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Derek McGinty to speak at Blair graduation
By Emma Yeager | May 28, 2013, 1:33 p.m. | In Local »
WUSA9 News Anchor Derek McGinty will speak at Blair's Class of 2013 graduation ceremony at Constitution Hall on June 3.
Blazers place second at state-level National History Day
By Aanchal Johri | May 5, 2013, 8:57 p.m. | In Local »
On April 27, seniors Elizabeth Billings, Thomas McHale and Thien Nguyendo placed second as a team at the Maryland State National History Day (NHD) competition. The team competed against over 600 other participants and will now advance to the national-level 2013 Kenneth E. Behring NHD Contest, which will be held at the University of Maryland from June 9 to June 13.
Justin Kim elected Student Member of the Board
By Temi Ibirogba | April 30, 2013, 11:11 a.m. | In Local »
On April 24, Montgomery County Public School students cast their votes for the 36th Student Member of the Board (SMOB), electing Justin Kim of Poolesville High School over Andrew Zhang of Richard Montgomery by a sizeable margin of 30.46 percentage points.
SMOB Candidates weigh in
By Melissa Arias | April 23, 2013, 11:10 a.m. | In Local »
This year the Montgomery County Student Member of the Board (SMOB) candidates include Richard Montgomery junior Andrew Zhang, and Poolesville junior Justin Kim. They both have experience with student government and bringing change to the community, as well as the desire to be your SMOB. SCO asked them both about why they feel you should vote for them this week.
Blair student tased, restrained by police officer during school
By Rachel Auerbach | April 19, 2013, midnight | In Local »
A Montgomery County Police Officer tased a female Blair freshman in the courtyard outside the Student Activity Center (SAC) during fifth period Thursday, after the student allegedly assaulted the officer.
Japanese students visit Blair
By Caroline Gabriel | March 23, 2013, 2:11 p.m. | In Local »
On Monday, 25 students from Fujishima High School in Fukui, Japan, visited Blair for the day. For the past three years, Blair has also hosted students from Kichinis, another Japanese school from Tokyo, Japan.
Montgomery County Department of Parks conducts managed deer hunts
By Sam Lewando | March 20, 2013, 7:58 p.m. | In Local »
Park Police snipers have been brought to Rock Creek Stream Valley Park in Chevy Chase, Md., to address deer overpopulation. These sharpshooters will work in the park from dusk to dawn until March 31.
Blair student struck by car, in Intensive Care Unit at Suburban Hospital
By Brittany Cheng, Langston Taylor | March 19, 2013, 6:31 p.m. | In Local »
Blair junior Van Le was struck by a moving car at 3:30 p.m. Monday while walking home from school, according to Principal Renay Johnson. Le was transported to Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Md., where he is currently receiving treatment.
Maryland Senate holds hearing to raise minimum wage
By Janvi Raichura | March 15, 2013, 1:49 p.m. | In Local »
On Thursday, the Maryland Senate Committee held a hearing for the proposal to raise the minimum wage in Maryland to $10 per hour by 2015. Currently, the minimum wage stands at $7.25 an hour and is in accordance with the federal minimum wage mandate.
Red Cross instructors to offer CPR, first aid session
By Urvi Banerjee | March 13, 2013, 12:51 p.m. | In Local »
Blair's Red Cross Club is planning a first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training session for Blair students some time near spring break. Participants will have the chance to receive certifications in first aid and CPR from the humanitarian organization American Red Cross (ARC). The club will announce details about the date in the coming weeks.
Blair to host Broadway stars in ArtSpeak! event
By Rachel Auerbach | March 8, 2013, 11:55 p.m. | In Local »
Broadway stars Brian d'Arcy James and Nicholas Rodriguez, in conjunction with the organization ArtSpeak!, will come to Blair at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, to speak with students and community members about their journeys to Broadway. They will also be performing songs, answering questions, taking photographs with audience members and signing autographs.
Local PTAs advocate for gun control
By Hannah Lynn | March 6, 2013, 1:29 p.m. | In Local »
On Feb. 26, the Blair Cluster's "School Safety and Sensible Gun Policies" resolution was presented to the Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (MCCPTA). The resolution, sponsored by committee co-chairs Ed Feigen and Ina Schonberg, aims to increase gun control and improve mental health policies.
Blair students live on five dollars a day
By Temi Ibirogba | Feb. 27, 2013, 2:50 p.m. | In Local »
From Feb. 4 to Feb. 8, Montgomery County Councilmember Valerie Ervin invited the public to join her in living on five dollars a day per person. This challenge mimics the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides its beneficiaries with solely $4.28 per day.
"Into the Woods" cast smaller than other musicals'
By Caroline Gabriel | Feb. 24, 2013, 3:13 p.m. | In Local »
This year's spring musical, "Into the Woods," will have a considerably smaller cast than usual, and many students who usually participate in the school plays will not be able to. Although the original cast for "Into the Woods" is very small, director Kelly O'Connor added a few roles to create an ensemble.
Blair vice principal retires
By Janvi Raichura | Feb. 21, 2013, 7:19 p.m. | In Local »
At the end of the first semester, Vice Principal Andrew Coleman announced his retirement, leaving Blair with a vacant vice principal position. Blair teacher William Currence has filled as interim vice principal for the remainder of the year.
Blair holds "Los Padres" meeting
By Melissa Arias | Feb. 19, 2013, 6:34 p.m. | In Local »
On Feb. 9, parents of Hispanic students had an informational meeting about the college admissions process. The event included a question and answer session and a discussion with the selected panel.
Spanish Honor Society sees more success in fundraisers than in past years
By Rachel Auerbach | Feb. 13, 2013, 6:48 p.m. | In Local »
Last week, Spanish Honor Society sold Valentine's Day candy grams outside of the Student Activity Center (SAC) during both lunches. They had planned to sell them again this week, but last week's sales were unexpectedly high, and they ran out of the pre-ordered candy grams.
Blair sophomore announces SMOB candidacy
By Stacy Mathew | Feb. 12, 2013, 7:05 p.m. | In Local »
Blair sophomore Christina McCann is officially in the running to become the next Student Member of the Board (SMOB). As a nominee, McCann is the first Blair student to have filed for the position since 2007 when then-junior Will Bucher was placed on the ballot.
Summer Delights closes
By Jack Estrin | Feb. 10, 2013, 8:11 p.m. | In Local »
At the end of January, the Takoma Park ice cream shop Summer Delights closed. A new restaurant owned by Jeff Black will be built in the open space following the closing of Summer Delights.
Rockville upsets Blair in Md. Regional Science Bowl
By Saaraa Farooq | Jan. 28, 2013, 10 p.m. | In Local »
Three Blair teams competed in the Maryland Regional Science Bowl on Jan. 19 at Montgomery College. Teams A and B placed second and third respectively, losing to a team from Rockville High School. The competition comprised 45 teams from 25 schools in the region. Rockville will advance to Nationals, beginning April 25 in Washington D.C.
New MCPS math curriculum sparks concern
By Aanchal Johri | Dec. 29, 2012, 3:09 p.m. | In Local »
Earlier this school year, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) introduced Curriculum 2.0 to all elementary schools, generating both approval and concern among parents and teachers around the county. Recently, a petition against this new curriculum surpassed 1000 signatures and was brought to the Board of Education on Dec. 11.
New changes developing in Wheaton
By Temi Ibirogba | Dec. 26, 2012, 2 p.m. | In Local »
On Nov. 28, the city of Wheaton, Md., received the state Community Legacy Award from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The award includes a $350,000 grant, which will be used to help finance environmentally-friendly projects.
Increase in drug busts at Blair
By Caroline Gabriel | Dec. 19, 2012, 9:20 p.m. | In Local »
There have been ten reported drug-related incidents involving Blair students since the beginning of this school year, according to Security Team Leader Kathleen Greene. This is already an increase from last year, during which there were only five reported "serious incidents" related to drugs, according to the School Safety and Security At a Glance report.
Whooping cough reported at Blair
By Rachel Auerbach | Dec. 18, 2012, 8:43 p.m. | In Local »
On Dec. 4, Blazers received a letter to take home to parents notifying families that a member of the Blair community had a case of Pertussis, more commonly known as the Whooping Cough. Because of confidentiality procedures, the administration will not release the person's name.
Four Corners businesses help enforce closed-campus policy
By Brittany Cheng | Dec. 15, 2012, 2:33 p.m. | In Local »
On Nov. 28, the Montgomery Blair High School (MBHS) Security Team, in conjunction with MBHS Administration and local businesses in the Four Corners area, implemented the "We Support School Safety" campaign in order to enforce Blair's closed-campus policy.
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