Loyola Blakefield On The Move

Members of the varsity track team.

Tradition abounds in an area, like Baltimore, that has a history that reaches back several centuries. That means that some of its organizations have also been around for many years, or even centuries. LOYOLA BLAKEFIELD, a Catholic high school for boys, can date its start from 1852. But that doesn't mean that students don't benefit from the latest innovations nor does it mean ignoring the latest information.

Just this week, students in Mr. Pongchit's chemistry class were completing their projects regarding ways to contain the Zika virus. A class on information that is still emerging and, with new discoveries being made, can present exciting learning opportunities.



Although Zika virus first became known in the 1940s on the African continent, its latest presentation has centered in South and Central America, with Brazil being at the epicenter. Students were tasked with doing research on a chemical compound that has played a role in managing this illness. Students were divided into groups and had to build a molecular model of their compound. Then, utilizing video, the group presented characteristics of that compound, such as its action, history of use, possible future applications, and its effectiveness. That led into a debate with other teams about which compound would offer the best usefulness in preventing or treating the illness.

Another activity, in which students at all grade levels were involved, was the 4th Annual Runners For Others, held on Saturday. Along with students from Christo Rey and Loyola University, Loyola Blakefield's students participated in this fun event, which raised money for Jesuit social ministry programs. Now, remembering back to Saturday, the weather was something of a factor, since it felt more like a cold winter day, instead of spring, and it was also raining.

A cold, rainy day for Runners For Others.

Nonetheless, participants were eager to start, and when it came to finishers, Loyola Blakefield's 17-year-old Kevin Wegner, no stranger to distance running, crossed the finish line first, with a time of 16 minutes, 58 seconds. He beat last year's winner Brendan O'Kane, Director of Campus Ministries. But the best part was knowing that all of the efforts of the runners and organizers resulted in a total of $52,000 raised for people in need.

Students ready to deliver food to St. Gregory's community in the city.

Thanks for information from this article: https://loyolablakefield.org/campusnews?=&storyid9719=15344&ncs9719=3; and this article: https://loyolablakefield.org/campusnews?=&storyid9719=15330&ncs9719=3, both by Loyola Blakefield.

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