Absa Fall
Name: Absa Fall
Position: Humans of Blair Writer
Graduation Year: 2019
Stories (15)
Remember when that happened?
By Absa Fall | June 3, 2019, 7:43 p.m. | In Features »
Graduating seniors recall their most memorable high school moments
Blair applies for recognition as Maryland Green School
By Absa Fall | March 7, 2019, 1:40 p.m. | In Local »
Green Club members work to recertify Blair
A winter wonderland is coming
By Absa Fall | Feb. 2, 2019, 6:57 p.m. | In Local »
El Niño and polar vortex will cause heavy winter storms in MCPS this year
Blair hosts annual Magnet Arts Night
By Absa Fall | Jan. 25, 2019, 12:56 a.m. | In Local »
Magnets showed off their talents at the event
How The Grinch stole my heart
By Absa Fall | Dec. 1, 2018, 6:31 p.m. | In Movies »
A sweet Christmas movie filled with messages of harmony
The Kennedy Center's star
By Absa Fall | Oct. 15, 2018, 8:19 a.m. | In Blair Connection »
Valentina Simon performed the Nutcracker Ballet
A full night for Blazer parents
By Absa Fall | Sept. 26, 2018, 3:39 a.m. | In Local »
Blair's annual Back to School Night was a success
MoCo students participate in #National Walkout Day
By Absa Fall, Mahnaz Habib, Madeleine Tilley, Rebecca Wessel, Oreet Zimand, Amy Forsbacka | March 14, 2018, 10:47 p.m. | In Local »
Montgomery Blair High School students walked out of school to participate in #NationalWalkoutDay, joining students from across Montgomery County. The walkout culminated in 17 minutes of silence in front of the White House, after which they marched to the Capitol to listen to several speakers.
Dedication to animation
By Absa Fall, Madeleine Tilley | March 3, 2018, 11:43 p.m. | In Features »
Behind the scenes of films such as Mulan, Toy Story, and Coco, there is a team of artists who put their noses to the grindstone in order to achieve the animated prowess displayed in these films. Even the lighting of a candle requires tedious work and close attention to detail. Animating a flame to look even somewhat realistic is a skill that few people have as it is not easy to master, and requires a lot of time and devotion in order to become proficient.
Emmanuel Jal returns to Blair
By Absa Fall | Feb. 6, 2018, 9:32 p.m. | In Local »
On January 18, Blazers filled the auditorium during fourth period to watch as multi-talented artist, Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier, shared his life story. Jal spoke of his hardships as an 8-year-old soldier in the Second Sudanese Civil War.
Blazers join Takoma Youth Council
By Absa Fall | Dec. 14, 2017, 10:35 a.m. | In Latest »
This year, Takoma Park established a Youth Council in order to include young voices in city politics. Blair students comprise five out of the nine middle school to high school Youth Council members. Each member will serve a one-year term and will have the option to reapply at the end of their term.
What happens next door
By Absa Fall, Arthi Thyagarajan | Nov. 27, 2017, 2:30 p.m. | In Features »
Typically people imagine firefighters sitting in a circle with their legs propped up on a table, playing cards or checkers, waiting to be sent out for the next fire. However, the reality is that firefighters have an intense workload and are expected to maintain their composure, multi-task, and think on their feet in life or death situations.
A passion for fashion
By Absa Fall | Oct. 20, 2017, 1:36 p.m. | In HOB »
"When I was five I wanted to be a fashion designer, but that changed when I came to America. I want to study astronomy and be an astronomer but I am thinking of getting a minor in fashion design."
Trump backtracked on plan to partner with Putin on cyber security unit
By Absa Fall | Aug. 8, 2017, 4:25 p.m. | In International »
On July 9, Donald Trump tweeted about his exchange with Vladimir Putin regarding a cyber security unit at the G20 summit. Several hours after the tweets were posted Trump backed off the idea after being faced with ridicule from policymakers.