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

Senior cross country girls led team on and off the course

By Emily Berman November 20, 2011

For a lot of seniors, fall is the most stressful season of the year. Seven cross country senior girls, however, had even more in common than the stress of college applications and homecoming. Last...

Senior Abby Fisher acted as athletic trainer to football team

By Gigi Silver November 19, 2011

Senior Abby Fisher has been on the male-dominated wrestling team since her freshman year, so it’s no surprise that she challenged herself with the varsity football team—not as a player, but as an athletic...

Triangle Blog: Lets go Caps

By Ryan Craig November 19, 2011

After the Redskins’ demoralizing loss to the 1-7 Dolphins last weekend, it looks it’s going to be another lost season for the Skins. But don’t fret Washingtonians; there is still hope for another...

Hockey defeats WJ in season opener

By Jared Berul November 19, 2011

The hockey team shut out the Walter Johnson Wildcats in its first game of the season, 3-0, Nov. 18, starting its record out at 1-0. The Vikes dominated the game all three periods, keeping the puck...

Joshua Starr could be on his way out as MCPS superintendent. Starr must submit a request to renew his contract by Feb. 1. Screenshot of video courtesy MCPS.

Superintendent answers questions at Listen and Learn event at B-CC

By Lucy Chen November 19, 2011

MCPS superintendent Joshua Starr answered questions regarding MCPS policy and his personal outlook on education in front of about 60 parents at a Listen and Learn event at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School...

Penn State alums, applicants respond to child abuse scandal

By Emily Berman November 18, 2011

After a week of turmoil at Penn State, PSU alums and applicants dealt with the shock of Joe Paterno’s sudden departure. While some insist he’s innocent and shouldn’t have been fired, others are appalled...

Former soldier steps up as boys lacrosse strength and conditioning coach

By Emily Berman November 16, 2011

It’s official: the lazy “lax-bro” stereotype is dead at Whitman, thanks to former U.S. soldier Michael Snyder. **by John Sullivan** The lacrosse team hired Snyder to be the team’s strength...

Assembly emphasizes the devastating consequences of distracted driving

By Marit Björnlund November 15, 2011

Local lawyer and Whitman parent Salvatore Zambri presented an assembly on “The Tragic Consequences of Distracted Driving” Nov. 15. At his law practice, Zambri frequently represents victims of distracted...

Cross country competes in state meet, girls take second place

By Justin Lancellotta November 15, 2011

The girls cross country team came in second place and the boys came in fourteenth at the 4A state championship held Nov. 12 at Hereford High School. Although the girls team could not defend its state...

Football players for the Penn State Nittany Lions kneel before the game against Nebraska Nov. 12 before running back coordinator  Photo courtesy Lee Cary.

We are Penn State: a student’s perspective on the scandal

By Lucy Chen November 14, 2011
When I decided to attend Penn State in late April of my senior year, no one could’ve predicted what would take place seven months later. I never thought that I would see the university’s virtually spotless record of 156 years torn down, tarnished and marred in the span of less than a week by a few deplorable people.

Photos: Cheerleading Competition

By Emily Berman November 13, 2011

The varsity cheerleading team participated in a competition Nov. 12 at Blair. Below are photos from the event: [nggallery id=60]

Starr holds second town hall at Quince Orchard HS

By Zach Fuchs November 11, 2011

Superintendent Joshua Starr focused on students' concerns about the impact of budget cuts on extracurricular activities, class sizes and arts and music programs during his second town hall meeting Nov....

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