Service Path Recognition Inspires Engagement, Focus, Dedication
Shira Aronow, Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
Community service takes many forms within Blake, whether that be in service oriented clubs, all school service days, or in the variety of service opportunities that members of the community participate in individually. One way that Blake acknowledges the individual work of students outside of the school...
Pets Decrease Stress Despite Added Responsibility
Anna Johns, Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
Pets have a very large presence in students’ lives, occupying their free time and increasing their responsibility. Not only that, but many students agree that their pets have become valued members of their family. Solveig Bingham ‘21 has had various pets from a young age, including a dog, hamste...
Excitement, Anticipation Brews for Upcoming Thanksgiving Break, Holiday
Shira Aronow, Staff Writer
November 9, 2019
Thanksgiving means something different to many members of the student body. And, the homework-free weekend is experienced in a variety of ways as well. A time to celebrate with old and new traditions, eat tasty meals, to be grateful, and some time away from school are aspects of the upcoming holiday t...
Students Participate in Broad Range of Activities After School
Lachen Reid, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Different endeavors that take place after school comprise students' evening hours.
Lilian Anderson ‘20: Theater
Lachen Reid, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Lilian Anderson '20 is part of the fall play, titled The Dining Room. She has rehearsal for a couple hours per day currently, and the two weeks prior to the play she has rehearsal for two and a half hours. She describes the play saying "it's a really weird play because it takes place in one room the ...
Students Don’t Universally Celebrate Halloween Traditions
Catherine Barry, Sports Editor
October 14, 2019
Many students believe Halloween to be a holiday that you celebrate when you are younger by going out with your friends, getting dressed up in a costume, and going trick or treating. Yet as people get older, these notions change. Nate Heithoff ‘22 believes high schoolers going trick or treating wi...
Students Engage in Upcoming Election, Campaigns
Ale Perri, Contributing Writer
October 14, 2019
Regardless of how students get involved in the election, they see importance in being knowledgeable about politics. Rosa Gerdts ‘20 states, “The outcome of politics to- day truly does affect our future...It is also our responsibility to be active global citizens.” With the 2020 election n...
Rwanda Travel Inspires
Chad Woerner, Contributing Writer
September 21, 2019
This summer, as part of the Global Immersion Program, an organization at Blake that oversees educational opportunities around the world, thirteen Blake students and three teacher chaperones traveled to Rwanda for twenty-one days in June. Chronologically, the journey was highlighted by nearly a week long visi...
Summer Encourages Exploration
Gabby Monahan, Contributing Writer
September 19, 2019
For many, summer is the perfect opportunity to erase the thought of school from their mind and dive into fun and exciting activities. These activities can range from camps, clubs, organizations, jobs, or time spent relaxing and waking up late. However, some students knocked a few things off their bucket l...
Parking Confusion: Construction, Carpooling, Congestion
Tyler Holmes, Noor Naseer, and Will Rosenblum
September 19, 2019
Students have not had access to the Parade Park parking lot (located across from the math wing, next to the Sculpture Garden) since the start of the school year due to the Minnesota State Fair and, now, renovations. In the meantime, students are allowed to park in designated areas of the Parade Ice A...
Senior Summer Reading Recommendations
Sarina Dev, Editor Emeritus
May 10, 2019
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Don’t thank me, thank Mr. Barry. I read this book first semester in my Utopian and Dystopian Literature class and it completely blew me out of the water. Mandel tells the story of humanity before, during, and after its collapse. Following five characters...
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 for those going through things that are developmentally typical. Along with meeting one on one with student...
