The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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Meeting With Erin Adams

Meeting With Erin Adams

Emily Anderson, Staff Writer March 15, 2019

Erin Adams, is one of two student counselors at the high school as well as the Director of Counseling at Blake. Adams works with students during sessions to provide a certain amount of counseling support...

Choir Tour Safety Procedure Raises Attention

Choir Tour Safety Procedure Raises Attention

Anna Johns, Staff Writer March 15, 2019

Most Blake students, at some time or another, have experienced the panicked feeling of arriving at the door in the morning and not having their key card. Students are either forced to frantically search...

Prom Announcement Raises Student Attention

Prom Announcement Raises Student Attention

Noor Naseer, Staff Writer March 15, 2019

As Spring Break rolls in, news of Prom begins to form a buzz in the high school hallways. While 78% of the then junior attendees enjoyed the dance last year, news of recent changes has become apparent....

Reflecting on Newly Designed Art Curriculum

Reflecting on Newly Designed Art Curriculum

Mallika Malaviya, Contributing Writer February 1, 2019

This school year, the structure of class configurations has taken a huge turn in the arts program. This program now separates beginning level classes for subjects such as drawing and painting and those...

The results of a school-wide student survey about language selection

Students Reflect on Language Choices, Possible Additions to Curriculum

Sage Marmet, Staff Writer December 21, 2018

Languages are an important part of life, and many students do not take the process of selection lightly. 199 students voted on the reasons why they chose their respective language on an online survey....

Kaja Bingham and Paige Bernstein with a Waters resident

Employment Opportunities At Edina Assisted Living Community Attract Students

Sarina Dev, Creative Director December 17, 2018

The Waters on 50th, an assisted living community located in Edina near 50th and France, currently employs five Blake juniors and seniors. Joely Gendler ‘19, Paige Bernstein ‘19, Olivia Paulek ‘19,...

A common scene for students during finals weeks. However, organization can lead to success.

Students Stress Importance of Studying Early, Getting Rest In Preparation For Finals

Jack Prince, Sci-Tech Editor December 12, 2018

Finals is the time of year that everyone dreads. However, if students take the necessary steps to prepare, they are more likely to get a better score on the test. Furthermore, students who prepare well...

The Cherne, a relatively quiet study space on the 3rd floor

Students Rank Optimal Study Spaces

Jack Prince, Sci-Tech Editor December 1, 2018

During free block, many students choose to work on their homework, but finding a quiet and productive study spot is often impossible. The most popular study places are those which are quiet enough to focus...

Elle McCarty

Predicting the future of Rockstar Games

Josh Power, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

People are familiar with the major video game corporations – Activision, EA, Nintendo – that have become name brands among gamers. Quietly, Rockstar Games has emerged as a successful studio,...

Humans at Blake: Kai Sovell

Humans at Blake: Kai Sovell

Sarina Dev, Creative Director November 30, 2018

“I want to be somebody who does everything,” explains Kai Sovell ‘19.  Both an aspiring artist and scientist, she is strongly influenced by her mixed heritage: her mother Jaye Lee, a music major...

From left, Sebastian Pliego 22, Lexie Dietz 20, Tommy Pan 21 enjoy the benefits of being bilingual

Bilingual Students Find Challenge in Language Class

Will Rosenblum, Contributing Writer November 2, 2018

With a vast spectrum of student language expertise, the language department has shifted to meet the needs of bilingual students. Students may continue to study the language they already know,...

Vances candy dish is nearly always full, allowing students of all grades to quickly stop by her office and grab a piece.

Vance Keeps Ninth Grade Fresh

Noor Naseer, Contributing Writer November 2, 2018

With her role as the freshmen dean, Jen Vance has made new connections with freshmen while also strengthening those connections as students become upperclassmen. Before her current position, she...

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