On Dec. 15, members of the chorus and instrumental music classes performed during the Winter Music Assembly. Students attended the assembly during an extended third period to celebrate and support Whitman’s...

On Dec. 14, Whitman students and parents gathered in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m. to watch the Instrumental Music Department perform their winter concert.  A total of five ensembles played, including...

Nestled amid the diverse landscapes of the northeast, the Potomac River is celebrated for its natural beauty and rich cultural significance. Flowing through numerous states, including Maryland, Virginia...

On Dec. 12, the Community Arts Club, Word Language Cafe and Japanese Club guided students in folding 1,000 origami paper cranes during lunch in the Commons. Students will hang the cranes in the Commons...

As fall winds down and the days get colder, many have begun to dread the long and biting Bethesda winter ahead. While the chilly weather takes away beloved outdoor activities, it provides a perfect opportunity...

From Dec. 4 through Dec. 10, the Whitman French Club partnered with local bakery chain Fresh Baguette to support Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), known in the United States as Doctors Without Borders.  MSF...

Some names have been changed to protect student privacy. With nearly 10 million participants yearly, the $2 billion voluntourism industry has become a rapidly growing travel trend. Bringing participants...

On Dec. 4, the Yallah Club hosted its second meeting during lunch to bring Arab and Jewish students together and share their cultures. Participants talked about their favorite Middle Eastern traditions...

Shopping was once a stress-relieving way to treat yourself and others, but when online shoppers hit the checkout button, most are unaware of the perfectly orchestrated trap they’ve fallen into. From...

On Nov. 30, The PTSA Stressbusters Committee hosted a screening of the documentary Race to Be Human. The event took place from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the commons, and was open to all staff, students and...

On the dense pages of Homer’s legendary epics, swords collide, wars rage, lovers unite, cyclops brawl, deaths ensue and the gods intervene in everyday life. In his foundational literary dyad, “The...

Some names have been changed to protect students’ privacy. A young high school boy, working towards college and spending time with his family, looks sorrowfully in the mirror — the face staring...