We are Blackman +
Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
January 13, 2020
The Blackman Basketball Homecoming is coming up next week. The week of January 13-17 is packed with Disney themes and fun-filled activities. The beginning of the week of January 13-17 Blackman starts the Disney themes. Monday is Pixar day (students can dress up as their favorite characters or twin with a buddy) and Tuesday is Star Wars day (dress up as a...
Capstone health fair increases awareness
Lexie Shumate, Reporter
December 12, 2019
Students crowd the hallway outside of the cafeteria, each curious about the multiple vendors set up. Lexie Crawford, Calla Shotwell, and Abby Barber, all seniors, anxiously walk around checking the vendors and students to make sure their Capstone project, The Health Fair is running smoothly.  ...
Choosing a major
Jenene Grover, Reporter
December 12, 2019
Finding what you are passionate about can be difficult. It is even harder to find that passion in a college format. This format is often found in majors and minors. A major is a specific subject that the majority of your classes are focused around. Similarly, a minor is a focused subject you can focus on that is not related to your major. Your concentration ...
Criminal justice competition
Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
December 10, 2019
The criminal justice system is the system of law enforcement that is directly involved in apprehending, prosecuting, defending, sentencing, and punishing those who are suspected or convicted of criminal offences. This system is important for the structure and safety of all. Recently, the Blackman Criminal Justice Club com...
Blackman supports ALS
Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
November 25, 2019
Blackman High School found a fun new way to raise money for ALS: punishing the administration. The administrator with the most money collected in a bucket posted outside of the cafeteria, received the worst punishment, voted by students, at this past pep rally. All money collected in each bucket...
Blaze briefs: November 19th-November 22nd
Taylor Matney, News Reporter
November 22, 2019
Tuesday, November 19th Girls basketball in Brentwood win  Bowling match in Smyrna  Freshman football banquet  Best Lineman - Evan Cramer  Leadership Award - Peyton Thomas  Co-Offensive MVP - Elijah Pitts  Co-Offensive MVP - Ben Marshall  Defensive MVP - Jus...
Clue Debuts at Blackman
Ally Blake, Reporter
November 21, 2019
Clue is making its BHS debut this week. First known as a board game, Clue eventually became a movie. The play is more based off the movie than the game. Clue is about a group of adults traveling in 1954, from Washington D.C. to New England. They were all sent a letter to come to this rem...
Hope vs TN Promise
Jenene Grover, Reporter
November 21, 2019
 TN Promise Scholarship TN Hope Scholarship What are minimum requirements for scholarship? High school degree or GED/HISET, attend mandatory meetings and participate in the mentoring program Tennessee resident for at least 1 year, graduate from an eligible TN high school, minimum 21 on ACT or 1060 on SAT, minimum 3.0 GPA (unweighted),Â...
Choosing a college
Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
November 19, 2019
Finding the right college is a difficult task; there are many questions you must ask yourself before even considering any college. This process should be not rushed. It’s better to be patient with this process because the college chosen could be your future for two or more years and paves the path f...
Blaze briefs: November 13th-November 16th
Sienna Philips, News Editor
November 18, 2019
Wednesday, November 13th Senior breakfast; senior superlatives were announced. Most school spirit; Seth Willow, Kylie Harkins Most talented; Jesse Morgan, CeCe Gibson Most congenial; Garrett Stirewalt, Allie Rubel Wittiest; Hunter Dallas, Meredith Crews Most likely to succeed; Bernard Ekwua...
BHS fund-raising for ALS
Sienna Philips, News Editor
November 14, 2019
At Blackman High School, the entire student body has an opportunity to have their favorite (or least favorite) administrators get pied in the face. Each administrator has a bucket to collect money outside of the bank. Whoever collects the most money will endure the worst punishment. The punishments wi...
