The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Hughes and Bower standing together after their race in Pontiac, Michigan where they qualified for the national championship.

Sailors Qualify for National Championships

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor October 20, 2023

Martha Hughes ‘24 and Teddy Bower ‘26 have qualified for the national championship for sailing, which will take place on Nov. 17 and 19 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Last month on Sept. 23 and...

The Walkers exhibition of Allen Ruppersburgs piece Intellectual Property focuses on common, every day vocabulary seen in American culture.

The Walker Art Center

Kate McDonald, Contributing Writer May 2, 2023

Last semester, I took a class called Art Now: 21st Century art, which art teacher Bill Colburn described as “the class where we try to figure out what is going on at the Walker”. The Walker Art Center...

The Science Museum

The Science Museum

Ahan Devgun, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

Within the lush atmosphere of the Science Museum, home to many exhibits of our youth, there are still many things to enjoy that may incite nostalgia as well as inspire curiosity. Its richly popular exhibits...

Pierre Bonnard’s painting titled “Dining room in the Country” is currently on view in Mia. Not only is the painting absolutely beautiful, but it is extremely large as well, which means that the viewer can easily see the color and brush strokes Bonnard used to express himself.

Mia: Minneapolis Institute of Art

Eva Stegic, Arts & Culture Editor May 2, 2023

The Minneapolis Institute of Art, more commonly known as Mia is (arguably) the best arts & history museum in Minnesota. From a plethora of art, spanning multiple continents, to ancient artifacts and...

Josh Smith ‘23 and Alexa Hatcher ‘23 check out the plants for sale during the
Plantorama reception while Eva Stegic ‘23 shows her parents some of her art pieces.

Environmental Committee combines with Bennett Gallery

Kate Rekas April 28, 2023

Money might not grow on trees but the Environmental Committee has gotten pretty close. The committee just recently collaborated with the Bennett Gallery’s Plantorama show to host a plant sale where all...

Construction wraps up at the ELC.

Crisis Nursery YAB supports Early Learning Center opening

Cleo Kilpatrick April 28, 2023

On Sunday, April 30, The Crisis Nursery Youth Advisory Board (YAB) will be volunteering at the opening of the Early Learning Center (ELC). The ELC has been under construction for the past two years...

Alaena Bohrnsen ‘25 works on a piece for the May show and sale.

Empty Bowls, Hunger Committee combat food insecurity

Kate Rekas April 28, 2023

The Empty Bowls club channels their artistic talents to help those in need. Every Friday during flex time, they meet to whip out beautiful ceramic pieces that will be fired in the kiln and then cooperatively...

Hunter Simon ‘26 starts working on a tie blanket. By the end of the event,
Girl Up finished five blankets that were donated to People Serving People.

Girl Up, People Serving People partner to provide blankets

Cleo Kilpatrick April 28, 2023

On Friday, April 21, Girl Up hosted their blanket tying and snack fundraiser. For this event, members of Girl Up and the community came together, tied blankets, and watched “Hidden Figures”.  The...

Jewlery

Jewlery

March 18, 2023

Although not a dire necessity, jewelry is a great add on to bring on your trip. It’s always fun to get ready for a dinner out on a vacation, and jewelry is the perfect touch! I love getting the chance...

Sunscreen

Sunscreen

March 18, 2023

Although you might not be able to tan as well as you hoped, sunscreen is essential to protect your skin from sunburns and  skin cancer. Especially if you will be hanging out in the sun all day, sunscreen...

Fanny Pack

Fanny Pack

March 18, 2023

When you’re about to go on a hike or go out to dinner, make sure that you don’t only have your carry-on backpack. It’s important to bring a small bag that is comfortable to walk around with all day...

Deck of Cards

Deck of Cards

March 18, 2023

There’s nothing like a competitive family card game on a vacation! There are countless card games that you can play to keep your mind busy, and they are a great passing time. Cards are a great way to...

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