Preparing for the ACT
Christina Vongsiharath, Reporter
October 14, 2019
ACT Prep: As the ACT approaches, here are some strategies that will help you ace the test: Don’t stress and get enough rest! To do well on the exam, it is important to relax before test day comes. Try to watch a movie or hang out with your friends instead of cramming the night before. Prepare all your materials, so you don’t stress on test day. Getting enough sleep wi...
Blaze briefs: week of 9/23
Sienna Phillips, news editor
October 2, 2019
LAST WEEK: Saturday, September 21st The Blackman Boys Rugby Team competed in the Irish 7’s Ruggerfest tournament and went 5-1. They won 35-5 in the final. Thursday, September 26th The Lady Blaze soccer team defeated Smyrna 3-1 for their senior night. Friday, September 27th ...
New rules and regulations change daily routines at Blackman
October 1, 2019
From the slightly less crowded hallways to our new Impact system, Blackman is changing. For example, last year the administration allowed headphones to be worn in the hallway. This year, some of our rules and regulations have changed, and the administration has implemented a few new systems. ...
College planning night
Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
September 26, 2019
The pressure has been building: juniors are beginning to think about what college they plan to attend as seniors are already applying to their dream colleges. Meanwhile, other students are panicking about what their future may or may not hold. Blackman High’s senior counselor Christine Bryan has a...
Blaze Briefs
Sienna Phillips, News Editor
September 26, 2019
LAST WEEK: Tuesday, September 17th The Lady Blaze soccer team beat Riverdale 3-2. Thank you to our special guest for the speaker series “A Conversation With...”, Karah Boyce Pennington. Friday, September 20th The Blaze defeated Warren County 41-7. Congratulations...
STEM: Creating Woodwork for the Teachers
Kayla Donaldson, Reporter
May 10, 2019
Our STEM 3 classes have been working diligently to make personalized wood gifts for teachers here at Blackman. They can make anything from stools to doorstops to podiums and the money raised benefits them in a big way. In one of Mr. Hardison’s classes, a group made aa giant interactive peri...
TESTS, Tests, and More Tests
May 3, 2019
The 2018-2019 school year is ending soon, and finals are just around the corner! Now that EOCs are finished, and APs are starting next week, it's also time for finals in non-EOC courses. The exam schedule for seniors is as follows: May 9th=7th period Senior Exam May 10th= 5th...
Closing the Middle Point Landfill
Maddy Williams, Reporter
May 3, 2019
The lack of recycling in Rutherford County is an immense problem. The act of recycling may seem burdensome and time consuming, but it is one small action that can positively affect the entire community. If people don’t start taking small steps to recycle, compost, or reduce their output of trash, ...
Future Aviators in The Making
Katelyn Morrow, Reporter
April 16, 2019
Aviation, invented in 1903, is based on the Latin word “avis” for bird. In general, the word aviation means the flying of aircraft for commercial and military purposes. It can also involve the design and development of aircrafts. The Future Aviators club that we have here at BHS take part i...
Names in the News!
Sienna Phillips, News Editor
April 11, 2019
Valedictorians for the class of 2019:* Catherine Anderson Kyleigh Bowers Katherine Brewer Aubrey Caster Keaton Dewitt Catherine Dodd Bailey Eshleman Keagan Hemsley Asa Herbert Miah Van der Heyden Kristina Hughes Emma Kassebaum Alyssa Mealer Rebecca Nichols ...
