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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
Anna Yuan

Anna Yuan, Online Managing Editor

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Former social studies teacher Kirkland Shipley accepted a government plea offer at a court hearing yesterday morning.

[Photo] Former teacher Kirkland Shipley pleads guilty to sexual abuse charges

By Ines Foscarini
June 4, 2022
The assessment will account for 20% of a student’s second-semester grade in Biology, Honors Biology, Government and Politics and Honors Government and Politics classes.

[Photo] Prosecutors extend plea offer to former teacher Kirkland Shipley 

By Ethan Schenker
March 17, 2022
The new rule, to go into effect in the second semester in MCPS, allows teachers to give students zeros for missing work provided that they contact the student’s guardians.

[Photo] Change to guidelines of 50 percent rule marks shift in MCPS grading trends

January 25, 2024
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[Photo] MCPS announces virtual-only learning for first semester of school year

By Taylor Haber
July 21, 2020
Clockwise from top left: Managing editor Anna Yuan, managing editor Ally Navarrete and editor-in-chief Dana Herrnstadt.

Letter From the Editors: May 2020

By Dana Herrnstadt, Ally Navarrete, and Anna Yuan
May 18, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan during his press conference earlier today. Hogan provided updates on Maryland's COVID-19 recovery program.

Maryland public schools closed for remainder of 2019-20 school year due to COVID-19 outbreak

By Anna Yuan
May 6, 2020
MCPS will move to a pass/incomplete grading system for fourth quarter.

MCPS moves to a pass/incomplete grading framework for fourth marking period

By Anna Yuan
April 19, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan during his press conference April 17. Schools will remain closed through May 15 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

State Superintendent extends school closures through May 15 due to COVID-19 outbreak

By Anna Yuan and Dana Herrnstadt
April 18, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan at his press conference March 25. Maryland’s previously mandated two week public school closure until March 27 is now extended for an additional four weeks until April 24.

Maryland state officials extend public school closures by four weeks in response to COVID-19 pandemic

By Anna Yuan
March 25, 2020
The boys 200-yard freestyle relay stands on the podium at the State Championship. The relay won All-Met 200-yard Freestyle Relay of the Year.

[Photo] Four Whitman athletes receive All-Met honorable mention, boys swim wins All-Met relay title

By Matt Mande
March 18, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan ordered all restaurants, bars, gyms, spas and theatres to close March 16. Both the College Board and ACT Inc. also announced March 16 that they’re canceling test dates for the SAT and ACT, respectively.

Hogan institutes aggressive measures, College Board and ACT cancel SAT and ACT exams in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

By Anna Yuan and Taylor Haber
March 17, 2020
COVID19

SMOB Nate Tinbite and Montgomery County Chief Health Officer Travis Gayles urged students to avoid large groups and practice social distancing.

COVID-19 outbreak leads county to freeze grades, cancel athletics

By Anna Yuan
March 13, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan provides COVID-19 updates at a press conference earlier today.

Maryland state officials close all public schools in response to COVID-19 pandemic

By Anna Yuan
March 12, 2020
The phrase "No cops at Whitman" was spray painted on the exterior wall of the auditorium yesterday morning. MCPD has begun an active investigation to determine the perpetrator.

[Photo] Racist vandalism reported at Whitman

By Taylor Haber
March 2, 2020
The boys pose on the podium with coach Chris Schlegel and assistant coach Mira Chung. The boys placed first at States.

[Photo] Boys swim and dive captures first state championship in Whitman history

By Eli Putnam
February 25, 2020
(Sophomore Lily Hsu).

[Photo] Boys swim wins Regional Championship in dominant performance, girls finish fourth

By Eli Putnam
February 19, 2020
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[Photo] Senior Liam Gilbert-Lawrence lets loose on the boards

By Andrew Eagle
February 12, 2020
Donner mid-dive at the MCPS Division 1 Championship.

[Photo] Senior Hannah Donner dives her way to a division championship

By Matt Mande
February 12, 2020
Top to bottom: Managing Editor Ally Navarrete, Managing Editor Anna Yuan and Editor-in-Chief Dana Herrnstadt

Letter from the Online Editors: February 2020

By Dana Herrnstadt, Ally Navarrete, and Anna Yuan
February 12, 2020
The Vikes cheer on the girls 400-yard freestyle relay. The girls finished seventh in the relay in a time of 3:37.22.

[Photo] Swim and dive competes at Metros; boys place third, girls sixth

By Eli Putnam
February 10, 2020
Senior captain Michael Paulos swims the butterfly in the swim and dive team's divisional meet.

[Photo] Boys swim and dive finishes second at Divisionals, girls place fourth

By Eli Putnam
February 5, 2020
Senior captain Michael Paulos swims breaststroke in the Vikes' 203–165 win over RM.

[Photo] It’s not Rocket science: Swim and Dive defeats RM 203–165

By Eli Putnam
January 14, 2020
The Swim and Dive team huddle up before their 252–118 victory over the Sherwood Warriors.

[Photo] Swim and Dive sinks Sherwood 252–118

By Eli Putnam
January 6, 2020
What's in, what's out: 2020

What’s in, what’s out: 2020

By Ally Navarrete, Anna Yuan, and Dana Herrnstadt
January 2, 2020
Left to right: Managing Editor Ally Navarrete, Editor-in-Chief Dana Herrnstadt and Managing Editor Anna Yuan

Letter from the Online Editors: December 2019

By Dana Herrnstadt, Ally Navarrete, and Anna Yuan
December 22, 2019
Senior Liam Gilbert-Lawrence attempts a dive in the Vikes 193–179 win over WJ.

[Photo] Swim and Dive wins first meet of the season over WJ 193–179

By Eli Putnam
December 10, 2019
Left to right: Managing Editor Anna Yuan, Managing Editor Ally Navarrete and Editor-in-Chief Dana Herrnstadt.

Letter from the Online Editors: November 2019

By Dana Herrnstadt, Ally Navarrete, and Anna Yuan
November 9, 2019
This year, the SGA will hold a post-homecoming event at Whitman in an effort to keep students safe during homecoming night. "POCO" will have a variety of activities for students, including an inflatable slide and a mechanical bull.

[Photo] SGA to host new post-homecoming event

By Andrew Eagle
October 16, 2019
I'm a banana—and proud of it.

I’m a banana—and proud of it.

By Anna Yuan
June 5, 2019
MCPS releases equity accountability model

MCPS releases equity accountability model

By Meera Dahiya and Anna Yuan
May 23, 2019
MCPS to conduct review of all school names

MCPS to conduct review of all school names

By Anna Yuan
May 5, 2019
Robotics falters at first FRC district competition of the season, ends season

Robotics falters at first FRC district competition of the season, ends season

By Anna Yuan
March 19, 2019
Fifty people were charged March 12 in an alleged college admissions bribery scheme. Many students in the midst of the college process said they felt cheated.

Students, teachers frustrated over alleged college admissions bribery scandal

By Anna Yuan
March 18, 2019
Students at the Kojo Nnamdi town hall pose for a photo. Senior Breanna McDonald spoke at the event about attending a racially homogenous school.

NPR journalist Kojo Nnamdi hosts town hall on MCPS diversity

By Anna Yuan and Meera Dahiya
March 18, 2019
College early applicant rates spike

College early applicant rates spike

By Anna Yuan
March 12, 2019

What I learned from writing about affirmative action

By Anna Yuan
March 12, 2019

Chinese classes celebrate Chinese New Year, learn about culture

By Anna Yuan and Sam White
February 8, 2019
After the resolution was passed Jan. 8, the bid is set to be awarded this upcoming fall and the study—addressing student demographics, geography, overcrowding and limiting boundary changes—will be completed by the Spring of 2020.

MCPS to hire outside consultant to conduct school boundary study

By Anna Yuan
February 6, 2019
Photo by Hirari Sato.

Robotics misses qualifying for FTC state championship

By Anna Yuan
January 22, 2019
Community members discuss SHA proposals at a community meeting on Jan. 15 in the Pyle middle school cafeteria. An option will be decided on in the coming months and construction plans will be finalized at the end of the year. Photo by Anna Yuan.

Maryland State Highway Administration hosts community meeting Jan. 15

By Anna Yuan
January 18, 2019
Panelists discuss questions posed by moderators Katherine Sylvester and Daniel Harris at Speech and Debate's second annual political panel. The discussion covered a wide range of questions, from political polarization in the U.S. to Brexit.

Speech and Debate hosts second annual political panel

By Anna Yuan, Rebecca Hirsh, and Hannah Feuer
January 17, 2019
AP exam registration pushed forward to late October

AP exam registration pushed forward to late October

By Anna Yuan
January 14, 2019
The speed limit on the segment of River Road extending from the Beltway to just west of Springfield drive has been reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph. Photo by Rohit Gude.

MD State Highway Assoc. lowers speed limit on River Road from 45 mph to 35 mph

By Anna Yuan
January 14, 2019

SGA revives charity month for Children’s National

By Anna Yuan
January 14, 2019
Graphic by Jana Warner.

Whitman earns only average marks on MSDE school report card

By Anna Yuan and Zara Ali
January 14, 2019
The speed limit on the segment of River Road extending from the Beltway to just west of Springfield drive has been reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph. Photo by Rohit Gude.

River speed limit changed to 35

By Anna Yuan
December 13, 2018

Students, lawyers split over Harvard v. SFFA affirmative action court case

By Anna Yuan
December 3, 2018
One of the founding principles of the United States is that every voice counts, but in reality, many voices go unheard. The 2022 American Community Survey reported that 21.7% of U.S. citizens are too young to cast their vote in any general election.

Montgomery County first-day early voter turnout triples since 2014

By Anna Yuan
October 30, 2018
Graphic by Selina Ding

New laws take effect in Maryland

By Anna Yuan
October 26, 2018
Students must submit their G Suite consent form by Oct. 16. The Consent form allows students to continue to use internet at school without restrictions on G Suite Google applications. Photo by Kurumi Sato.

Students receive Google software consent forms, submit by Oct. 16

By Anna Yuan
October 15, 2018
Assistant principal Phillip Yarborough and Michelle Lipson joined Rainer Kulenkampff and Kristen Cody this year. Both Began their education careers 20 years ago. Lipton taught math at Rosa Parks High School and Yarborough taught English at a North Carolina high school. Photos by Katherine Luo.

Whitman Welcomes new asst. principals

By Anna Yuan
October 11, 2018

Students earning more A’s with new grading system

By Anna Yuan
October 9, 2018
Lapses in SAT scoring and test security raise concerns

Lapses in SAT scoring and test security raise concerns

By Anna Yuan
October 2, 2018
Photo by Rebecca Hirsh.

MCPS experiences WiFi outage due to hardware failure

By Anna Yuan
June 12, 2018
Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank will be the keynote speaker at the senior graduation June 8. Student speakers will be Claude Ayo, Madison Holt and Lucia Mitnik. Photo courtesy the Washington Post.

Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank, seniors to speak at graduation

By Anna Yuan
May 20, 2018
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