The Blake Beat James Hubert Blake High School Silver Spring, MD

Issue Date: Friday, May 05, 2006 Issue: 2006 May Last Update: Friday, May 05, 2006

Girls’ softball optimistic for playoffs

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By: Britney Richardson & Ben Holgash

Despite a rough start to the year, the Lady Bengals Softball team still has hopes for a successful season by taking each game one step at a time.
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Anything Goes to close curtains with finale this weekend

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By: Amanda Perlman & Aili Weeks

With two performances still to go, the cast of Blake’s spring musical Anything Goes is ready to continue representing our school’s signature program with another exceptional stage performance.
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FATHERS KNOW BEST: An exclusive look into growing up with gay parents

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By: Nicole Sloane

“I have gay parents.”

If someone asked you to tell them about yourself, would you be able to produce this response comfortably?
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Galeanos blessed with large family, filled with lots of love

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By: Megan Eng

Although dealing with our parents is a burden for most, having to live with siblings who invade our privacy and annoy us to the verge of insanity is an even worse nightmare.
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Hookah bars are itfresh flavors of shisha fun to smoke

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By: Jamie Gardner & Josh Gottlieb

Before 1984, your 18th birthday meant alcohol, tobacco and, in some states, driver’s licenses. Since then, the drinking age has changed to 21, but tobacco can still be purchased at 18.
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Goodbye, Ms. Seckel: Dedicated security guard departs after eight years

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By: Katharine Hamilton

Who’s the security guard that everyone loves?

a) Ms. Seckel

b) Ms. Seckels

c) Ms. Skittles

d) Ms. Freckles
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Pomplemousnot just another fruity hip-hop band

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By: Maya Barlev & Ilan Oresky

Hip-hop. Think about it. What do you see? Chains? Bling? 50 Cent? Kanye West? Dave Chappell’s “Block Party”? How about 11 white boys in Chinese Restaurant polos?
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Ms. Perez will roar in new gig

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By: Pamela Dysland

Next year, students may discover something missing from the dance department. No, the stereo system is staying where it is. Instead, dance teacher Sandra Perez will be taking a position at Towson Univ
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O.C. star Chris Carmack got acting start under Mr. D’Anna

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By: Mandy Arora & Grace Hwang

Who is going to be in the next hit Broadway musical? Could it possibly be someone in our very own hometown?
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Junior driven to win derby Championship: Gregos lives life in fast lane through soap box contests

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By: Pamela Dysland & Brendan Kelly

Junior Michelle Gregos races past another car at high speeds. The only difference between her race and that of Jeff Gordon is that she’s doing it without an engine; Gregos races soap box derby cars.
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At-a-glance

Boys’ tennis stumbles, then slams competition on way to division title

Friday, May 05, 2006 By Mevan Abey

When the Blake Bengals boys’ tennis team started the season with three straight losses, winning their division looked to be more of a challenge than expected.

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Bengal Lacrosse returns from break on tear, ready for postseason: Huge wins over Colonels, Hornets propel team towards final stretch

Friday, May 05, 2006 By Ben Holgash & Britney Richardson

Bouncing back after a tough loss to the Springbrook Blue Devils, the Blake Bengals boys’ lacrosse team won a hard-fought battle against the Magruder Colonels April 28.

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Boys’, girls’ outdoor track teams both sport winning record

Friday, May 05, 2006 By Scott Stanfill

What was supposed to be a rebuilding year for outdoor track and field turned into a surprisingly successful season for both the boys and girls teams.

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Senior Wills Photo Gallary

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Blake Idol contestants amplify talent, sing night away

Thursday, May 04, 2006 By

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CLASS OF 2006 CELEBRATES AT SENIOR BANQUET APRIL 20

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Bruffy discovers writing is not his true calling, bonds with English teacher

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By Tyler Bruffy

When I was younger, I wanted to be a writer.

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Girls’ tennis team whipped into shape by P.E. instructor: Jacobs thanks Pigrom for his emphasis on respect

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By Kameko Jacobs

I love Mr. Pigrom like a fat kid loves cake.

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Purucker impressed by social studies teacher’s inspirational coaching skills: Mock trial at all-time high with McMahon’s guidance

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By Adam Purucker

Social studies teacher Sharon McMahon has never ceased to inspire me.

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Boyle discovers niche with Ms. Blankenship: Senior finds love in photo class

Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By Matt Boyle

Photography is one of those classes that you take thinking, “Oh, well, this is going to be easy—I am not going to have to do anything but take pictures.” I was no different when I came into the class

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