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Stories You May Have Missed

Stories You May Have Missed

Catching up on the news
The BBK staff September 19, 2025

Second Venezuela Boat Struck By Riley Jones On Sept. 15, 2025, President Trump announced a strike was carried out by the military on a second Venezuelan boat, killing 3. The President claimed the boats...

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Brett Schlossberg ‘26 has had the longest week of his life and uses his free period to catch some z’s. School is not for the weak, but at least there is a break in his schedule from the stress. Sept. 19, 2025.

How Do You Spend Your R-Period?

Fun or Studious
Sabenah Abudu-Abrams September 19, 2025

R-periods are an upperclassmen privilege that Woodward reminds students of daily. When students have this free period in the middle of the day, they have the perfect opportunity to get extra study time...

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"The Blade" Surveys!

“The Blade” Surveys!

Complete these to be included in our magazine
BBK Staff September 12, 2025

Which football do you watch?   What is your favorite sitcom?   What brings you joy?   Signs of Fall   Do you have a lucky charm?   Do you collect...

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Stories You May Have Missed

Stories You May Have Missed

Catching up on the news
The BBK Staff September 12, 2025

Charlie Kirk Killed at University Event in Utah By Daniela Palatchi and Akiva Bryant Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking at an outdoor...

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Photo credit Sabenah Abudu-Abrams '26

Getting to Know the New Upper School Teachers

Part 2
The BBK Staff September 5, 2025

Although Ms. Charray Helton, known as Ms. Charray to her students, is the newest addition to the Upper School Performing Arts Department, she is not a stranger to the school. Ms. Charray grew up...

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Stories You May Have Missed

Stories You May Have Missed

Catching up on the news
The BBK Staff September 5, 2025

2025 SNL cast leaving  By Shaw Gordon For the 51st SNL season, four cast members are leaving, while five new members are being added. The four members who are leaving are Heidi Gardner, Michael...

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Ducks captured chilling during the GHP conference. Photo credit Daniela Palatchi '26

How We Spend Our Summers

Audrey Zents '26 takes on GHP
Kaden Bruton September 5, 2025

Over the summer while many students were chilling or getting ice cream, Audrey Zents ’26 along with 4 other Woodward students–Daniela Palatchi ’26, Gianluca Seta ’27, George Sloan ’27 and Maya...

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Click to Be Happy

Click to Be Happy

How to use the butterknife
August 29, 2025

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The Woodward Academy flag has waved high since its creation in 1966. The flags are not just a sign of the school’s presence. They also represent Woodward’s pride. Every time a Woodward team plays, they have people behind them cheering them on because they know that Woodward isn’t just a school, but a community that represents excellence, character, and opportunity.

Woodward vs. Collins Hill

A Win for the Record Books
Sabenah Abudu-Abrams and Riley Jones August 29, 2025

 

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A fig torte sits baking in the oven. This cake was made by Ms. Campbell using fresh figs from the garden's extra produce. Photo credit Ms. Campbell

The Summer We Made a Fig Torte

A cooking tradition of WA Grows, this week featuring a revamped plum torte
Riley Jones August 29, 2025

The greenhouse and gardens of Woodward Academy, maintained by WA Grows and the numerous students who volunteer on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during the school year, are known for their fresh produce....

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Stories You May Have Missed

Stories You May Have Missed

Catching up on the news
The BBK Staff August 29, 2025

5 Journalists Killed in Gaza after Israeli Strike on Hospital By Alex Piazza On Monday, Aug. 25, Israel struck Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, one of the few hospitals running in the Gaza Strip,...

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Every year, Woodward cheerleaders put together a stunning routine for the pep rally. This pyramid showed off their impressive skills and spirit for the school. The football cheerleaders are an important part of Woodward’s games and community, always giving their all to rouse the crowd and keep spirits high.

Pep It UP

Woodward stirs up some school spirit at the first pep rally of the year
Riley Jones and Brett Schlossberg August 29, 2025

Last week was the first pep rally of the school year. Students played fun games; the cheer team and band performed great acts, and who could forget Mr. Lofty’s emceeing? As one would think, a lot goes...

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