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

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....

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...

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...

Class of 2019: Doing Alright

Carter Puckett, Photography Editor October 3, 2018

Annually, the rise of  a new senior slogan takes its shape to define the academic year for students to come. The "alr19ht" slogan of the class of 2019, however, may just be the most controversial yet....

Zac Johnson 18

Seniors’ tattoos expressing the important motivations, realities of life

Josie Lagerstrom, Co-Editor-in-Cheif April 30, 2018

For seniors Zac Johnson ‘18, Lucy Graham ‘18, Max Owens ‘18, and Abbie Nelson ‘18, getting “inked” was not a decision made lightly. Tattoos, legal at the age of 18, and the more recent minimalist...

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...

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