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DECA State 2017

Cierra Williams, Reporter April 13, 2017

Thursday, March 16th through Saturday, March 18th, Blackman High School's DECA club went to the State Career Development Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee to compete with other districts. DECA is...

Blackman Blood Saves Lives

Cierra Williams, Reporter March 8, 2017

On Friday, February 4th, Blackman High School hosted its second blood drive of the school year. Sponsored by our Student Council, the Red Cross set up in the auxiliary gymnasium and students volunteered...

Andrea Holder teaching her class.

RCS Teacher of the Year: Andrea Holder

Cierra Williams, Reporter March 3, 2017

Blackman High School teacher Andrea Holder has been awarded the honor of the 2017 Rutherford County District Level High School Teacher of the Year. She will be recognized at the banquet on March 13th...

Stay Woke – Blazin’ Black History Facts

Cierra Williams, Reporter February 9, 2017

Facts Credit: Pamela Recasner, Criminal Justice teacher

Senior Informational Day Prepares Students For Important Senior Events

Cierra Williams, Reporter February 3, 2017

On Thursday, February 2nd, Blackman's first Senior Informational Day occurred. Seniors were placed in groups by last name and rotated to four different sessions. The four stations included BHS Hiring...

Social Media Awareness Week

Social Media Awareness Week

Cierra Williams, Reporter January 30, 2017

"Pause before you post" is the message during National Social Media Awareness Week, January 30th - February 3rd. Here at Blackman High School, Holly Hunter, Technology Specialist, and other faculty...

Easy Ways to Boost Weight Loss

Easy Ways to Boost Weight Loss

Yohanna Michael, Reporter January 30, 2017

Do you want to fit in your new pair of jeans? Or maybe you want to look your best for an upcoming event. Whatever the reason, you want results--fast. Research shows that it is safe to lose 1-2 pounds...

Dr. Connifey-Marlin is Tennessee Assistant Principal of the Year

Dr. Connifey-Marlin is Tennessee Assistant Principal of the Year

Cierra Williams, Reporter January 26, 2017

Dr. Amy Connifey-Marlin, assistant principal, was selected as the TASSP Assistant Principal of the Year. This allows her to compete in July against other state assistant principals to win the NASSP Assistant...

Kinda-Late News Update

Cierra Williams, News Reporter December 5, 2016

November 30th marked the 3 year anniversary of actor Paul Walker's tragic death. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/paul-walker-co-stars-pay-tribute-years-death-article-1.2892927. On...

New graduation requirement: Civics Test

New graduation requirement: Civics Test

Yohanna Michael, Reporter December 2, 2016

  The Rutherford County schools system has made some changes to the graduation requirements starting from the Class of 2017. According to the Tennessee House Bill, students are required to take a United...

Men's Clothing Drive: Help Someone Start Over!

Men’s Clothing Drive: Help Someone Start Over!

Cierra Williams, News Reporter November 29, 2016

From November 29th to December 9th, Capstone Senior Cierra Williams is hosting a clothing drive. Men’s dress clothes, (i.e. ties, button-up shirts, polos, slacks) are requested. The proceeds will...

Christian Golcinzski was the first child to be sponsored by A Soldier's Child, which was inspired by the loss of his father.

Spotlight: A Soldier’s Child Foundation

Cierra Williams, News Reporter November 17, 2016

A Soldier's Child Foundation is a Tennessee non-profit organization that dedicates its funds to providing birthday parties and scholarships to the children of fallen soldiers. Daryl Mackin, a former...

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