The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum
Oscar Walsh

Oscar Walsh, Editor Emeritus

I’m Oscar, and this is my third year on Spectrum. This semester I am one of the opinion editors. Last year I was a multimedia editor, writer, and photographer. In my free time I like to take photos, ski, and play soccer.

All content by Oscar Walsh
The girls’ volleyball team huddles up, discussing their gameplan with one another before they carry on with the game.

Girls’ Volleyball Ending an Era

Oscar Walsh, Opinions Editor
November 13, 2022
Carrison coaches from the sideline during an intriguing meet on October 12th against the Hopkins Girls’ Swim Team.

[Photo] Girls’ Swim Coach Quits Mid-Season, New Coach Recently Hired

Max Yousha, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Burton states that she was first drawn to computer science "to practice problem solving in a creative way; looking at things and figuring out how they fit together."

[Photo] Computer Science Classes Innovate

Zoey Ueland, Managing Editor
October 26, 2022

September Games Answers

Oscar Walsh and Allyson Jay
September 29, 2022
Sketch of Minion from movie franchise

Dressy Teenagers Flock to Theaters

Oscar Walsh, Opinions Editor
August 30, 2022
Justin Krelitz '23 was elected as new years Student Body President

Forum Elections Foment Questions, Interest

Oscar Walsh, Staff Writer & Photographer
June 1, 2022
Ben Cady teaches 9th grade World History, a class where current events are incorporated into the curriculum.

News Maintains Important Position

Oscar Walsh, Staff Photographer
May 31, 2022

April Game Answers!

Allyson Jay and Oscar Walsh
April 29, 2022
Sophia Vezmar ‘22 spoke on gullibility for her speech. She highlighted the unseen benefits of being gullible and warned against thinking of gullible people negatively.

[Photo] Freedom of Speech Must be Upheld

James Prince, Online Editor
March 10, 2022
Drew Shapiro ‘22 spoke on how talking to strangers encourages growth and provides new learning opportunities. His speech also described the positive outcomes of stepping outside of your comfort zone to interact with new people.

[Photo] Speech Impact Needs Consideration

Bernadette Whitely, Editor-In-Chief
April 10, 2022
Students Should Receive Booster Shot Immediately as Necessary Protection

Students Should Receive Booster Shot Immediately as Necessary Protection

Oscar Walsh, Staff Photographer
February 3, 2022
On Thursday January 27, the Nordic team had a meet versus multiple schools Hiawatha Golf Course. Pictured: members of getting ready to race on a "warm" Minnesota day.

[Photo] Young Nordic Team Makes Fresh Tracks

Gabi Marmet, Staff Writer
February 3, 2022
The Makerspace was expanded to fit both study rooms as opposed to the previous one.

[Photo] Makerspace Unveiled in Library

Mackenzie Higgins, Staff Writer
February 3, 2022
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[Photo] Ellie Morrison ’23 Commits for Two Sports in College

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer
December 16, 2021
The senior class takes a full grade photo in the Carlson Commons at the Upper School, marking their first time all together at the beginning of the school year since sophomore year. With a total of 133 students in the grade, the Class of 2022 is currently the largest grade in the Upper School. Now, it is an upclimb from COVID-19, and seniors look forward to a stronger sense of community for the 2021-2022 school year.

[Photo] Bada22: Class of 2022

Sage Marmet, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2021

September Games Answers!

Oscar Walsh, Karsten Farris, Betsy Fries, and Mallika Malaviya
September 29, 2021
Juniors dine maskless in The Crosby Dining Room

[Photo] New Schedule Update

Ben Lim
September 29, 2021
Parent volunteers gave vaccines to students.

[Photo] 12-15 Year Olds Eligible for Vaccines

Evan Vezmar, Staff Writer
June 2, 2021
On May 13, Blake offered over 600 community members COVID-19 vaccines at the Middle School.

[Photo] COVID-19 Vaccination Processes Shift, Easing Summer Restrictions

Kate Rekas, Staff Writer
May 28, 2021
Left to right: Emma Brown ‘22, Anika Rodriguez ‘23, John Erlandson ‘21, Mohamed Yebdri, and Taous Khazem shoot a scene in the Minneapolis Sculpture Gardens.

[Photo] Spring Musical Takes New Format, Filming Takes Place Off Campus

Will Rosenblum, Managing Editor
April 30, 2021
Michelle Baroody teaches AP U.S. History using a seating chart to maintain distance and easy contact tracing. Pictured left to right: Darian Mehra ‘23, Alex Chiesa ‘23, Audrey Anderson ‘23, Allyson Jay ‘23, Mina Rossi ‘23, Rowan Wallin ‘23, Lilly Anderson ‘23, and Sophia Perepelitsyn ‘23.

[Photo] New Seating Charts Aid Tracing Close Contacts

Amelia Bush, Staff Writer
April 30, 2021
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[Photo] Student Perspectives Surrounding Return to Full In-Person School

Will Rosenblum, Managing Editor
April 11, 2021
Five year coach Tyler Biwan says "Our guys are ones who will hang around a little bit after practice and goof around and we promote that as coaches. We want our guys to come early, stay late because being in hybrid mode right now, for many of them that’s the only time they’ll see each other everyday. We’re gracious that we get that opportunity and we harness that by hanging around pre and post practice.”

[Photo] Boys Basketball Team Makes History, Gears Up For Sections

Noor Naseer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2021
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