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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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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Lady Bengals start 2006 with a bang, overcome rivals for first time: Team turns disappointing season around with 8-1 record in January

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 By Aaron Kraut

New years’ resolutions are rarely carried out, but when the calendar changed from 2005 to 2006, the varsity Lady Bengals basketball team came through on its own resolution by going on a six-game winni

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Wet Bengals take dive, swim against tide in new division

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 By Scott Stanfill

Even senior captain Cameron Buckingham’s record setting time of 1:00.39 in the 100 yard backstroke could not prevent another loss for the Wet Bengals, whose record now stands at 0-5 this season.

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Blake runners trample competition, set sights for state championship: Indoor track and field team breaks records with junior Kyle Gaffney

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 By Britney Richardson

With the regular season completed and the championship period underway, the indoor track and field team is looking strong with great performances.

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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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Hockey team lets wins slip away even with solid players, team energy

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 By Tyler Bruffy & Jordan Fixler

Even with a new school record of seven goals, set by senior captain Chris Murphy, the Ice Bengals continue an unsuccesful season.

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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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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 wrestlers hope to step up skills, join varsity squad next season

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 By Mike McIntyre

Surprise is the theme of the JV wrestling team’s season after several wrestlers showed remarkable improvement, with many strong individual performances, creating a positive vibe for next season.

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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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