Blake’s rating rises as AP enrollment increases: Ranking dips despite more students taking exams

In the 2004 Washington Post Challenge Index, which measures participation in AP and IB courses released December 9, Blake has a rating of 1.823 and ranked 43rd out of 163 Washington-area high schools.

AP class enrollment skyrockets for 3rd consecutive year: Scholars take multiple advanced level courses, earn commendation

Student enrollment in Advanced Placement courses at Blake has increased considerably over the past three years, and the number of AP scholars has more than doubled within that time.

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It’s Academic buzzes in to break school record, scoring 755

Outscoring both Sherwood and South Lakes high schools combined, the It’s Academic team broke its all-time record of 605 points November 20, winning their match with a score of 755.

Blake not included in elite “W” factor: School doomed to position of lesser prestige--until we meet on basketball court

When Blake first opened in 1998, its creators made a few crucial mistakes. First of all, the school’s name begins with a “J” or a “B,” depending on how you refer to it; secondly, the school was built

Right callcell phones at lunch

CELL PHONE USE should be allowed during lunch. It is a necessity for students who need to call their parents to bring homework, check on after-school schedules or for other unforeseen emergencies. And

BROTHERLY LOVE: Swanson twins soar, take flight over autism to share intimate bond

Sophomore Ben Swanson sits with his twin brother Andrew at the kitchen table, leaning just slightly towards him, his hand on Andrew’s back at all times. Andrew looks down at the table, rarely towards

Lyons, tigers, goats oh my: local family takes in bleating kids: Unusual pets prove to be “fantastic companions” for sophomore

What’s stubborn as a mule, smart as a dolphin, hungry as a horse, messy as a pig and caring as a human? Dairy goats, of course! Sophomore Casey Lyons has five goats at her home on Willow Grove Farm, t

Kicking it up a notch

Wax on. Wax off. While caring for the master’s car may have been part of the disciple process in The Karate Kid, outside of Hollywood actual martial arts students undergo years of training to achieve

Basketball stumbles in opener, destroys QO, Wootton at home

Following a devastating loss to the consortium rival Paint Branch Panthers, the boys bounced back, with two decisive victories over Quince Orchard and Wootton.