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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Students from the class of 2026, at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. in the spring of 2022.

Holocaust Unit Revived, Reimagined

Zoey Ueland, Co-Editor-In-Cheif May 30, 2023

A 2020 Pew Research study revealed a drastic lack of understanding amidst Millennials and Gen Z regarding the Holocaust. 55% of participants didn’t know that six million Jews were murdered as a result...

New courses dig deep

New courses dig deep

Minjae Lee, Fashion Editor March 18, 2016

Let’s face it. Playing three varsity sports and taking six advanced placement courses is a common struggle students deal with on a daily basis.  So, by the time students receive course catalogs for...

76 Blake students weigh in on why they take AP courses. Starting from yellow section going clockwise: get into a good college; challenge; interest; college credit; proficiency in subject; enjoyment; next logical step; helps with desired career path; college readiness; other.

Students assess reasons behind their course decisions

Sam Gittleman, Opinions Editor March 5, 2015

The day has recently passed when students of the Upper School must finalize their course selections for next year. With pressure mounting to impress colleges as sophomores’ schedules become flexible,...

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