The Blake Beat James Hubert Blake High School Silver Spring, MD
Issue Date: Friday, November 12, 2004 Issue: 2004 November Last Update: Thursday, January 06, 2005

  • New grading policy receives mixed feedback countywide: Ideals of system praised, implementation criticized based on response from faculty members, students

    Friday, December 24, 2004 By: Gilad Barlev

    After receiving feedback from teachers across the county, Bonnie Cullison, president of the Montgomery County Education Association, issued a criticism of the new grading policy, echoing the sentiment

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  • Lady Bengals advance to regional finals for first time in school history: Field hockey sticks it to competitors; ends with record season

    Friday, December 24, 2004 By: Kelli Hunter

    Sticking it to everyone in their way, the girls’ varsity field hockey team demolished last years’ record, finishing a ground-breaking 10-1-1, earning the first place spot in the region playoff seed an

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  • Mr. D’Anna elevates level of excellence in arts, humanities: New signature coordinator brings experience to school

    Friday, December 24, 2004 By: Margaret Lee

    After teaching at Magruder High School for 25 years, theatre connoisseur Mike D’Anna has taken over assistant principal Christopher Berry’s former position as Blake’s new signature program coordinator

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  • Teacher Marriages: New spouses make grade for recent honeymooners Parsons, Green

    Friday, December 24, 2004 By: Maya Yette

    While many students have siblings that attend school with them and other students’ parents are even teachers, this school year, several teachers have returned with more family in the building – their

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  • Cutting-edge technology helps freshman beat rare heart condition: Despite implanted defibrillator, Esteves lives comfortable high school life

    Friday, December 24, 2004 By: Priska Neely

    Whether it goes lub-dub, lub-dub or thumpity, thump, every heartbeat is a precious aspect of life that many people take for granted.Freshman Alex Esteves has a higher appreciation for his heart everyd

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  • Cutting-edge technology helps freshman beat rare heart condition: Despite implanted defibrillator, Esteves lives comfortable high school life

    Friday, December 24, 2004 By: Priska Neely

    Whether it goes lub-dub, lub-dub or thumpity, thump, every heartbeat is a precious aspect of life that many people take for granted.Freshman Alex Esteves has a higher appreciation for his heart everyd

    Full Story 

  • Devoted fan of household guru shows love, adoration

    Friday, December 24, 2004 By: Clare Boyle

    Recently on her website, household guru Martha Stewart asked for fans to write her letters in prison because she was growing lonely. Being a devoted follower of the 63-year-old domestic goddess, I dec

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  • Mr. Daniel reveals sensitive side of macho Spike TV

    Friday, December 24, 2004 By: Matt Boyle

    English teacher and poet Omari Daniel will be featured with his father in a documentary about father-son relationships airing on Spike TV (Channel 70) December 17.

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  • Quince Orchard throws elbows; Blake girls kick back, but fall, 2-1: Claws clash as primal fury is unleashed between Lady Cougars, Bengals

    Friday, December 24, 2004 By: Kyle Wannen

    Facing the former state-champion Quince Orchard Lady Cougars was tough enough the first time for the Lady Bengals’ soccer team, and it was even rougher the second.

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  • Lady Bengal volleyball playoff run falls short with semi-final loss

    Friday, December 24, 2004 By: Rebecca Mondoñedo

    Drawing the highest seed possible for a team not seated in the top six, the Lady Bengals Volleyball made it to the semi-finals in the Maryland 4A tournament.

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New grading policy receives mixed feedback countywide: Ideals of system praised, implementation criticized based on response from faculty members, students
Friday, December 24, 2004 By Gilad Barlev
After receiving feedback from teachers across the county, Bonnie Cullison, president of the Montgomery County Education Association, issued a criticism of the new grading policy, echoing the sentiment
full story 
It’s Academic provides practice for players who buzz in on Jeopardy!: Alumnus competes on college show, junior tests skills in “Teen Tournament”
Friday, December 24, 2004 By Karen Shih
November will be a good month for the quiz kids of Blake. Blake alumnus Casey Retterer (’03) and junior Michael Braun both taped episodes of college and high school Jeopardy!, respectively. The It’s A
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Freshman Darcy Bernard dies from chronic health affliction: Friends, teachers remember young student’s joyful spirit, radiant smile
Friday, December 24, 2004 By Brigette Proctor
Students and staff are mourning the loss of freshman Darcy Miata Bernard, who passed away at the age of 14, October 8 due to complications from an asthma attack.
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LIVING WITH ASTHMA: Potentially lethal breathing disorder not stifling; students persist in spite of disease
Friday, December 24, 2004 By Wintana Berhane & Chantal Kai-Lewis
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects millions of people.

However, with a bit more awareness of this illness and its triggers, it is a manageable condition.
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Open house reveals Blake as reigning king of consortium: Prospective freshmen welcomed into ‘magic kingdom’ of arts, humanities
Friday, December 24, 2004 By Lana Boone
Prospective students and their parents will flood the hallways on November 18 to examine their options and experience the school’s ambiance in this year’s Open House.
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Mr. Daniel reveals sensitive side of macho Spike TV
Friday, December 24, 2004 By Matt Boyle
English teacher and poet Omari Daniel will be featured with his father in a documentary about father-son relationships airing on Spike TV (Channel 70) December 17.
full story 
Shortage of influenza vaccines ensures winter onslaught of germs: Hand-washing reaches peak as at-risk patients wait for lottery results
Friday, December 24, 2004 By Brittany Dail
Vaccine shortages worldwide have left many without protection from the influenza virus, especially those living in the United States.
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New SAT conflicts with scholar program: Juniors juggle college,award applications
Friday, December 24, 2004 By Priska Neely
To qualify for the Maryland Distinguished Scholar program, juniors are required to take the SAT exam no later than January, despite the transition to the new SAT in March.
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