Katie Phung




Name: Katie Phung
Position: Business
Graduation Year: 2024
Hi, I'm Katie! (she/her) I'm on business staff and a fact-checker. My unhealthy addictions are playing Sims 4 and watching Say Yes to the Dress.


Stories (14)


Blair coed volleyball crushes the Screaming Eagles

By Katie Phung, Sophia Zeng | April 8, 2024, 10:59 p.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers won against the Seneca Valley Screaming Eagles in a 3-0 game

Blair girls’ volleyball steal the win from the Kennedy Cavaliers in a 3-1 game

By Angelina Cao, Katie Phung | Sept. 21, 2023, 8:31 a.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers bounce back and take the win after losing the first set to the Cavaliers

Blair girls’ volleyball dominate Rockville Rams in an exciting 3-0 game

By Katie Phung | Sept. 14, 2023, 12:38 a.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers’ offense and tricky plays best the Rams on Blair’s home court

Blair girls’ volleyball defeats Blake Bengals in home opener

By Katie Phung | Sept. 12, 2023, 3:05 p.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers fight hard for their well deserve 3-0 win over the Bengals

Blair boys’ volleyball conquers win over the Magruder Colonels on senior night

By Katie Phung | May 9, 2023, 4:56 p.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers officially finish the 2023 season off undefeated

Blair boys’ volleyball secures win over Northwest Jaguars

By Katie Phung | April 28, 2023, 10:34 p.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers swept the Jaguars 3-0 in an intense matchup

Undefeated Blair boys’ volleyball crushes Northwood Gladiators in Battle of the Boulevard

By Katie Phung | April 25, 2023, 7:59 a.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers take the Boulevard in a noncompetitive 3-0 game against the Gladiators

Blair teachers wear red stickers in protest for better contract negotiations in MCPS

By Katie Phung | Jan. 21, 2023, 7:35 p.m. | In News »

A deeper dive into why teachers were wearing stickers around Blair last week

Celebrating cravings and culture: meals that bring us together

By Katie Phung | Dec. 26, 2022, 5:10 p.m. | In Blogs »

What Blazers are eating during this holiday season

Competing for a spot: winter sports tryouts

By Katie Phung | Dec. 15, 2022, 1:36 a.m. | In Sports »

A look into Blair’s preparation for the winter sports season

Blair varsity girls' volleyball falls to Kennedy on their senior night

By Katie Phung | Oct. 27, 2022, 9:39 a.m. | In Blair »

After a hard fought game, the Blazers were ultimately defeated by the Kennedy Cavaliers in a 1-3 game

Encouragement in MCPS to bring plant-based food to school menus

By Katie Phung | Oct. 4, 2022, 9 p.m. | In News »

MCPS students tests possible vegan meals for school lunch options created by local Silver Diner executive chef

New MCPS regulations for HS sporting events

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 11:30 p.m. | In News »

MCPS implements new restrictions for all high school sporting events after violence following an upcounty football game.

Blazers Unmask Their Opinions

By Kate Gray, Eli Minicozzi, Katie Phung | Sept. 18, 2022, 12:40 p.m. | In Video »

Eli, Kate, and Katie ask Blazers about their opinions on wearing masks in school.



Galleries (4)


Gallery: Sankofa Lunch Showcase

By Katie Phung | Feb. 25, 2023, 8:38 p.m. | In Photo »

On Friday, Feb. 24th, a special Sankofa showcase was held in the media center, highlighting some performances for the show

Gallery: Blair field hockey defeats Einstein in the regional finals

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:56 p.m. | In Photo »

Blair Blazers take home the field hockey regional championship title a second year in a row

Gallery: Blair Wins Against Northwood for Dig Pink Match

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:05 a.m. | In Photo »

Varsity girl's volleyball defeats the Northwood Gladiators in a 3-1 game.

Gallery: Gallery: Different Art Courses at Blair

By Katie Phung | Sept. 23, 2022, 11:43 p.m. | In Photo »

A closer look into the different kinds of art courses to register for at Blair and the creativity that Blazers offer.



Images (60)


Photo: Team Huddle

By Katie Phung | Sept. 21, 2023, 12:18 p.m. | In Sports »

Head coach Deanna Earle gives pep talk to Blazers after winning the second set.

Photo: Freshman Prepares to Swing

By Katie Phung | Sept. 21, 2023, 12:17 p.m. | In Sports »

Freshman outside hitter Kahmyah Yirenkyi jumps up for a full swing attack.

Photo: Setter Serving for Blair

By Katie Phung | Sept. 21, 2023, 8:32 a.m. | In Sports »

Junior setter Manoooyee Fedhaa prepares her float serve against Kennedy.

Photo: Blazer Defense

By Katie Phung | Sept. 12, 2023, 3:10 p.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers get low in defensive position to prepare for serve receive against Blake's serve

Photo: Outside Hit

By Katie Phung | Sept. 12, 2023, 3:09 p.m. | In Sports »

Senior captain outside hitter Aria Shimanek (#19) swings powerfully at the ball and over the net

Photo: Blazer Chant

By Katie Phung | Sept. 12, 2023, 3:08 p.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers celebrating after preforming their iconic pre-game ritual cheer

Photo: Going up for a spike

By Katie Phung | May 9, 2023, 12:49 p.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers mount an offensive vs. Magruder.

Photo: Celebrating

By Katie Phung | May 9, 2023, 12:18 p.m. | In Sports »

The Blair boys volleyball team celebrates in their win over Magruder.

Photo: Huddle

By Katie Phung | April 28, 2023, 10:32 p.m. | In Sports »

The Blazers gather in a huddle prior to their victory over Northwest.

Photo: Blazers wait for Northwood to serve

By Katie Phung | April 23, 2023, 8:31 p.m. | In Sports »

Blazers patiently wait as Northwood gets ready to serve.

Photo: Blazers waiting for substitution

By Katie Phung | April 23, 2023, 8:27 p.m. | In Sports »

Junior setter Michael Bach (#6) and junior setter Christopher Jin (#16) stand at the ten foot line for a substitution.

Photo: Sankofa Contemporary Dancers

By Katie Phung | Feb. 25, 2023, 8:35 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Skye Sibrian and Junior Qari Headley pose for a photo

Photo: Abby Mizan and Yeabsira Mekonne pose for a photo

By Katie Phung | Feb. 25, 2023, 8:30 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Freshmen Abby Mizan and Yeabsira Mekonnen posing for a photo

Photo: Sankofa Chorus Group Picture

By Katie Phung | Feb. 25, 2023, 8:28 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Students from Sankofa's chorus pose for a photo

Photo: "Stand Up" by Yeabsira Mekonnen

By Katie Phung | Feb. 25, 2023, 8:23 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Freshmen Yeabsira Mekonnen sings "Stand Up" by Cynthia Ervio

Photo: "Blue Lights" Performed by Dani Coly-Boateng

By Katie Phung | Feb. 25, 2023, 8:20 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Dani Coly-Boateng sings "Blue Lights" by Jorja Smith

Photo: "Lift Me Up" Performance

By Katie Phung | Feb. 25, 2023, 8:18 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Hannah Germain and Amy Turkson sing "Lift Me Up" by Rihanna

Photo: Sankofa Vocal Ensemble

By Katie Phung | Feb. 25, 2023, 8:15 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sanfoka Vocal Ensemble preform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by James Weldon Johnson

Photo: Andre Parker Performs Poem

By Katie Phung | Feb. 25, 2023, 8:09 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Andre Parker performs poem "Family Jewels" by Essex Hemphill

Photo: LoveSCOpe Couple

By Katie Phung | Feb. 25, 2023, 7:41 p.m. | In Blogs »

Juniors Grace and Violet are paired up for LoveSCOpe.

Photo: MCEA on door

By Katie Phung | Jan. 21, 2023, 7:39 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A MCEA sticker posted on a classroom door.

Photo: MCEA sticker cover

By Katie Phung | Jan. 21, 2023, 7:37 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A MCEA sticker is posted on a window of a door of a classroom.

Photo: Eggs Rolls and Corn

By Katie Phung | Dec. 26, 2022, 5:31 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Egg rolls and corn are displayed to be shared amongst the table.

Photo: Spicy Vegetable Soup

By Katie Phung | Dec. 26, 2022, 5:27 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A soup mixed with spicy broth, steamed vegetables, and chicken prepared at the stove.

Photo: Christmas Dinner

By Katie Phung | Dec. 26, 2022, 5:24 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Trays of meat and corn are served at the dinner table.

Photo: Blazer Dribbles Past Defense

By Katie Phung | Dec. 16, 2022, 12:02 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blair Basketball Tryouts.

Photo: Booktok is not the welcoming community it's claimed to be

By Katie Phung | Nov. 19, 2022, 11:09 p.m. | In Op/Ed »

Some of the books that have been featured on Booktok.

Photo: Victory Huddle

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:55 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The coaches talk to the team after their win, giving advice and congratulating them

Photo: Blazer defends ball

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:52 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Blazers surround midfield in attempt to sweep the ball past the Titans

Photo: Captain watching

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:51 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Captain Delia Chen (12) watches where the Titans will attempt to pass to

Photo: Blazer Follows

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:50 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Teddy Curtin (7) watches carefully where the ball went after she passes it

Photo: Open Blazer

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:48 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Anh Tam Pham (15) gets open in case her teammate passes the ball to her

Photo: Blazer prepares to pass to teammate

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:47 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Captain Eleanor Moose (10) prepares to pass the ball to her teammate

Photo: Blazer passes through Titan

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:44 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Elosia Somodevilla (11) passes the ball to another teammate right past the opponent

Photo: Blazers Huddle After 1st Quarter

By Katie Phung | Nov. 2, 2022, 10:41 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Blazers huddle up after the first quarter ends and discusses how to get the game moving forward

Photo: Blazer Serves

By Katie Phung | Oct. 27, 2022, 1:01 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Celine Wu prepares to throw the ball in front of her to serve over the net.

Photo: Blazers Hype Huddle

By Katie Phung | Oct. 27, 2022, 12:51 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

The Blazers huddle together and chant the Blazer cheer to hype themselves up before the game.

Photo: Blair Middle Blocking

By Katie Phung | Oct. 27, 2022, 12:46 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Junior Chrissie Oppong goes up for a block in attempt to stop Kennedy’s freeball.

Photo: Blazers Score the Winning Point

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 10:54 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

The team huddles together in celebration of winning the game point against the Gladiators.

Photo: Blazer Tips The Ball

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 10:51 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Captain Brooklynn Prince tips the ball in attempt to slow the momentum of Northwood's defense.

Photo: Blazers in defensive position

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 10:48 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blair's backrow getting ready to play defense against Northwood.

Photo: Blazer sets the ball

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 1:28 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Sophomore Manooyee Fedhaa sets the ball to the right side.

Photo: Blazers watches Northwood receive

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 1:12 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

After Senior Captain Brooklynn Prince hits the ball over the net, the Blazers watch as Northwood receives the hit.

Photo: Blazers Waiting for Serve

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 1:03 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blazers preparing to block Northwood's offense.

Photo: Blazers Prepare for Defense

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:22 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blazers watch carefully at the other side to see where Northwood's server will serve the ball to.

Photo: Blazer Huddle

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:21 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Blazers huddle up to celebrate after earning a point for their side.

Photo: Blazer Hits The Ball

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:18 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Emily Tankeh approaches and swings powerfully at the ball over the net.

Photo: Blazers Getting Ready For Serve Receive

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:17 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Captain Brooklynn Prince and Junior Karen Cao get low to prepare to receive Northwood's serve.

Photo: Blazer Serving

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:15 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Alyssa Limjuco gets ready to serve the ball over the net.

Photo: Blazer goes for the block

By Katie Phung | Oct. 19, 2022, 12:08 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Senior Captain Rosie Orzulak jumps straight up over the net to block Northwood's hit.

Photo: MCPS Logo

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 11:33 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

MCPS offical logo

Photo: Student Coloring

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 12:37 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student in photography coloring in their drawing for their assignment.

Photo: Student Sculpting

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 12:34 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student molds the clay with a pottery wheel.

Photo: Students in Photography

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 12:29 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

Photography students cutting paper and drawing to complete their assignment.

Photo: Elements

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 12:24 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student in Foundations of Art and Culture looks over their artwork that they completed so far for their "Elements of Art" assignment.

Photo: Cutting Paper

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 12:14 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student cuts up paper to glue onto notebook.

Photo: Bucket in Ceramics

By Katie Phung | Sept. 24, 2022, 12:07 a.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student uses a bucket filled with clay mixed with water to help with sculpting.

Photo: Mood Boards

By Katie Phung | Sept. 23, 2022, 11:59 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

Students in Fashion Illustration cut up pictures from magazines to create their own mood board.

Photo: Rolling Textile

By Katie Phung | Sept. 23, 2022, 11:52 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student uses a brayer to roll a woven textile onto clay.

Photo: Rolling Textile

By Katie Phung | Sept. 23, 2022, 11:52 p.m. | In ‎Latest »

A student uses a brayer to roll a woven textile onto clay.