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
Ian Acheson takes a picture of Walt advisory on their inaugural Zoom meeting.

Zooming With Advisory

Jack Prince, Managing Editor • April 22, 2020
As synchronous learning begins on April 6, Kjirsten Walt’s junior advisory meets during their designated time to check-in with each other and plan events for future advisory meetings.

Advisory Activities Spark Opposition

October 15, 2019

Advisories are supposed to be fun, relaxing environments where students can build connections with one another. However, many students feel as though forced advisory activities ruin the fun.  This...

Shenelle Haines' advisory visits a sculpture near Target Field, the home of the Minnesota Twins. The advisory that found the most things from the checklist (given out before the walk began) will receive a prize in the weeks following the annual Sophomore Walk.

Understanding purpose of advisory

Zach Marmet, Staff Writer • September 28, 2018

An often overlooked part of our daily routine is advisory. While some students consider it a waste of time that could be spent doing homework, many teachers and students would argue that it is an integral...

Jim Mahoney’s homeroom gathers in the morning for conversation.

Revising Advisory

Jack Barker, Staff Writer • December 4, 2015

Often viewed as a footnote in the encyclopedia of student life, advisory seems to entertain arbitrary and sometimes aimless topics: surveys, discussions about civil discourse, even just hanging out. Students...

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