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FAFSA!

Important Information on FAFSA!

Jahzara Veasey, Business Manager November 10, 2022

The National FAFSA application has been open for over a month now, so let’s get those filled out. What is FAFSA? FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application you fill out during...

Scholarships = Money!

There are a lot of Scholarship Opportunities!

Chai Flores, Sports Reporter November 10, 2022

The last few years of high school are stressful as is. Thinking of what you want to pursue, staying on top of homework, and working that minimum wage job. It would be great to have one less thing to worry...

Information on Volunteer Hours

Why is Volunteering Important?

Allie Giroux , News Reporter November 1, 2022

Several schools require volunteer hours to graduate high school. Blackman does not require volunteer hours, but we encourage students to participate in as much volunteering as possible.   Volunteering...

Think Safe, Work Safe, Be Safe.

Staying safe in college

Mo Stephens, Business Manager May 17, 2022

Often after graduation, students live outside their home for the first time.    With this rite of passage comes a new, often unknown area to navigate: personal safety. It is important to learn how...

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

Covid-19 has affected many student athletes' lives. Many have struggled with scouting, recruiting, or just having a season at all this year. Fall sports such as football, volleyball, and girls’...

Unique scholarships

Unique scholarships

Jenene Grover, Reporter January 27, 2020

Your college applications are done, and you have begun your second semester of senior year, but the stress is only beginning. It is the time of year to finish up applying for scholarships.   Any scholarship,...

Choosing a major

Jenene Grover, Reporter December 12, 2019

Finding what you are passionate about can be difficult. It is even harder to find that passion in a college format.  This format is often found in majors and minors. A major is a specific subject...

TN Promise Logo

Hope vs TN Promise

Jenene Grover, Reporter November 21, 2019

  TN Promise Scholarship  TN Hope Scholarship  What are minimum requirements for scholarship?  High school degree or GED/HISET, attend mandatory meetings and participate in the mentoring...

Choosing a college

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter November 19, 2019

Finding the right college is a difficult task; there are many questions you must ask yourself before even considering any college. This process should be not rushed. It’s better to be patient with this...

FAFSA Information

Jenene Grover, Reporter October 28, 2019

The time has come for Seniors to start applying for college, scholarships, and financial aid.   The most well-known and important financial aid application is the FAFSA (Free Application for Free...

The 2018 Heisman Candidates

The 2018 Heisman Candidates

Megan Roth, Managing Editor December 9, 2018

Coming up on December 8th the 84th annual Heisman Memorial Trophy will be awarded. The Heisman Trophy recognizes the most outstanding college football player in the U.S. and is given based on many...

Alberto Ortiz with the Rose Scholarship prize.

Alberto Ortiz: One of Three in The Nation

Maddy Williams, Reporter December 6, 2018

The Rose Scholarship, created by NBA star Derrick Rose, inspires students to put in the work to achieve their goals. This scholarship is granted to only three people in the nation. Alberto Ortiz, senior...

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