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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
Cleo Kilpatrick

Cleo Kilpatrick, Editor Emerita

Hi, my name is Cleo, I’m a senior and began writing for Spectrum as a freshman. Last semester, I was the Variety, Photo, and Social Media Editor. I love taking photos and capturing fun moments with people. Outside of school my favorite things are running and spending time with friends and family.

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Environmental Sustainability, one of the topics a group of students in the class looked into for their final project. In the group was Mackenzie Higgins ‘24, Michelle Elliott ‘25, Ella Chester ‘24, Ruhi Kurdikar ‘25 and Sarah Hsia ‘25. This group researched how the community views environmental sustainability. Based on the SPARC survey, they found ways to educate and better practices for the community. The group also created a word cloud as a method of research for their project. The word cloud was filled with words students think of when they think about environmental sustainability. The group explored discrepancy of community intent and actions, and the discrepancy of community priorities. At the end of their presentation the group came up with recommendations for classes incorporating environmental sustainability into their curriculums, students having more exposure to the topic, more attention to the issue, empower students, add new core values or add to one of the existing core values like respect.

Surveying Sustainability

Cleo Kilpatrick, Editor Emerita
February 8, 2024
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[Photo] To Say What the Law Is – John Marshall

Kevin Bizily, Columnist
February 8, 2024
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[Photo] Holiday Movies To Watch

Antonia, Plfaum
December 22, 2023

Final Performances Cap off Semester in Arts

December 17, 2023
Neuroeconomics provides biologically based account for human behavior like making big or small decisions.

[Photo] What is Neuroeconomics?

Ahan Devgun, Columnist
December 7, 2023
"Zach Bryan" album cover.

Zach Bryan Creates Masterpiece

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor
November 17, 2023
On Sunday Oct. 22, Swift was pictured at the Chiefs vs. Chargers game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City wearing a bracelet with Kelce’s jersey number 87 on it.

[Photo] Swift & Kelce: In Their Lover Era

Caitlin Strauss, Contributing Writer
November 2, 2023
Hughes and Bower standing together after their race in Pontiac, Michigan where they qualified for the national championship.

Sailors Qualify for National Championships

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor
October 20, 2023
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour logo on the outside of the US Bank Stadium downtown Minneapolis, MN in June from when she performed there.

[Photo] Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is Hitting the Big Screen

Lilah Johnson, Contributing Writer
October 9, 2023
Prior to his presentation during assembly, MN Secretary of State Steve Simon spoke with students in the Juliet Nelson Auditorium.

[Photo] I Will Vote: Registration Streamlined

Mackenzie Higgins, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2023
National Record Set by Henry Webb

National Record Set by Henry Webb

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor
August 31, 2023
Construction wraps up at the ELC.

Crisis Nursery YAB supports Early Learning Center opening

Cleo Kilpatrick
April 28, 2023
Hunter Simon ‘26 starts working on a tie blanket. By the end of the event, Girl Up finished five blankets that were donated to People Serving People.

Girl Up, People Serving People partner to provide blankets

Cleo Kilpatrick
April 28, 2023
Zach Weiner '23, Mehra, and Caroline Pollack '23 after they plunged. In this location of the Polar Plunge $201,079 was raised.

Zach Weiner ‘23, Mehra and Caroline Pollack ‘23 after they plunged. In for this location of the Polar Plunge $201,079 was raised.

Polar Plunge Makes a Splash

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor
March 17, 2023
Boys' hockey played Breck on Jan. 17 in a rivalry game. The Bears beat the Mustangs 5-2.

2023 Winter Sports Photo Gallery

Cleo Kilpatrick and Tyler Vandersall
March 7, 2023
Forum introduced several ideas in the Feb. 10 meeting, most notably a conversation with Breck about holding a new Defend the Den event in the spring.

Forum’s Forum Updates

Amelia Bush and Cleo Kilpatrick
March 7, 2023
Pastries You Donut Want to Miss

Pastries You Donut Want to Miss

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor
March 7, 2023
Which Soup is Soup-perior?

Which Soup is Soup-perior?

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor
February 10, 2023
Max Vinar ‘26 and Jack Mark ‘26 from Anna Reid’s advisory look up the word integrity in the Merriam Webster Dictionary.

[Photo] Community Assess Integrity

Ali Hecker, Student Life Editor
February 1, 2023
Both Maddie and Sarah maintain their passion for service by remaining involved in various communities. Over winter break, Maddie volunteered with Alight, at organization that helps to resettle Afghan refugees. She explained, “we had a bunch of different events that I ended up going to, including a figure skating event to teach Afghan youth how to skate ... It was hard for them because they kept falling, but really heartwarming to see that they were laughing.” Sarah attended events at Everymeal and Feed my Starving Children. In the future, she hopes to continue to volunteer with those organizations and branch out to discover new ways to help.

[Photo] Hsia Sisters Explore Passion for Service

Mackenzie Higgins, Online Editor
January 29, 2023
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Young Chef Cooks Up Big Plans for Future in Food

Cleo Kilpatrick
December 10, 2022
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[Photo] Mystery Athlete Reveal

December 16, 2022
Jalen Wilson ‘23 delivers his senior speech during assembly on November 17. Along with the other seniors, Wilson receives feedback about his speech from teachers and advisors.

[Photo] Speech Censorship Leaves Seniors Stifled, Edited at the Podium

Mackenzie Higgins, Food Editor
December 16, 2022
Easy Apple Cider to Warm You Up

Easy Apple Cider to Warm You Up

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor
October 28, 2022
Pictured: Freshmen interviewed in the article.

[Photo] Class of 2026 Experiences Upper School

Payton Smith and Maddie Newhouse, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2022
Girls Tennis Practice in August 2022

Fall Sports Begin, Captains Ready to Start Strong

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor
August 30, 2022
Pictured above is Dennis Gilsdorf’s and Jane Gleeson’s pre-kindergarten class of 2008-2009 from the Highcroft Campus. As current seniors come the end of their high school careers, many lifers are reflecting on their fourteen years at Blake. From young kids to college freshman, time has flown by.

Seniors Tell Memories, Traditions

Cleo Kilpatrick, Sports Editor
June 1, 2022
Necessary Sunscreen Protects Skin

Necessary Sunscreen Protects Skin

Cleo Kilpatrick, Sports Editor
June 1, 2022
Truman Morseman '23, Grace Flikke '24, Davin Khan '24, Woerner, Kelly Deng '25, Eloise Walsh '24

Hunger Committee, Empty Bowls Meld for Fundraiser

Cleo Kilpatrick, Sports Editor
June 1, 2022
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[Photo] June’s Mystery Athlete Reveal

June 1, 2022

Math Approaches Events Differently

Cleo Kilpatrick, Sports Editor
May 31, 2022

“Chester’s Back” Elevates Spirits Through Humor

Cleo Kilpatrick, Sports Editor
April 29, 2022
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[Photo] March Mystery Athlete Reveal

March 10, 2022
Wyatt Dayhoff ‘22 and Liao getting ready for the 200 IM at section prelims. Liao finished 3rd at section finals with a time of 1:58.71 seconds which qualified for state!

[Photo] Bearstangs Ranks #2 in the Nation

Amelia Bush, Arts and Culture Editor
March 10, 2022
In light of the abortion ban in Texas, many have been troubled with the lack of consistency from the Texas government. Activists have found it confusing that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced an executive order in Aug. 2021 banning government COVID-19 vaccination mandates in the state. However, after signing the new abortion law, Abbott tweeted that every “unborn child with a heartbeat will be saved from the ravages of abortion.”This political cartoon aims to call attention to the hypocrisy, and even irony, within Texas laws.

New Abortion Bans Threaten Reproductive Rights

Cleo Kilpatrick, Sports Editor
February 3, 2022
Teammates stand anxiously waiting for a shot to be made.

[Photo] Strong Chemistry Leads to Success of Boys Basketball Team

Jason Rotenberg, Staff Writer
February 3, 2022
Ellie Morrison '23 Commits for Two Sports in College

Ellie Morrison ’23 Commits for Two Sports in College

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer
December 16, 2021
SIACs, along with teacher leaders Mr. Menge and Ms. Bowman, meet in the NAR to discuss spirit initiatives and other plans to benefit the Blake community

School Spirit Lacks, SIAC Plans to Improve

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
In “Bridgerton” Daphne ends intimate moment with Simon.

“Bridgerton” Oversexualizes Young Female Characters

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
Collegiate Sports Recruitment Process

Collegiate Sports Recruitment Process

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer
November 7, 2021
Married couple in different beds from "I Love Lucy".

Television Oversexualizes, Sensationalizes Teens

Will Rosenblum, Sage Marmet, and Cleo Kilpatrick
November 7, 2021
Caribou Offers Refreshing Summer Drinks

Caribou Offers Refreshing Summer Drinks

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer
May 28, 2021

COVID-19 Creates New Normal

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
A mug of hot chocolate with a splash of vanilla overflows with whipped cream.

Spice Up Your Hot Chocolate

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer
December 15, 2020
Nixta's homemade chips, guacamole, and salsa verde.

Nixta: Reheat Flavor

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer
December 7, 2020
Punch's classic Margherita pizza with basil.

Punch Pizza Review: A Delicious Classic

Cleo Kilpatrick, Contributing Writer
November 9, 2020
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