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Scholarship program available for DREAMers at Blair
By Ellie Struewing | Oct. 26, 2014, 3:31 p.m. | In Local »
TheDream.US is a program designed to help create college opportunities for undocumented high schoolers and it is open for Blair students to apply. The program has a list of partner colleges, which allow students who receive the scholarship attend their school.
Muslim Student Association revived after a three-year hiatus
By Brian Le | Oct. 22, 2014, 8:12 p.m. | In Local »
After three years of scattered activity, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) has been made an official club at Blair with librarian Andrea Lamphier as teacher sponsor.
Blair alumni honored at Strathmore Music Center
By Amalia Chiapperino | Oct. 15, 2014, 11:49 a.m. | In Local »
The Montgomery Blair Alumni Association inducted six alumni into the Hall of Fame at the 80th Anniversary celebration and all-class reunion held at the Strathmore Music Center on Sunday.
80th Anniversary Celebrations: Wayne Ave. Nostalgia Tours, University Blvd. Open House
By Divya Rajagopal | Oct. 13, 2014, 11:31 a.m. | In Local »
On a chilly Saturday morning, Blazer alumni found themselves making their way to 313 Wayne Ave: the site of the 'old Blair,' which housed Blair for 63 years, from 1935 to 1998. The Blair graduates entered, looking around at the hallways that they had traversed in their teenage years.
MCPS introduces recyclable lunch trays
By Arthi Vijaykumar | Oct. 12, 2014, 4:15 p.m. | In Local »
Montgomery County Public Schools has made the switch from Styrofoam lunch trays to new recyclable ones, beginning this school year. The cardboard trays made their way to Blair during the week of September 15.
Blair alumni reconnect at 80th anniversary basketball game
By Arthi Vijaykumar | Oct. 12, 2014, 12:50 p.m. | In Local »
Many faces, both old and new, could be seen at the 80th anniversary alumni basketball game. The game, played by Blair's basketball champions from years past, acted as an opportunity for Blair alumni to reconnect with each other.
Blair opens Chrome accounts for all students and staff
By Abir Muhuri | Oct. 10, 2014, 7:59 p.m. | In Local »
Montgomery Blair's media center created Chromebook accounts at the start of the school year for the school's staff and students. The accounts function as online workspaces for teachers and students through novel file sharing capabilities.
Silver Quest on track to be revived
By Kalin Vassilev | Oct. 10, 2014, 7:02 p.m. | In Local »
Silver Quest used to come out at the end of each year and focused on Magnet-related issues and events. Magnet Coordinator Peter Ostrander has organized a group of writers spanning all grade levels to help in its revitalization
Blair junior won gold medal in martial arts
By Maximillian Foley-Keene | Oct. 1, 2014, 9:45 p.m. | In Local »
Blair junior Amy Li won a gold medal for the Chinese martial art Wushu last August at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China.
Blair crew thrown off schedule
By Nicholas Shereikis | Oct. 1, 2014, 1:09 p.m. | In Local »
Blair crew's practice schedule was put on pause on Sept. 17, 2014, by an investigation in the Bladensburg Waterfront Park. Filled with police searching for a discarded weapon, a large part of the area – including where crew keeps their boats – was off limits for the public.
Montgomery County purchases drones
By Zewde Ingram | Sept. 30, 2014, 6:01 p.m. | In Local »
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) recently purchased three unmanned aerial systems – otherwise known as drones – for use during rescue situations. However, due to civil liberty and safety concerns, the County Council requested that all drones be grounded until a policy is developed surrounding the use of the drones
New state requirements for emergency drills
By Martha Morganstein | Sept. 22, 2014, 8:24 p.m. | In Local »
In addition to the drills already in place, Maryland schools must complete at least one reverse evacuation drill and one earthquake drill during the school year.
Blair to send students to France in pilot exchange program
By Neida Mbuia Joao | Sept. 20, 2014, 10:57 p.m. | In Local »
The Youth Ambassadors Program is sending a delegation of eight juniors and seniors from Blair on a two week exchange to France from Nov. 30 to Dec. 14.
MCPS institutes new code of conduct
By Maximillian Foley-Keene | Sept. 15, 2014, 1:57 p.m. | In Local »
On August 14, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) released a new disciplinary code of conduct aimed at decreasing suspensions and expulsions while increasing administrative discretion in disciplining students.
MCPS sees biggest growth in years
By James Sleigh | Sept. 13, 2014, 2:18 p.m. | In Local »
MCPS saw an increase of over 2,000 students entering the county's elementary, middle and high schools since last school year, which prompted a county-wide school expansion and renovation of its schools.
Blair cross country sees a huge increase in student participation
By Nicholas Shereikis | Sept. 13, 2014, 1:52 p.m. | In Local »
This year, Blair's cross country team has added 31 new members, bringing the total to 96 runners. With 14 students running varsity and the other 82 running junior varsity, it's the most Blazers ever on the squad.
Blazer family opens church
By Zewde Ingram | Sept. 13, 2014, 12:29 p.m. | In Local »
Blair senior Laura Klett and her family opened the King of Kings International Ministry church, located in the Wheaton Rescue Squad House, on July 22.
Muslim Education Club hopes to foster understanding about Islam
By Sarah Trunk | Sept. 12, 2014, 9:48 p.m. | In Local »
The Muslim Education club will focus on the cultural aspects of Islam instead of the religious aspects, unlike Blair's current Islamic club, the Muslim Student Association (MSA). The club also hopes to correct misconceptions and clarify students' understanding of Islam.
Bring on the Books coming to Blair
By Brian Le | Sept. 9, 2014, 1:52 p.m. | In Local »
The Bring on the Books foundation is a non-profit organization that advocates for youth literacy and donates books to abused, homeless or disadvantaged children throughout the country. The club, sponsored by English teacher Lauren Termini, will meet every other Thursday during fifth period lunch.
Royalty on Blair Boulevard
By Zewde Ingram | Aug. 27, 2014, 1:38 p.m. | In Local »
A Blair student was crowned princess of the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair on Aug. 10, and will be representing Silver Spring on the royal court.
Blair cancels its freshman-only day
By Robert Pfefferle | Aug. 20, 2014, 4:09 p.m. | In Local »
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has made Montgomery Blair High School cancel its freshman-only day in the upcoming 2014-15 school year to avoid confusion with starting dates among Blair students and students around the rest of the county. Blair is requiring that all students come to school Aug. 25.
"MAD Fitness" to open in Takoma Park
By Ellie Struewing | Aug. 13, 2014, 6:36 p.m. | In Local »
Mother and Daughter (MAD) Fitness is a small personal training business run by former Blazer Eve Kenney and her mother Sue Immerman set to open officially at 7302 Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, MD, in the near future.
Task force recommends that Maryland schools start after Labor Day
By Harini Salgado | June 4, 2014, 1:19 p.m. | In Local »
A Maryland state task force voted 11-4 to recommend that Maryland's public schools open after Labor Day in late May. The policy could extend summer vacation by a week or more for most Maryland schools.
Professional composer and soprano visit Blair
By Urvi Banerjee | May 21, 2014, 10:22 p.m. | In Local »
Composer Paul Lewis and soprano Sharon Elizabeth visited Blair as part of a residency program from April 28 to May 3.
Blair Theatre's "The Canterbury Tales" gives us many laughs
By Jacob Popper | May 14, 2014, 12:08 p.m. | In Local »
The May 9 edition of Blair theatre's "The Canterbury Tales" was a fun filled show that successfully overcame some technical difficulties in order to produce tons of laughs.
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