Victoria Sampson
Name: Victoria Sampson
Position: Photo Staff
Graduation Year: 2018
Galleries (2)
Gallery: Cherry Blossoms
By Victoria Sampson | Sept. 28, 2018, 11:13 a.m. | In Media »
Cherry blossoms bloom on our nations capital. April 29, 2018.
Gallery: Pirates of Penzance
By Victoria Sampson | Sept. 20, 2018, 2:10 p.m. | In Media »
Blair students take part in "Pirates of Penzance," the spring musical
Images (70)
Photo: Anguish
By Victoria Sampson | May 19, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Frederic (De'Andre Johnson) falls to the floor in anguish as he realizes that the deal he made to leave the pirate crew is void until he has 21 birthdays. His birthday, however, is a Leap Day.
Photo: I'll Wait for You
By Victoria Sampson | May 19, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Mabel (Julianna Ingram) smiles brightly as she makes a promise to Frederic (De'Andre Johnson) to stay faithful to him, forever and always.
Photo: A Pirate King
By Victoria Sampson | May 19, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
The pirate crew, led by the Pirate King (Sam Newman) sing about how wonderful they believe their pirate lifestyle to be; they wouldn't give it up for anything!
Photo: What To Do?
By Victoria Sampson | May 19, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
The policemen for the town are introduced with a fast-paced song in which they sing about who they are, what they do, and how they will solve the pirate problem.
Photo: Love At First Date
By Victoria Sampson | May 19, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Mabel (Julianna Ingram) and Frederic (De'Andre Johnson) happily go out on their first date, while Mabel's spying sisters lurk around the corner.
Photo: Attack of the Pirates
By Victoria Sampson | May 19, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
The pirates come to rob the Major General's estate and end up getting into a brawl with his 27 daughters.
Photo: At My Mercy
By Victoria Sampson | May 19, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Frederic (De'Andre Johnson), ex-pirate, holds the Pirate King (Sam Newman) and sword point during the first encounter they've had since Frederic left the pirate life.
Photo: In Bloom
By Victoria Sampson | May 10, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
A variety of flowers begin popping around the DMV area as we get more into spring, including orchids.
Photo: Hip Hop
By Victoria Sampson | May 2, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Vahana Ayikoe (@moosezami) participates in Spirit Week by dressing with the theme "Hip Hop" in mind.
Photo: Blossom Kite Festival
By Victoria Sampson | April 29, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
The annual Blossom Kite Festival is an anticipated family event filled with competitions, demonstrations, and creatively made kites.
Photo: Blossoms in Bloom
By Victoria Sampson | April 29, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
With spring in full bloom, a plethora of cherry blossoms decorate the area surrounding the Tidal Basin.
Photo: Tamagawa Drummers
By Victoria Sampson | April 29, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
As the parade continues, the Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko group arrive, quickly boosting the atmosphere with their energetic music and enthusiasm.
Photo: A Trail of Blossoms
By Victoria Sampson | April 29, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
The fallen cherry blossoms make a beautiful trail across the Tidal Basin and to Jefferson Memorial.
Photo: Tamagawa Dancers
By Victoria Sampson | April 29, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Filled with joy, Tamagawa University's dancers lighten the mood with their energetic and passionate performance.
Photo: In the Sky
By Victoria Sampson | April 29, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
During the annual Blossom Kite Festival, a kite worth $700 flies high in the sky near the Washington Monument.
Photo: In the Crowd
By Victoria Sampson | April 29, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
A woman takes a picture of the kites in the sky as she wear a cherry blossom headbands that could be purchases by festival patrons.
Photo: Artwork Float
By Victoria Sampson | April 29, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Maggie O'Neil, the 2018 official festival artist, stands atop the float she designed while decked out in various shades on pink and blue.
Photo: Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
By Victoria Sampson | April 29, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Showcasing colorful floats, celebrity entertainers, and performances from a variety of genres, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade is one of the most popular DC events that happens this time of year.
Photo: Seasonal Flowers
By Victoria Sampson | April 13, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
As we get further into the season, a variety of different flowers begin to bloom, making it feel a lot more like spring.
Photo: sat
By Victoria Sampson | March 16, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Blair offers a free SAT to all Juniors who are interested.
Photo: Parking Lot
By Victoria Sampson | March 13, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: varsity letter
By Victoria Sampson | March 12, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Varsity letters allow schools to recognize the accomplishments of their students and should be awarded to all those who compete on behalf of the school, academically or athletically
Photo: Paintings in the Sky
By Victoria Sampson | March 11, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Students in the National Art Honors Society paint a variety of ceiling tiles for different teachers. (Pictured: Science ceiling tile for Mrs. Hart)
Photo: Ms. Binick
By Victoria Sampson | March 8, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Binick brings an enthusiastic and caring attitude to her job, and always prioritizes the needs of her students.
Photo: Blair Counseling Department
By Victoria Sampson | March 8, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Blair celebrates National Counseling Week to acknowledge the counselors' dedication to helping their students.
Photo: Celebrity Impressions
By Victoria Sampson | Feb. 13, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
In the days leading up to Sankofa, writer Ms. Adamson, along with the rest of the cast, impersonated Michael Jackson during celebrity impersonations day.
Photo: Sampson, Victoria
By Victoria Sampson | Feb. 9, 2018, 2:17 p.m. | In Latest »
Photo: Marc Monteil
By Victoria Sampson | Feb. 8, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Monteil will be attending Sewanee, University of the South. She highly encourages that seniors apply for this scholarship if they get the opportunity.
Photo: Darien Price
By Victoria Sampson | Feb. 8, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Price was paired with Lafayette college, which was ultimately the best fit for him although not his first choice.
Photo: chromebook
By Victoria Sampson | Feb. 6, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Students who try to switch accounts will encounter an error that the webpage is blocked.
Photo: College Talk
By Victoria Sampson | Feb. 1, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
With the last of the college deadlines coming up, seniors wrap up their college process while juniors come to the career center and start thinking about theirs.
Photo: Art Haven
By Victoria Sampson | Dec. 21, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Mrs. Wall's room is a place art students often come to during lunch to finish up work and socialize.
Photo: Offense
By Victoria Sampson | Dec. 17, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Captain Madeleine Merrill works to keep the ball away from her opponent.
Photo: Penalty Kick
By Victoria Sampson | Dec. 17, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Rachel Dey (16) completes a penalty kick during the second half of the game.
Photo: phone
By Victoria Sampson | Dec. 4, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Students charge their phones during lunch, in the SAC.
Photo: trap
By Victoria Sampson | Dec. 1, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Mouse traps are placed around the edges of the media center, and where mice have been spotted.
Photo: Study Sessions
By Victoria Sampson | Dec. 1, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
The Silver Spring Library is one of the local places that students go to finish up their work for school. Pictured: Kanani Jiang (12)
Photo: lively
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 30, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Math teacher Robin Lively redefines motivational methods by performing acrobatics for students
Photo: Team Talk
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 29, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
One of the Blair coaches gives the team a pep talk before sending them out on the field.
Photo: Defense
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 29, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Blair's defensive line pushes back against the Wheaton offense.
Photo: Water Break
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 29, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Mangers for the Blazers hand water bottles to the players after a timeout is called.
Photo: Maggie
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 27, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Gray explores the regions where she descended from on the 23andMe website.
Photo: Fire truck
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 27, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Photo: All Dressed Up
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 23, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Kids dress up as a variety of characters, a boy dressing up as his favorite Star Wars character, Darth Vader.
Photo: Follow the Signs
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 23, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Signs are placed on the steps of a home in the Blair community, directing trick or treaters to places like Bethesda and Transylvania.
Photo: Toss Up
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 17, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Deeya Gand (11) gets ready for a strong serve.
Photo: Saved It
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 17, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Caitlin Lee reaches for the ball to stop it from hitting the court.
Photo: Teammwork
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 17, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
The girls tennis team cheers before going to play their sets.
Photo: Serve
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 17, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Captain Priscah Rodenhuis reaches to hit the ball at the beginning of the match.
Photo: Support
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 17, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
The girl's tennis team cheers for each member after they introduce themselves at the beginning of the match.
Photo: On the Ground
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 13, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Blair POMS team lays on the turf as a transition between parts of their routine.
Photo: Jigsaw
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 9, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Emma Morganstein and sophmore Annie Hicks help build some props for the fall play, The Three Musketeers.
Photo: Strike a Pose
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 5, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Blair's cheer team begins their routine in formation, junior Ruby Tucker standing up front.
Photo: Dance
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 5, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Ruby Tucker drops to the floor as part of Blair Cheer's routine.
Photo: Team Spirit
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 5, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
The Blazer crowd cheers and shows their support at the 2017 Cheer Competition.
Photo: Strength
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 5, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Toward the end of their routine, the team forms a pyramid.
Photo: Enthousiasm
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 5, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Staying energetic throughout their performance, captain Berkit cheers loudly.
Photo: Let's Go Team
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 5, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Blair Cheer pumps the crowd up before the competition starts.
Photo: A Day in the Gardens
By Victoria Sampson | Nov. 3, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Sofia Swamy stops to admire the flowers while at the U.S. Botanic Gardens.
Photo: HOB1
By Victoria Sampson | Oct. 20, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Nathalia Martinez models her original style.
Photo: HOB3
By Victoria Sampson | Oct. 20, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Martinez puts together a pastel-themed outfit, complete with platformed white boots
Photo: HOB2
By Victoria Sampson | Oct. 20, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Martinez models her outfit, including a maxi dress layered with a white long-sleeved shirt.
Photo: Flip
By Victoria Sampson | Oct. 18, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman cheerleader Betty Moose performances a backhand spring in Blair Cheer's routine at the pep rally.
Photo: African Dance
By Victoria Sampson | Oct. 18, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Sophomore Zori Charles dances at the pep rally as part of the African Club's performance.
Photo: Kickline
By Victoria Sampson | Oct. 18, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Tuyet Gunter (12), Alexandra Montes (10), and Erika Navarette (12) perform a kickline during the Poms routine at the pep rally.
Photo: Tacky Tourist Tuesday
By Victoria Sampson | Oct. 18, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Junior Berkit Getachew shows her school spirit by dressing up for Tacky Tourist Tuesday.
Photo: Feeding Time
By Victoria Sampson | Oct. 18, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Senior Emma Schillerstorm feeds a baby cow during a field trip to Rock Hill Orchard.
Photo: Releasing Your Inner Child
By Victoria Sampson | Oct. 6, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Blair senior Rebecca John plays on a slide at Senior Unity Day.
Photo: Gillian Lee
By Victoria Sampson | Oct. 3, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Captain Gillian Lee jumps to hit a strong serve.
Photo: Greetings
By Victoria Sampson | Oct. 3, 2017, midnight | In Latest »
Captain Christine Cho and freshman Catherine Lo say hello to the Titans before a match