Audrey Haverland
Name: Audrey Haverland
Position: Photo Editor
Graduation Year: 2021
Stories (1)
Pregnant at Blair: Tamera's Story
By Audrey Haverland | March 28, 2019, 1:53 p.m. | In Features »
Part one of "Pregnant At Blair" explores Tamera's life, as she balances school, work, and the needs of her son, Tobias.
Galleries (16)
Gallery: March for Justice: 5 yr Old Assaulted by MoCo Police
By Audrey Haverland | April 12, 2021, 3:16 p.m. | In Photo »
People gather at East Silver Spring Elementary school - the school where a 5 year old was physically and verbally assaulted by Montgomery County Police after they were called on him for wandering off of school grounds. Community members and others involved in the protest marched from the school to Downtown Silver Spring to demand justice for the child and hold Montgomery County Police and Schools accountable. This incident occurred back in January of 2020, and the body cam footage was only just released to the public. You can find the list of community demands at bit.ly/SignOnSSJC
Gallery: A Look into a Montgomery County Vaccination Clinic
By Mollie Block, Audrey Haverland | March 30, 2021, 10:05 a.m. | In Photo »
With vaccine rollout increasing, many people eligible to get the Covid-19 vaccine in Montgomery County travel to the White Oak Recreation center - one of the many MoCo vaccination clinics. This is a quick look into the process of getting a vaccine and how a typical vaccination clinic runs.
Gallery: Snow in Silver Spring
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 18, 2021, 10:19 p.m. | In Photo »
Silver Spring was once again hit with a wintery mix this past week. The snow that was predicted turned into sleet, covering Silver Spring in a sheet of slush and ice.
Gallery: A Look into a Local Urban Farm
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 19, 2020, 10:12 p.m. | In Photo »
Koiner Farm is a small piece of countryside among the urban landscape of downtown Silver Spring. Created in 1979, the one-acre plot now holds a conservation easement and is now permanently protected. Charles Koiner, the original operator of Koiner farm, unfortunately passed away in 2019. CKC farming works to honor his legacy by making Koiner farm an educational experience for all while striving to create more neighborhood farms around the Montgomery and PG County area.
Gallery: Baseball During the Pandemic
By Audrey Haverland, Abby Yokoyama | Oct. 6, 2020, 1:25 p.m. | In Blair »
How some Blair Blazers have managed to have a baseball season despite the circumstances.
Gallery: Walk For Justice
By Audrey Haverland | June 11, 2020, 6:01 p.m. | In Photo »
Community members gathered at Montgomery Blair High School June 5th to participate in a peaceful walk from Blair to Veterans Plaza in honor of George Floyd and the countless others who were victims of police brutality.
Gallery: DC During Quarantine
By Audrey Haverland | April 24, 2020, 1:18 p.m. | In Photo »
As Covid-19 continues to spread throughout the country, we took a look at the once busy tourist sites in DC and how the novel corona virus impacted our nations capitol.
Gallery: Girls Varsity Basketball: Blair v. Northwood
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 5, 2020, 4:40 p.m. | In Blair »
On January 3rd, the girls basketball team played against Northwood, emerging victourious with a 70-35 win.
Gallery: Homecoming Football Game: Blair v. Paintbranch
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 7, 2019, 9:40 p.m. | In Blair »
On September 27th, Blair Blazers faced Paint Branch at the homecoming football game.
Gallery: After Prom 2019
By Audrey Haverland | June 6, 2019, 1:28 p.m. | In Latest »
Every year Blair hosts an "After Prom", a free activity from 12-4am for juniors and seniors to attend. It is full of prizes, games, and activities for the students to participate in.
Gallery: Battle of the Boulevard: Boys Varsity Lacrosse
By Audrey Haverland | April 14, 2019, 2:54 p.m. | In Sports »
Blair's varsity lacrosse team played Northwood on Tuesday, April 9th.
Gallery: Green Club Rallies in Annapolis
By Audrey Haverland | March 3, 2019, 2:27 p.m. | In Latest »
Montgomery Blair High School students, with other students from around Maryland, congregate in Annapolis to rally and lobby for a renewable energy bill.
Gallery: Sweep the Creek
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 24, 2019, 12:34 p.m. | In Local »
Volunteers collected at Sligo Creek to pick up trash and litter.
Gallery: The glamours of Glenstone: Gallery
By Audrey Haverland, Leo Blain | Dec. 2, 2018, 10:45 p.m. | In Features »
A glimpse into the artistic works at Glenstone Museum’s newly completed expansion
Gallery: Paint Branch v. Blair - Football 9/21/18
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:21 p.m. | In Sports »
Paint Branch takes on Blair, as the Blazers suffer a tough loss at home.
Gallery: March for Our Lives- March 24th 2018
By Audrey Haverland | Sept. 28, 2018, 11:18 a.m. | In Media »
Students march on Washington for stricter gun control in as a part of the nation-wide event, March for Our Lives
Images (194)
Photo: Mirrored
By Audrey Haverland | April 12, 2021, 3:49 p.m. | In Latest »
An protester is seen applauding a speaker at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring.
Photo: Reflections
By Audrey Haverland | April 12, 2021, 3:45 p.m. | In Latest »
Protesters are seen listening to speakers in the reflections of the carved glass panels at Veterans Plaza.
Photo: Conversing
By Audrey Haverland | April 12, 2021, 3:43 p.m. | In Latest »
Two children who attend East Silver Spring Elementary School are seen conversing behind their protest signs in Downtown Silver Spring.
Photo: Veterans Plaza
By Audrey Haverland | April 12, 2021, 3:38 p.m. | In Latest »
Two protesters hold up a large "Protect Brown Children" sign in Veterans Plaza. Protesters gathered in Downtown Silver Spring where there were many speakers who expressed their anger about how this situation was handled and who were advocating for justice for the child involved in the incident and his family.
Photo: I am a Beautiful Brown Child
By Audrey Haverland | April 12, 2021, 3:35 p.m. | In Latest »
A child reaches for her mothers hand while holding up a sign that says "I am a Beautiful Brown Child".
Photo: Protect Black Children
By Audrey Haverland | April 12, 2021, 3:33 p.m. | In Latest »
A child is seen perched on someones shoulders holding up a sign that says "Protect Black Children".
Photo: Leading the Way
By Audrey Haverland | April 12, 2021, 3:28 p.m. | In Latest »
Two people are seen sitting in the back of the truck that is leading the group of protesters. They play djembe's as protesters chant along.
Photo: We Believe You
By Audrey Haverland | April 12, 2021, 3:26 p.m. | In Latest »
A community member involved in the rally is seen holding a sign saying "We Believe You".
Photo: In the Streets
By Audrey Haverland | April 12, 2021, 3:23 p.m. | In Latest »
Protesters walked through the streets of Downtown Silver Spring to bring attention to the incident.
Photo: By Appointment Only
By Audrey Haverland | March 30, 2021, 9:18 a.m. | In Latest »
A sign is seen placed against in an unused hallway at the White Oak Rec Center. At this vaccination site, 800 appointments were made by those eligible to get the vaccine. Currently everybody is allowed to complete the registration process. You can pre-register for the vaccine at cornavirus.maryland.gov/pages/vaccine.
Photo: A Vial of Vaccine
By Audrey Haverland | March 30, 2021, 9:12 a.m. | In Latest »
A nurse holds up a vial of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Unlike the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, which require a second booster shot, Johnson and Johnson is a single-dose shot that is shown to protect against Covid-19.
Photo: Observation
By Audrey Haverland | March 30, 2021, 9:03 a.m. | In Latest »
After receiving the vaccine, one must wait for 15 minutes to ensure that no allergic reactions occur. Here, a nurse is checking in on a patient who complained of having symptoms directly after receiving the vaccine. According to Johnson and Johnson, general symptoms include "headache, feeling very tired, muscle aches, nausea, fever" and that the likelihood of a severe reaction to the vaccine is "remote".
Photo: Running the Show
By Audrey Haverland | March 29, 2021, 6:48 p.m. | In Latest »
Daisy Lukos (pictured above) is the immunization nurse manager for Montgomery County. Lukos is an integral part of creating vaccination sites and ensuring the vaccines are distributed efficiently. Her work consists of “creating clinics for all the locations in Montgomery County, working with the different organizations and giving them education on how to vaccinate, giving them the vaccine and instruction on how to manage the vaccine while it's going to different sites.”
Photo: Greetings!
By Audrey Haverland | March 29, 2021, 6:44 p.m. | In Latest »
As vaccine rollout increases, many eligible community members go to White Oak Recreation Center to get the one of the first doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Here, volunteers stand outside the Rec Center acting as "flow" - greeting and directing people into the building.
Photo: Silver Spring Station
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 18, 2021, 11:19 p.m. | In Latest »
A line of snow formed at the edge of the parking garage near Silver Spring Station.
Photo: Starting is Half the Battle
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 18, 2021, 11:13 p.m. | In Latest »
A man shovels away at a small portion of the snow that covered Veterans Plaza.
Photo: Snowy Street
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 18, 2021, 11:04 p.m. | In Latest »
A lone pedestrian walks through a snow covered street near the Silver Spring Library.
Photo: Snow? More Like Slush.
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 18, 2021, 10:59 p.m. | In Latest »
Slush that accumulated on the roads of Downtown Silver Spring was being pushed off the roads by a snow plow.
Photo: MetroBus
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 18, 2021, 10:55 p.m. | In Latest »
A metro bus parked on the side of a snowy road near Silver Spring Station. Despite the icy road conditions, metro buses still were operating on a delayed schedule.
Photo: Cold Car
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 18, 2021, 10:52 p.m. | In Latest »
Icicles form on the hood of a parked car during the winter storm.
Photo: A New Way of Transportation
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 18, 2021, 10:50 p.m. | In Latest »
Two girls smile as their father pulls them in a sled down the snowy sidewalks.
Photo: Shoveling
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 18, 2021, 10:46 p.m. | In Latest »
A man listens to music while shoveling the sidewalk in Downtown Silver Spring.
Photo: Plowing Through
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 18, 2021, 10:43 p.m. | In Latest »
A snow plow is seen clearing the slush that accumulated on the roads in Downtown Silver Spring.
Photo: Fans in the stands
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 14, 2021, 1:47 p.m. | In Professional »
COVID-19 has prevented fans from cheering on their favorite teams in person (courtesy of Audrey Haverland)
Photo: Online School Success
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 11, 2021, 4:19 p.m. | In Latest »
Online school adds on to the stress of many Blazers. (Photo courtesy of Audrey Haverland)
Photo: COVID surge 2
By Audrey Haverland | Dec. 5, 2020, 10:29 a.m. | In Latest »
Schulz decided to stop attending her travel team's indoor batting practices because she wanted to protect herself and her family (courtesy of Audrey Haverland)
Photo: COVID surge 1
By Audrey Haverland | Dec. 4, 2020, 10:25 a.m. | In Latest »
Schulz has worked on her physical conditioning as a member of the softball team (courtesy of Audrey Haverland)
Photo: Tool Tree
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 19, 2020, 11:04 p.m. | In Latest »
Various tools such as a ladder and some wheelbarrows are placed under a tree in the middle of the farm.
Photo: In the City
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 19, 2020, 11:02 p.m. | In Latest »
The last flowers on a dying sunflower plant are seen with one of Silver Springs many apartment buildings in the background.
Photo: Farm Cat
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 19, 2020, 10:57 p.m. | In Latest »
One of the cats that live on the farm is seen relaxing in front of the farm stand.
Photo: Water Daily
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 19, 2020, 10:50 p.m. | In Latest »
Rows of leeks and lettuce are seen growing on Koiner Farm.
Photo: Compost Hub
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 19, 2020, 10:47 p.m. | In Latest »
A compost hub is seen in the middle of Koiner Farm with an ever growing pile of plant waste waiting to be incorporated into the next batch of compost.
Photo: Prepping the Beds
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 19, 2020, 10:40 p.m. | In Latest »
Intern and Blair senior Anna Fisher-Lopez breaks up the soil in a gardening bed, prepping to cover it up with grass sod.
Photo: An Educational Experience
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 19, 2020, 10:37 p.m. | In Latest »
One of Koiner Farms missions is to educate and inspire a new generation of urban farmers. A small sign is set up, providing information about various pollinators and their benefits.
Photo: Selling Stand
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 19, 2020, 10:35 p.m. | In Latest »
Koiner Farm sells their freshly harvested produce every Friday from the small produce stand set up on the one-acre plot.
Photo: Catching
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 8, 2020, 9:45 p.m. | In Latest »
Nick Layke catches a throw in the right field.
Photo: Watching
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 8, 2020, 9:42 p.m. | In Latest »
Player Evan Hunt leans on the fence while watching the game.
Photo: Perfect Pitch
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 8, 2020, 9:32 p.m. | In Latest »
Jacob Warren stands on the pitchers mound, releasing a fastball.
Photo: First Base
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 8, 2020, 8:51 p.m. | In Latest »
Baseball player Ben Respress is seen standing on first base before doing a few practice throws with another teammate.
Photo: On the Fence
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 8, 2020, 8:50 p.m. | In Latest »
A baseball bat is seen leaning on the side of the fence in the Blair Baseball team's dugout.
Photo: On Deck
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 8, 2020, 8:48 p.m. | In Latest »
Coach Zach Dunn examines the line up outside of the baseball field.
Photo: Listening
By Audrey Haverland | June 12, 2020, 12:51 p.m. | In Latest »
After taking a knee in honor of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality, two protesters - drenched from the rain - listen as the organizer says a few words.
Photo: Rain
By Audrey Haverland | June 12, 2020, 12:43 p.m. | In Latest »
Despite a downpour that occurred during the walk, attendees still continued to protest and hold up their signs as they walked to Veterans Plaza.
Photo: Showing Support
By Audrey Haverland | June 12, 2020, 12:40 p.m. | In Latest »
As protesters take part in the walk, many cars showed support by honking or showing their fist as they pass by.
Photo: Have You Forgotten?
By Audrey Haverland | June 12, 2020, 12:37 p.m. | In Latest »
Protesters hold up signs as they walk down Colesville Road.
Photo: Marching
By Audrey Haverland | June 12, 2020, 12:35 p.m. | In Latest »
Protesters hold up their signs as they walk down Colesville to Veterans Plaza
Photo: Elbow Bump
By Audrey Haverland | June 12, 2020, 12:33 p.m. | In Latest »
A police officer bumps elbows with the coordinator of the protest after debriefing the crowd on traffic control.
Photo: Signs Up, Masks On
By Audrey Haverland | June 11, 2020, 7:15 p.m. | In Latest »
With Coronavirus numbers still rising, the majority of the protesters at this event were sure to protect themselves and others by wearing a mask - three of these protesters are pictured above standing outside Blair High School with their signs.
Photo: Change
By Audrey Haverland | June 11, 2020, 7:01 p.m. | In Latest »
A protester holds a sign that says "Change".
Photo: Signs
By Audrey Haverland | June 11, 2020, 6:57 p.m. | In Latest »
A protester rests their sign in between their legs while waiting for the walk to begin.
Photo: Two Sides
By Audrey Haverland | June 11, 2020, 6:29 p.m. | In Latest »
Protesters sit on the curb of Blair High School before the protest as a group of police officers make their way over to the crowd to debrief everyone on how traffic control will take place.
Photo: environment
By Audrey Haverland | May 17, 2020, 5:23 p.m. | In Latest »
Quarantine is having a positive effect on the environment right now, but it is unclear what the long term impacts will be (courtesy of Audrey Haverland).
Photo: Through the Trees
By Audrey Haverland | April 24, 2020, 1:47 p.m. | In Latest »
The Washington Monument peeks through the trees in Washington D.C.
Photo: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
By Audrey Haverland | April 24, 2020, 1:45 p.m. | In Latest »
A couple walks through the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The once busy memorial now only has a few visitors due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Photo: Lone Duck
By Audrey Haverland | April 24, 2020, 1:42 p.m. | In Latest »
A duck baths itself in the fountains by the Washington Monument. With travel and stay at home restrictions in place, it almost seems that ducks outnumber the amount of people down by the monuments.
Photo: Only Open Playground
By Audrey Haverland | April 24, 2020, 1:39 p.m. | In Latest »
Two kids are seen climbing around the WWII memorial in DC, allowing them to get their climbing energy out somewhere due to the fact that most playgrounds are closed due to Covid-19.
Photo: Picnic
By Audrey Haverland | April 24, 2020, 1:30 p.m. | In Latest »
A family is picnicking out on the green by the national monuments.
Photo: Covid-19 Safety
By Audrey Haverland | April 24, 2020, 1:28 p.m. | In Latest »
The National Parks service put up signs around popular tourist sights with guides as how to stay safe while viewing the monuments during this pandemic.
Photo: Bikes
By Audrey Haverland | April 24, 2020, 1:26 p.m. | In Latest »
A family placed their bikes near the Reflecting Pool in DC. Despite the stay at home order currently in place, many families and individuals are seen biking and running near the monuments.
Photo: Reflecting Pool
By Audrey Haverland | April 24, 2020, 1:22 p.m. | In Latest »
An overlook of the Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument in DC show sparse crowds due to the impact Covid-19 has had on traveling and tourism.
Photo: online learning covid
By Audrey Haverland | April 2, 2020, 9:30 p.m. | In Latest »
Teachers "strongly suggest" that students continue their work during the COVID-19 break (courtesy of Audrey Haverland).
Photo: Fridays for Future 2
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 19, 2020, 8:55 a.m. | In Latest »
Every Friday morning, Kusmin sets up a table in the SAC with masks and signs for participants to take and wear throughout the day (courtesy of Audrey Haverland)
Photo: Fridays for Future 1
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 19, 2020, 8:54 a.m. | In Latest »
Junior Abby Kusmin is the organizer and founder of Blair’s silent strike movement (courtesy of Audrey Haverland)
Photo: Swim/Dive Division Championships
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 18, 2020, 12:58 p.m. | In Latest »
The girls dominated diving, winning first, second, and fourth place in the event. (Photo courtesy of Audrey Haverland)
Photo: Girls Basketball vs. Sherwood
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 31, 2020, 6:02 p.m. | In Latest »
Senior guard-forward Lucy Martin attempts to shoot.
Photo: Transgender Athletes
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 15, 2020, 1:37 p.m. | In Latest »
Transgender high schoolers should feel comfortable playing whichever sports they choose (courtesy of Audrey Haverland).
Photo: Girls Basketball v. Northwood
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 5, 2020, 9:22 p.m. | In Latest »
Freshman guard Amelia Martin pushes past Northwood defenders to get in a position to shoot.
Photo: Breakthrough
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 5, 2020, 4:38 p.m. | In Latest »
Sophomore Emily Liu dribbles around Northwood defender.
Photo: Dribbling
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 5, 2020, 4:35 p.m. | In Latest »
Junior Kate Hildebrant dribbles past Northwood players as she makes her way to the basket.
Photo: Blocking Beast
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 5, 2020, 4:33 p.m. | In Latest »
Junior Peyton Martin jumps up in the air in attempt to to block a Northwood players shot.
Photo: Layup
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 5, 2020, 4:32 p.m. | In Latest »
Junior Peyton Martin attempts a layup while a Northwood player tries to block her shot.
Photo: In the Air
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 5, 2020, 4:20 p.m. | In Latest »
Senior Zoe Abramson grabs the ball mid-air.
Photo: Rebound
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 5, 2020, 4:14 p.m. | In Latest »
Junior Elise Haverland tries to outreach Northwood player in order to get possession of the ball after a missed shot.
Photo: High Kicks
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 5, 2020, 4:11 p.m. | In Latest »
The Blair Poms team shows off their high kicks during their halftime performance.
Photo: High Fives
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 5, 2020, 4:10 p.m. | In Latest »
Blair girls basketball players exchange high fives after a win against Northwood.
Photo: Watching
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 5, 2020, 4:09 p.m. | In Latest »
Blair basketball players watch the ball in the air after a shot was made.
Photo: chick fil a
By Audrey Haverland | Dec. 9, 2019, 4:41 p.m. | In Latest »
Chick-Fil-A to stop donations to anti-LGBTQ+ organizations Salvation Army and FCA (courtesy of Audrey Haverland).
Photo: methodist church
By Audrey Haverland | Dec. 3, 2019, 5:16 p.m. | In Latest »
The Silver Spring Methodist Church, where Manna's "Chat and Chew" program takes place (courtesy of Audrey Haverland).
Photo: baseball umpires
By Audrey Haverland | Nov. 11, 2019, 11:23 p.m. | In Latest »
Major League Baseball appointed the Atlantic League to test out robotic umpires (courtesy of Audrey Haverland).
Photo: hammond
By Audrey Haverland | Nov. 1, 2019, 8:08 a.m. | In Latest »
Peter Hammond is in charge of dealing with Blair's technological problems (courtesy of Audrey Haverland).
Photo: girls soccer 2019
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 30, 2019, 11:02 p.m. | In Latest »
Senior Dede Greenfield makes a run down the sideline (courtesy of Audrey Haverland).
Photo: HSN Arts Festival
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 17, 2019, 6:12 p.m. | In Latest »
Students participate in a free concert sponsored by Hollister (courtesy of Audrey Haverland).
Photo: College is not the only option
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 17, 2019, 6:03 p.m. | In Latest »
Senior Jorge Ventura (courtesy of Audrey Haverland).
Photo: Time Out
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 7, 2019, 9:38 p.m. | In Latest »
Players jog off the field when a time out is called.
Photo: Breakthrough
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 7, 2019, 9:38 p.m. | In Latest »
Blair football players burst through a paper banner at the beginning of the game.
Photo: In the Air
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 7, 2019, 9:36 p.m. | In Latest »
Cheerleader Gwen Sluetten poses mid air.
Photo: Head to Head
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 7, 2019, 9:34 p.m. | In Latest »
Players wait in suspense at the line of scrimmage.
Photo: Cheer Circle
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 7, 2019, 9:32 p.m. | In Latest »
Blair cheerleaders do a quick chant before the start of the football game.
Photo: School Spirit
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 7, 2019, 9:29 p.m. | In Latest »
Blair students show off their school spirit at the red out homecoming football game.
Photo: Dodgin Defenders
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 7, 2019, 9:27 p.m. | In Latest »
Blair player acts fast while running towards Paint Branch opponents.
Photo: Successful Catch
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 7, 2019, 9:23 p.m. | In Latest »
Junior James Mason catches to ball and sprints down the field.
Photo: Down the Field
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 7, 2019, 9:21 p.m. | In Latest »
Senior Jonathan Hoang and Junior Chidiebere Oparah race down the field after Blair gets a touchdown.
Photo: Before the Kick
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 7, 2019, 9:17 p.m. | In Latest »
Blair football players line up before attempting a field goal.
Photo: Huddle Up
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 7, 2019, 9:13 p.m. | In Latest »
Blair football players gather on the sideline for a mid-game huddle when Blair called a time out.
Photo: football sidelines
By Audrey Haverland | Sept. 29, 2019, 10:46 p.m. | In Latest »
Senior Jonathan Hoang and junior Chidi Opara run down the field (courtesy of Audrey Haverland).
Photo: Girls Soccer vs. Gaithersburg
By Audrey Haverland | Sept. 23, 2019, 8:24 p.m. | In Latest »
Freshman Magda Goles tries to make a move around a Gaithersburg defender (courtesy of Audrey Haverland).
Photo: Blair Renovations 2
By Audrey Haverland | Sept. 13, 2019, 10:35 p.m. | In Latest »
Lounge spaces replaced locker rows on the second and third floors.
Photo: Blair Renovations
By Audrey Haverland | Sept. 13, 2019, 10:27 p.m. | In Latest »
Administration replaced the gym floor with a new red paint job.
Photo: First Base Bound
By Audrey Haverland | May 9, 2019, 2:46 p.m. | In Latest »
Sophomore Grace Walsh runs to first after bunting the ball.
Photo: Through the Tunnel
By Audrey Haverland | May 9, 2019, 2:44 p.m. | In Latest »
Nimah Ducey and family walk through the make-shift tunnel as a part of senior night festivities.
Photo: On Deck
By Audrey Haverland | May 9, 2019, 2:40 p.m. | In Latest »
A Blair player does a few practices swings before going up to bat.
Photo: In the Mitt
By Audrey Haverland | May 9, 2019, 2:38 p.m. | In Latest »
Senior, Maia Greene Chang, catches the softball in her mitt.
Photo: A Swing and a Hit
By Audrey Haverland | May 9, 2019, 2:34 p.m. | In Latest »
Sophomore, Fiona Harrington, swings the bat, successfully hitting the ball.
Photo: Ready for Second
By Audrey Haverland | May 9, 2019, 2:33 p.m. | In Latest »
Cassia Williams-Rogers, on first base, is ready to sprint to second.
Photo: In the Air
By Audrey Haverland | May 9, 2019, 2:30 p.m. | In Latest »
Catcher and Senior, Niamh Ducey, throws the softball to fellow teammate.
Photo: Winding Up
By Audrey Haverland | May 9, 2019, 2:28 p.m. | In Latest »
Pitcher, Courtney Wyche, gears up before throwing a strong pitch.
Photo: Signals
By Audrey Haverland | May 9, 2019, 2:27 p.m. | In Latest »
Pitcher, Courtney Wyche, and catcher Niamh Ducey use hand signals to communicate with the other players.
Photo: Sprinting to First
By Audrey Haverland | May 9, 2019, 2:02 p.m. | In Latest »
Blair player runs to first after hitting the ball.
Photo: Ready...Set...Catch
By Audrey Haverland | May 9, 2019, 2:01 p.m. | In Latest »
Senior, Courtney Wyche, pitches the ball to the catcher, Maia Greene Chang.
Photo: Family Photo
By Audrey Haverland | May 9, 2019, 1:56 p.m. | In Latest »
The softball seniors and family pose for a picture at their final home game.
Photo: Hard Hit
By Audrey Haverland | April 14, 2019, 2:50 p.m. | In Latest »
A Blair and Northwood player collide while trying to get the ball.
Photo: Coaching
By Audrey Haverland | April 14, 2019, 2:34 p.m. | In Latest »
One of Blair's lacrosse coaches watches the game from the sidelines.
Photo: On Guard
By Audrey Haverland | April 14, 2019, 2:32 p.m. | In Latest »
A Blair defender chases after a Northwood player who has possession of the ball.
Photo: Dodging Defenders
By Audrey Haverland | April 14, 2019, 2:29 p.m. | In Latest »
A Blair player is confronted by a Northwood defender.
Photo: Closing in on the Goal
By Audrey Haverland | April 14, 2019, 2:23 p.m. | In Latest »
A Blair lacrosse player nears the goal before being chased away from Northwood defenders.
Photo: Sideline
By Audrey Haverland | April 14, 2019, 2:21 p.m. | In Latest »
Players were cheering on their teammates from the sidelines as they were up with a four to one lead.
Photo: Sticks Up
By Audrey Haverland | April 14, 2019, 2:18 p.m. | In Latest »
The lacrosse team ends a huddle with a quick cheer before going back on the field.
Photo: Laughing
By Audrey Haverland | March 18, 2019, 1:14 p.m. | In Latest »
Tobias laughs
Photo: Reaching for a Toy
By Audrey Haverland | March 18, 2019, 1:14 p.m. | In Latest »
Tobias reaches for a toy
Photo: Reading a Book
By Audrey Haverland | March 18, 2019, 1:12 p.m. | In Latest »
Tobias Reads a Book
Photo: Grabbing Tamera's Glasses
By Audrey Haverland | March 18, 2019, 1:11 p.m. | In Latest »
Tobias grabs Tamera's glasses
Photo: Teddy Bear
By Audrey Haverland | March 18, 2019, 1:09 p.m. | In Latest »
teddy bear
Photo: Up in the Air
By Audrey Haverland | March 18, 2019, 1:08 p.m. | In Latest »
Up in the air
Photo: Hugs and Kisses
By Audrey Haverland | March 18, 2019, 1:07 p.m. | In Latest »
Hugs and kisses
Photo: Grabbing Her Glasses
By Audrey Haverland | March 12, 2019, 2:04 p.m. | In Latest »
Tobias grabs Tameras glasses
Photo: Teddy Bear
By Audrey Haverland | March 12, 2019, 2:02 p.m. | In Latest »
teddy bear
Photo: Up in the Air
By Audrey Haverland | March 12, 2019, 1:57 p.m. | In Latest »
up in the air
Photo: Hugs and Kisses
By Audrey Haverland | March 12, 2019, 1:56 p.m. | In Latest »
hugs and kisses
Photo: Tobias Plays with Toy Phone
By Audrey Haverland | March 12, 2019, 1:48 p.m. | In Latest »
Tobias plays with a toy phone
Photo: Changing Clothes
By Audrey Haverland | March 12, 2019, 1:45 p.m. | In Latest »
changing clothes
Photo: Fountain at National Gallery of Art
By Audrey Haverland | March 10, 2019, 3:03 p.m. | In Latest »
Feldman's personal and professional experience has prepared her to take on this new position at the National Gallery.
Photo: New Director of National Gallery
By Audrey Haverland | March 10, 2019, 3:01 p.m. | In Latest »
Kaywin Feldman will become the new director of the National Gallery of Art.
Photo: Standing Tall
By Audrey Haverland | March 3, 2019, 2:24 p.m. | In Latest »
A group of Maryland high schoolers stand together with signs to rally for the Clean Energy Jobs Act.
Photo: Vow of Silence
By Audrey Haverland | March 3, 2019, 2:22 p.m. | In Latest »
Kallan Benson is not speaking until a renewable energy bill is passed, or until the session ends.
Photo: Making our Voices Heard
By Audrey Haverland | March 3, 2019, 1:41 p.m. | In Latest »
Sophomore Kanayo Duru talks to a reporter about climate change and why he is out rallying and lobbying.
Photo: Butterflies
By Audrey Haverland | March 3, 2019, 1:39 p.m. | In Latest »
One student activist creates butterflies out of yarn while sitting outside the Annapolis state house.
Photo: One Flower at a Time
By Audrey Haverland | March 3, 2019, 1:32 p.m. | In Latest »
The Green Club at Blair traveled up to Annapolis to partake in a youth rally against global warming. One of the activities they did was tying up homemade flowers on a fence in front of the state capital.
Photo: Young Activists
By Audrey Haverland | March 3, 2019, 1:28 p.m. | In Latest »
Sophomore Maddie Graham is a guest speaker at the rally. She is one of the leading young activists at Blair, organizing many events to get high schoolers involved in the fight against climate change.
Photo: Signs
By Audrey Haverland | March 3, 2019, 1:23 p.m. | In Latest »
Senior Anna Brooks holds up a sign at a rally in Annapolis for Maryland to become a greener state.
Photo: Flowers
By Audrey Haverland | March 1, 2019, 9:59 a.m. | In Latest »
Alicia Coleman helps tie up flowers, joining the movement of many other students taking action on climate change.
Photo: Natures Beauty
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 24, 2019, 12:31 p.m. | In Latest »
A pile of trash is seen surrounding the creek. Beer bottles, water bottles, shoes, a sweatshirt and more were found somewhere in the creek during the annual cleanup.
Photo: Styrofoam
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 24, 2019, 12:28 p.m. | In Latest »
Stuck in between rocks, Styrofoam is seen all around the creek. Many states and cities, including Takoma Park and Montgomery County, have established bans on Styrofoam, in part due to its propensity to infiltrate waterways in the form of microlitter.
Photo: All In
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 24, 2019, 12:17 p.m. | In Latest »
Volunteer Tim Haverland, decided to jump right in, literally. He waded in the water to get trash off of the creeks bottom.
Photo: Paper or Plastic?
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 24, 2019, 12:15 p.m. | In Latest »
Plastic bags are a common sight along the creek, they're caught in trees, scattered around in the water. Volunteers tried to pick up all this trash, trying to make the creek beautiful again.
Photo: Walking a Mile in These Shoes
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 24, 2019, 12:12 p.m. | In Latest »
A volunteer holds up a lost pair of shoes.
Photo: Crunched Cans
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 22, 2019, 1:43 p.m. | In Latest »
Soda cans, beer bottles, Styrofoam, and more are strewn around the creek. Volunteers offered their time to pick up this litter.
Photo: You Don't Want To Wear This Sweatshirt
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 22, 2019, 1:40 p.m. | In Latest »
A young boy hits the jackpot, finding a sweatshirt caught in the creek.
Photo: Orange isn't the New Green
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 22, 2019, 1:37 p.m. | In Latest »
A group of young children explore the creek with their orange bags, picking up trash along the way.
Photo: Trash Amongst the Trees
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 22, 2019, 1:34 p.m. | In Latest »
Many people in the Silver Spring/Takoma Park area headed out to the creek to pick up trash in the area.
Photo: neuroscience
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 13, 2019, 8:52 p.m. | In Latest »
Sloe will teach neuroscience in the coming school-year.
Photo: Winter Wonderland
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 2, 2019, 6:54 p.m. | In Latest »
A winter wonderland is coming.
Photo: Jump Ball
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 24, 2019, 9:47 p.m. | In Latest »
Junior Zoe Abramson does not give up when opposing Sherwood player tries to steal the ball. The two feel to the floor, resulting in a jump ball.
Photo: Up in the Air
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 24, 2019, 9:42 p.m. | In Latest »
#33, Junior Adia Keene, jumps up to put in a basket, getting the Blair Blazers another 2 points.
Photo: Jump
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 24, 2019, 9:36 p.m. | In Latest »
2 Blair players jump up to grab ahold of the ball after free throw shots. Blair came away successful with the rebound.
Photo: Sprinting for the Save
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 24, 2019, 9:29 p.m. | In Latest »
Sophomore Kate Hildebrandt runs down the court to save a long pass, before it goes out of bounds.
Photo: Who's Going to Get the Ball?
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 24, 2019, 9:25 p.m. | In Latest »
#23, sophomore Payton Martin fights for the ball against Sherwood player. She held on long enough to get a jump ball for Blair.
Photo: Calling Out!
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 19, 2019, 8:54 p.m. | In Latest »
Junior Lucy Martin alerts her teammates, letting them know that she is open.
Photo: Reaching for the Rebound
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 19, 2019, 8:49 p.m. | In Latest »
A Paint Branch and Blair player fight for the rebound, Blair coming away successful with the rebound.
Photo: Leaning into the Layup
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 19, 2019, 8:46 p.m. | In Latest »
#12 breaks through the Paint Branch players, going into up for a shot, and gaining two points for the Blazers!
Photo: Fierce Faces
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 18, 2019, 1:59 p.m. | In Latest »
Blairs Poms teams put on an amazing dance performance during halftime.
Photo: Cheering on the Team
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 18, 2019, 1:57 p.m. | In Latest »
Blazer cheerleaders show their school spirit and encourage the basketball team on the sidelines.
Photo: Free Throw
By Audrey Haverland | Jan. 18, 2019, 1:55 p.m. | In Latest »
#5 is focused on making a basket, while her teammates get ready to grab the rebound
Photo: Glenstone 8
By Audrey Haverland | Dec. 2, 2018, 9:40 p.m. | In Latest »
One of the interiors of an Andy Goldsworthy clay house is a seemingly impossible vortex created out of unfired clay.
Photo: Glenstone 6
By Audrey Haverland | Dec. 2, 2018, 9:33 p.m. | In Latest »
Michael Heizer's "Compression Line" is one of two pieces by the renowned installation artist visitors can experience at Glenstone.
Photo: Glenstone 4
By Audrey Haverland | Dec. 2, 2018, 9:27 p.m. | In Latest »
Visitors pass the main pavilion and a glass barrier overlooking Michael Heizer's "Compression Line."
Photo: Glenstone 2
By Audrey Haverland | Dec. 2, 2018, 9:21 p.m. | In Latest »
A bridge leads visitors from the main pavilion to other galleries, as well as the all-sustainable cafe.
Photo: Onigiri 2018
By Audrey Haverland | Dec. 1, 2018, 9:20 p.m. | In Latest »
Blair students made rice balls as part of an event led by Japanese teacher Yoko Zoll.
Photo: Courtney Wyche
By Audrey Haverland | Nov. 25, 2018, 9:31 p.m. | In Local »
Senior Courtney Wyche committed to UMD.
Photo: Hispanic Heritage
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 10, 2018, 8:43 a.m. | In Features »
Blazers celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Photo: Two Groups
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:17 p.m. | In Latest »
The marching band cheers on the football team as they huddle before the game.
Photo: Pig pile!
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:16 p.m. | In Latest »
Blair teammates throw their hands in the air, signaling a touchdown.
Photo: Marching On
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:14 p.m. | In Latest »
The Blair marching band supports the football team musically from the sidelines.
Photo: Touchdown!
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:11 p.m. | In Latest »
Alfred Worrel, #13, rolls into the end zone for a touchdown.
Photo: Poms Up!
By Audrey Haverland | Oct. 2, 2018, 1:06 p.m. | In Latest »
The Poms team puts on a fun half time show!
Photo: A Beacon of Hope
By Audrey Haverland | Sept. 27, 2018, 7:20 p.m. | In Latest »
Medhanit Desta is the only girl on the JV football team but doesn't let that phase her.
Photo: Hispanic Heritage Month at Blair
By Audrey Haverland | Sept. 24, 2018, 9:40 p.m. | In Media »
Blair, home to a large Hispanic and Latino student body, is one of many schools across MCPS holding special events after the Board of Education approved Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month.
Photo: Shaved Ice
By Audrey Haverland | May 25, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Students cool down in the courtyard Friday, enjoying free shaved ice from Carmens on student appreciation day.
Photo: Hot Pink
By Audrey Haverland | May 19, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Water Lilies peeked out this week, providing some color after several days of straight rain in Montgomery County.
Photo: Lavender Bushes
By Audrey Haverland | May 13, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Flowers are popping up and coloring Silver Spring with the bright buds as the weather continues to warm up!
Photo: Just Do It
By Audrey Haverland | May 2, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Upperclassman wear the iconic Nike slash on Nike spirit day.
Photo: Blooming
By Audrey Haverland | April 29, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
You know it's spring when you see the white and pink buds of the cherry blossoms fill downtown D.C.
Photo: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
By Audrey Haverland | April 25, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
As winter comes to an end and spring starts, the baseball team is out on the field playing against their rival schools.
Photo: Spring Has Sprung
By Audrey Haverland | April 7, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Passers-by can spot chickens roaming Silver Spring and Takoma Park as warm weather finally arrives in Maryland.
Photo: Haverland, Audrey
By Audrey Haverland | April 5, 2018, 1:39 p.m. | In Latest »
Photo: Enough
By Audrey Haverland | March 25, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Maya Frey holds up her sign that reads "Enough is Enough" at the March for Our Lives protest for more gun control in D.C.
Photo: Swarming the Capital
By Audrey Haverland | March 25, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
People flood the streets leading to the Capital with signs in hand at the March for Our Lives.
Photo: Hashtag
By Audrey Haverland | March 25, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
A sign reading "#Never Again" is held up in the air, a common slogan created after the MSD high school shooting.
Photo: Stand Tall and Strong
By Audrey Haverland | March 25, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Elise Haverland holds up her sign to show support for the March for Our Lives and their call for stricter gun control in America.
Photo: First Day of Spring
By Audrey Haverland | March 25, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Freshman Maya Frey poses in the snow after the largest snow fall Maryland has seen this year.
Photo: Demands
By Audrey Haverland | March 25, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
A sign is held up demanding gun reform and stricter gun control, protesters joining together to keep guns out of the streets at the March for Our Lives.
Photo: Mixed Messages
By Audrey Haverland | March 25, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
A man holds a sign reading "Mass Shootings Require Guns" while others have written "Don't Shoot" on their hands showing the borrowing of messages of Black Lives Matter protests and the struggle of race representation in the March for Our Lives.
Photo: #NationalWalkoutDay
By Audrey Haverland | March 16, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
Blair students were some of the thousands that marched to the White House in protest for gun control.
Photo: On Stage
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 28, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
On February 26, students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School traveled up from Florida to Blair to talk to Moco Students about gun control after losing 17 of their peers to a school shooter.
Photo: On the Steps
By Audrey Haverland | Feb. 21, 2018, midnight | In Latest »
MCPS students gather together in front of the Capital, chanting against the NRA and assault rifles.