While scanning the sprawling hallways and lounges of Blake, the typical scene tends to be clusters of people often organized by grade, friends, sports, or hobby. But on occasion, you may spot a dynamic...
Starting next year, the school schedule will change. The administration has chosen to begin school at 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, respectively. This will give students ten extra minutes of sleep or meeting time....
Coloring books are for adults too. You’re probably thinking, good joke. But seriously, did you know the adult coloring books have been on the rise as of late and a lot of students around you are probably...
Recently, Mark Gustaferro ‘16 got to “make tons of new friends, spend a few nights in a big city [and] go to a crazy fun dance.” Caitlin Kearney ‘16 went on the same trip, in part because, she...
“It’s a very improvisational class, to say the least,” notes Gavin Siegert ’16, one of the three members of an art independent study that came to fruition through an odd series of events.
Amy...
A check on a ballot. Though it is commonplace for Americans to vote in the presidential election every four years, the caucuses leading up to the nomination of a Republican and a Democratic candidate has...
Mafar Peleaz
Duration of stay: 8 weeks
What do you think of Blake so far/what are your first impressions?
I think Blake is a very challenging school, exhausting, but I’m liking...
Especially for ninth and tenth graders, getting to know the teachers outside of the six or seven classes you meet with four times a week can be difficult. However, many of these teachers who you might...
When walking through the cafeteria during non-lunch hours, two things stand out: the constant, strenuous work necessary to prepare food for over 500 people, and the music blasting from the kitchen.
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