Midterm: Tips and Tricks
Mia Isom, Reporter
December 11, 2018
Filed under @BlackmanNews, Lifestyles
Exam time can be stressful and difficult. These are some tips to help you manage yourself during exams. Trick #1: Go To Sleep Get a good night’s sleep before the exam, so you’re not tired the day of testing. Don’t stay up late trying to cram information in your brain. “Cramming is...
BHS Holi-Daze
Danielle Paredes, Editor-In-Chief
December 7, 2018
Filed under @BlackmanNews, News, Showcase
Blackman is celebrating the holiday season, so show your Christmas spirit by participating in the BHS Holi-Daze spirit week! Here is the theme for each week: Monday, Dec. 10th Wacky Tacky Holi-Daze (Holiday Inspired Ugly Sweaters, Socks, Hats, and Ties) Tuesday, Dec. 11th Holi-Daze Pictur...
Dual Enrollment Exam Schedule
Sienna Phillips, News Editor
December 6, 2018
Filed under @BlackmanNews, News, Uncategorized
Dual Enrollment Exam Schedule (12/10 - 12/13) Monday, December 10 8:30 - 10:30 College Algebra, Room G-20 10:30 - 12:30 Statistics, Room G-20; Students will attend 3rd lunch Tuesday, December 11 English will be tested at their regular time in their regular class...
2018-2019 Semester Exam Schedule
Danielle Paredes, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2018
Filed under @BlackmanNews, News
Friday, Dec. 14th 1st 8:30-10:00..........1st period exam 2nd 10:06-10:43 3rd 10:48-11:25 4th 11:30-12:40 1st lunch. 11:25- 11:50 2nd lunch. 11:50-12:15 3rd lunch. 12:15-12:40 5th 12:45-1:22 6th 1:27-2:04 7th 2:09-2:46 Pep R. 2:46-3:30 Monday, Dec. 17th...
Into The Woods Rehearsal
Kayla Donaldson, Reporter
December 5, 2018
Filed under @BlackmanNews, Clubs, Clubs, News, Spotlights, Student
2400 Students in 5 Minutes
Sienna Phillips and Maddy Williams
November 29, 2018
Filed under @BlackmanNews, News, Showcase
The number of students from the 2017-2018 to the 2018-2019 school year has grown rapidly. So much so, many students struggle to get to class on time because of the traffic jams. Last year, a total of 2,264 students were enrolled in Blackman High School, but as of , the enrollment is 2,...
Changes with TNReady: Is it For The Better?
November 28, 2018
Filed under @BlackmanNews, News, Showcase
As many already know, TNReady testing didn’t go as planned last year. Our principal, Dr. Justus, explains what went wrong with testing, but what also went right. “We had multiple technical issues with the online testing to the point where the integrity of the testing situation was not good, ther...
Criminal Justice Competition
Maddy Williams, Reporter
November 26, 2018
Filed under @BlackmanNews, Clubs, News, Showcase
Another criminal justice competition is under wraps. Recently, the members of the Criminal Justice Club competed in many events. They placed in every event at the competition. “These events are very difficult, and I'm extremely proud of our kids. They did so well because of their drive and hard...
Governor’s School: An Intensive Program
Kayla Donaldson, Reporter
November 12, 2018
Filed under @BlackmanNews, News
Although school began a few months ago, opportunities are already opening for students. Governor’s School is a prime example. The Tennessee Governor’s School is a summer program for talented and gifted students. It lasts for five weeks and is open to sophomores and juniors. There are eleven...
Annual Choral Veterans Tribute
Shamani Salahuddin, Photo Editor
November 9, 2018
Filed under @BlackmanNews, Clubs, News, Showcase
On Thursday, November 8, the Blackman Chorus performed an appreciation for the men and women who have served for our country. I had a Q&A with Mrs. Wendy Payne, conductor of the choir, to get her input of the event: Why is honoring our military so important? “Firstly, I have clos...
New School Policies that Affect Blackman
Mia Isom, Reporter
November 8, 2018
Filed under @BlackmanNews, News, Showcase
The school policies have been changed, but are they for the better? Many members of the faculty at Blackman and the student body have various opinions on if the new rules have helped. Policy Change #1 Students may wear their earbuds in the hallway and listen to music getting to their next class. “Music is kind of a release for me,...
Blaze Family Day Carnival 2018
Maddy Williams, Reporter
November 7, 2018
Filed under @BlackmanNews, News, Showcase
