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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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Campaign kickoff event held for Shirley Brandman
By Meaghan Mallari | March 7, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Shirley Brandman, a candidate for Montgomery County Board of Education At-Large, formally launched her campaign on March 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Gwendolyn Coffield Community Center in Silver Spring. Officials including County Councilman Steve Silverman, State Delegate Jane Lawton and friends in support of Brandman gathered to celebrate her candidacy.
Blair has 36 National Merit Finalists
By Merlyn Deng | March 3, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Thirty-six Blazers have advanced to Finalist level in the 2006 National Merit Scholarship Program after being selected from a pool of Blair's 40 semifinalists named earlier this school year. Semifinalists were chosen based on their performances on the PSATs, which were administered during their junior year.
Woman leader elected in Jamaica
By Hokuma Karimova | March 2, 2006, midnight | In International »
Portia Simpson Miller, 60, was elected president of the People's National Party in Jamaica, on Feb. 26.
Maryland to receive federal funds for gang prevention
By Kathy Jee | March 2, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The federal government has allocated $750,000 to a local community center to combat the county's growing gang presence after a strong effort on the part of state and local legislators to secure the financial support.
D.C. high school students discuss segregation with CAP class
By Natasha Prados | March 1, 2006, midnight | In Local »
D.C. high school students from The Next Step Public Charter School created a video about the lack of diversity in their area, which they showed to Kevin Shindel's CAP Research class yesterday, generating a discussion about segregation and racism.
Petition deadlines extended
By Alex Hyder | Feb. 28, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Students applying for certain SGA positions have until March 8 to submit their applications, according to Parliamentarian Christie Lin.
Blair Science Bowl team places second in regional competition
By Merlyn Deng | Feb. 27, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Blair's Science Bowl team placed second at the Regional Science Bowl competition held at the Department of Energy on Feb. 25 after losing to Wootton High School 52-94 in the final round.
State delegate candidate to hold campaign kickoff
By Natasha Prados | Feb. 26, 2006, midnight | In Local »
State delegate candidate and 1994 Blair graduate Democrat Aaron Klein is inviting community members of Maryland District 20 to attend a kickoff of his campaign at Ceviche Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring on Monday, Feb. 27 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Ethnic strife grips Iraq
By Hokuma Karimova | Feb. 24, 2006, midnight | In International »
The suspected Al Quaeda bombing of a Shiite mosque has left Iraq in a state of inter-ethnic tension as curfews go into place throughout the country.
Trip to Iran canceled due to continued violence
By Hokuma Karimova | Feb. 24, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The Spring Break trip to Iran, which included Blair students, has been canceled after cartoon caricatures of Muhammad prompted unrest in the Middle East, according to the trip's organizer and social studies teacher David Swaney. Swaney said that the decision to cancel the trip stemmed from the continuous demonstrations and protests in Middle Eastern countries.
Blair students advance in Reflections Program
By Lois Bangiolo | Feb. 23, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Three Blair students advanced to the "Awards of Excellence" level as part of the Reflections Program, an arts achievement and recognition program sponsored by the national PTA. The students' entries will be judged by the Maryland PTA, and the winning entries, announced March 3, will continue to the national level.
Amnesty International holds forum on torture
By Natasha Prados | Feb. 23, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Blair's Amnesty International club held a forum on torture today in room 251 at 3 p.m. Around ten attendees took an in-depth look at torture in terms of U.S. and international policy.
Blair English teacher named Haywood All-Star Teacher
By Lois Bangiolo | Feb. 21, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Blair teacher Jeanette Simmons was selected as a winner of the Haywood All-Star Teacher Award, sponsored by the Washington Wizards, based on an essay written by sophomore Morgan Nixon. Simmons was one of ten teachers from the Washington, D.C., area to receive this award.
First winter sports pep rally in two years held
By Merlyn Deng | Feb. 17, 2006, midnight | In Local »
The shortened winter Spirit Week ended with an SGA-organized pep rally in the gymnasium on Feb. 17. It was the first winter pep rally in two years.
Snow day prompts changes to Spirit Week
By Alex Hyder | Feb. 14, 2006, midnight | In Local »
SGA Chief of Staff Eric Hysen announced today that yesterday's snow day has forced the organization to re-schedule Spirit Week.
Johnson finishes second in Jeopardy Teen Tournament semifinals
By Phillip Allen | Feb. 14, 2006, midnight | In Local »
Senior Sebastian Johnson finished second on Jeopardy Teen Tournament in his semifinal round in an episode that aired yesterday, Feb. 13.
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