Jeremy White (’05) fundraises to turn short film idea into reality
By Maryam Abutaleb
February 29, 2012
Filed under Feature
Jeremy White ('05) got his start in filmmaking at Whitman, where he was director of the senior video and both a technical director and a writer on Whitman Shorts. Read More »...
Talent Show 2011 ventures successfully into space
By Maryam Abutaleb
April 9, 2011
Filed under Feature
Rocketing towards three hours of blaring music, bright lights and interactive skits, this year's Talent Show took off without a hitch. Read More »...
Open the auditorium doors, HAL: Talent show 2011 goes on ‘Space Odyssey’
By Maryam Abutaleb
April 8, 2011
Filed under Feature
Last year, students experienced the seven deadly sins firsthand. This time around, they’ll encounter alien invaders. It’s time for Talent Show. Read More »...
Doug Robertson: alum, artist, economist and father
By Maryam Abutaleb
March 27, 2011
Filed under Feature
More than 10 years ago, Doug Robertson (’77) attempted to draw an elephant for his 5-year-old daughter. That first failed painting for Mariana Robertson, now a senior, inspired him to sign up for art classes and sparked a passion for painting that blossomed alongside a full-time office job...
MCPS budget for 2011-2012 will require job cuts, increased class sizes
By Maryam Abutaleb
March 9, 2011
Filed under News
MCPS superintendent Jerry Weast sent an email to county teachers March 4 discussing the most recent budget changes for the next school year, which could save a total of $45,139,860. Read More »...
Siblings reflect on sharing classes
By Maryam Abutaleb
March 7, 2011
Filed under Feature
Siblings are forced to share a variety of things: a house, parents and their family’s attention. But how about a classroom? Read More »...
Cast and crew of ‘Anne Frank’ deliver extraordinary performance
By Maryam Abutaleb
March 3, 2011
Filed under Feature
Junior Sophie van Bastelaer’s voice booms in the pitch black auditorium, reading an entry from the diary of her character, Anne Frank. Last week, director Christopher Gerken presented the winter play, "The Diary of Anne Frank," once again demonstrating the professional quality of the drama department....
Bill Chin, caring father, beloved community member, passes away
By Maryam Abutaleb
February 23, 2011
Filed under News
Over 500 people attended a memorial service at Imagination Stage last Thursday to celebrate the life of Bethesda resident Bill Chin, student Jessie Chin’s father, who passed away Feb. 11. There were monitors outside the auditorium for people who couldn’t fit in the room to watch the service. R...
Glee, Myself and I: ‘Comeback’
By Maryam Abutaleb
February 17, 2011
Filed under Feature
Even though I’m not raging with Bieber fever, Sam made tween heartthrob Justin Bieber look and sound 10 times better than he actually is. Compared to last week's, I liked this episode more because the music was a bigger component, but some plot lines still annoyed me. Read More »...
Junior Claire Pollak designs purses and jewelry
By Maryam Abutaleb
February 14, 2011
Filed under Feature
When a typical teenage girl goes shopping, the only thing stopping her from having a full collection of accessories are the steep prices. Fed up with overpriced items, junior Claire Pollak decided to take matters into her own hands.So began Pollak’s business, "Claire Ann." Read More »...
Glee, Myself and I: ‘Silly Love Songs’
By Maryam Abutaleb
February 11, 2011
Filed under Feature
After months of anticipation, Glee finally returned—and despite the classic Valentine’s Day-themed episode, the themes are getting repetitive and predictable, and the show doesn’t focus at all on music. At this point in the show last year, there were barely any inappropriate scenes and the...
P.E. should offer electives for yoga, dance, aerobics
By Maryam Abutaleb
February 11, 2011
Filed under Opinion
The dreaded year of required physical education wouldn’t be such an annoyance if the P.E. department added a few more options to gym class. Students who play soccer and basketball or run seriously can take specialty gym classes that suit their interests. But for those who are passionate about other...
Students explore area thrift stores
By Abbi Audas
Shopping at the mall can be expensive. Local malls, filled with designer brands that come at steep prices, are sometimes unaffordable to students. Reduced thrift store prices provide some students with an affordable option to express their style. Not only do local thrift stores offer new and resale clothing with more affordable prices than high-end retail stores, but shopping in thrift stores is also an experience in and of itself. Here are two popular local thrift stores to visit.
June 18, 2017
Whitman student helps ice cream truck owner organize backpack drive
Senior Sarah Bruegmann and ice cream truck owner AJ Jalloh have collected backpacks to donate to schoolchildren in Koidu Town, Sierra Leone, Jalloh’s hometown, since May 18. The team will collect backpacks until the last week of school.
June 17, 2017
I’m good at math; don’t pressure me to take STEM classes
By Jenny Lu
In each of the STEM-related classes I have taken, I have noticed a lone girl sitting in the corner looking miserable. It’s not just that she is greatly outnumbered by her male counterparts; she may not have taken that class by choice at all.
June 17, 2017
Students show pride, attend LGBTQ+ parade and march
By Mira Dwyer
A sea of rainbow flooded the streets of D.C. as thousands attended the Capital Pride Parade June 10 and the Equality March for Unity and Pride June 11 in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
June 16, 2017
Umttr hosts annual basketball tournament
By Naren Roy
Umttr, a locally-based nonprofit that works to prevent teen suicide, hosted its 4th annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament fundraiser at Whitman June 11. Aside from the competition, attendees placed bids at a silent auction fundraiser, listened to workshop presenters and met celebrities like professional basketball player Michael Sweetney.
June 16, 2017
Whitman student and parent interviewed about fundraiser for Ryan Seacrest Show
Representatives of reality personality Ryan Seacrest invited junior Clara Ryan and her mother, Rana Sawaya Ryan, onto Seacrest’s show to discuss their art exhibit fundraiser for scoliosis patients, which lasted from April 22 to July 8.
June 15, 2017
Class of 2018 kicks off senior year with new ‘Senior Night’
By Elea Levin
The rising senior class kicked off the upcoming year with a senior night tailgate celebration in the parking lot June 6. SGA members treated juniors in attendance—decked out in Whitman gear and face paint—to refreshments, lawn games and photo opportunities.
June 15, 2017
Maryland government needs to prosecute environmental crimes
By Maddy Frank
During his 2014 campaign, Governor Larry Hogan promised to make Maryland more business friendly. To fulfill this promise, he has been easing enforcement of environmental regulations on businesses. In fact, prosecutions against businesses that break Maryland environmental laws are at a 20-year low, according to the Baltimore Sun.
June 15, 2017
Junior bakes his own artisan bread
June 14, 2017
Amid wave of car theft, key tips to prevent these crimes
By Naren Roy
Unknown thieves have stolen cash and personal items from parked cars in the Whitman community over the last several weeks, coinciding with a 39 percent increase in the number of stolen vehicles in Montgomery County since last year, according to a May 19 article in Bethesda Magazine.
June 14, 2017
Whitman’s diplomat: Maroni forges relationships with ESOL students
With students from around 50 countries and all corners of the world, Whitman is home to students with a wide array of nationalities. Maroni helps ensure that these international students feel included in the Whitman community and encourages them to express their unique cultures and traditions while living in the U.S.
June 14, 2017
Dual enrollment at Montgomery College offers students wider range of classes
Montgomery College in Rockville offers an extensive array of college courses for high school students during the school day and in the evening. Students often opt to enroll so they can take classes Whitman doesn’t offer or earn college credits before graduating.
June 14, 2017