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

Many of the paintings in Markus art show were of models and still-lifes. Markus is currently an AP Art student as a sophomore. Photo by Carolyn Freeman.

Sophomore Sydney Markus showcases collection of artwork

By Carolyn Freeman May 3, 2011

Although she's only 16-years-old, sophomore Sydney Markus showed about 50 paintings in her own collection last weekend at the Yellow Barn Gallery in Glen Echo Park. Markus, an AP Studio Art student,...

Tornadoes cause destruction in Alabama, affecting alumni there and students here

By Carolyn Freeman April 28, 2011

The worst tornado outbreak in nearly four decades wreaked havoc across Southern states yesterday, killing nearly 300 people. The aftermath of the disaster hit home as well, affecting alumni in Alabama...

Seniors Emily Aronson, left, and Gouri Mahadwar participate in the Day of Silence.  They taped their mouths shut to represent the members of the LGBT community who feel they are unable to express their sexual orientation. Photo by Lucy Chen.

Students participate in Day of Silence, raise awareness of LGBT bullying

By Carolyn Freeman April 15, 2011

For one day, some students chose to remain silent, a stark contrast to the rowdy hallways of Whitman. The Gay-Straight Alliance hosted a Day of Silence April 11 to represent those in the LGBT community...

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