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Blair SMOB candidate files election grievance
By Hareesh Ganesan | May 23, 2007, midnight | In Local »
Junior Will Bucher, a former candidate for 2007-2008 Student Member of The Board (SMOB), filed a grievance on May 16 against current SMOB-elect Ben Moskowitz, according to Bucher.
First HSA and senior exam review day tomorrow
By David Jia, Poorva Singal | May 17, 2007, midnight | In Local »
The administration announced yesterday that tomorrow will be a review day for the upcoming High School Assessments (HSAs) and senior exams.
Blazer wins Siemens Award for Advanced Placement
By Clement Yang | May 9, 2007, midnight | In Local »
Blair senior Matt McCutchen has been awarded the Siemens Foundation's Award for Advanced Placement for the 2006-2007 school year. The Siemens Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that also runs the prestigious annual Siemens Westinghouse Competition, awards students from around the nation each year for their success on science and math College Board AP exams.
Board of Education approves Gainous for new county job
By Priyanka Gokhale, Rachita Sood | May 8, 2007, midnight | In Local »
In a meeting today, the Board of Education approved Principal Phillip Gainous to the newly-created position of Liaison for Leadership Development. Gainous will leave his post as principal and begin his three-year term in the new position on July 1.
Student eligibility to run for SGA office limited
By David Jia | May 8, 2007, midnight | In Local »
A new addition to an MCPS policy will affect the eligibility of a student to run for a student government office or be selected for other leadership positions. The Board of Education approved several changes to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook during a board meeting April 19.
Bringing back powder puff
By Johanna Gretschel | May 8, 2007, midnight | In Local »
The spring pep rally May 4 featured the first powder puff football game in four years. According to SGA sponsor Rondai Ravilious, poor organization and scheduling problems have posed problems for holding the game.
SGA to restructure leadership roles
By Baijia Jiang | May 4, 2007, midnight | In Local »
The SGA will reorganize next year to tighten its structure and enhance the student voice in school policy and procedure, according to SGA President Eric Hysen.
First outdoor pep rally held in three years
By Lois Bangiolo | May 4, 2007, midnight | In Local »
Blair held its first outdoor whole-school pep rally in three years today outside in the stadium to celebrate spring sports teams. The rally concluded with a powderpuff football game, which was the first one in years.
Gainous announces likely resignation
By Hareesh Ganesan, Merlyn Deng | May 1, 2007, midnight | In Local »
Principal Phillip Gainous informed Blair teachers yesterday that pending a final decision by the Board of Education, he may be finishing his last year at Blair with the 2007 graduating class. He announced to staff at a closed meeting Monday after school that he is being considered for the newly created position of Liaison for Leadership Development in the county.
Spirit week to culminate in spring pep rally
By Iliya Smithka | April 30, 2007, midnight | In Local »
This week marks the spring spirit week that will end with a pep rally on Friday, which is the first school-wide pep rally since the Fall 2003 Homecoming. Spirit week includes Backwards Day on Monday, Toga Day on Tuesday, Culture Day on Wednesday, Tropical Day on Thursday and Culture Day on Friday.
International Night and SGR Spectacular to be held tonight
By Poorva Singal | April 27, 2007, midnight | In Local »
Blair's International Night and SGR Spectacular will be held tonight from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the SAC. It will be the first time International club and SGR have collaborated together to put the two shows into one night.
Visual Arts Center holds art show at Einstein
By Miriam Ragen | April 26, 2007, midnight | In Local »
The Visual Arts Center (VAC) annual art show at Albert Einstein High School opened displaying the work of many Blazers. The show opened Wednesday continues today from 6 to 9 p.m.
New SGA officers announced
By Nitin Sukumar | April 26, 2007, midnight | In Local »
Over the past two days, Blazers voted for next year's SGA officers. Both executive level and class level candidates spent hours campaigning over the past year. The results are in and the new SGA officers for the 2007-2008 school year have been announced.
Elections run smoothly
By Julia Mazerov | April 25, 2007, midnight | In Local »
Students cast their votes for school-wide offices and the Student Member of the Board position during English classes today and yesterday in the small gym. All students voted for their respective class officers depending on their grade and academy.
Ben Moskowitz elected Student Member of the Board
By David Jia | April 25, 2007, midnight | In Local »
Walter Johnson junior Ben Moskowitz has been elected as the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2007-2008 school year, carrying 56.75 percent of the vote to edge out Blair junior Will Bucher.
Latino conferences on college and career success to be held
By Ixchel Montenegro | April 23, 2007, midnight | In Local »
The Hispanic college fund will host programs this summer for Latino students in the Metropolitan area from July 5 to August 5. The deadline to register for the event is April 30.
Blair SGA wins state-wide Felix Simon Award
By Johanna Gretschel | April 18, 2007, midnight | In Local »
The Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) last month awarded the Senior High Felix Simon Award for Leadership and Service to Blair's SGA.
Newly revamped Blair Fair to be held this week
By Rachita Sood | April 17, 2007, midnight | In Local »
Blair Fair will be held this Thursday, April 19 and Friday, April 20 after school. The fair, open to anyone in the community, features a street basketball tournament, the Mr. and Ms. Blazer talent competition, a silent auction, a carnival and a poetry slam.
Over 30 dead after massacre at Virginia Tech
By David Jia, Nitin Sukumar | April 17, 2007, midnight | In National »
Four days before the eighth anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, a shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's Blacksburg campus yesterday left 33 dead, including the shooter who committed suicide. Cho Seung Hui was recently disclosed as the gunman in this incident, which is now considered the deadliest shooting in U.S. history.
Social Studies Department working to boost HSA passing rate
By Julia Mazerov | April 16, 2007, midnight | In Local »
In Early November, the Social Studies Department instituted after-school academic support in order to better prepare students for the Government HSA, which will take place on May 25, 2007. This effort, which is headed by NSL teacher Mark Grossman, will continue until the week of the assessment.
New end-of-the-year plans for Seniors
By Erica Turner | April 12, 2007, midnight | In Local »
All senior students will receive senior class information sheets in their English classes today and tomorrow. The flyers, created by Senior Adviser Summer Roark, explain the senior schedule regarding prom and graduation rehearsal.
After Prom planning meetings to be held
By Pia Nargundkar | April 11, 2007, midnight | In Local »
Organizational meetings will be held through April and May for the After Prom Celebration, which will take place from 1 – 5 a.m. May 27 at Blair. All parents, staff and students are welcome to attend and help with this year's theme, "Sunny Side Up."
College fair for juniors to be held April 19
By Maya Calabrese | April 10, 2007, midnight | In Local »
The National Association of College Admissions Counselors will be hosting its National College Fair on Thursday, April 19 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds and Agricultural Center. Over 300 colleges will be present at the fair.
Darfur activist students rally in front of the Chinese Embassy
By David Jia | April 1, 2007, midnight | In Local »
As a culmination of the National Week of Student Action on Darfur, students in the Washington, D.C. area rallied in front of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China on March 30 to seek China's help in protecting the civilians of Darfur, West Sudan. The rally took place from 3 to 5 p.m.
Post-Pirates
By Priyanka Gokhale | March 31, 2007, midnight | In Local »
The Blair Players, whose musical "Pirates of Penzance" closed last weekend, will be performing for children in hospice care with the Children's Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda.
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