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

Bell schedule for HSA week

By Lucy Chen May 15, 2011

Here is the revised bell schedule for this week due to HSA testing. Enjoy sleeping in! Monday, May 16 English 10 HSA 7:25 - 10:30 Period 5 10:35 - 11:15 Period 6 11:20 - 12:00 Period...

A young girl claims a new goldfish, her prize from the Spring Fair May 13. This years fair welcomed families from the community to enjoy rides, games, musical performances and food for everyone. Photo by Billy Bird.

Spring Fair successful despite Friday the 13th

By Lucy Chen May 14, 2011

Friday the 13th brought a dark overcast over the Spring Fair May 13, but the ominous date didn’t stop the festivities. Although a few events, like the dunk tank and ladder wall, were canceled...

A group enjoys their Haagen-Dazs ice cream on a warm spring day. This summer, Haagen-Dazs will relocate to Giffords old location. Photo by Eyal Hanfling.

Haagen-Dazs to move to old Giffords location this summer

By Lucy Chen May 14, 2011

There's yet another upcoming change for the ice cream scene in Bethesda. This summer, Haagen-Dazs will move into the old Gifford’s Ice Cream location, next to the Bethesda Row Theatre. Haagen-Dazs,...

Photo of the Day: May 13

By Lucy Chen May 13, 2011
A clown creates balloon animals, hats and rings during 5th period today. After participating in graduation activities for the preschoolers in child development, she shared her extra balloons with students.
Senior Julia Cline presents her project at the Science Montgomery fair in March. After winning the grand prize at the county fair, she qualified to the international Intel science fair in L.A. May 13 to 15. Photo courtesy Julia Cline.

Senior Julia Cline to compete in Intel Science Fair

By Lucy Chen May 11, 2011

“You’re going to Hollywood!” a panel of judges told senior Julia Cline. But Cline isn’t auditioning for American Idol -- she’s competing in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair...

Sophomore Ali Foreman narrates a story in her award-winning video about the dangers of underage drinking. She received $1,000 from the Keeping It SAFE Coalition. Photo courtesy Ali Foreman.

Sophomore Ali Foreman wins underage drinking prevention video contest

By Lucy Chen May 10, 2011

Sophomore Ali Foreman won first place in an underage drinking prevention video contest sponsored by the Keeping It SAFE Coalition April 29. Foreman’s video, which featured the slogan “Talk...

Photo of the Day: May 9

By Lucy Chen May 9, 2011
Seniors Nima Mohseni and Safoora Biglari, yearbook staff members, pose with this year's edition of SAGA, the yearbook. Distribution will begin May 16 for seniors.
Seniors Michael Nguyen-Mason and Gouri Mahadwar perform in the Shakespeare Clubs production of Twelfth Night May 6. Photo by Gigi Silver.

Shakespeare Club puts modern twist on “Twelfth Night”

By Lucy Chen May 8, 2011

Copious amounts of alcohol, neon colors and risqué topics influenced the Shakespeare Club’s rendition of “Twelfth Night” May 5 to 7. Seniors Michael Nguyen-Mason and Alex Xourias, directors...

Senior Clara McCreery was named a Presidential Scholar May 2. She is one of three seniors to earn the honor from Maryland. Photo by Lucy Chen.

Senior Clara McCreery named Presidential Scholar

By Lucy Chen May 6, 2011

Senior Clara McCreery was named one of 141 U.S. Presidential Scholars May 2, making her the first Whitman student to be selected in seven years. The Presidential Scholars Foundation, a non-profit corporation,...

Photo of the Day: May 5

By Lucy Chen May 5, 2011
Freshmen participate in a mock civil rights rally outside the school today. The protest was part of a project for their honors U.S. history class.

Photo of the Day: May 2

By Lucy Chen May 2, 2011
Junior and senior girls tried out for the powderpuff football team Sunday. The powderpuff game is Friday, May 13, right before the Spring Fair.
A sign in the hallway reads Yes- its always been like this!  Thomas placed it there over break as a joke. Photo by Nate Rabner.

New third-floor hallway appears like ‘Room of Requirement’

By Lucy Chen April 29, 2011

Hogwarts is famous for its secret passages, but Whitman also boasts a secret third-floor corridor. During spring break, construction crews built a small hallway into the wall between room C303, a math...

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