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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More than 70 students signed up to participate in the walkout, and even more actually came.

Over 70 students walk out protesting gun violence

Caroline Hardy, Staff writer March 16, 2018

March 14, 2018—Exactly one month after the horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida that left seventeen students and faculty dead and many more wounded, students at Blake walked out of the school...

The Blake DECA team at the district competition after winning several awards.

DECA remains victorious at State competition

Amanda Ward, Contributing Writer March 14, 2018

DECA, the entrepreneurship club lead by Justin Gainsley ‘18, won big at the State competition this past March 4-6. The club is popular across the world as well as at school due to its profound ability...

Cheryl Minde 20 prevails at Poetry Out Loud

Cheryl Minde ’20 prevails at Poetry Out Loud

Maya Chadda, Co-Editor-In-Chief March 13, 2018

With an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC, and $200 in hand Cheryl Minde ‘20 left the Minnesota’s state competition for Poetry Out Loud held at The Loft Literary Center Open Book. Minde...

The plunge site at Bde Maka Ska with trained divers and EMTs ready to ensure safety of all participants.

Seniors plunge for awareness, fun, unification

Josie Lagerstrom, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2018

On Friday, March 2 a group of thirteen seniors, along with grade dean Shawn Reid, participated in a Polar Plunge event at Bde Maka Ska to raise money for Special Olympics. Twelve seniors raised over $75...

Cast, crew of Once on This Island provide insight on musicals uniqueness

Cast, crew of Once on This Island provide insight on musical’s uniqueness

Shira Aronow and Anna Johns March 10, 2018

The Blake School musical Once on This Island opens Friday, March 9, and the cast and crew agree their hard work has come together to make a great show. Members of the cast have loved participating in this...

Students manage both academics, jobs

Students manage both academics, jobs

Shira Aronow and Anna Johns February 7, 2018

Even though students often seek jobs because of money, a lot of students agree that other benefits that come along with having a job can often outweigh the benefit of money.These benefits include responsibility,...

Making the most of your autumn

Nikki Stabno, Contributing Writer November 6, 2017

Eva Berezovsky The fall time can be very stressful with the first quarter ending, fall sports at their peak, and our academic workload starting to build up. Although fall can be filled with homework,...

Students reminisce on global immersion trips to Cuba, Vietnam

Drew Rosenblum, Opinions Editor October 16, 2017

From June 11- July 3, 2017, a group of Blake students traveled to the bustling city of Hanoi, the lively city of Saigon, and the peaceful and quiet rural areas of both sides of the country. Julia Abraham...

Bullet Journaling

Bullet Journaling

Zoe Wellik, In-Depth Editor April 28, 2017

Changing the community one blanket at a time

Changing the community one blanket at a time

Elizabeth Opp, Opinions Editor March 24, 2017

Last month, Sam Monahan '18 stood in front of Forum to present her idea: a club focused on helping others feel just a little more at ease in unfortunate circumstances. With all of the clubs at school focused...

Hazel DeHapporte 19 performs at Open Mic Night on November 10th.

Open Mic Night loses popularity

Elizabeth Opp, Opinions Editor March 13, 2017

Graduation requirements include art. Senior speeches are frequently given on the perks of taking art courses and branching out through classes from Drawing and Painting to Ceramics. The visual arts are...

Alyssa Story 19, Bella Burke 19, Ashlyn Kehoe 19, Paige Bernstein 19, and Will Taylor 19 pose in front of Mt. Zermatt in Switzerland during their semester away.

Students return from Swiss

Miki Rierson, News Editor February 7, 2017

     While many students were busy adjusting to the old routine of school, Bella Burke ‘19 immersed herself in a completely new culture alongside four other Blake sophomores below including Alyssa...

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