Student Member of the Board Hana O’Looney proposed a required semester-long financial literacy course for high school students at a Board of Education meeting on October 5. If the Board approves the...

As Whitman welcomes back students and staff after a year and a half of online learning, six new teachers are adjusting not only to a post-virtual education era but also to their positions at Whitman.   English:...

The 2021–22 NBA season tipped off on Tuesday night with the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks dismantling the Kyrie-less Brooklyn Nets in Milwaukee. With the new season upon us, a few B&W staff...

Administrators this school year implemented the Leadership Academy for Social Justice, a new series of classes designed to promote leadership and advocacy for students.  The initiative consists of...

Numerous Whitman students wore black attire to school on October 15 as part of the county-wide demonstration “Wear Black on Friday” in solidarity against racism in MCPS.  High school-affiliated...

My Spanish 5 teacher walks around the classroom and, with a hopeful tone, asks our class, “¿Alguien sabe la respuesta a esta pregunta?” Does anyone know the answer to this question?  Eyes dart...

Whitman held its first pep rally in over two years this morning. The event, which included an abbreviated Battle of the Classes competition, took place on the football field rather than in the gymnasium...

Close your eyes, and envision a young Hispanic American woman sitting in the President’s chair in the Oval Office. She glances up below a stately American flag and the gaze of a portrait of Benjamin...

On September 23, Chicago parent Shenitha “Angel” Curry passed away from COVID-19 complications after her unvaccinated daughter was exposed to the virus at her elementary school. That same day, Christopher...

Whitman administrators ran a routine fire drill in fourth period today. Due to last year’s virtual learning model, this was the first such event that the entire student body participated in since the...

For the first time in nearly two years, Whitman held its annual Clubs Night event on September 23.  Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, Clubs Night took place in the cafeteria and the main courtyard....

It’s Taylor time, baby. In last Thursday’s 30–29 nail-biter over the Giants, Taylor Heinicke showed why he deserves the permanent starting quarterback role. Completing an efficient 73% of his...