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

Girls lacrosse loses to Severna Park 17-2 in state semi-finals

By Caleb Friedman May 17, 2014

The girls lacrosse team’s incredible postseason run came to an end this Friday after losing to powerhouse Severna Park 17-2. The loss caps a 13-3 season for the Vikings, which is the most wins...

The senior girls huddle to boost excitement and team spirit. Photo by Shannon Dawe.

Senior girls defeat junior girls 28-7 in Powderpuff football game

By Shannon Dawe May 15, 2014

If you happened to be near the football field after school Thursday, you might have seen a loose collection of girls in black and white shirts milling around, talking, dancing, and occasionally tossing...

Girls lacrosse defeats Wootton 16-7 in the regional finals

By Caleb Friedman May 14, 2014

The girls lacrosse team captured the 4A/3A West region title after handily defeating the Wootton Patriots 16-7, advancing to the state semi-finals. The Vikings controlled play early in the game...

Midfielder Caroline Schweitzer carries the ball down the field in the Vikes 12-8 win over Walter Johnson.  Photo courtesy Shelly Dane.

Girls lacrosse advances in playoffs, defeating Walter Johnson 12-8

By Caleb Friedman May 13, 2014

After trailing by three goals at halftime, the girls lacrosse team dominated the second half to defeat the Walter Johnson Wildcats 12-8, advancing to the regional final. This win extends the team’s winning...

Gymnastics team places second in counties

By Nicole Fleck May 13, 2014

The 4-1 Whitman gymnastics team finished off a strong season placing second in counties behind the Walter Johnson Wildcats by .15 points this past Tuesday. This marked the girls' best performance...

Midfielder Maddie Parker carries the ball down the field in the Vikes 12-11 win over the Richard Montgomery Rockets.  Photo courtesy Shelly Dane.

Girls lacrosse defeats Richard Montgomery in 12-11 comeback win

By Caleb Friedman May 12, 2014

The girls lacrosse team outlasted a late deficit against the Richard Montgomery Rockets, winning 12-11 and advancing to the sectional finals of the state playoffs. The Vikings overcame their greatest...

First baseman Cheyenne Bartolomei sets up for a batter in the Vikes 9-2 loss to Churchill.  Photo courtesy Ben Katz.

Softball ends season in 9-2 playoff loss to Churchill

By Ben Katz May 11, 2014

Despite a hard-fought battle, the softball team lost 9-2 to the Churchill Bulldogs this Thursday, eliminating them from playoff contention and ending their season. Although the team lost, Starting...

Girls Lacrosse routs Seneca Valley 18-3

By Caleb Friedman May 8, 2014

The girls lacrosse team capped off a 10-2 season with a 18-3 rout of Seneca Valley this Monday, capturing the top seed in their region. The Eagles were no match for the Vikings precise passing and...

The softball team lines up on the first-base line to celebrate Cheyenne Bartolomeis senior night.  Photo courtesy Ben Katz.

Softball loses to Coyotes 14-3 in final regular season match-up

By Ben Katz May 7, 2014

Despite losing to the Clarksburg Coyotes 14-3 at home this Monday, the softball team held a celebration for thier sole senior and first baseman Cheyenne Bartolomei on her senior night. Bartolomei,...

Attackman Richard Miller approaches a Clarksburg defender head-on in the Vikes 16-0 win.  Photo courtesy Richard Leighton.

Boys lacrosse posts 16-0 shut-out against Clarksburg

By Josh Feder May 6, 2014

The boys lacrosse team dominated Clarksburg this Friday with a commanding 16-0 win, clinching their third victory in a row. A win next week against Seneca Valley will guarantee the Vikes a number two...

The girls lacrosse team lines up for their senior night before a 20-7 win over Clarksburg.  Photo courtesy Caleb Friedman.

Girls lacrosse thrashes Clarksburg 20-7

By Caleb Friedman May 6, 2014

The girls lacrosse team celebrated senior night with a 20-7 thrashing of the Clarksburg Coyotes, boosting their record to 9-2 on the season. Seniors Annabelle Scully, Josie Schwartz, Kendall Wiss,...

Softball falls 16-2 to Gaithersburg in second match-up

By Ben Katz May 4, 2014

After beating the Gaithersburg Trojans earlier this season, the softball team fell 16-2 in their second match-up this Friday. “It was a rough loss,” third baseman Elena Kozak said. “Our bats...

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