Blair students won six national awards from the Quill and Scroll Society in the American Society of Newspaper Editors/Quill and Scroll 2004 International Writing and Photo Contest.
Gay. Retarded. These words fly through the halls at Blair, but no one seems to care, and no one seems willing to fight against their negative usage. The words no longer refer to specific qualities; they have become ubiquitous words of hatred instead. It's time for Blazers to cut out their casual hate slang and for teachers to encourage those around them to do the same because the negative use of these words offends people, perpetuates stereotypes and demonstrates ignorance.
Approximately 75 students received recognition for their accomplishments in a ceremony in the auditorium n the evening of Wednesday, May 28.
A new Connections course will be required next year for all non-CAP, non-Magnet freshmen and may cause the involuntary transfer of Blair teachers to other schools.
Three Blair students testified before the Maryland Senate yesterday, Mar 12, in opposition to a bill that seeks to eliminate the 60 community service hours required for graduation.
"If I couldn't dance, I don't know what I would do. Dancing is my life,” senior Constance Teage says ardently.
Silver Quill, Blair's literary arts magazine, is now accepting submissions for its 2003 issue, according to faculty sponsor Valerie Josenhans.
Principal Phillip Gainous found a directive from MCPS Superintendent Jerry Weast to be unrealistic in mandating that SAT scores increase to above 1100 for students with scores between 800 and 990.
Principal Phillip Gainous found a directive from MCPS Superintendent Jerry Weast to be unrealistic in mandating that SAT scores increase to above 1100 for students with scores between 800 and 990.