![Applause Spring 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783616817/blakeschool/ew5yyxqk8bpd2vqddzwl/ApplauseSpring26.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783616817/blakeschool/ew5yyxqk8bpd2vqddzwl/ApplauseSpring26.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783616817/blakeschool/ew5yyxqk8bpd2vqddzwl/ApplauseSpring26.jpg","width":600}])
Read about student and faculty accomplishments in academics, arts, service and athletics in the latest issue of Applause.
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![Joe Druskin, Amanuel Bekele Named Faculty and Staff Awards Recipients]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781550696/blakeschool/vua8h2dywaakj1wrue9o/FacultyStaffAwards26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781550696/blakeschool/vua8h2dywaakj1wrue9o/FacultyStaffAwards26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781550696/blakeschool/vua8h2dywaakj1wrue9o/FacultyStaffAwards26.png","width":600}])
Every year, Blake recognizes a faculty member who has taken the time to give of themself to students in a special way—as mentor, confidant, tutor or friend—and a staff member who has gone above and beyond in their role at Blake.
![Parting Words]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781110470/blakeschool/zzojuu822jy1fltxisd8/Retirees26.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781110470/blakeschool/zzojuu822jy1fltxisd8/Retirees26.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781110470/blakeschool/zzojuu822jy1fltxisd8/Retirees26.jpg","width":600}])
With the close of the 2025-26 school year, six Blake employees celebrated their retirement. These individuals represent a combined 144 years of service at Blake.
![2026 Grant and Sabbatical Faculty Recipients]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781546094/blakeschool/aakonc6tyn1gintz4rex/FacultyGrantsandSabbaticals.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781546094/blakeschool/aakonc6tyn1gintz4rex/FacultyGrantsandSabbaticals.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781546094/blakeschool/aakonc6tyn1gintz4rex/FacultyGrantsandSabbaticals.jpg","width":600}])
Congratulations to the faculty members who will pursue professional development opportunities this year through the support of Blake endowments.
![Amy and Dave Freeman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779813188/blakeschool/jopfraw6ygbpi7lk19go/AmyDaveFreeman.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779813188/blakeschool/jopfraw6ygbpi7lk19go/AmyDaveFreeman.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779813188/blakeschool/jopfraw6ygbpi7lk19go/AmyDaveFreeman.jpg","width":600}])
Amy and Dave Freeman met with students and teachers from every division during their visit, and, regardless of age, the message they hoped would most resonate: enjoy nature.