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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Top left: Kumar (Sophomore Class Representative), Michelle Pham ‘27 (Sophomore Class President), Eckes (Junior Class President) , Kaylee Chen ‘25 (Senior Class Representative), Stella Wyatt ‘27 (Sophomore Class Representative), Tarafder (Junior Class Representative), Zellie Olson ‘25 (Student Body President), Omar Kaba ‘25 (Senior Class President)
Not Pictured: Raiden Chen '26 (Junior Class Representative)

Wishful Students Elect Forum Representatives

Dillon Kaiser, Contributing Writer May 30, 2024

Every year, all 9th,10th, and 11th grade students can run for class president and representatives for the student government, known as Forum. For the upcoming 2024-25 school year, five rising sophomores,...

This infographic depicts how Forum addresses issues and comes up with solutions.

The Forum’s Forum: Puppies, New Class, Advisory, FLEX

Amelia Bush, Managing Editor December 20, 2022

     Nov. 11 2022, Student body president Justin Krelitz '23 led a Forum meeting that began with the announcement of a new club to support mental health for student-athletes called "Morgan's Message."  ...

Justin Krelitz '23 was elected as new years Student Body President

Forum Elections Foment Questions, Interest

Oscar Walsh, Staff Writer & Photographer June 1, 2022

Last week’s elections for student body president and Forum, marred by questions of insufficient notice and publicity, have raised interest in the process of nominating and becoming a candidate.  The...

Sonia Baig gives her Student Body President speech at home.

Students Elect Both Student Body President and Class Presidents

Theo Liu, Sports Editor October 1, 2020

Entering the unusual school year, Forum is attempting to bring normalcy back to Blake. Typically, Forum elections are in the spring, but with the shutdown of school, they decided to push elections back....

Forum meets via Zoom to continue their roles for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year

Student Government Continues Functioning Despite Online Barriers

Noor Naseer, Sports Editor May 6, 2020

“Forum’s just open for business as per usual,” says Student Body President Joe Gustaferro ‘20. The group meets weekly through Zoom, as they normally would during school. Gustaferro shares, “conversation...

Forum meets via Zoom to continue their roles for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year

Student Government Continues Functioning Despite Online Barriers

Noor Naseer, Sports Editor May 4, 2020

“Forum’s just open for business as per usual,” says Student Body President Joe Gustaferro ‘20. The group meets weekly through Zoom, as they normally would during school. Gustaferro shares, “conversation...

News Brief: Students elect CJB and Forum members

News Brief: Students elect CJB and Forum members

Anderson Blum, Reviews Editor September 8, 2018

On Thursday, September 6, 2018, CJB and forum student elections were held. The class of 2022 heard and voted for candidates to represent the freshman class in forum, the student governing body; electing...

Bigger, Better

Blake Brazner, Sports Editor October 16, 2017

Say “goodbye” to multiple trips, but be prepared to say “hello” to longer lines. A new school year brings new changes, but none may be bigger than the addition of larger cups in the cafeteria. After...

Forum's Forum

Forum’s Forum

Maya Chadda, Staff Writer December 10, 2016

Blood Drive: The blood drive was a success and met the goal of receiving 31 donations.If the student body keeps donating by april Forum will be eligible to receive $500 for reaching the requirements for...

The feminine hygine prodct dispensers are already open and free to use, however, Connor Yu believes that they should be better quality products.

Connor Yu ‘18 starts initiative to improve feminine hygiene products

Grace Vojta, Staff Writer December 8, 2016

Connor Yu '18, a junior Forum representative, has recently taken initiative to improve the quality of the feminine hygiene products in the school’s female and gender non-conforming restrooms. “A friend...

Forum's Forum

Forum’s Forum

Maya Chadda, Staff Writer November 7, 2016

Fall Fest: Fall Fest was a success with students enjoying both the donuts and being let out of study hall. Some ways to improve Fall Fest for next year might be to increase student turnout for the costume...

Girl, Manterrupted

Zoe Wellik, Online Editor November 3, 2016

In a highly polarized culture, the minimal presence of women in positions of power does not act alone in amplifying the opinions of male peers. During all three of the presidential debates, many took to...

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