The Blackman Voice

The Blackman Voice

The Blackman Voice
Mckenzie Wade

Mckenzie Wade, Photographer

I’m a senior, and my pronouns are she/her. My hobbies are playing soccer and watching anime. My favorite movie is Coraline, and my favorite TV show is Bob’s Burgers. My favorite podcast is Psychedelic on Spotify. My pathway is Humanities. My goal for this school year is to graduate and get into a school I like. My goal for The Blackman Voice is to meet my deadlines. 

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Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. There are many ways that you can help the environment on this day and every day.

Earth Day everyday

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
April 22, 2022
Jane Austen is an influential writer and famous author for books like Emma, Pride and Prejudice, and others.

Women have been breaking barriers since the beginning

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
March 24, 2022
February is Black History Month, a month that celebrates black culture and history.

Our black history timeline

Mckenzie Wade, Photographer
February 22, 2022
January 17, 2022, was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, celebrating his life and all he did for the United States.

The lasting impact of Martin Luther King Jr.

Mckenzie Wade, Michelle Loria, Brenlee Goins, Zoe Vecchio, and Ava Porter
January 20, 2022
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Photos from the 2021 Blackman Softball season

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
May 21, 2021
Olivia Suggs wins the Honors English II award.

Sophomore Awards Ceremony 2021

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
May 19, 2021
Emily Hassell wins the Integrated Math II award.

Women have the strength and ability to be successful in male-dominated sports.

Crushing gender barriers 

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
April 27, 2021
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
Marilyn Roberts and Paige Swanson won a Jamba Juice family pack of 4 coupons for participating in our March Madness Jeans Week!

Marilyn Roberts and Paige Swanson won a Jamba Juice family pack of 4 coupons for participating in our March Madness Jeans Week!

[Photo] March Madness Jeans Week contest winners

March 23, 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
Elisa Burks' door, Black Poets Making History, won Most Curriculum-Centered.

Encouragement Award, Rays of Encouragement

Yessenia Peña's Jackie Robinson door won Best Quote.

Caitlyn Osborne-Parris' door, Let Your Light So Shine, won Best International Perspective.

Madeline Young's Light Bulb door won Best Student Involvement.

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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
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is important to note the achievements of African American athletes.

African American athletes and their contributions to Black History

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
March 3, 2021
Stones River National Battlefield is a great place for a day trip.

Flags outside of BHS at half-staff to honor lives lost by COVID-19

Flags outside of BHS at half-staff to honor lives lost by COVID-19

Zoe Vecchio and Mckenzie Wade
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

BHS Basketball Homecoming 2021

Mckenzie Wade and Christian Skelton
February 4, 2021
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Assistant Principal Scott Lawless and former head football coach Kit Hartsfield help sell pizza at the BHS basketball homecoming activities.

One of the food trucks at BHS for Basketball Homecoming.

Students wait to get food at one of the food trucks at basketball homecoming for BHS.

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Students wait to get food at one of the food trucks at basketball homecoming for BHS.

Students wait to get food at one of the food trucks at basketball homecoming for BHS.

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One of the food trucks at BHS for Basketball Homecoming.

Blackman Wrestling is continuing its dominant tradition

Blackman Wrestling is continuing its dominant tradition

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
January 27, 2021
The toy drive wall displays the current progress of each class.

Donate to Blackman’s toy drive to give back this holiday season

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
December 15, 2020
Ashllyn King, Blackman volleyball player and University of Tennessee Knoxville commit

Blackman star volleyball player Ashllyn King talks senior season

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
December 7, 2020
Mr. Smith, one of our new assistant principals.

[Photo] Times may change, but the blaze doesn’t

Matt Taylor, Reporter
November 16, 2020
ACT studying information with Burks

Revival of the ACT: everything you need to know about the upcoming ACT’s

Mckenzie Wade, News Editor
October 12, 2020
NCAA updates during quarantine

NCAA updates during quarantine

Mckenzie Wade, News Editor
May 25, 2020
President Trump's extended travel ban

President Trump’s extended travel ban

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
March 9, 2020
An overview of Black History Month

An overview of Black History Month

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
February 20, 2020
Officer Reed is among twelve other deputies who won Officer of the Month.

There’s a new sheriff in town: Officer Reed

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
February 3, 2020
Group of Mid-State musicians

Blackman hosts Mid-State clinic

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
January 27, 2020
Blackman chooses a Disney theme for Homecoming week.

We are Blackman +

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
January 13, 2020
There were realistic activities at the competition.

Criminal justice competition

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
December 10, 2019
Mr. Lawless getting pied in the face.

Blackman supports ALS

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
November 25, 2019

Choosing a college

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
November 19, 2019
College planning Night Recap

College planning Night Recap

Shamani Salahuddin and Mckenzie Wade
October 2, 2019
College planning night

College planning night

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
September 26, 2019
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