The Blake Beat James Hubert Blake High School Silver Spring, MD Issue Date: 5/02/2008 Issue: 2008 May Last Update: 5/02/2008 Visit School Website |
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By Maya Barlev [5/02/08]--Within the last year, three friends were faced with a crisis when each of their fathers began their battle with cancer. Through the diagnosis, the treatments, and the recoveries, they learned what family meant and how fragile life can be. full story > Einstein gun incident prompts reevaluation of safety procedures Student, staff communication vital to ensure secure school environment By James Lanning [5/02/08]-- Concerns regarding student safety within school facilities have resurfaced after the 90-minute delayed response time following the April 9 gunshot in an Albert Einstein High School boys’ bathroom. full story >
From barbeque to formal venue, Citrenbaum tells all By Sarah Citrenbaum Graduation is just around the corner, bringing friends and families together to celebrate the last hurrah of high school. However, receiving a diploma does not mean that you are done. Graduation parties are a perfect way to celebrate your accomplishments full story > Manly labor of love: pregnant male cause for confusion or celebration? By Tomiko Mason and Molly Wallace One million BCE: the discovery of fire; 1752: the invention of electricity; 1969: the first man on the moon; 2008: the first pregnant man?! That’s right. All the glorified advanced technology of our modern world has led to a pregnant man. A seahorse of t... full story > Neither The OC nor Degrassi can prepare these juniors for next year Despite three years here, these students not ready to become seniors By Tomiko Mason and Ian Nyanin Senior year: the year classic teen dramas like Degrassi and The OC led us to believe would be the culmination of the seemingly endless awkward period of our lives and the beginning of adulthood. full story >
By Bernard Critton Coming into this season with high expectations, the varsity baseball team hopes to relive the success of the memorable 2001 season when they reached the state finals. full story > Softball squad optimistic, looks to finish season on positive note By Alex Kim With errors on the field and the loss of one of its captains, the varsity softball team looks for a change in attitude to have a winning season. full story > Shannon offered potential full ride from University of Maryland Next year, senior will be cheering on Terrapin teams in College Park By Danny Joiner For someone who recoils with fear at the sight of a bee or a snake, the idea of being thrown high into the air and caught by a group of girls should be just as frightening. full story >
Boys leap through gender stereotypes By Kelly Murphy Aiming to someday perform on Broadway and in theater shows in New York, the boys are steppin’ it up in the streets, in school and on the stage. Some talented young men are choosing dance over gym, even if they are the only males in their classes. full story > Star students to be honored for theatre, arts at Superintendent’s Gala By Kara Rose and Amey Owen Lights, camera, action: the Superintendent’s Gala, taking place Monday at Montgomery College, will honor a few of Blake’s finest performers. full story > Soulful students aim to make lost music form new “main course” Jazzosaurus Rex’s tantalizing tunes leave dinner audiences wanting more By by Julia Kraut and Anjalee Martin Although they call themselves Jazzosaurus Rex, this band’s sound is anything but pre-historic. full story > |
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