The Blake Beat James Hubert Blake High School Silver Spring, MD

Issue Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 Issue: 2006 February Last Update: Saturday, February 11, 2006

Trendy students give the boot to basic, everyday tennis shoes : Footwear comes back with a kick: fashionistas jump on trend this winter season

Monday, February 06, 2006 By: Emily Toy

Skinny jeans are back. Miniskirt sightings are common in the dead of winter. Strappy stilettos have met their match in the battle for window space of the most famous stores, all due to a resurgence of
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DR. DANIEL, I PRESUME?: English teacher earns PhD after nine years

Monday, February 06, 2006 By: Grace Livingstone & Zak Marsh

English teacher Omari Daniel graduated from the University of Maryland’s education program with a PhD December 22, 2005, after nine years of night school and summer classes, becoming the first teacher
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BAND OF BROTHERS: New club forms to support future military enlistees

Monday, February 06, 2006 By: Josh Gottlieb

When most people are asked what they are doing after high school, you commonly hear the name of a college or employer. However, there are a certain few, proud individuals who take another route: milit
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Where are Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd when you need them?: Junior Mernick ain’t afraid of no ghosts in 1818 house

Monday, February 06, 2006 By: Caitlin Keeley & Jackie King

No need for it to be Halloween for this junior to hear ghosts – all she needs to do is sit at home and wait.Last April, junior Carolyn Mernick, along with her father and step-mother, moved into a 19th
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Counselor grooves to rhythm and blues: Mingia’s saxophone tunes to church's melody

Monday, February 06, 2006 By: Heather Babcock

Watch out, One Strap Down! Blake has discovered a new source of talent in its population. Students meet with him everyday, not knowing that he has an entire life outside of school dedicated to his in
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Chinatown provides cheap dishes, sweet aromas, entertaining attractions for day trip

Monday, February 06, 2006 By: Jamie Gardner & Caitlin Keeley

Bing Bong. Doors closing. Please stand clear of the door. Thank you. Next stop: Gallery Place/ Chinatown.
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New hopes despite tough losses

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 By: Jake Feldman & Ben Holgash

After a four game losing streak, coach Damon Pigrom and his young Bengals made a conscious decision to start over and have been playing inspired basketball ever since.
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Girls’ swim and dive struggles to match last year’s record: Competitive division proves difficult after series of close losses

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 By: Jake Feldman

After an undefeated season last year, the girls’ swim and dive team moved up to a more competitive division and is finally facing adversity, dropping to a 2-3 record after two consecutive heartbreakin
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Bengals have first winning season in team history

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 By: Adam Purucker & Chad Sanders

Senior leadership, experience and off-season preparation have all contributed to the varsity Bengals’ wrestling team’s current transition into the top tier of the county.
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JV girls bare teeth, tear up competition

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 By: Mevan Abey

Winning 12 of its last 13 games, the JV girls’ basketball team has been scorching hot, citing teamwork and dedication as the reason behind their success.
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Coming to a neighborhood near you?: Speedcams soon to be placed in Montgomery County

Monday, February 06, 2006 By Corrina Jacobs

In a little over two weeks, Montgomery County will be the first Maryland jurisdiction to put up speed cameras in residential areas and near schools according to a measure passed by the General Assembl

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Thrill-seeking students engage in illegal activities during school day: Sex, drugs and alcohol: coping mechanism, fun time or downright wrong?

Monday, February 06, 2006 By Corrina Jacobs & Nicole Sloane

School – sometimes known as a nurturing environment in which students open their minds and let all the wonders of the world pour in. A place where learning is held above all else, and students respect

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College Board considers individual SAT sections for students

Monday, February 06, 2006 By Amanda Perlman & Aili Weeks

After receiving complaints about the length of the SAT from numerous high school counselors and college admissions officers, the College Board has been considering splitting the test into three separa

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Students continue to smoke, ignore health statistics: Teen cigarette usage decreased nationally, but Blake smokers still at an all time high

Monday, February 06, 2006 By Amanda Perlman & Aili Weeks

Although the national average of teen cigarette smokers has decreased this past year, many students at Blake still choose to continue smoking.

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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION TONIGHT AT 7PM

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DR. DANIEL, I PRESUME?: English teacher earns PhD after nine years

Monday, February 06, 2006 By Grace Livingstone & Zak Marsh

English teacher Omari Daniel graduated from the University of Maryland’s education program with a PhD December 22, 2005, after nine years of night school and summer classes, becoming the first teacher

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Male pageant to bring lots of laughs, revenue to school community: Class of ‘06 will benefit from proceeds of annual Mr. Blake competition

Monday, February 06, 2006 By Arushi Moudgil & Crystal Park

After a sold out show last year, the Mr. Blake pageant will be back for its fifth year February 22, boasting 14 junior and senior contestants in a fun-filled night that will benefit the class of ’06.

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Blake community inspires alumnus Reed’s Closet tribute

Monday, February 06, 2006 By Pamela Dysland & Allison Pistolessi

Alumnus Daniel Reed, formerly known as Aubrey “Daniel” Hatcher, completed writing a novel based on Blake, entitled Cleaning Out Dellwood’s Closet, and is looking to get it published.

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BAND OF BROTHERS: New club forms to support future military enlistees

Monday, February 06, 2006 By Josh Gottlieb

When most people are asked what they are doing after high school, you commonly hear the name of a college or employer. However, there are a certain few, proud individuals who take another route: milit

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