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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Remote Student Christina Chekerdjieva's at-home work space

Online Students Combat Disconnection, Fatigue

Christina Chekerdjieva, Perspectives Editor October 1, 2020

While the whole community prepared for the Hybrid Teaching and Learning Plan, a few students chose to stay inside and learn through Zoom remotely. My decision to stay online was quite obvious because I...

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...

A Look into Students' Daily Routines

A Look into Students’ Daily Routines

Shira Aronow & Anna Johns, Staff Writers April 25, 2020

During this new era of synchronous learning, some students have found comfort in spending more time with family and structuring their own routines at home, while others miss the school environment and...

Carter Puckett delivers her senior speech from home rather than from the podium in the Juliet Nelson Auditorium.

Online Schooling Brings Change to Long-standing Speech Tradition

Betsy Fries, Photography Editor April 22, 2020
In the midst of a transition into uncharted territory, senior speeches have still found a way to create a sense of community, thrive, and stay beneficial to audience members. At first glance, changing from in-person to online speeches seemed saddening for many seniors.
Carter Puckett delivers her senior speech from home rather than from the podium in the Juliet Nelson Auditorium.

Online Schooling Brings Change to Long-standing Speech Tradition

Betsy Fries, Photography Editor April 20, 2020

In the midst of a transition into uncharted territory, senior speeches have still found a way to create a sense of community, thrive, and stay beneficial to audience members. At first glance, changing...

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Sage Marmet, Creative Director April 16, 2020
In the midst of these stressful, uncertain times it is imperative to make time for things that you enjoy, love and that will make you happier.  As avid dog lovers, my family made the decision to adopt a puppy in April. After our travel plans were suddenly cancelled, we found ourselves wanting to pick her up sooner.
Don't Worry, Be Happy

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Sage Marmet, Creative Director April 1, 2020

In the midst of these stressful, uncertain times it is imperative to make time for things that you enjoy, love and that will make you happier.  As avid dog lovers, my family made the decision to adopt...

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