America's youth has looked past online gaming websites and the novelty of having e-mail addresses to the new and ever growing social network of MySpace. MySpace is a web site that enables users to create free personal profiles about themselves, post pictures of themselves and friends and provide personal information such as dating status and favorite pastimes. Users can choose background music, colors, animated patterns and any other creative touches they wish to add that include an HTML code. The result is a website featuring fountains of personal information about individuals who divulge the details of their lives for the world to see and abuse. A web site made with the purpose of helping people keep in touch with old friends and making new ones is causing teens to lose touch with social reality. MySpace lets teens forget how to act with their peers in person, face to face, and instead conditions them to socialize screen to screen.
Blair's annual Back-to-School Night was held at 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 8. University Blvd. was closed near Blair due to a five-vehicle accident before the event began, causing parking problems for attendees.
As Silver Sprung continues to grow in popularity, regular visitors on the social scene might need some new stimulation for their taste buds. If this is the case, then the newly (as of August 1) opened Red Rock Canyon Grill is the place to visit. The menu, consisting primarily of American food, is moderately priced with dishes ranging from around $5 to about $27; but it is a definite step up from some of the surrounding fast food chains.
Blair NSL and Peace Studies teacher Joann Malone, accompanied the well-known Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh on a retreat to Vietnam for 18 days between March 22 and April 8. She visited Hanoi, Hue, Quy Nhon and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) while practicing Nhat Hanh's unique form of Buddhism.
"Guess Who"
Senior Daniel Aisen received the first ever "Advancing Science for Better Health" award at Montgomery County's 49th Annual Area Science Fair on March 13 in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
The typical wrestler with his muscles bursting out of skin-tight suits is not what one sees when looking at junior Monica Maher, Blair's single dedicated female wrestler, who weighs in at a mere 109 pounds.
The Blair Blazers defeated the Blake Bengals 4-3 in a heart racing game on Friday, Jan. 28 at the Wheaton Ice Arena to improve the team's record to 3-4.
Blair held its Winter Choral Concert on Friday night, Jan. 7, with a nearly full auditorium. The audience was a good mix of students and parents who arrived to see the Chamber Choir, the Guitar Ensemble, InToneNation, Blazer Choir and the Orchestra perform. The groups were led by choral director Paul Newport and band director Dustin Doyle.
In 2000, Takoma Park resident Mike Tidwell took out a $7,500 home equity loan from the bank in hopes of decreasing his home's carbon dioxide emissions by 80 percent, in order to help fight global warming. In the next few months, sticking to his budget almost entirely, Tidwell and his family renovated their home to be powered by 90 percent renewable energy, far surpassing his 80 percent goal.
As of the first quarter of this school year, after the implementation of the freshman wing of the school and freshman teams, only approximately 15 percent of freshmen were ruled academically ineligible for extracurricular activities. This percentage is less than those from years in the past, which were usually around 30 to 35 percent, according to freshman administrator Linda Wolf.
When anyone mentions superheroes these days, it's always Superman, Batman and Spiderman. Now, picture not just individuals using their super powers to better the world, but a whole crime-fighting family! This is what Pixar animation and Disney bring to life with their newest animated film "The Incredibles."
The JV girl's soccer team ended their season with a 0-0 double overtime tie against Churchill, making their final record 5-3-3.
After lacking a junior varsity cheerleading squad for the last two years, Blair has finally created a new JV squad consisting of nine girls.
The JV girl's soccer team beat Gaithersburg 1-0, making their record 4-2-2 this year. Katie Scott scored Blair's only goal of the game in the first half, who was able to sneak behind Gaithersburg's goalie when she was too far out of the goal.
Shark Tale
As the election draws nearer, the deadline for registering is advancing even more quickly. Listed below is are resources and requirements for qualified Blazers to help them complete that simple task of becoming registered voters.
The soccer ball is played in front of the goal to an open player who turns out either to be off sides or is unable to control the ball. This scenario occurred throughout the game resulting in a 0-0 tie against Watkins Mill for the Blair girl's JV soccer team, making their record 2-3-1 this season.
The JV girl's soccer team won 1-0 in a double overtime game against the Blake Bengals, making the girl's record this year 2-2-1. Elizabeth Burch and Allison Rubin made the impressive winning play as Burch sent the ball over Blake's defense and Rubin collected the ball to take the winning shot.
TV's hit comedy Will and Grace premiered its eighth season on Thursday, Sept. 16. This first witty episode started where last season left off with jokes ranging from sex, homosexuals and adultery to immigrants and Irish people.
The Blair girls JV soccer team had a rocky start to the season with a 6 to 1 loss to the Wootton Patriots on Friday, Sept. 3.
Junior Liz Scroggs warms up between innings during the softball team's third round playoff game against Gaithersburg on May 17. Gaithersburg won the close game, 4-3.
Senior Tommy Dugan pitches against Paint Branch on May 4 en route to a 9-8 win in 10 innings.
Senior Sara Pierce slides into third base to stay safe during the game against Paint Branch on May 4.
Junior Michelle Linford pitches against Paint Branch during the home game held on May 4 that ended in a 7-5 win for the Blazers.
Sophomore Ashley Speer stands with her horse named Lad which she purchased for $3,500.
Sophomore Ashley Speer works at Wheaton Park Stables, where she boards her horse Lad, to help pay for him and his needs as well as gain necessary barn experience caring for horses.
Sophomore Ashley Speer builds relationships with all the horses she works with making her job more enjoyable.
Junior Matthew McClain tried out for the boys' varsity lacrosse team with no previous playing experience, learning the sport for the first time this spring. Many Blazers share similar experiences trying out for sports they have never played before.
Junior Matthew McClain attends lacrosse practice to gain experience in a new sport.
Paddle boats were available to rent as a more creative way to view the cherry blossoms.
Many families enjoyed the festival for more then just its beauty.
Senior Lu Chen returns a serve during the Blair versus Walter Johnson tennis match on March 29.
Freshman Ashley Arnold competes in the long-jump event during the Blair vs. Rockville track meet at Blair on March 29.
Junior Kelvin Le serves the ball during the Blair versus Walter Johnson tennis match on March 29.
Junior Victor Mba-Jonas competes in the 100-meter dash during the Blair versus Rockville track meet held on March 29.
The varsity boys' lacrosse team played their first game of the season against the Watkins Mill Wolverines on March 21 at 7 p.m in the stadium. Watkins Mill won, 7-2.
The Blazers played the Watkins Mill Wolverines in their season opener on March 21.
The Winter Sports Banquet was held in the auditorium at 7 p.m on Mar. 13 to recognize many athletes and scholars.
Your Ask Chips hosts for this edition in their not-at-all Photoshopped picture.
The Symphonic Orchestra performs the "Music in our Schools Month" Festival Showcase in the auditorium to practice for the Orchestra Festival at Bethesda Chevy-Chase High School on March 15. The Symphonic Band plans to participate in the Band Festival at Watkins Mill High School on April 6.
On March 14 a fire drill was held during 7th period.
Leslie Rogers's fourth period astronomy class built a sundial in the student courtyard.
The ice hockey team played in their last exhibition game of the season against the Washington International School on Feb. 22 at the Wheaton Outdoor Ice Rink. The Blair Community ice hockey team is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Montgomery Blair High School athletic program or Montgomery County Public Schools. The team is an independent group of Blair students.
Sophomore Sam Bullard-Sisken swims the breaststroke in the Montgomery County Championship swim meet on Feb. 18.
Sophomore Yang Yang swims the backstroke in the 200 yard Individual Medley at the Montgomery County Championships swim meet held at the MLK swim center on Feb. 18.
Sophomore Amina Goheer wears an original outfit from Pakistan with sophomore Nazanin Yousefnjad wearing one from Iran.
Ms. Rocio Funes gets into the school spirit by wearing a childhood garment from El Salvador.
Junior Christine Douglass dresses to represent Barbados.
US History and Connections teacher Ms. Maima Barclay, represents her Liberian heritage.
Junior Brandon John-Frefo represents Guyana.
Seeing stripes? This lady blazer gets into the the Heritage Day spirit.
Senior Soulyana Lakew shows her Ethiopian heritage.
Senior Matt Felprin exemplifies his Jewish heritage through his outfit.
Junior Felicia Olawun brings her Nigerian culture to Blair.
Sophomore Gabby Acosta shows her El Salvadorian roots.
Junior Zoe Walters encorporates spirit into her outfit.
Senior Linda Dye makes a very stylish spider woman.
Senior Sarah Wolk gets psyched for spirit day.
Freshman Anna Snapp gets excited to show off her Hat Day spirit.
Junior Prince Griffen shows off a wacky hat.
Administrator Patricia Hurley joins in the spirit week fun.
Senior Adam Macleod sports his Scotish attire.
Seniors Sarah Janesko and Monica Maher are crime-fighting partners in the world of superheroes.
Senior Katie Frank becomes Miscellaneous Superhero Girl on Superhero Day.
Shane Senior and Richard Pollack get ready to save the world.
Senior Shannon Murray and junior Amani Foster are some tough lady Blazers to mess with.
Sophomore Franny Blume becomes the Fran-anator for Superhero day.
Juniors Josh Galvez and Jerry Castillo get a little too overspirited during class.
Marge Berardi shows her super hero spirit as a crime-stopping turtle on Feb. 15 for Superhero/Hat Day.
Junior diver Nicole Poor sets up for a back dive at Divisionals on Feb. 11 held at the Germantown aquatic center.
Former Blair parent and war veteran Sarah Wilton promotes peace when Army Recruiters come to Blair.
Ruth Cass protests military recruitment at Blair on Feb. 2 with several other individuals outside of the student parking lot.
Senior Joe Noyes faces off against a Gaithersburg player during the hockey game at Wheaton Outdoor Ice Rink on Jan. 27 Blair lost, 7-4.
Junior Christie Lin does a flip turn in the Blair versus Damascus swim meet on Jan. 21.
Junior Christie Lin swims the 100 yard breastroke during the swim and dive meet against Damascus held at the Montgomery Aquatic Center on Jan. 21.
The Caribbean Club performs at the Club Showcase on Dec. 23. Click on the photo for a gallery of the event.
Senior Greg Donaldson performs in the break dancer club.
A drummer gets "out of line" and puts on her own performance.
Senior Greg Donaldson break dances during the Club Showcase.
The Step Team begins their routine at the Club Showcase.
The Step Team keeps their moves synchronized throughout their performance at the Club Showcase.
The Jewish Culture Club held their annual Chanukah celebration featuring traditional festivities and food on Dec. 20.
Swimmers take their mark for the 400 meter freestyle relay during the Blair verus Blake swim meet held on Dec. 17.
The 18th annual Montgomery County Public Schools Cheerleading Competition was held at Blair on Dec. 10. Blair's cheerleaders competed in Division Two, which consisted of eight schools, and placed second along with receiving the Spirit Award. The stunt featured is called a second floor hitch.
The 18th annual Montgomery County Public Schools Cheerleading Competition was held at Blair on Dec. 10. Blair's cheerleaders competed in Division Two, which consisted of eight schools, and placed second along with receiving the Spirit Award.
The 18th annual Montgomery County Public Schools Cheerleading Competition was held at Blair on Dec. 10. Blair's cheerleaders competed in Division Two, which consisted of eight schools, and placed second along with receiving the Spirit Award. The stunt shown is called a first floor diagonal.
Students were forced to evacuate the building at the beginning of second period at 7:54 a.m. on Dec. 8, due to another fire set in a girls' bathroom in the 250s hallway. Students were not allowed back in the building until 8:40, and were not dismissed to class until 9:15.
A news helicopter hovers near the stadium during the fire evacuation on Dec. 8.
Blair administrators discuss the fire situation with police during the evacuation on Dec. 8.
Blair administrators discuss the fire situation with police during the evacuation on Dec. 8.
On Dec. 6 Montgomery County Public Schools issued a two hour delay. After Monday night's snow fall, Blair's fields were iced over along with some local roads.
Senior Minh Huynh-Le swims the 100 Back in an unofficial meet against BCC on Dec. 4.
Senior Sam Rosenthal sets up for a dive during Blair's first scrimage swim and dive meet of the year against Bethesda-Chevy Chase on Dec. 4.
Sophomore Kate Raulin swims the backstroke during Blair's unofficial swim and dive meet against Bethesda-Chevy Chase.
On Dec. 1 the W.E.B DuBois Honors Society sold ribbons during school to commemorate Rosa Parks, that were sold out by 5B lunch. Students were asked to wear black and white to show their support.
Officer Morrison talks to freshman boys about sexual harrassment and assault during an assembly organized by Blair and the Montgomery County Health Department. The assembly was held on Nov. 30 in the auditorium.
Seniors Katherine Duncan and Sophie Esparza warm-up during half time of the Montgomery County girl's Senior All-Star soccer game held at Blair on Nov. 20.
Seniors
Senior Tess Minnick and Junior Laura Cole perform a swing dancing act at the Coffee House.
Senior Tess Minnick and Junior Laura Cole perform a swing dancing act at the Coffee House.
The Fashion Club showed off their style at the Choral Coffee House held on Nov. 18 in the SAC, where many clubs and individuals displayed their talent.
Sophomores Maddy Raskulnecz and Annie Ropeik show their Harry Potter pride in anticipation for the fourth movie, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," which premiered on Nov. 17.
Blazers looking a little dead.
Senior Amina Hassen dresses up as Wonder Woman for Halloween.
Sophomore Christoff Visscher doesn't know if he is dressed as someone from The Blue Man Group or X-Men.
Senior Mollie Segal shows off her wings for her Halloween costume.
Junior Carly Groff measures the diameter of a tree to collect data for an Environmental Science field trip on Oct. 27.
How do you define a junior?
Senior Jhonny Cruz rocks his fresh new senior shirt.
Sophomores Miriam Ragen, Katie Scott, Julia Mazerov and Sumin Chi show dress represent 08 wearing their class shirts.
Seniors have spirit on school color day.
The poms perform eye-catching skits at the Pep Rally.
Senior Alex Brown goes all out to show his senior spirit.
The cheerleaders do a stunt to get Blazers pumped up during the pep rally on Oct. 28.
The poms perform during the pep rally.
Seniors Kaliza Lee and Sabine Jeanty get excited on school colors day.
Senior Cornell Dyson, juniors Mathew Bumbray, Peter Cadet and sophomore Timesha Bamey strut their style.
Seniors Raina McCray, Charlene Carden, Tiffany Watkins and Dawnia Richards show off their bright colors for Wacky Tacky Day.
Senior JoAnne Rogers goes beyond tacky for Wacky Tacky day.
Senior Dawnia Richards starts her own style of wearing plastic bags over her shoes, a little too tacky even for Wacky Tacky Day.
English teacher Valerie Josenhans didn't follow the typical teacher dress code on Wacky Tacky day.
Senior Ian Procter lifts and curls weights outside of school to bulk up. His use of Creatine aids him in strengthening his muscles.
Juniors Shaquasia Gaynor, Richard Pollack, Dennis Thomas and sophomore Ashley Charles are not ashamed to dress tacky.
Sophomore Jacob Weisman and junior Dennis Thomas enthusiasticly participate in Wacky Tacky Day.
Senior Michael Benfield proudly shows off his wacky-tacky style.
Senior Ian Procter lifts weights at Blair doing power excercises of up to 200 lbs. His use of Creatine helps enhance his performance.
Seniors William Ardanuy and Brett Holbert pose in their matching Carnegie Mellon shirts for twin day.
Senior Ben Dean works out at home.
Seniors Marianna Ator, Nafsika Dounis and Dana Swarth pose as triplets!
Senior James Gillete looks like he just woke up wearing his pajamas as spirit.
Math teacher Mr. Scott shows off his style of pajamas.
Juniors Alex Lutz and Ellie Deustachio pose for a photo during photography class.
Junior Marisa Goodman shows her spirit with matching pajamas.
Senior Sarah Janesko is excited about her "hot" style wearing red chili pepper pajamas.
Seniors Lynsey Hayes, Jessica Dubose, and Sarita Johnson show their school spirit.
Senior Captain Sarah Rumbaugh looks on from the sidelines at the Blair vs. Einstein varsity soccer game because of a torn ACL preventing her from playing.
An inexperienced gamer begins to learn about the video game world from a girl's perspective on a Playstation Two game system.
Mortal combat games are commonly played by many video game lovers.
Blair's National Honors Society held their fall induction ceremony on Oct. 14 in the auditorium.
Paintings and photographs with vibrante colors were common at the festival.
The lawn ornaments for sale here were made by shaping metal. Many of the exhibits at the show featured arts and crafts made from unique materials.
A ceramic sculptor shows a crowd how the glass paint dries on the bowl after being melted in the kiln.
A seller attracts a crowd by playing a didjeridoo similar to the ones on display.
The 5th annual Sugarloaf Crafts Festival took place from October 7-9 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
A man demonstates how he carves his wood sculptures with a saw.
Senior Michael Bushnell tee's off at the golf match between Sherwood, Blake, Gaithersburg and Blair at the Hampshire Greens golf course on Sept. 28.
Senior Andrew Bernstein prepares to tee off during the match between Blair, Blake, Sherwood and Gaithersburg on Sept. 28.
Senior Mac Kpadeh keeps the ball away from his Quince Orchard oponent during the game on September 22.
Senior Bereket Abebe scores the first goal of the game against Quince Orchard on September 22.
Senior Sam Morris clears the ball during Blair's win against Quince Orchard.
Senior Nathan Blustein observes a shark during Marine Biology's field trip to the Baltimore Aquarium on September 20.
The Varsity Football team takes the field for their first home game against Springbrook on September 17. The game ended with a win for Blair of 12-7.
James Gillette, Anton Do and Casey Wallis are the three male cheerleaders this season.
The Blazer mascot gets excited during the Blair's first home football game against Springbrook.
The male cheerleader's strength helps the cheerleaders perform more complicated stunts. Here they demonstrate an example of a basic one deck stunt.
Senior Anna Chiplis maintains control of the ball during the team's first home game against Poolesville on September 13.
Blair has trouble communicating on the field, one of the factors that contributed to their loss.
Senior Jenny Jones agressively goes for the ball during the varsity game against Poolesville.
The Jazz Band performs for parents at Back-to-School night.
Ms. Hopkins greets a parent into her Environmental Science class at Back to School Night.
Parents attending Back-to-School Night on September 8, are greeted by Blair's Chamber Choir.
Junior Elena Talbott controls the ball during a scrimmage against BCC on September 1.
Blazers brave the rock wall in the gym during After-Prom 2005, held on Sunday, May 29.
Blazers vote for Prom King and Queen.
Senior Jessica Yen, sophomore Nicole Poor, junior Elena Ramsey and junior co-captains Rose Feinberg and Raya Steinberg, all members of the Gymnastics team, receive awards at the Spring Sports Banquet.
The boys of the Blazer Choir perform the song "We Sail the Ocean Blue" during the spring concert on May 18.
Alex May presides over the lighting of the induction candles at the NHS ceremony on May 13.
Senior Chris Stavish winds up for a shot, scoring two out of the nine goals Blair had against Einstein's one during the Varsity Boys Lacrosse team's first playoff game.
Junior Dan Donnelly plays agressive defense against a Magruder player during the game on May 3.
Students and staff watch the annual Student-Staff Basketball Game from the bench on Friday, May 5, in the gym. The Staff team won the game, 63-60.
Sophomore Dana Ballard craddles through Northwood HS defense during an exhibition game on April 11.
The Boys Lacrosse team defeated Magruder in a close game of 9-8 on May 3.
Senior Erin Johnson-Long sports green, a fashionable color popular this spring.
Junior Pavea Russell. Blazers are expressing their style in many ways this spring.
Freshman Tiara Sanderson is wearing a Bohemian style skirt - one of the trends that many Blazers are opting for this spring.
Junior Brittney Winston poses with Dominque Scott (left) who is wearing a pair of gauchos which were a big hit with teens this spring.
Senior Mademyou Dunbar
Junior Janaye Lamadine is wearing green- a color that is thought to be very fahionable this spring.
Sophomore Alex Abels sports an Abercrombie polo and Rainbow flipflops.
Room 167 was left in disarray after a hasty evacuation of students who spotted a mouse.
Junior Monique Eldridge, who won the Miss Blazer competition, sings at Blair Fair on Friday, April 23.
Junior Monique Eldridge, who won the Miss Blazer competition, sings at Blair Fair on Friday, April 23.
Junior Jenny Jones participates in a science experiment at the Blair Fair on Friday, April 23.
Future Blazers learn from science experients while visiting the Blair Fair on Friday, April 23.
Senior Greg Jukes plays with the Honors Jazz Band during the Blair Fair on Friday, April 22.
Sophomore Michelle Linford pitches during Blair Varsity Softball's 5-2 win over Blake allowing only two runs.
Senior Cody Simpson swings at the pitch during the Blair versus Blake game on April 19.
Junior Tommy Dugan prepares to pitch during the Blair versus Blake Varsity Baseball game.
Juniors Gaby Diaz, Wendy Blanco, Aracely Blanco and Emmy Frenz attend the Montgomery County National College Fair, held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on April 21.
Emily O'Brien connects on a 2-RBI base hit en route to a 2-3 evening.
Senior Justin Hoy wind up for a shot during the Blair versus Sherwood Varsity Lacrosse game.
Junior MIchael Tsai competes during the Blair versus Wootton Tennis match.
Junior Michael Tsai competes in the Blair Boys Tennis versus Wootton on April 13.
Sophomore Marty Stewart takes a shot during the Blair vs. Northwood exhibition game on April 11.
Freshman Alec Burns pitches during a varsity baseball loss against Georgetown Prep on Friday April 1.
Juniors Adam MacLeod, Mac Kpadeh and Julie Spatz fire up the grill for a spring break barbeque.
Junior Julie-Anne Spatz and sophomore Devon Madison practice lacrosse defense during spring break.
Senior Chris Madert is alert in the field during one of Varsity Baseball's spring break games on Friday April 1.
Junior Captain Sarah Rumbaugh gets ready for the pitch during the Varsity Girl's Softball game against Einstein.
Junior Sara Pierce steps up to bat during Varsity Softball's season opening win.
Blair starter Annie Denenberg en route to a four-hitter complete game in the Blazers' 6-1 Opening Day win over Einstein
Junior Doug Friedman pitches during Varsity Baseball's first game against Einstein.
Freshman Matt Diaz shows his St. Patrick's Day spirit by dying his hair green and wearing green clothes. Click on the picture to see a gallery of photos.
Juniors look at SAT preparation material for the new SAT during the junior assembly held in the auditorium on Monday, March 14.
Junior captain Tyler Wilcheck and Senior captain Ari Halper-Stromberg present paper plate awards at the swim team banquet on Sunday, March 13.
Freshmen in Connections attend an assembly on recycling in the auditorium during sixth period. Students watched a video and listened to speakers on March 10 as part of a program to bring awareness to recycling around Blair.
Vice-President Mika describes some of Lockheed Martin's most famous projects.
Editor in Cheif Ely Portillio presents Staff Writer Chris Consolino with the 5000th story marker shirt.
Blair security Cedric Boatman and his family were featured in the sports section of The Washinton Post on Tuesday, March 1.
Maher participates in a team huddle during a practice.
Blair's female wrestler, junior Monica Maher is already pumped for next year's wrestling season.
Maher works hard at practice.
Israeli students speak to members of the Jewish Culture Club.
Freshman Yang Yang competes in the 200 yard Individual Medley in the annual Metros competition.
The Girls Varsity Basketball team wins their first playoff game against Quince Orchard.
Photography teacher Franklin Stallings stands for the Pledge of Allegiance while his students talk in the background.
The outside of the Takoma Metro station, one of the stops now featured on Silver Chips Online's new Metro section.
Click here to see a gallery of Metro pictures.
The outside of the Takoma Metro station, one of the stops now featured on Silver Chips Online's new Metro section.
Click here to see a gallery of Metro pictures.
The Blair Community Ice Hockey team is not affiliated or sponsored by the Montgomery Blair High School athletic program or Montgomery County Public Schools. The team is an independent group of Blair students. Blazers struggle during their first Hockey playoff game.
Senior Nathan Barrymore skates with the puck against Broadneck.
Erika Alvarez, Wecenia Argueta and Tamara Chabez enjoy Valentines Day with friends.
Angel Keshiah and Sabin Shrestha share a hug while they celebrate Valentines Day.
Junior Kaliza Lee shows off Valentines that she and her friends exchanged.
More delicious treats at the Woodmoor Bakery.
CVS offers a wide selection of affordable Valentines.
The Woodmoor Bakery across the street from Blair has a delicious selection of Valentine's Day treats.
A celebratory balloon in the Hoover Fisher Flower shop in the Woodmoor Shopping Center.
Juniors Elena Ramsey and Chris McNair try to decide what they should buy for their Valentines.
Valentine's Day cookies on display at the Woodmoor Bakery.
Junior Elena Ramsey picks out fun holiday cards for her Valentine.
Elena Ramsey and Chris McNair investigate more Valentine's Day options.
The Hoover Fisher Flower shop in the Woodmoor Shopping Center has beautiful flower arrangements.
The Hoover Fisher Flower shop in the Woodmoor Shopping Center has many fun gifts for your Valentine, such as these teddy bears.
Junior Avi Wolfman-Arent takes a shot during an after school floor hockey game.
Philly Steak Express, a restaurant within walking distance of the Takoma Metro Station
Junior Adam Macleod rushes to the ball during an intense floor hockey game.
Savory near the Takoma Metro station
7-Eleven near the Takoma Metro station
The Electrik Maid - "for particular people"
A CVS pharmacy outside the Takoma Metro station.
Click here for more pictures from the Takoma Metro station.
Metro Market inside of Union Station.
The result of biting nails too much.
Senior Neal Vasilak skates for the puck against Blake on Jan. 28.
New York Avenue Station
Lady Blazers fight for the ball during their crushing defeat of the Sherwood Warriors, 55-27, on Feb. 4.
Baked goods sold in a store in Union Station.
A movie theater inside Union Station.
Click here for more pictures from Union Station.
A cake sold in a bakery in Union Station.
Junior Michael Tsai and senior Alan Bateman face off during a floor hockey match after school.
The Varsity Boys Basketball team experiences a tough game against Sherwood.
Sophomore Natasha Prados and Senior Dan Greene race to the ball during a Floor Hockey match.
Fume hood water faucets in science labs tested high for lead levels.
Fume hood water faucets in many of the science labs tested high for lead levels.
Blair guard Larry Johnson finds a teammate with a no-look pass around Sherwood's Ken Malloy (34).
Junior Ben Hamburger sports his gloves backpack and coat, all products of The North Face.
Left to right, juniors Sophie Esparza and Mac Kpadeh wear The North Face jackets as they walk down the Blair hallway.
Senior Rebecca Elias shows off her body-length The North Face coat.
The inside of the Union Station Metro stop.
Vasilak in action against Blake.
Vasilak in action against Blake.
Neal Vasilak pauses for a moment after leading the Blair Community Ice Hockey team to a victory over Blake.
Senior Captain Kendra Williams swims breastroke in the I.M against Whitman.
Junior Lucy Fromyer dives in the Swim and Dive meet against Whitman.
A group of freshmen enjoys the Semester Shakedown on Friday, Jan. 28.
The Blair Blazers have a close game against the Blake Bengals. The Blair Community ice hockey team is not affiliated or sponsored by the Montgomery Blair High School athletic program or Montgomery County Public Schools. The team is an independent group of Blair students.
Senior Captain Brad Gee battles for possesion of the puck on offense against Blake.
Blazer attempts to block a Blake pass.
Senior Brittany Higgins battles past a defender during a tough loss (48-41) against the Richard Montgomery Rockets on Jan. 14, 2005.
Junior Monique Eldridge passes to teammate during their competitive game against Richard Montgomery.
Junior Monique Eldridge passes the ball to a teammate during a competitve game against richard Montgomery.
Blair's Amnesty International helps the Blair SGA collect relief funds for victims of the tsunami.
Mike Street tries to bring Rockville oppponent down.
The corn-burning stove that sits in Mike Tidwell's living room warms 90 percent of his house and contributes almost nothing to global warming.
Silver Spring resident Charlie Garlow shows his support for the fight against global warming through the license plate of his electric pick-up truck.
The 36 solar panels on Mike Tidwell's back roof produce the majority of his electricity.
Mike Tidwell holds clean energy open houses every other month at his Takoma Park residence.
Honors Jazz Band performs in the Instrumental Music Winter Concert.
Blair's Hispanic Club preforms in Downtown Silver Spring on Dec. 16.
Cans of food donated by Blazers fill a pantry.
Members of Blair's Choir sing in Silver Spring before a small crowd.
Varsity boys soccer faces off against the Richard Montgomery Rockets.
Senior Brittany Higgins fights past a defender during a tough game against the Richard Montgomery Rockets.
The corn-burning stove that sits in Mike Tidwell's living room warms 90 percent of his house and contributes almost nothing to global warming.