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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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60th annual Festival of the Arts showcases student artwork

60th annual Festival of the Arts showcases student artwork

By Nikhita Dass May 6, 2023

On April 26 and 27, student art filled Whitman’s halls at the annual Festival of the Arts event. In the commons and auditorium, the annual event featured performances from choir, orchestra, band, jazz...

A protester holds a sign with the words “Dear Climate, Youve Changed” at the End the Era of Fossil Fuels event on Saturday.

“Dear Climate, You’ve Changed”: Whitman’s Fridays for Future club protests climate change on Earth Day

By Abby Ikenson April 25, 2023

Whitman’s Fridays for Future club protested at the “End the Era of Fossil Fuels” event in Washington D.C. to celebrate Earth Day and raise awareness for climate change on April 22. The day-long...

Richard Montgomery junior Sami Saeed won Wednesday’s SMOB election with 70% of the vote.

Sami Saeed elected as 46th Student Member of the Board

By Griffin Haber April 20, 2023

Richard Montgomery High School junior Sami Saeed won the 46th MCPS Student Member of the Board election on Wednesday, according to a press release from the county’s communications office. Saeed is set...

The Montgomery County Council conducts a public hearing about the proposed budget while MCPS students hold signs in a show of support for the measure.

County residents rally in favor of proposed MCPS budget

By Liam Darnell April 17, 2023

Montgomery County residents rallied outside of the County Council Office in favor of the Board of Education’s proposed 2023 budget on Thursday, April 13. The rally preceded a public hearing held by the...

Whitman parent Marc Hausman warns students of the consequences of drug abuse at an assembly on Thursday.

“You honor Landen by honoring yourself”: IMPACT Week speakers promote student safety

By Ava Faghani March 27, 2023

Content warning: This article contains references to substance use and sexual abuse. Whitman parent Marc Hausman and Assistant State’s Attorney Debbie Feinstein spoke to students at an assembly during...

FIRST referees inspect a robot for damage after the end of a match.

Whitman hosts FRC district competition, robotics team places 12th

By Jacob Cowan March 13, 2023

Thirty-six high school robotics teams filled Whitman’s main gym to compete in a FIRST district competition this weekend. Whitman’s robotics team, The Body Electric, placed 12th and won an award for...

Superintendent Monifa McKnight’s recommendations represent the first stage of establishing the scope of the boundary analysis, which will determine how MCPS populates the high school when it reopens in 2026.

Superintendent recommends including Whitman, 21 other schools in Woodward HS boundary study

By Ines Foscarini March 10, 2023

At a Feb. 23 Board of Education meeting, MCPS officials recommended that the school district analyze the boundaries of 22 schools — including Whitman — in a boundary study for the reopening of Charles...

The teachers — Argyle Middle School teacher Hajur El-Haggan, Westland Middle School teacher Anike Robinson and Takoma Park Middle School teacher Angela Wolf — had previously been placed on administrative leave for expressing alleged antisemitism regarding the Israel-Hamas war on social media and within an internal email signature.

Assistant principal Greg Miller takes position as principal intern for 2023-2024 school year

By Darby Infeld February 23, 2023

Assistant Principal Gregory Miller, the grade 11 administrator, will serve as a principal intern at Whitman during the 2023-2024 school year as part of the final stage of MCPS’ Leadership Development...

The Cupid Shuffle was the first dance to take place at Whitman in nearly three years.

Cupid Shuffle raises $9,000 for Shepherd’s Table

By Grace O’Halloran February 16, 2023

More than 450 students filled the gym for SGA’s first-ever Cupid Shuffle dance on Saturday night. The Valentine’s Day-themed Charity Month raised an estimated $9,000, with all proceeds benefiting Shepherd’s...

Two students allegedly joked about using challah to lure Jewish people — including specific Debate team members — to the secluded Andaman Islands and burn them at the stake.

“It’s getting closer and closer”: Debate team takes stock after students’ antisemitic comments on club trip

By Dani Klein February 8, 2023

Two students on Whitman’s Debate team allegedly made a series of antisemitic comments about their Jewish teammates during an off-campus team trip in mid-December. The allegations were first reported...

The “Cupid Shuffle” will take place from 7:30-11:30 p.m. and feature student DJs, a photo booth, raffles, food and games. 

SGA to host new Charity Month dance Feb. 11

By Ines Foscarini February 3, 2023

The SGA will host a new Valentine’s Day dance in the gym on Feb. 11 to raise funds for Charity Month. The “Cupid Shuffle” will take place from 7:30-11:30 p.m. and feature student DJs, a photo booth,...

In the past year, there has been a 78% rise in overdoses and a 100% rise in fatalities.

County leaders hold press conference to address spike in youth overdoses

By Alessia Pedrazzini January 24, 2023

MCPS leaders joined local government officials at a press conference on Thursday to address the growing impact of opioid overdoses on the school system. During the press conference, officials announced...

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