Lillian Paterson
Name: Lillian Paterson
Position: Co-sports editor, Co-oped editor
Graduation Year: 2024
Stories (45)
Clarksburg junior Praneel Suvarna becomes 47th Student Member of the Board
By Lillian Paterson | April 17, 2024, 8:15 p.m. | In News »
Survana will succeed MCPS’s current SMOB, Sami Saeed
Small businesses at Blair: Baking with Bana!
By Lillian Paterson | April 5, 2024, 11:42 a.m. | In Blogs »
Meet Blair’s resident baker and small business owner, Bana Russton!
Check out the Arts on the “Block” party!
By Lillian Paterson | Feb. 15, 2024, 6:55 p.m. | In Blogs »
Arts on the Block celebrates 20 years of creative youth programming
Girls’ sports fight for Friday night lights
By Lillian Paterson, Sudhish Swain | Nov. 28, 2023, 3:20 p.m. | In Opinions »
At Blair, boys’ sports are consistently more celebrated than girls’. The reason: MCPS’ inequitable home game scheduling
Washington Post pop music critic Chris Richards visits Blair
By Lillian Paterson | Nov. 14, 2023, 6:29 p.m. | In News »
Richards presented to Hip-Hop History and Culture classes about his experience in music journalism
It’s not a “bad idea” to listen to “GUTS”
By Lillian Paterson | Oct. 4, 2023, 5:42 p.m. | In Entertainment »
Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album is full of hits
Blair girls' soccer vanquish Wheaton Knights
By Lillian Paterson | Sept. 21, 2023, 8:57 p.m. | In Sports »
The Blazers dominated start to finish, constantly keep the Knights on their toes
Blair girls' soccer crushes Magruder in home opener
By Lillian Paterson | Sept. 14, 2023, 6:41 a.m. | In Sports »
The Colonels were no match for the Blazers’ fast and assertive plays
Reflecting on “Reflections” by Sufjan Stevens
By Lillian Paterson | May 24, 2023, 8:17 p.m. | In Entertainment »
Sufjan Stevens' newest album might not be exactly what you’re expecting
Blazers complete final match of It's Academic Quiz Show
By Lillian Paterson | May 2, 2023, 10:03 a.m. | In News »
After a tight semi-finals round, the Blair team made it to the competition's final round
Blair girls' lacrosse crushes Seneca Valley
By Lillian Paterson | April 28, 2023, 2:24 p.m. | In Sports »
The Blazers shut out the Screaming Eagles in an intense game resulting in a score of 20-0
Blair girls' lacrosse dominates Magruder
By Lillian Paterson | April 18, 2023, 8:08 a.m. | In Sports »
The Blazers had no mercy on offense and held strong on defense, winning 17-7
Blair baseball falls to Clarksburg Coyotes
By Sachin Parikh, Lillian Paterson | April 14, 2023, 8:24 a.m. | In Sports »
The Blazers weren't able to capitalize on offense and lost 4-5 to drop to 3-3 on the season
Blazers fall to Sherwood Warriors
By Alex Feingold-Black, Lillian Paterson | March 30, 2023, 11:55 a.m. | In Blair »
Blair Boys’ varsity lacrosse fought hard but were ultimately no match against the Warriors
Hollywood's biggest night: The 2023 Oscars recap
By Lillian Paterson | March 19, 2023, 2:47 p.m. | In Entertainment »
A deep dive into the night of history-making wins, not-so-funny jokes and unfortunate snubs.
Blair girls' best Blake in playoff opener
By Lillian Paterson, Sudhish Swain | Feb. 25, 2023, 5:30 p.m. | In Sports »
The Blair girls dominated, maintaining a strong lead throughout a 50-39 win against the Bengals
The 2023 Grammy rundown
By Lillian Paterson | Feb. 15, 2023, 4:18 p.m. | In Entertainment »
With wins from Beyonce to Bad Bunny, this Grammys was one to remember
Blair girls' basketball secures victory vs. Magruder
By Lillian Paterson, Sudhish Swain | Feb. 8, 2023, 12:22 p.m. | In Blair »
The Blazers bested their opponents in a nail-biter with a final score of 30-28
Blair mental health committee hosts first open mic
By Lillian Paterson | Feb. 1, 2023, 3:42 p.m. | In News »
On Tuesday, Blazers got together to perform music and original poems
Richard Montgomery Rockets best Blair girls’ basketball
By Lillian Paterson, Sudhish Swain | Jan. 25, 2023, 9:47 p.m. | In Blair »
The Blazers played well defensively but were unable to convert opportunities on offense, losing 26-50
A look at the 2023 Grammys
By Lillian Paterson | Jan. 18, 2023, 6:08 p.m. | In Entertainment »
Predictions for the big four awards for this years Grammys.
Three Blair seniors become 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars
By Lillian Paterson | Jan. 17, 2023, 3:42 p.m. | In News »
Results from the first round of competition came out on Jan. 10
Paint Branch Panthers secure win over disappointing Blair Blazers
By Lillian Paterson, Sudhish Swain | Jan. 13, 2023, 10:55 a.m. | In Blair »
The Blair boys put up a valiant effort against Paint Branch but ultimately lost 55-68
Blair basketball burns Wheaton with narrow victory
By Lillian Paterson, Sudhish Swain | Jan. 4, 2023, 8:59 a.m. | In Blair »
The Blazers won, 72-63 earning their well-deserved first win of the season
True crime has gone too far
By Lillian Paterson | Dec. 28, 2022, 1:30 p.m. | In Opinions »
Is it right to depict people’s trauma?
Episode 5: Who sang it best? Holiday Edition
By Lillian Paterson | Dec. 24, 2022, 9:10 a.m. | In Blogs »
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” cover ranking
Episode 4: Who Sang it Best? Holiday Edition
By Lillian Paterson | Dec. 23, 2022, 3:27 p.m. | In Blogs »
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” cover ranking
Episode 3: Who Sang it Best? Holiday Edition
By Lillian Paterson | Dec. 22, 2022, 3:22 p.m. | In Blogs »
“What Christmas Means to Me” cover ranking
Episode 2: Who Sang it Best? Holiday Edition
By Lillian Paterson | Dec. 21, 2022, 10:18 a.m. | In Blogs »
“Santa Claus is Coming to Town” cover ranking
Episode 1: Who sang it best? Holiday Edition
By Lillian Paterson | Dec. 20, 2022, 3:13 p.m. | In Blogs »
A ranking of the most iconic holiday song covers.
Blair Blazers lose to the Blake Bengals in an intense battle
By Lillian Paterson | Dec. 20, 2022, 1:17 p.m. | In Blair »
Despite some improvements, the Blair boys were not able to break their losing streak
Louis Tomlinson goes in a new direction with Faith in the Future
By Lillian Paterson | Dec. 16, 2022, 2:13 p.m. | In Entertainment »
The former One Direction member's second studio album showcases his development as a solo artist.
Blair boys' basketball puts up a valiant effort but falls to Gaithersburg
By Lillian Paterson, Sudhish Swain | Dec. 15, 2022, 11:19 a.m. | In Blair »
Pang shines but the Blair boys drop their home opener 61-87 against the Trojans
Don’t judge a movie by its genre
By Lillian Paterson | Dec. 4, 2022, 7:04 p.m. | In Opinions »
From black and white silent films to superhero flicks, all movies have something to bring to the table.
More than meets the eye: determination, hard work, resilience and cheer
By Lillian Paterson | Oct. 28, 2022, 3:49 p.m. | In Features »
Get to know the Blair cheer team
A Symbol of Silence: Queen Elizabeth’s legacy
By Lillian Paterson | Oct. 26, 2022, 3:38 p.m. | In Opinions »
A look back at the British monarchy’s history of complicity
The Blazers snatch a win against the Bulldogs
By Alexander Liu, Lillian Paterson | Oct. 14, 2022, 4:03 p.m. | In Blair »
After a slow first half, the Blair girls’ varsity soccer team brought it back for a 4-2 win
The Blazers run up the score to double digits in home win against Paint Branch
By Alexander Liu, Lillian Paterson | Oct. 7, 2022, 1:53 p.m. | In Blair »
The Paint Branch Panthers were no match for the Blair girls varsity soccer team, dominating in a 10-0 win
Why is Y2K coming back?
By Lillian Paterson | Oct. 4, 2022, 7:34 p.m. | In Blogs »
Many popular 2000s styles are making their way back into the fashion scene.
The Blazers clinch a win against the Wheaton Knights
By Alexander Liu, Lillian Paterson | Sept. 28, 2022, 5:01 p.m. | In Blair »
Despite a rocky start, the Blair girls soccer team ended the game strong with a 5-2 victory
Blair girls' soccer slays Blake Bengals in blowout win
By Alexander Liu, Lillian Paterson | Sept. 16, 2022, 12:36 p.m. | In Blair »
The Blazers' expert offense overpowered the Bengals' defense, dominantly winning 5-0
Quince Orchard outmaneuvers Blair girls soccer team
By Alexander Liu, Lillian Paterson | Sept. 8, 2022, 12:25 p.m. | In Blair »
The Blazers lose in a 1-2 game due to offensive shortcomings
A Freer Form of Fitness: Spotlight on Four Corners' Elite Bodies
By Lillian Paterson | Sept. 5, 2022, 8:36 a.m. | In Features »
Breaking down walls and building community
Tips and Tricks for New Thrifters
By Lillian Paterson | Aug. 12, 2022, 11:53 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
A beginners guide to thrifting
It’s “About Damn Time” for Special
By Lillian Paterson | July 20, 2022, 3:30 p.m. | In Entertainment »
Lizzo is back and better than ever with her fourth studio album, Special.
Images (8)
Photo: Button Making Arts on the Block
By Lillian Paterson | Feb. 15, 2024, 6:55 p.m. | In Blogs »
The Arts on the Block button-making stand was a big hit!
Photo: Jewelry Arts on the Block Story
By Lillian Paterson | Feb. 15, 2024, 6:51 p.m. | In Blogs »
Arts on the Block sells handmade jewelry.
Photo: Cover for Arts on the Block Story
By Lillian Paterson | Feb. 15, 2024, 6:50 p.m. | In Blogs »
Arts on the Block celebrates 20 years of creative youth programming
Photo: Blair girls lacrosse crushes Seneca Valley
By Lillian Paterson | April 28, 2023, 2:22 p.m. | In Sports »
Blair defeated Seneca Valley handily 20-0.
Photo: Blair girls beat Blake in playoff opener
By Lillian Paterson, Sudhish Swain | Feb. 25, 2023, 5:28 p.m. | In Sports »
Blair guard Lauren Mayn takes the ball up the court in Blair's win against Blake.
Photo: Getting open
By Lillian Paterson, Sudhish Swain | Jan. 25, 2023, 9:45 p.m. | In Latest »
Senior guard Natalie Frost uses a pick to get open.
Photo: Greenberger fires away
By Lillian Paterson, Sudhish Swain | Jan. 13, 2023, 10:53 a.m. | In Latest »
Senior guard Eli Greenberger puts up a jumpshot against Paint Branch.
Photo: Thrifting
By Lillian Paterson | Aug. 12, 2022, 11:52 a.m. | In Blogs »
Thrift stores can range from being curated racks to unorganized stacks (photo courtesy of Lillian Paterson).