Teacher of The Year: Colonel Gary Spry
Mia Isom, Reporter
February 14, 2019
Teachers are hired to teach students and help them learn; educators impact a students’ way of thinking and some give them advice that will help them in adulthood. The Teacher of the Year is an award given to an outstanding teacher who establishes an effective learning environment for th...
Black History Month Door Contest
Ashlee Jarrett and Wes McDowell
February 14, 2019
In honor of Black History Month, students have decorated their teachers' doors to represent occurrences throughout black history.
Heading Toward the Future: 2019 Senior Football Signings
Shamani Salahuddin, Photo Editor
February 11, 2019
Resurrecting Robin: A Helping Hand
Katelyn Morrow, Reporter
February 11, 2019
Finding the light in a bad situation Founded in 2006 by one of Blackman’s very own, Resurrecting Robin is a non-profit organization that provides support to local domestic violence shelters. They collect donations and accept new or unused items. This includes toiletries, school supplies, toys, an...
Rutherford Works Internship
Danielle Paredes, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2019
Rutherford Works creates a partnership with other who employers who provide work experience and assignments for students who wish to go in depth in their area of interest. This program is a paid internship that allows rising seniors to gain experience with a Rutherford County employer. Kyleig...
Matthew Hurtt: Blackman Voice Alumnus
Sienna Phillips and Mia Isom
February 5, 2019
Blackman alumnus Matthew Hurtt advanced from being a news reporter for The Blackman Voice, to a freelance reporter, to working for a non-profit organization. “I think the most important thing that I learned at Blackman, and particularly on the newspaper, is working together to reach a deadline. I...
Youth Leadership Rutherford
Kayla Donaldson, Reporter
February 1, 2019
The Business Education Partnership (BEP) Foundation is an organization founded in 1988 with help from the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. Starting on January 7th, applications for Youth Leadership Rutherford open for current high school juniors for the 2019-2020 school year in Rutherfor...
Event Planning Creates the Ultimate “Holes” Experience for the CDC Class
Shamani Salahuddin, Photo Editor
January 28, 2019
My Pink Diary Launch
Maddy Williams, Reporter
January 25, 2019
A new organization is coming to Blackman High School. Its purpose is to provide support to female students who are dealing with real-world difficulties. The name of the organization is My Pink Diary, or MPD, and its focus is to create a positive impact at Blackman High. Amanda Durrett, the...
Apply For The 2019-20 Voice Staff!
Danielle Paredes, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2019
Click the link for Application: Employment application Print three for your teachers: The-Blackman-Voice-Teacher-Recommendation-Form We are excited that you are considering joining our staff next year! We do need you to consider several characteristics about yourself to make sure you are ...
Top 10 Checked Out Books in the Blaze Library
Savannah Blades, Reporter
January 11, 2019
1.) Ready Player One by Ernest Cline- This dystopian book is set in the year 2045, when virtual reality is taking over the whole world. Wade, or as the virtual world knows him Parzival, only seems to have friends in the virtual world. Find out more about Wade and his friends by checking out this b...
2019 Basketball Homecoming Schedule
Megan Roth, Managing Editor
January 9, 2019
Thursday, January 10th: Teacher and Class Volleyball Game Class Games Friday, January 11th: 1st 8:30-9:12 2nd 9:17-9:59 3rd 10:04-10:42 4th 10:51-12:25 1st Lunch: 10:46-11:19 2nd Lunch: 11:19-11:53 3rd Lunch: 11:53-12:25 5th 12:30-1:12 6th 1:17-1:59 7th 2:04-2:46 Pe...
