The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

The school installed new security cameras in certain hallways. Photo by Tamar Meron.

Big Brother is watching: MCPS installs new security cameras

By Carolyn Freeman September 3, 2012

Beware. The round, black globes hanging from the ceiling are not the latest in decorative light fixtures. Montgomery County installed almost 50 new security cameras throughout the school over...

Students board busses after the first day of school. Photo by Paula Ospina.

Photo of the Day: August 27

By Carolyn Freeman August 27, 2012
Students board buses after the first day of school.
Swimmer Katie Ledecky signs autographs for the Bethesda community. The 15 year old was the youngest member of the Olympic team. Photo by Tamar meron.

Community leaders honor Bethesda Olympians

By Carolyn Freeman August 26, 2012

Enthusiastic fans swept miniature American flags back and forth as the rhythm of the Olympic theme drew attention to three Bethesda Olympians perched beneath a crimson tent. Community leaders...

David Morrel receives his diploma. The seniors graduated at DAR Constitution Hall June 6. Photo courtesy Rebecca Gray.

Photo of the Day: June 7

By Carolyn Freeman June 7, 2012
David Morrel receives his diploma. The seniors graduated at DAR Constitution Hall June 6.
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Memorial service pays tribute to former principal

By Carolyn Freeman June 5, 2012

The atmosphere was both lighthearted and intimate at former principal Jerome Marco’s memorial service June 3. As guests entered the auditorium, the M Street Brass Quintet played while a photo of Marco...

Juniors Ben BOuvier and Rachel Arnesen recieved books from Harvarda nd Smith, respectively. The books are meant to honor those with outstanding achievement, both academic and otherwise. Photo by Carolyn Freeman.

Fourteen juniors win book award

By Ben Zimmermann May 31, 2012

Fourteen juniors received book awards from various colleges May 30. The CIC receives about fifteen awards every spring and then works with counselors and teachers to find students who fit the bill of each...

Students found graffiti written on the side of the building this morning. Photo by Jacob Cutler.

Anonymous graffiti found on side of school

By Carolyn Freeman May 25, 2012

Students came into school May 25 to find a glaring message emblazoned in red and black on the front of the school: “Feed the rich, eat the poor –2012.” The anonymous graffiti was written...

Seniors dance outside during the senior prank. The senior class staged a dance in the bus lane at the beginning of third period today. From left to right: Katie Hunter, Lara White, Soloman Parker. Photo by Paula Ospina.

Photo of the Day: May 24

By Carolyn Freeman May 24, 2012
Seniors dance outside during the senior prank. The senior class staged a dance in the bus lane at the beginning of third period today. From left to right: Katie Hunter, Lara White, Solomon Parker.

Chelsea F.C. wins first Champions League title

By Parisa Davoodi May 24, 2012

Chelsea F.C. defeated Bayern München May 19 on German turf to win the club’s first Champions League title in penalty kicks on a mild night in Munich. In the semi-finals, Chelsea took down Barcelona,...

NPA and NDWA protesters gather outside of Secretary of the Treasury Tim Geithner’s Woodacres home May 20 to protest the mortgage crisis. Photo by Bridey Kelly.

NPA and NDWA protesters rally in Wood Acres neighborhood

By Carolyn Freeman May 23, 2012

A demonstration surprised the Wood Acres neighborhood late Sunday afternoon when about 1,000 anti-Wall Street activists congregated outside Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner’s residence to protest...

Junior Allegra Caldera accepts an award from Principal Alan Goodwin and English resource teacher Beth Rockwell. Caldera won the award after submitting an essay on social networks and a Black & White opinion article. Photo by Zach Fuchs.

Junior wins NCTE Achievement Award in Writing

By Tamar Meron May 21, 2012

Junior Allegra Caldera won a NCTE Achievement Award in Writing May 17.  She is one of 274 students of over 1,100 considered nationwide to receive the honor. A national board of secondary and...

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Drama department nominated for Cappie awards

By Nuria Marquez May 21, 2012

Whitman’s winter production of Frankenstein was nominated for 10 Cappie awards May 15, including a nomination for best play, lead actor and several tech awards. Every year, Whitman Drama...

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