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
Students watch the inauguration of Donald Trump live in the Julliet Nelson Auditorium while some students chose to leave and accept the consequences. The students who peacefully protested left after the new president was sworn in.

Inauguration prompts processing

Bennett Hawley and Gwyn Alexander • February 9, 2017

The polarization of the 2016 presidential election was almost indisputable and is still being carried into today’s political climate. Despite the divide, the Upper School held a school wide viewing...

Hazel DeHarpporte '19 adds her contribution to the "TODAY I AM" wall in the arts hallway.

School watches inauguration, discussion and art follows

Chapel Puckett and Bennett Hawley • January 20, 2017

The Blake Upper School students, faculty, and staff watched the 45th Presidential Inauguration live in the Juliet Nelson Auditorium in between morning and afternoon classes. Some students decided to...

Students sit in the JNA watching the inaugural address while others decided to walk out, exercising their right to not watch it while accepting the consequences.

Students pen letter to the administration

Submitted by Hazel DeHarpporte • January 20, 2017

Dear Blake Administration, During the highly-debated inaugural assembly, a group of Blake students from all grades are choosing to walk out. So as not to cause a disruption, we will leave quickly and...

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