Infoflow Episode 2.98 – 2/14/17
Script
| Show Intro |
| SHESH: Hey there, Blazers. Today is Tuesday, February 14th. |
| SEBASTIEN: We’ve got a lovely show for you today, but first, please stand for the pledge. |
| Pledge of Allegiance |
| SEBASTIEN: Welcome back to Infoflow! I’m Sebastien. |
| SHESH: And I’m Shesh. The weather for today will be partly cloudy with a high of 51 and a low of 37. |
| SEBASTIEN: Today in 1817, famed black orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass was born. This date may not be exact, because Douglass was born in slavery and there is no record of his date of birth. His memoir, “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” was one of the most influential pieces of writing in the abolitionist movement. |
| SHESH: Does your height begin with the number six or seven? Come to room 233 at 3:20 tomorrow,, February 15 for an interest meeting for Coed and Men’s Volleyball. Again, that’s room 233 tomorrow, February 15 for those interested in volleyball this spring. |
| SEBASTIEN: Blair Interracial Dialogue will be hosting another Dialogue after school this week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday in the media center after school. Then on Friday they’ll be watching the documentary “Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution” together! Come through! |
| SHESH: Have you ever wanted to be a journalist? Have you ever wondered what is is like to be a judge? Do you want to talk and connect with professionals in a variety of interesting fields? Come to the Career Connections Club on Wednesdays during both lunches in the Career Center. Meetings will be every other week starting tomorrow, February 15th. Everyone is welcome! Contact club officers at mbhscareerconnections@gmail.com with any questions. The first speaker will be an FBI agent! Snacks ARE included. |
| SEBASTIEN: Sorry Blazers there were complications within the congress dates. Congress will not be this week, it will be on February the twenty-second from three o’clock through four o’clock in the media center. Sorry Blazers for the confusion and hope to see you guys at Congress. |
| SHESH: Hey blazers! Junior class council will be selling valentine’s day baked goods after school on today near the main staircase. Come and buy some to support your class, surprise a special loved one, or satisfy your hunger with a delicious freshly baked treat! |
| SEBASTIEN: The next open mic will be this Friday, February 17th during both lunches in the media center. Sign up outside of room 141 and hope to see you there! |
| SHESH: Hello world! Interested in learning how to code in a fun and supportive environment? Girls Who Code meets Tuesdays in room 328 at 2:30 and 3:20. The curriculum is taught by computer science graduate students from the University of Maryland, and all non-magnet girls who complete 10 sessions of the club this semester will be eligible to receive $100 vouchers. Email mbhsgirlswhocode@gmail.com if you’re interested in learning more! |
| SEBASTIEN: Hey Blazers! Did you know there are four blair students running to be this year’s student member of the board? If you’re interested in knowing more about them, and more about some of the other candidates, come to Blair’s Town Hall today. It will be in the auditorium during periods 5 and 6, so see you there! |
| SHESH: Attention current Blair Crew team members and anyone who is interested in rowing this spring: There will be a mandatory meeting on Thursday, February 16, from 3:30-4:30 across the street at the Silver Spring United Methodist Church, in room 111. Again, this meeting is mandatory for all current rowers and anyone interested in learning to row this spring. See you there and Row Blair! |
| SEBASTIEN: Come to room 164 on Tuesdays at 3:30-4:30 for the MBHS Young Republicans’ Club. They’re looking to have open conversations about conservative ideology and current events. Whether you’re a conservative looking for a place to talk or a liberal looking to ask questions, we welcome you to come and discuss with us. Meetings are every Tuesday after 9th period in room 164 |
| SHESH: Envirothon teams will meet tomorrow, February 15th, after 9th period in room 325. New members are welcome. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Tran Pham in room 325 or 319. |
| SEBASTIEN Hey Blazers! If you are a member of Silver Chips Print, Silver Chips Online, BNC, Silverlogue, or Silver Quill, you are eligible to apply to the new Quill and Scroll International Journalism Honor Society. All staffers who have taken a year of either Creative Writing or Journalism are welcome to apply; this includes writers, editors, artists, photographers, videographers, and business staffers. As a member of Quill and Scroll you will be eligible to apply for awards and scholarships, as well as participate in journalism-related service activities. You can find applications online at www.tinyurl.com/quillscrollmbhs or outside Room 158. The deadline to submit applications is February 27th to the English Office in Room 141. Please contact mbhs.quill.scroll@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. |
| SHESH: International Partners is accepting applications for the 2017 summer delegation to El Salvador from June 23 – July 9. Travel with other high school students from around the area to live with a host family in a rural village. While hearing amazing stories from another culture and helping out communities through building projects or teaching kids, you are guaranteed make lasting friendships, and learn or practice your Spanish! Anyone age 16 and up is eligible to participate. Apply by February 15 for best consideration, and after that applications are considered on a first come, first serve basis. For more information go to internationalpartners.org or email director@internationalpartners.org with any questions. |
| SEBASTIEN: And now here’s Hank and Chas from the Silverlens team to talk about their newest piece featuring former Blair teacher Christopher Brown. |
| Silverlens 1 |
| SEBASTIEN: Thanks guys. I can’t wait to check out Mr. Brown’s new establishment. |
| SHESH: Now we go to a piece by the SGA about a special fundraiser. |
| SGA Spot:
Hey Blazers, starting February the 13th Blair has started this years fundraiser for Pennies for Patients to help and support the leukemia and lymphoma Society!! Your first period teachers have a Collection box (show box) that is meant for only your first period class. Your teachers should have given you an envelope (show envelope) that’s meant for you guys to take home and bring in pennies, quarters, dimes, we do also take dollar bills, and even checks!! Whatever you have collected should be put into the collection box in your first period class! Imagine if all of us gave one dollar in a school of more than 2,000 students we can earn and donate more than 2,000 dollars to help support children, teens, that have a type of blood cancer! Please donate today!! |
| SHESH: It’s sure gonna take a lot of PATIENCE to count all those pennies. |
| SEBASTIEN: And that’s all we have for today Blazers, be sure to check out our website to submit announcements and see all of our previous videos. Have a talismanic Tuesday, and stay tuned for a special Valentine’s Day segment. |
