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Blueprint Springbrook High School Silver Spring, MD Issue Date: 4/18/2008 Issue: Issue 9 Volume 46 Last Update: 4/23/2008 Visit School Website |
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Today's Date:
May 11, 2008 Headlines:
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Honorable opportunity surfaces By Peter Hawkins The Desiree Pumphrey and the Lensay Kassa scholarships are up for grabs for seniors who can potentially receive $500 in college assistance. All students have the opportunity to be awarded these scholarships based on a 500- word essay submission. full story > China is unworthy of support By Miriam Hauser This year brings many events that only occur every four years. These include the presidential elections, the leap day and the Summer Olympics. However, as the Olympics approach, people should ask themselves whether they really wish to support a country cu... full story >
By Surabhi Chadha The annual Springbrook Blood Drive is taking place on Thursday, April 24 in Team Room 2. Participants must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and bring a valid ID. The drive is sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) and the blood col... full story > Caution: slow moving students By Kenny Lorber The five minutes that students have to move between classes is generally more than enough time. However, navigating through the hallways can be a challenge and can lead to people being tardy for various reasons. Issues involving both “hallway offenders,” ... full story > 
Food wasting habits are foul By Anne Myung Some people are unforgivably wasteful. Their crimes are seen throughout the day in cafeterias, public restaurants, shopping malls, homes and anywhere else, whenever they throw away unfinished meals. full story > Clinton's campaign does not come close By Chris Roe At a glance, presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton’s policies look exactly the same; strengthening the middle class, ending the war in Iraq and restoring America’s lost image are all issues the candidates seem keen on accomplishing... full story > The college board examines AP courses By Kyle Epstein The College Board recently performed an audit to prove that the Advanced Placement (AP) teachers were actually doing their job in teaching a college level course. full story > SMOB candidates prepare for elections By Yemi Geteye The Student Member of the Board (SMOB) is a student who works alongside the board of education and is elected through a majority vote of students from middle and high school. The SMOB has a vote on issues like administrative appointments and the Board’s l... full story > Lesson one... do your work! By Jolie Choe By now, college-bound students in the graduating class of 2008 have all gotten their letters back from colleges determining their fate after high school. By next month, most are required to lock down on their preferred college and get ready to start their... full story > Class Council Update By Carol Downey A look at the activities of the four class councils. full story > What if college isn't for me? By Katrina Lowe With the senior class only a few weeks away from graduation, many students are putting the final touches on their preparations for college. Much of the 2008 class plans to continue their education at the standard four-year colleges across the nation. Howe... full story >
By Peter Hawkins The varsity Blue Devils baseball team played the Blake Bengals on April 11 and were defeated 8-5. full story > |
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