The Blackman Voice

The Blackman Voice

The Blackman Voice
Maddy Williams

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief

My name is Maddy Williams, and I’m a Senior. My main goal in life is to travel the world and become a writer. A fun fact about me is I serve in Children’s Ministry at my church. My favorite movie is Clueless and my favorite genre of music is Alternative. I joined the staff to become more involved at BHS, and I love to write. This helped me improve my writing skills, step out of my comfort zone, and meet new people!

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EPIC, (E)very (P)ositive (I)nfluence (C)ounts, is a club at Blackman.

[Photo] Blackman is EPIC

May 6, 2021
Callie Wright, Kindergarten

From Sparks to Blaze

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2021
Maddy Williams, Kindergarten

A graphic displays the words "Women's History Month" while showcasing the profiles of two women.

Remembering Women’s History

Sophie Lyons, Zoe Vecchio, Mckenzie Wade, Maddy Williams, Christian Skelton, Jenene Grover, and Brenlee Goins
April 6, 2021

Should Rutherford County Schools discontinue mask requirements in the classroom?

Zoe Vecchio, Maddy Williams, Emma Williams, Jenene Grover, and Matt Taylor
April 5, 2021
Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic and how this past year affected us.

Discovering joy through shared hardships

Maddy Williams, Jenene Grover, Zoe Vecchio, Sophie Lyons, Mckenzie Wade, Taylor Matney, Christian Skelton, Emma Williams, Matt Taylor, Brenlee Goins, Lois Walker, and Mia Isom
March 16, 2021
Black History Month celebration

Black History Month celebration

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2021
Downtown Murfreesboro is a fun place to visit that's in our hometown. This is the historic courthouse clock. Take a walk around the historic scenery, drop into Country Gourmet for some excellent chocolate truffles, and then grab a bite to eat at Marina's or Domenico's for a little Italian flair, followed by the nana pudding ice cream at Hattie Jane's!

Spring day trips for a stay-cation

Maddy Williams, Jenene Grover, Mckenzie Wade, Matt Taylor, Emma Williams, Mia Isom, Christian Skelton, Sophie Lyons, Zoe Vecchio, and Lois Walker
March 4, 2021
BHS awards Senior Superlatives

BHS awards Senior Superlatives

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2021
Geneva Cook was selected as Blackman High's Teacher of the Year.

Geneva Cook selected for BHS Teacher of the Year

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2021
The Capitol Building was attacked on January 6, 2021 by Trump supporters.

The attack of the Capitol Building: uncovering student and teacher perspectives

Maddy Williams, Matt Taylor, Brenlee Goins, and Jenene Grover
February 25, 2021
Suffragist Snow-woman

History class creates historical figure snowmen/women

Maddy Williams, Emma Williams, Zoe Vecchio, Jenene Grover, and Mckenzie Wade
February 24, 2021

Class registration is approaching: sign up for these classes!

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
January 27, 2021

Apply to the Blackman Voice Staff!

Jenene Grover and Maddy Williams
January 20, 2021
Students having a snowball fight in the courtyard.

First “snow day” of 2021

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2021
Clarissa Smith standing in front of the original Springfield home that was built in 1804, and was later renovated as a gathering place for the Springfield apartment residents.

The history of Blackman: how the Smith family helped create Blackman’s legacy

Mia Isom and Maddy Williams
December 16, 2020
HOL-A-BLAZE Week schedule

Hol-a-Blaze Week schedule

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
December 7, 2020
Danielle Parades is shown on the bottom row, second from the left. Shamani Salahuddin is seen on the bottom row, in the center.

From high school editors to college students: leaders through it all

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2020
Rutledge Falls is a hiking trail in Tullahoma that leads to a waterfall.

Chattanooga is another great location for a day trip.

Ruby Falls is a beautiful underground waterfall in Chattanooga.

Nashville is a great day trip to take over Spring break.

Maddy Williams at the pumpkin patch.

Walden Farms is a pumpkin patch in Smyrna, Tennessee.

[Photo] Halloween 2020: a trick or treat?

October 30, 2020
Sign up for Blackman's Blood Drive!

Sign up for Blackman’s Blood Drive

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2020
Online AP exams made simple

Online AP exams made simple

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
May 8, 2020
Caitlyn Parris as a BHS senior in the bottom row second from the left.

Blackman alumni return as Rutherford County educators

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
May 5, 2020
How to raise your ACT score

How to raise your ACT score

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2020
The pressing issue of climate change

The pressing issue of climate change

Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
April 10, 2020
New RCS safety regulations

New RCS safety regulations

Maddy Williams and Lexie Shumate
November 6, 2019
Gini Faulk at work.

The Faulk Siblings

Maddy Williams, Managing Editor
October 31, 2019
The themes for homecoming week.

Homecoming Week Themes

Maddy Williams, Managing Editor
October 18, 2019
A pair of hoops from Local Reed.

Local Reed creates handmade earrings for a modern generation

Maddy Williams, Managing Editor
October 17, 2019
This is the middle point landfill located in Rutherford County. It will be closing periodically due to the growing waste that it cannot hold.

Closing the Middle Point Landfill

Maddy Williams, Reporter
May 3, 2019
Daniel Koralewski, sophomore, and Elizabeth Nelson, sophomore, recycling for Key Club.

Going Green

Maddy Williams and Mia Isom
April 2, 2019
Some of the students at orientation in front of the BHS Valedictorians display.

BHS Here to Impress at Freshman Orientation

Maddy Williams and Mia Isom
March 6, 2019
New zoning areas for 2020 school year.

From a Blaze to a Rocket

Sienna Phillips and Maddy Williams
March 4, 2019
This is the current gym uniform at Blackman.

Should Gym Dress Code Be Required?

Maddy Williams and Mia Isom
February 27, 2019
This is the My Pink Diary (MPD) logo.

My Pink Diary Launch

Maddy Williams, Reporter
January 25, 2019
An overview of the H&M store.

Fashion Trends Throughout the Years

Maddy Williams, Reporter
December 7, 2018
Alberto Ortiz with the Rose Scholarship prize.

Alberto Ortiz: One of Three in The Nation

Maddy Williams, Reporter
December 6, 2018
The hallways are extremely congested which makes it difficult for students to move around.

2400 Students in 5 Minutes

Sienna Phillips and Maddy Williams
November 29, 2018
The students excelled at all of the competitions.

Criminal Justice Competition

Maddy Williams, Reporter
November 26, 2018

Lunch Ladies: The Unsung Heroes of Blackman

Maddy Williams and Kayla Donaldson
November 19, 2018
There were also lots of fall food items that people could purchase at the carnival.

Blaze Family Day Carnival 2018

Maddy Williams, Reporter
November 7, 2018
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