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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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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.

Hsia Sisters Explore Passion for Service

Mackenzie Higgins, Online Editor January 29, 2023

From leading the Hunger Committee and Community Service Board (CSB) Leadership Committee, to volunteering at Learning in Style School, Every Meal, and Feed My Starving Children, Maddie ‘23 and Sarah...

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

Blake’s adult swimming lessons program started this spring with the mission of teaching all families, faculty, and staff to be comfortable in the water. Spearheaded by Tom Moore, father of Charlie Moore...

Double the Amount of Students Complete Service Path Recognition

Double the Amount of Students Complete Service Path Recognition

Mackenzie Higgins, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

The Service Path Recognition Program requires students to complete 100 hours of service as well as a reflection on their experience. Students pursuing the award this year have been facing many challenges...

The Blake Crisis Nursery Youth Advisory Board's Holiday Helper fundraiser was planned by the YAB's leaders: Jing Jing Munson '21, Maggie Seidel '22, and Ellison Ratner '23.

Crisis Nursery Youth Advisory Board’s Holiday Helper Virtual Fundraiser

Shagun Sinha, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

Throughout hybrid learning, clubs have found creative new ways to volunteer and pursue their normal activities. One of these clubs is the Crisis Nursery Youth Advisory Board (YAB). YAB is a club that works...

Changing the community one blanket at a time

Changing the community one blanket at a time

Elizabeth Opp, Opinions Editor March 24, 2017

Last month, Sam Monahan '18 stood in front of Forum to present her idea: a club focused on helping others feel just a little more at ease in unfortunate circumstances. With all of the clubs at school focused...

Lisa Sackreiter returns to Blake

Lisa Sackreiter returns to Blake

Brianna Pomonis, Contributing Writer October 3, 2013

Q: For those who were new to the Upper School last year or this year, could you tell us a little about what you do here? A: I started teaching English at Blake in 1996 pretty fresh out of school. I...

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