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
Farhan, who has won awards for poetry and short stories, received this award for a poem she wrote that was inspired by Emily Dickin- son in the poetry unit in American Literature.

Scholastic Awards Inspire, Empower

Izzie Miller, Managing Editor • February 26, 2026

Throughout high school, kids interested in every department of study look for ways to showcase their talent and hard work. For many middle and high school students interested in writing and art, the Scholastic...

Write About It

Yeukai Zimbwa, Front Editor • September 28, 2018

As a middle schooler, I began journaling as a way to consciously reflect on my day. Throughout the years, however, the act of writing has become more to me than putting pen to paper. Journaling is not...

College essays demand personality

Minjae Lee, Fashion, Arts & Culture Editor • November 2, 2016

Congratulations, seniors. After the gory battle of standardized testings, you’ve finally climbed to the summit. In couple of days, many of you will be submitting your first college application. Perhaps...

Emma Wexler ‘16 was honored at the state level and published in a national magazine for her paper on Margaret Sanger

Making history

Katya Tobak, Copy Editor • September 29, 2015

     “We believe that the pursuit of academic excellence in secondary schools should be given the same attention as the pursuit of excellence in sports and other extracurricular activities, and we...

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