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

This sign is posted next to social studies teacher Courtney Osbornes door. Photo by Emily Baker.

School dress code should be re-evaluated

By Emily Baker May 24, 2014

Every year, as temperatures rise and the air conditioning system inevitably malfunctions, students and teachers anticipate the annual announcement that details the school dress code. Students are reminded...

Senior Adam Joel successfully dodges an opponent in yesterday’s game against Poolesville. Whitman won 53-48. Photo by Abby Cutler.

Photo of the Day: January 29

By Emily Baker January 29, 2014

Senior Adam Joel successfully dodges an opponent in yesterday's game against Poolesville. Whitman won 53-48. Photo by Nick Anderson.

Photo of the Day: December 18

Photo of the Day: December 18

By Emily Baker December 18, 2013

Seniors Crystal Escolero, Aryana Bolourian and Alex Lopez were honored Tues. at the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards. Bolourian won a silver award for Education and Escolero and Lopez won gold and silver...

Photo of the Day: November 20

Photo of the Day: November 20

By Emily Baker November 21, 2013

The school held a pep rally to celebrate girl's soccer winning the state championship. This was the second state championship ever for the team and the first for coach Greg Herbert. Photos by Abby Cutler. 

Photo of the Day: September 27

Photo of the Day: September 27

By Emily Baker September 27, 2013

Students decked out in carolina blue film a music video to Katy Perry's "Roar" as part of a nation- wide contest. Perry will perform at the winner's school. Photos by Abigail Cutler.

Serve turnover with your favorite fall fruit and enjoy. Photo by Emily Baker.

Bdubbs Bakes: Apple Turnovers

By Emily Baker September 26, 2013

Now that the summer is over, leaves are falling and pumpkins are ready to be carved. Crispy, golden, and covered in cinnamon sugar: these apple turnovers are perfect to kickstart the brisk Autumn weather. Ingredients 1...

Photo of the Day: August 26

Photo of the Day: August 26

By Emily Baker August 26, 2013

 Dr. Goodwin observes as students prepare for their first day of the new school year. Photo by Tyler Jacobson.

Photo of the Day: June 5

Photo of the Day: June 5

By Emily Baker June 5, 2013

Daniel Mwangi, Brittany Roberts, Malachi Stoll, Sa'de Thomas, Brandon Wells, Reyna Wright, Chris Aragon, Nadia Crossman, Sarah Edwards, Alex English, Arielle Hickel, Garret Hickel, Maija Ibanez and Rebecca...

Pyle chorus teacher to work at Takoma Park Middle School next year

By Emily Baker May 22, 2013

After six years at Pyle, chorus teacher Thomas Liddle is leaving to take on a new challenge: rebuilding the choral program at Takoma Park Middle School from the ground up. “There is nothing about...

Baseball defeated in second round of playoffs, ends season 14-4

By Emily Baker May 14, 2013

After a first round bye, the baseball team lost in the second round of the playoffs yesterday, falling 10-8 to Churchill. The Vikes ended the season 14-4. Although the boys went up 8-0 at the end of...

Boys lacrosse falls to Damascus, ends season 8-6

By Emily Baker May 9, 2013

The boys lacrosse team fell to the 10-2 Damascus Hornets, 4-6, on senior night finishing the season with a record of 8-6. The Hornets took an early lead and the Vikes trailed by one goal until they...

Boys lacrosse dominates Seneca Valley 16-1

By Emily Baker May 4, 2013

The Boys lacrosse team beat the 0-11 Seneca Valley Eagles 16-1 May 2, improving their record to 8-5. The Vikes started out well with an early lead against the Eagles, scoring goal after goal as they...

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