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DRIVE safe as a teenager: join a virtual class

DRIVE safe as a teenager: join a virtual class

Victoria Hutchinson, Reporter January 20, 2021

Are you a teen driver? Do you want to learn how to drive safer?   DRIVE (Defense Response Improving Vehicle Education) is a program designed to teach new drivers important skills for how to be cautious...

Apply to the Blackman Voice Staff!

Jenene Grover and Maddy Williams January 20, 2021

Applications for the 2021-22 The Blackman Voice J-Staff are open!  Your application is due by January 29, 2021. We have multiple positions open, such as sports, news, and lifestyles reporters,...

Supporting small businesses is a great way to help your community amidst a pandemic.

Shop local to support small businesses during the pandemic

Brenlee Goins, Reporter December 18, 2020

Amongst the COVID-19 shutdowns and quarantines, many small businesses have been forced to close their shops to refrain from the spread of the pandemic. Independent businesses have continued to struggle...

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

The land Blackman schools were built on boasts hometown roots, which helps to make it a home for the Blackman community today. The Blackman community has evolved from farmland to developed school...

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

“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves,” Helen Keller once stated.  The holiday season is finally upon us, the season where people...

Abby (Morehouse) Chatfield (left) and Zach Adams (right) are former Blackman Voice staff members.

Two alumni discover their passions through connection and friends

Jenene Grover, Managing Editor December 9, 2020

Throughout the 20 years of The Blackman Voice, many students have come and gone, all while gaining an education. Two former staff members, Zach Adams and Abby (Morehouse) Chatfield are in different...

Taylors top ten: Christmas edition

Taylor’s top ten: Christmas edition

Taylor Matney, Reporter December 8, 2020

With the Christmas season here, there are plenty of things to see and watch. These different things will get you in the Christmas spirit. Here are some of my top ten things to do, movies to watch...

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

As we celebrate the 20th, now 21st anniversary of Blackman High School, we have looked to The Blackman Voice’s alumni to see where they are now. Many of them are pursuing journalism in their careers...

Mr. Smith, one of our new assistant principals.

Times may change, but the blaze doesn’t

Matt Taylor, Reporter November 16, 2020

Justin Smith, former instructional coach, is currently serving as an assistant principal at Blackman High in the place of Tim Pedigo and is pursuing an Education Specialist degree in Accountability...

Governors School opportunities for students

Governor’s School opportunities for students

Brenlee Goins, Reporter November 16, 2020

The state of Tennessee provides the opportunity to attend a Governor’s School for rising juniors or seniors.   Governor’s School is a program of study that takes place during the summer...

Boro Small Business Expo at Blackman High School.

Unique gifts all in one stop at BHS

Victoria Hutchinson, Reporter November 16, 2020

Did you know there is a shopping event coming up at your school? The Boro Business Expo is being held on Saturday, November 21. It is from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Blackman High School. BHS has never...

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