The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
All content by Ainsley Pflaum
“Boy Meets World” first aired Sep. 24,1993. The show begins with the character Cory Matthews having a complex relationship with his middle school teacher, but by the end, the show tackled many serious issues including child abuse, alcoholism, cheating, and cults. Its spin off, “Girl Meets World” dealt with its own set of issues, but none quite as serious, because it was a Disney Channel show. Marilyn Monroe wore her infamous Jean Louis dress in 1962 to sing “Happy Birthday Mr. President” to President John F. Kennedy. Monroe asked for the dress to be designed to make her appear naked on stage. This moment led to both John and Robert Kennedy cutting her off as they were worried their affair would become public. It did cause controversy, making it significant within American pop culture history. This performance was one of her last as she died 3 months after. “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” bought the dress at an auction for $4,810,000 making it the most expensive dress to be sold.

Revivals Prove Off-Putting, Pointless

Ainsley Pflaum, Contributing Writer
March 4, 2023
Students of the swim school pose in the water. Each lesson lasts for 30 minutes at Blake's Hopkins campus.

Swimming Strikes Unique Community Service

Ainsley Pflaum, Staff Writer
June 14, 2022
Calderone pitches for her team at the University of Chicago. Calderone was also featured in the University of Chicago Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2017-2018.

From College Athletes to Teachers

Ainsley Pflaum, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
Rishabh Balachandran '23 gives presentation on Microsoft.

Blake Asset Management Club Gains Popularity

Ainsley Pflaum, Staff Writer
February 2, 2022
90s & 2000s Staple Styles Make Comeback Among Gen Z

90s & 2000s Staple Styles Make Comeback Among Gen Z

Ainsley Pflaum, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2021
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