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Pom squad earns three awards in competition
By Meaghan Mallari | Feb. 11, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The Blair Pom Squad won the second place team award, the third place captain award and the spirit award at the MCPS Pompon Championship competition held today in the Blair gymnasium. Blair competed against six other Division II schools at the competition, which began at 9:30 a.m.
Bill to require defibrillators in Maryland schools introduced in State Senate
By Lois Bangiolo | Feb. 10, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The Education Health and Environmental Affairs Committee of the Maryland Senate held public testimony on Feb. 8 for SB249, a bill to require automatic external defibrillators (AED) in all Maryland high schools. This bill was introduced by State Senator Sharon Grosfeld in response to the death of Andrew Helgeson, Blair class of 2005, from sudden cardiac arrest last May.
Fundraiser to be held at Mayorga
By Meaghan Mallari | Feb. 10, 2006, midnight | In Local »
A fundraising event for Jamie Raskin featuring various poets and writers will be held Sat. Feb. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mayorga Coffee Factory. Raskin is running for Maryland Senate representing Takoma Park and Silver Spring (District 20).
Forum on disability issues to be held
By Natasha Prados | Feb. 8, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Candidate for Montgomery County Executive, Steve Silverman, will hold a discussion regarding disability issues on Monday, Feb. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Davis Special Needs Library, located at 6400 Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda.
Creator of Peace Studies class visits Blair
By Natasha Prados | Feb. 8, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Colman McCarthy, a former Washington Post columnist, nationally acclaimed peace advocate and the creator of Peace Studies classes, visited Blair yesterday to discuss the importance of nonviolence and peace education.
Two students involved in three-car accident
By Merlyn Deng | Feb. 8, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Two female Blair students were involved in a three-car accident this morning before school when they were attempting to make a left turn into the student parking lot, according to assistant principal Suzanne Harvey. The students, a junior and a senior, were transported to the hospital immediately after the accident.
State delegate candidate speaks to Blair's Young Democrats
By Eve Gleichman | Feb. 7, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Local politician Aaron Klein spoke to about 15 Young Democrats about his upcoming campaign for the Maryland House of Delegates, as well as his intended policies as a potential representative of District 20, today, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. in room 134.
College Board contemplating change to SAT
By Lois Bangiolo | Feb. 7, 2006, midnight | In Local »
College Board is considering a split-up of the SAT that would allow students to take only one of the three sections — Critical Reading, Math and Writing — at a time. This proposed change will be reviewed at the May meeting of the College Board SAT committee and would allow students to improve their scores by retaking chosen sections in one sitting.
Blair holds first annual Science Research Conference
By Bridget Egan | Feb. 3, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The freshman Honors Physics classes and the Science Research Methods class held their first annual Science Research Conference and "I Wonder" symposium to publicly display their knowledge and comprehension of their research topics on Feb. 2 at Blair.
BlazerNet and BlairConnect blazing toward the future
By Lois Bangiolo | Feb. 2, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Inside room 241, a small group of students gather on Tuesday afternoons, huddling around a line of black Dell computers. On the computer screens, green text glows against a black background as the students type the code of BlazerNet, code that takes the Internet from Blair to Blazers' homes.
Fundraiser held for Silver Spring art project
By Mary Donahue | Feb. 1, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The design plans for the Arts on the Block Gateway Underpass Project was unveiled at a fundraiser held in Silver Spring. Jackie's Restaurant and Lounge hosted the event on Monday, Jan. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. The money raised by the fundraiser will go towards buying supplies to build the mural.
PTSA fundraiser extended after communication error
By Mary Donahue | Jan. 28, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Due to an advertising error, the PTSA extended their El Golfo fundraiser for an additional evening, to Jan. 26. The event raised $595, more than any previous fundraiser held by other schools at the Silver Spring restaurant.
Connect-Ed keeps parents informed
By Devon Madison | Jan. 26, 2006, midnight | In Local »
On Dec. 7, a new countywide program called "Connect-Ed" was instituted at Blair, allowing parents and guardians to be alerted when their child has been absent from class.
Blazer performs at Sidwell Arts Guild
By Alexis Egan, Meaghan Mallari | Jan. 24, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Blazer Avi Silber, a junior, performed his rap song "Forecast" at the Sidwell Friends monthly Arts Guild in Washington, D.C. last Friday, Jan. 20. This was his third time performing at the event.
Blair to hold winter spirit week, pep rally
By Alex Hyder | Jan. 23, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Blair will hold a second semester spirit week, SGA Chief of Staff Eric Hysen announced Friday. The SGA-coordinated event, which was approved Friday afternoon, will be held from Feb. 13 to Feb. 17, and will feature five themed spirit days, culminating in a winter sports pep rally at the end of Friday afternoon.
New magnet programs to be implemented in Montgomery County
By Payal Patnaik | Jan. 21, 2006, midnight | In Local »
In the fall of 2006, Poolesville High School will become one of the three highly rigorous instructional programs in Montgomery County, joining the Science, Mathematics and Computer Science Magnet Program at Blair and the International Baccalaureate Program at Richard Montgomery.
Jared Diamond visits DC
By Alexis Egan, Bridget Egan | Jan. 19, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Jared Diamond, the author of the acclaimed novels "Guns, Germs and Steel" and "The Third Chimpanzee," promoted his newest book, "Collapse," and held a brief question-and-answer session at the DC-based bookstore Politics and Prose on Wednesday Jan. 18.
78 deaths caused by virus
By Hokuma Karimova | Jan. 15, 2006, midnight | In International »
As of Jan. 14, 78 people worldwide have died of the bird flu virus. The latest victim is 12 year-old Fatma Ozcan, who died in Agri Province, Turkey on Jan. 7.
Montgomery County executive candidates hold debate
By Natasha Prados | Jan. 13, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Montgomery County executive Democratic candidates Ike Leggett and Steve Silverman held a debate, hosted by the Leisure World Democratic Club, on Wednesday, Jan. 12 to discuss education, transportation, affordable housing and other issues pertinent to the upcoming election.
SGA to hold diversity celebration at lunch
By Alex Hyder | Jan. 12, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Blair's SGA announced today that it will conduct a celebration of Blair's diversity during both lunches on Monday, Feb. 13. The event termed "Mix it Up," encourages students to sit with people they may not know and make connections with them.
Blair ties New York school for most Intel semifinalists in the nation
By Eve Gleichman | Jan. 11, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Twelve Blair seniors were selected as semifinalists in the 65th annual Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS), according to a Jan. 11 Intel press release. Blair tied for the most semifinalists in the country with Ward Melville High School in East Setauket, NY.
Fire alarm pulled
By Natasha Prados | Jan. 9, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The fire alarm went off at approximately 7:18 a.m. today, triggering a successful evacuation despite problems with the alarm system. Although the flashing lights functioned properly, the fire alarm's speakers were temporarily inoperative, according to Principal Phillip Gainous.
Students protest Darfur genocide
By Natasha Prados | Jan. 9, 2006, midnight | In Local »
In an effort to draw attention to the genocide occurring in the Darfur region of Sudan, Students Taking Action Now: Darfur (STAND) is holding an ongoing demonstration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily outside the Sudanese Embassy in Washington, D.C., from Jan. 1 through Jan. 10.
El Salvador service project meeting to be held
By Meaghan Mallari | Jan. 6, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The Washington Ethical Society (WES) will be holding an informational meeting Jan. 8 at their DC headquarters concerning its annual service trip to El Salvador, according to trip leader Peggy Goetz. The meeting will begin at 12:45 p.m. and conclude at 2 p.m.
Blazers, Blair alumni attend CAP Alumni Night
By Alex Hyder | Jan. 5, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Approximately 25 Blair graduates, alumni of Blair's Communications Arts Program (CAP), paid a visit to the SAC last night to participate in CAP Alumni Night, answering questions from current students and their parents.
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