BHS fund-raising for ALS
Sienna Philips, News Editor
November 14, 2019
At Blackman High School, the entire student body has an opportunity to have their favorite (or least favorite) administrators get pied in the face. Each administrator has a bucket to collect money outside of the bank. Whoever collects the most money will endure the worst punishment. The punishments wi...
Blaze briefs: week of 9/23
Sienna Phillips, news editor
October 2, 2019
LAST WEEK: Saturday, September 21st The Blackman Boys Rugby Team competed in the Irish 7’s Ruggerfest tournament and went 5-1. They won 35-5 in the final. Thursday, September 26th The Lady Blaze soccer team defeated Smyrna 3-1 for their senior night. Friday, September 27th ...
Future Aviators in The Making
Katelyn Morrow, Reporter
April 16, 2019
Aviation, invented in 1903, is based on the Latin word “avis” for bird. In general, the word aviation means the flying of aircraft for commercial and military purposes. It can also involve the design and development of aircrafts. The Future Aviators club that we have here at BHS take part i...
Names in the News!
Sienna Phillips, News Editor
April 11, 2019
Valedictorians for the class of 2019:* Catherine Anderson Kyleigh Bowers Katherine Brewer Aubrey Caster Keaton Dewitt Catherine Dodd Bailey Eshleman Keagan Hemsley Asa Herbert Miah Van der Heyden Kristina Hughes Emma Kassebaum Alyssa Mealer Rebecca Nichols ...
From a Blaze to a Rocket
Sienna Phillips and Maddy Williams
March 4, 2019
In 2015, the Rutherford County projected a five-year plan that included both the cost of the project and the timeline of building Rockvale High School. This premeditated plan is finally coming into action. Rockvale High School is opening in August 2019. “Blackman High is expected to go from 2,413 students to 1,740,” stated Scott Broden in his article from January 7, 2019 in the Daily News Jo...
Matthew Hurtt: Blackman Voice Alumnus
Sienna Phillips and Mia Isom
February 5, 2019
Blackman alumnus Matthew Hurtt advanced from being a news reporter for The Blackman Voice, to a freelance reporter, to working for a non-profit organization. “I think the most important thing that I learned at Blackman, and particularly on the newspaper, is working together to reach a deadline. I...
Dual Enrollment Exam Schedule
Sienna Phillips, News Editor
December 6, 2018
Dual Enrollment Exam Schedule (12/10 - 12/13) Monday, December 10 8:30 - 10:30 College Algebra, Room G-20 10:30 - 12:30 Statistics, Room G-20; Students will attend 3rd lunch Tuesday, December 11 English will be tested at their regular time in their regular class...
Training With Endurance: Sports Spotlight
Megan Roth, News Reporter
November 3, 2017
Tucked away in the sophomore class, Yukio Mariner recently underwent rigorous Olympic training for cycling. From October 10th through the 14th USAC (USA Cycling) held the Olympic training. This prestigious training program was by invitation only for a mere 20 boys in the nation. During the training,...
Through the Blaze: Launch My Career TN!
Morgan Tincher and Danielle Paredes
November 3, 2017
Do you know what you want to do with your life? Is the decision of picking a major stressing you out? Do you know how much your dream job pays? If you answered no to any of these questions, we can help! Go to http://launchmycareertn.org to narrow down majors, compare salaries, and find the best colle...
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 Friday night, December 2nd, a warehouse in Oakland, California burned down. A party, full of several artists, happened at the time of the blaze. At l...
Tutoring Opportunities: To Tutor or Be Tutored?
Lizzy Zink, Copy Editor
January 29, 2016
With the number of challenging courses offered at Blackman, tutoring has become essential to many students’ academic success. The media center has developed a tutoring program, partnering with clubs such as National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and National Science Honors Society. “[The tutors]...
