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

Indoor track races at championship meet, girls team places seventh

By Jared Berul January 24, 2012

The indoor track team competed in the Montgomery County Championship in Landover Jan. 23. The girls team looked strong and eventually finished seventh, while the boys struggled, placing eighteenth. Clare...

Girls basketball drops to Walter Johnson, falls to 8-5

By Justin Lancellotta January 22, 2012

The girls basketball team lost to the 9-3 Walter Johnson Wildcats, 49- 36, Jan. 20, dropping its record to 8-5 on the season. The Vikes failed to find their usual offensive rhythm during the first two...

Guard Billy Lee reaches for the ball while captain Jake Harrison watches the play unfold. Photo by Billy Bird.

Hatch injured as boys basketball falls to Walter Johnson

By Jared Berul January 21, 2012

The boys basketball team fell, 33-31, against the 6-6 Walter Johnson Wildcats Jan. 20, lowering its record to 3-10. In the opening minutes of the game, guard Liam Hatch dislocated his shoulder...

Hockey defeats BCC, 10-4

By Jared Berul January 20, 2012

The hockey team defeated the BCC Barons, 10-4, Jan. 20, bringing its record to 6-1. Forward Alex Gandolfo helped the Vikes get on top of the game early, scoring a goal on a power play with 11:55 remaining...

Nicknames help teams bond on and off the field

By Emily Berman January 20, 2012

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jack “The Golden Bear” Nicklaus, Babe “The Sultan of Swat” Ruth—some athletes are as famous for their nicknames as their performance. At Whitman, nicknames...

Police officer answers questions about underage drinking consequences

By Lucy Chen January 19, 2012

​Montgomery County police officer Bill Morrison discussed the legal consequences of underage drinking with parents Jan. 17. The PTSA invited Morrison to speak after the monthly PTSA meeting in response...

After undergoing a year and a half of construction, Seven Locks Elementary School welcomed back its students Jan. 4. Students from Seven Locks, Photo by Nate Rabner.

Bradley Hills to receive two-story addition, one of three new construction projects in MCPS

By Lucy Chen January 16, 2012
More than 2,500 students moved to new locations after winter break.

Girls basketball tops Richard Montgomery, advances to 3-2 in division

By Justin Lancellotta January 14, 2012

The girls basketball team crushed the 4-8 Richard Montgomery Rockets, 63-31, Jan. 13, improving its record on the season to 8-4. The Vikes came out strong and never looked back, taking the first quarter...

Boys basketball falls to Richard Montgomery

By Maddie Carrington January 14, 2012

The boys basketball team fell, 46-39, against the 7-5 Richard Montgomery Rockets Jan. 13, lowering its record to 3-9.  The Vikes took an early lead, powered by forward Andrew Castagnetti, who scored...

Hockey glides past Walter Johnson, 10-0

By Jared Berul January 14, 2012

The hockey team defeated the Walter Johnson Wildcats, 10-0, Jan. 13, bringing its record to 5-1. Forwards Seth Butler and Lucas Karron each posted hat tricks. Karron's first goal of the night came only...

Triangle Blog: Can Tebow keep the magic?

By Ryan Craig January 14, 2012

I think we can all agree there is something about Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow's ability to win, whether it’s a product of God’s interference or, though it’s hard to admit it, his talent.  But...

Student Nick Gallagher passes away, remembered for his personality

By Lucy Chen January 13, 2012

Known for his bright smile, readiness to learn and love of the color red, student Nick Gallagher passed away Jan. 10 of natural causes. He was 17. Nick was a dedicated member of the Best Buddies club,...

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