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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
Afsoon Movahed

Afsoon Movahed, Senior Columnist

Grade 12

Why did you join the Black and White?

I love to write. I love being a part of my school’s community. While pursuing both of those passions, I found myself at the Black and White.

What's your favorite song?

Bohemian Rhapsody never falters.

All content by Afsoon Movahed
(From left to right) two of Eryes’ homemade cakes: a vanilla cake with chocolate buttercream and chocolate chip cookies, and a Mini Monster Triple Chocolate Oreo cake.

Students and alumni create virtual businesses in quarantine

By Afsoon Movahed
October 19, 2020
Students save annual performance, construct virtual talent show

Students save annual performance, construct virtual talent show

By Afsoon Movahed
June 27, 2020
Former Russian and English teacher Michelle Quackenbush reads a humorous Russian story. Quackenbush retired this September to take care of her terminally ill aunt. She fell in love with the Russian language in high school; she took the class on a whim to complete the language requirement, she said.

“Soft-spoken and caring”: Michelle Quackenbush retires after 30 years of teaching

By Afsoon Movahed
November 16, 2019
After moving to the U.S. from Ukraine, senior Anna Bedratenko discovered a passion for art. Ukrainian art classes didn't allow for much creativity, she said.

In U.S., art opportunities draw a senior’s passion

By Afsoon Movahed
October 30, 2019
Solid & Sound performs the national anthem at the Race for Respect in D.C. June 1. Solid & Sound is one of Whitman's three student-run a cappella groups. Photo courtesy Matthew Millin.

A cappella balances work and play, hits all the right notes

By Afsoon Movahed
June 18, 2019
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