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

Issue Date: Friday, March 10, 2006 Issue: 2006 March Last Update: Thursday, March 09, 2006

Studying? Class?Forget school, work, 725, we’re seniors!

Thursday, March 09, 2006 By: Tyler Bruffy & Jordan Fixler

This school year, we decided to pretty much forgo doing any school work, beyond what was absolutely necessary to get us into college. Commonly, this is called Senioritis. We are two prime examples of
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Stop and wiggle with it!!: Senior Caroline Cole imparts love of dance to underclassmen

Wednesday, March 08, 2006 By: Adam Purucker

For senior Caroline Cole, dancing is not only a passion, but a way of life. Dancing almost since before she could walk, she is now not only preparing for her own future, but also preparing to pass dow
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PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE MARCHES TO BEAT OF DIFFERENT DRUMMERS: Band group creates new, exciting possibilities for students looking for rhythm to move to

Wednesday, March 08, 2006 By: Josh Gottlieb

Every now and then you hear a loud crash come from the first floor. You think you are going crazy, until you hear another boom a minute later. Was there a car accident outside? Perhaps it was an expl
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Cakelove sweetens deal with just desserts

Wednesday, March 08, 2006 By: Adam Purucker

Like a summer fling you never forget, I couldn’t help but fall head over heels for Cakelove’s delicious pastries during an encounter with the new bakery in downtown Silver Spring.
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Cézanne exhibit provides once-in-lifetime chance: National Gallery tells his life story through artwork

Wednesday, March 08, 2006 By: Emily Toy

On first glance of his work, it is difficult to understand why French artist Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) is referred to as the “father of modern art.” The 117 lush, rolling sceneries and still lifes from
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Azucar supplies Latin flavor to Plaza Del Mercado: Atmosphere, service complemented by music, price

Wednesday, March 08, 2006 By: Ben Swanson

Azucar, a new Mexican restaurant in Layhill, deserves to take its rightful place as one of the best restaurants in this area.
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Date Movie scarier than horrors from same writers

Wednesday, March 08, 2006 By: Jackie King

Date Movie, directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, is a spoof of some well known romantic comedies, and, it is quite possibly the worst movie I have ever seen.
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Hopeless romantics in ‘pitts’ after Hollywood breakups

Thursday, March 09, 2006 By: Corrina Jacobs

The sugar high has worn off. The little teddy bears and the candy hearts and the signs reading “I Heart You” and “Be Mine” have been taken down, replaced with four leaf clovers and leprechauns. And no
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The student’s prerogative

Thursday, March 09, 2006 By:

WE STRONGLY BELIEVE that the Blake High School administration is making it too tough for students to drop AP classes second semester.
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Girls playoff run ends in second round: Springbrook able to hold on to 4th quarter lead in Consortium classic

Thursday, March 09, 2006 By: Aaron Kraut

Riding a wave of confidence from a solid regular season, the varsity girls’ basketball team found themselves in a familiar position against none other than long-time rival Springbrook Lady Blue Devils
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Girl power comes full force in academics, leadership roles

Thursday, March 09, 2006 By Kameko Jacobs & Nicole Sloane

Girls rule and boys drool.

What evidence is there for such a startling claim? No, not cooties. Cold, hard facts.

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Teens take easy way out of pressure from peers, parents, college: Students avoid hard work, prefer cheating to actually doing assignments

Thursday, March 09, 2006 By Corrina Jacobs & Grace Livingstone

“It’s a part of human nature,” says social studies teacher Joseph DuBoyce. You can see it in the hallways, in the bathrooms, in the classrooms. It comes in as many different forms as teenage ingenuity

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Semifinalists compete for Alicia Betancourt scholarship: Winner among seniors Sohn, Toy, Williams announced at race in May

Thursday, March 09, 2006 By Caitlin Keeley & Jackie King

Seniors Hannah Sohn, Emily Toy and Allison Williams have been named as the three semifinalists for the Alicia Betancourt Prize for Excellence in the Arts scholarship, which recognizes an outstanding f

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New Academy system hopes to create brighter futures for students: Program helps high schools focus on career goals, areas of interest

Thursday, March 09, 2006 By John McManus

Beginning in the Fall of 2007, students will be exposed to a new form of learning as Blake becomes part of a rapidly growing group of schools participating in the Smaller Learning Communities program.

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Students delight at International Night

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Juniors Sumrita Bindra, Jordan Ford, Bhakti Modha and Christine Vasquez (bottom) hosted the night of food, dance and music, that celebrated cultural diversity. From the harmonies of Korea to the rhyth

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Cousin of senior Schipani diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia : Blake community assists family in coping with disease; gives support

Thursday, March 09, 2006 By Amanda Paunil

Lily Swallow, the adorable ten-month old cousin of senior Megan Schipani, was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, affecting her entire body and forcing her to make an extended stay in

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Greg Parker crowned as Mr. Blake 2006

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Senior Greg Parker (bottom right) beat 12 other candidates in the fifth annual Mr. Blake pageant, held in the auditorium February 22. Highlights of the show included the swimwear competition, in which

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Enterprising teens break law for cash: Illegal DVD dealing brings in money for entrepreneurs

Thursday, March 09, 2006 By Mandy Aurora & Zak Marsh

While the average DVD sells for about $15-20 in stores, bootlegged DVDs give students the opportunity to break the law, sacrifice a little quality and cut the cost by more than half the price.

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Skaters have room to do sweet jumps in new Olney park: Full 180 turn in plans offers boarders space to practice cool moves

Thursday, March 09, 2006 By Michelle Kim & Wesley Tam

Originally organized in 2001 and scheduled to open this July, the Olney Skate Park’s construction is finally underway and will become the first county-owned skate park designed as a positive outlet fo

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The solo and small ensemble instrumental music festival will be held today and tomorrow at Paint Branch High School. Solos will be performed by seniors Madalyn Byrne, Jordan Clark, Casey Lechter and A

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