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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

Students hold a sign supporting the March to Close the Gap. Photo by Sarina Hanfling.

Minority Scholars Program holds March to Close the Achievement Gap

By Sarina Hanfling April 29, 2014

Approximately 400 people marched from MCPS headquarters to the Montgomery County courthouse to raise awareness about the widening academic achievement gap between black and Hispanic students and white...

Robotics tournament exciting despite loss

Robotics tournament exciting despite loss

By Sarah Barr Engel April 4, 2014

I've competed at debate tournaments and soccer tournaments, but I had no idea what to expect last Thursday when I walked into the Patriot Center for my first robotics tournament. Each of the 50...

Multimedia: Mindfulness at Whitman

Multimedia: Mindfulness at Whitman

By Caitlin Sullivan March 31, 2014

English classes are incorporating mindfulness practice, taught by volunteers from Minds Incorporated, into their curriculums. The Black & White observed a typical day of mindfulness training.

Revamped SAT to focus on classroom skills, eliminate required essay, challenging vocabulary

Revamped SAT to focus on classroom skills, eliminate required essay, challenging vocabulary

By Ben Titlebaum March 5, 2014

For current high school freshmen, the SAT will no longer feature “archaic” vocabulary, a required essay and a penalty for missed questions, the College Board announced Wednesday in a major redesign...

Seniors Jeff Marr, Harrison Holt and Grant Payette (left to right) perform yoga poses while scantily clad in tight pants and sleeveless shirts. The three seniors earned $750 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for a date to hot yoga and lunch. Photo by Abby Cutler.

SGA hosts 5th annual Guy Auction to benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

By Julia Pearl-Schwartz February 13, 2014

Whoever said “money can’t buy happiness” probably didn't buy a date at Wednesday's 5th annual Guy Auction. This year’s auction took place Wednesday night in the auditorium. Potential...

Raspberry lava cakes are a perfect Valentines Day treat. Whether youre spending the day with a special someone or enjoying a Nicholas Sparks marathon, these decadent cakes are a must for the holiday. Photo by Sarah Barr Engel.

Bdubbs Bakes: Chocolate Raspberry Lava cakes

By Sarah Barr Engel February 11, 2014

Made with silky chocolate and oozing with sweet raspberries, these chocolate lava cakes may not be very tall, but they are dark and handsome. Whether you are sharing them with that special someone...

Runners start the second annual Red Rush 5K Sunday, racing over 3 miles to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Photo courtesy Michelle Jarcho.

Second annual Red Rush 5k a success, over 550 race to cure cancer

By Emilia Malachowski February 9, 2014

Despite below freezing temperatures on Sunday, over 550 students, parents and other community members ran to help raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The second annual Red Rush...

Junior Lucas Weals performs In the Curve by The Avett Brothers. Weals was one of 12 students who participated in Whitman Idol Friday night.

Junior McKenna Murray wins Whitman Idol, sophomore runner-up

By Julia Pearl-Schwartz January 26, 2014

Even though Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell were nowhere to be seen, Whitman Idol proved to be both entertaining and suspenseful.   Despite fierce competition, junior Mckenna Murray...

Multimedia: Behind the scenes of Miss Saigon

Multimedia: Behind the scenes of “Miss Saigon”

By Caitlin Sullivan November 18, 2013

The Black and White went behind the scenes of the fall musical, "Miss Saigon," to see how the tech-heavy show is coming along. The play features an elaborate set, costumes, props and multimedia design. ...

Photo gallery: Girls soccer State Championships Nov. 16

By Julia Medine November 18, 2013

Girls soccer defeated the Catonsville Comets Nov. 16 2-0, winning the State Championships. Forward Anna Gurney scored both goals.

Photo Gallery: Girls soccer semi-finals Nov. 9 vs. South River

Photo Gallery: Girls soccer semi-finals Nov. 9 vs. South River

By Tyler Jacobson November 12, 2013

Girls soccer defeated defending state champions South River 1-0 in the state semi-finals Saturday. Photos by Tyler Jacobson.

Multimedia: Halloween Special

Multimedia: Halloween Special

By Caitlin Sullivan October 30, 2013

The Black and White asked students what they feared most. Responses varied from "clowns" to "the attendance secretary." 

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