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The Quest to be a Finalist: National College Match Participant Shares Her Success Story

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Former Staff Member FGLI, Maame Darkwah, Olivia Gyapng, Questbridge

We have a Questbridge National College Match finalist in our midst! Senior Maame Darkwah has been selected as a finalist

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Life 

Secure That Bag, But First Write a Resume

May 1, 2020May 28, 2020 Former Staff Member experience, first impressions, Life, Maame Darkwah, resume

One of the greatest perks of being a high school student is qualifying for multiple opportunities like internships, academic programs

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To Be Honest #3

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 Former Staff Member Brendan Kapfer, Josie Baker, Maame Darkwah, To Be Honest

What should I do to relieve myself of school stress? By Brenden and Maame You should take some time to

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Life 

14 Heart Beats for Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2020May 28, 2020 Former Staff Member Josie Baker, Maame Darkwah, Music, playlist, Valentines day

Every February 14, people anxiously walk through aisles and scroll through their phones to find the best Valentine’s Day gifts

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Pro/Con: Social Media is a Tricky Place!

February 10, 2020January 21, 2022 Former Staff Member 0 Comments benefits, Maame Darkwah, Mariam Salim, pressure, pro/con, Social media

Social media is a jungle. There are drama and rumors spread; but also awareness, innovative ideas, and music shared. Like

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Life 

Hair Types and Hair Maintenance

February 6, 2020January 21, 2022 Former Staff Member 0 Comments Hair Advice, Hair Types, Maame Darkwah

Whether it is short or long, brown or blond, straight or curly, hair means something. Walking out of your home

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Life 

Afrobeats: Vocals and Vibes

January 26, 2020January 21, 2022 Former Staff Member 0 Comments Afrobeats, Maame Darkwah, Musical styles

An Afrobeat is a combination of West African musical styles and American Funk and Jazz undertones. Common instruments in this

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Life Upperclassmen Uncensored 

To Be Honest #2

January 15, 2020January 21, 2022 Former Staff Member 0 Comments Brendan Kapfer, Josie Baker, Maame Darkwah, To Be Honest

How do you manage everything from Homework to sports to getting ready for college? Brenden I am now one of

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Life 

Achieving Collegiate Excellence & Success: What ACES means to US

January 14, 2020January 21, 2022 Former Staff Member 0 Comments ACES, coaches, experience, Life, Maame Darkwah, MCPS

The first time I heard about the Achieving Collegiate Excellence & Success (ACES) program was November of my sophomore year.

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Life Opinion 

Take the Leap, Take AP Gov

December 18, 2019January 21, 2022 Former Staff Member 0 Comments AP Government, Blake Social Studies, Maame Darkwah

AP Government is one of the most popular Advanced Placement classes at Blake. Everyone can find something they enjoy about

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Life 

All I Want For Christmas Is Something Unique

December 12, 2019January 21, 2022 Former Staff Member 0 Comments christmas, Gift ideas, Kat Comer, Life, Maame Darkwah

The holidays are coming up, which means it is time for gift giving! Need help figuring out what to get

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Life Upperclassmen Uncensored 

To Be Honest #1

December 9, 2019January 21, 2022 Former Staff Member 0 Comments Brendan Kapfer, Josie Baker, Maame Darkwah, To Be Honest

How bad is junior year? Josie Baker Junior year isn’t completely horrible. I would say it has been one of

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Life 

A Style Guide to Homecoming

October 31, 2019May 28, 2020 Former Staff Member Caroline Calvo, comfortable, dance, fashion, Homecoming, Maame Darkwah, style

Ladies  The most important recommendation is to not wear a long dress to the dance! It is not meant to

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Opinion 

Homecoming: Roll Solo or Take a Date?

October 23, 2019February 24, 2020 Reese Schenkel date, group, Homecoming, Maame Darkwah, November 2, Reese Schenkel, solo

The homecoming dance is the most anticipated night of the high school fall semester. Figuring out how to look and

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Opinion 

An Ambassador’s Perspective on the Prospective

October 23, 2019January 21, 2022 Former Staff Member 4 Comments Blake Open House, Maame Darkwah, Open House

Interested students and families visited the three schools in the North East Consortium: Blake, Paint Branch, and Springbrook for the

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The Pawcast Episode 6: The Intersectionality of Being Queer And a BI-POC
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The Pawcast Episode 6: The Intersectionality of Being Queer And a BI-POC

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Quote of the Week 6/16

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Masks Might Be Coming Back
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Masks Might Be Coming Back

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The Likelihood of a Yellowstone Eruption
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The Likelihood of a Yellowstone Eruption

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Mrs. Koch Joins Briggs Chaney Middle School as the Vice Principle
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Mrs. Koch Joins Briggs Chaney Middle School as the Vice Principle

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