The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
Charlie Dean

Charlie Dean, Sports Editor

Hi! My name is Charlie, and I’m a sophomore this year. I started writing and constructing crossword puzzles early last year for Spectrum, and I’m excited to be doing it again this year. Outside of Spectrum, I love playing golf, skiing, and spending time with my friends.

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(L-R) Shen, Borofsky, and Doar stand in front of the Blake Bear Bugle board.

Middle School Newspaper Flourishes

Charlie Dean, Sports Editor
May 23, 2025

May Crossword

Charlie Dean, Sports Editor
May 21, 2025
Theo Farazi ‘27, Soren Reyes ‘26, Hovard, and Joaquin Pliego ‘25 (L-R) talk together after a Holy Family goal during a 6-5 overtime victory in their home opener on April 10. Hovard described the walkoff win as “electric.”

Boys’ Lacrosse Rebuilds Positive Environment

Charlie Dean, Sports Editor
May 21, 2025
Fans set up around the middle school help to dry carpeting.

Sprinklers Cause Chaos at Hopkins Campus

Lilah Johnson, Charlie Dean, and Ben Aviles
May 9, 2025
Student Teddy Aviles ‘34 (left) and teacher David Zalk ‘66 (right) reflect on the high school experience from two different perspectives.

Teachers Reflect on the Past

Charlie Dean, Sports Editor
May 6, 2025
Cracraft (left) catches a pass from Kaiyo Barnell ‘27 (right) in a 11-10 loss to Woodbury on April 16.

[Photo] Ultimate Frisbee Embraces Competitive, Supportive Atmosphere

Oliver Brown, Staff Writer
April 29, 2025

April Games Answers

Charlie Dean, Sports Editor
March 13, 2025
January Crossword Answer Key

January Crossword Answer Key

Charlie Dean, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Saul Hananel handing out lunch to Zach Keller '26.

Taher Cooks Up Success

Charlie Dean, Sports Editor
February 5, 2025
Seasonal Traditions

Seasonal Traditions

Camila Pardo, Ben Passi, Charlee Jones, Charlie Dean, Willow Overcash, and Gabriella Marmet
December 11, 2024
As antisemitism runs rampant among both major parties, many Jews feel left behind by the current political system.

[Photo] Jewish Identity, Frustration, Political Independence

Yoni Zacks, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2024
Girls' Tennis Team (white) lining up and meeting their opponent, Litchfield, in the Class A state tennis tournament championship at the InnerCity Tennis Center in Minneapolis.

Girls’ Tennis Wins State Championship for Second Year In a Row

Charlie Dean, Puzzlemaster
November 4, 2024
Members of the volleyball team huddle on the court during their section win vs. North on Oct. 23

Girls’ Volleyball Sweeps First Section Match

Connor Briand and Charlie Dean
October 24, 2024
Bennett running at the University of Minnesota indoor track

September Mystery Athlete Revealed

Charlie Dean, Puzzle Master
September 28, 2024
This month's mystery athlete running at the University of Minnesota indoor track

September Mystery Athlete

Charlie Dean, Puzzle Master
September 27, 2024
Faith Zhao ‘27, Schoen, Izzy Duncan ‘26, Gabby Geer ‘27 and Wethington competed at the dual against Providence.

Girls’ Golf Swings To Wins

Charlie Dean, Staff Writer
June 3, 2024
Students Engage in Community Outside of Blake

Students Engage in Community Outside of Blake

Gabriella Marmet, Ethan Klaiman, Camila Pardo, Charlie Dean, Anna Tao, Caitlin Strauss, and Yoni Zacks
May 30, 2024
Left: During Block 3, Orla Judelena ‘25 does her homework at the table behind the library book shelves. Right: Lauren Mohan ‘25 and Anna Tao ‘25 chat with each other in the Junior Lounge during lunch.

In Depth Review on Personalities

Gabriella Marmet, Charlie Dean, Ethan Klaiman, Amelia Bush, Anna Tao, and Gabby Geer
May 2, 2024
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the Fencing team doesn’t practice, the shelves are left empty and unused.

Nordic, Fencing Storage Wars

Charlie Dean, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024

November Crossword Answer Key

Charlie Dean, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
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