InfoFlow Episode 8.024 – 10/10/22
| [Infoflow intro] + [pledge of allegiance] |
| MEKIDES: Welcome back to Infoflow, Blazers. Today is Monday, October 10th, and Parent Visitation Day! I’m MEKIDES. |
| MCKINLEY: And I’m MCKINLEY. For today’s Hispanic Heritage fact, Rita Moreno became the first ever Hispanic American woman to win an Academy Award back in 1961. She won the “Best Supporting Actress Oscar” for her role as Anita in West Side Story, paving the way for future Hispanic-American actors and actresses to succeed. |
| MEKIDES: Last week, MCPS released in its financial audit that it is continuing to investigate potential embezzlement within the district’s transportation department. Two transportation managers are currently under scrutiny for using almost $600,000 of MCPS funds for personal use. |
| MCKINLEY: Last week it was announced that Annie Ernaux won the Nobel Prize in Literature for, quote, “the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory.” She’s the first French woman and only the 17th woman in history to win a Nobel Peace Prize in Literature, among 119 other recipients. |
| MEKIDES: Now let’s go to Angelina to see what blazers are listening to! |
| What’s Blair Listening To? pack |
| MEKIDES: Thanks so much for participating, Blazers! |
| MCKINLEY: Blair Paper Bridges is hosting a bake sale in the SAC after school today from 2:30 to 3:30. 80% of proceeds will be donated to “Save the Children Foundation,” to provide aid for youth impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. Make sure to stop by the SAC later today to grab a sweet treat while supporting an important cause! |
| MEKIDES: And now, let’s learn more about mental health awareness week! |
| Proud principal mental health week |
| MEKIDES: Make sure to take advantage of this week blazers! |
| MCKINLEY: Silverlogue is now taking short story and poetry submissions to publish in the yearbook! Submit pre-written or new short stories and poems to Room 168, or send them to the email below. [mbhs.silverlogue20@gmail.com] |
| MEKIDES: And that’s all for today’s show! Check out our website at bnconline.net to submit any announcements, and follow us @bnc_blair on instagram, and @bncblair on tiktok and on twitter. Have a 10/10 Monday, and we’ll see you next time, Blazers! |
| [Infoflow outro] |
