accurate within five minutes of the actual time.
Student Democrats "re-engaged in politics" at Spring Convention
By Merlyn Deng | March 19, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Politically active teenagers mingled with elected officials and candidates at the Montgomery County Coalition of High School Democrats Spring Convention held in Rockville yesterday, March 18.
State Senate candidate speaks to SGR
By Eve Gleichman | March 14, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Local community activist Jamie Raskin, a Democratic candidate for State Senate, from District 20, spoke to about 40 students last Thursday, March 9, in room 168 at 2:10 and 3 p.m. The event, coordinated by SGR, provided a forum for discussion on Raskin's campaign as well as his work as a constitutional law professor and public interest attorney.
Blazer finishes third in Intel Science Talent Search
By Eve Gleichman | March 14, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Senior Chelsea Zhang won third place in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search, according to an Intel press release issued today. She received $50,000 in scholarship money.
Blair honors its athletes at Winter Sports Awards Ceremony
By Merlyn Deng | March 13, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Winter sports team coaches presented awards to selected Blazers who performed exceptionally this season at the annual Winter Sports Awards Ceremony held tonight in the auditorium. Coaches gave out the "Most Valuable Player" award (MVP), the "Most Improved" award (MI), the "Outstanding Senior" award (OS) and the "Coach's Award" (CA).
Blazer makes final round of Shakespeare Speech competition
By Merlyn Deng | March 9, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Junior Maureen Raj competed in the final round of the Washington, D.C., area Shakespeare Speech competition against approximately 40 other high school students at D.C.'s Shakespeare Theatre, on Tuesday, March 6, according to Raj's coach, English teacher Kelly O'Connor.
Silver Chips profiled by New York Times
By Alex Hyder | March 8, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The New York Times published an article in today's edition praising Silver Chips as an organization of "tireless reporters."
Montgomery Democratic Central Committee holds annual brunch
By Merlyn Deng | March 8, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Sailboats and treasure chests strewn across table completed the "Democrats… Cruising for Victory" theme at Annual Country Brunch, an event in which several hundred Democratic candidates and elected officials were invited to the Indian Spring Country Club on Sunday, March 5. The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC), which organizes this yearly event, arranged for various Maryland Democratic politicians to discuss issues, the upcoming elections and the retirement of Democratic Maryland Senator Paul Sarbanes.
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