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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
Celia Noya

Celia Noya, Feature Writer

Grade 11

Why did you join The B&W?

I started writing for my school’s newspaper in Elementary School and instantly loved it. I joined the Black and White to continue writing, to connect with my community, and to listen to people's stories and experiences.

What is your favorite song?

How Far I'll Go from Moana

 

All content by Celia Noya
Montgomery County Recreation has organized “Project Prom Dress” for the last three years, working to eliminate financial barriers and make prom an achievable reality for all.

Project Prom Dress: Montgomery County Recreation Center works to eliminate financial barriers at prom

By Celia Noya
April 8, 2024
The mock competition allowed the team to test their newly designed robot, participate in an unofficial inspection with FIRST Chesapeake robot inspectors and practice driving the robot.

Photo of Yesterday, 2/25: Whitman Robotics mock competition

By Celia Noya
February 26, 2024
The concert consisted of various musical groups including sections of Whitman’s instrumental classes, Whitman students’ bands and some students from other local schools.

Photo of the Day, 2/13: Classical Hearts Valentine’s Day Concert

By Celia Noya
February 14, 2024
This year’s production will feature 51 members in Pit and various instrumental groups, including strings, woodwinds and the rhythm section.

Under the stage: The secret life of Pit Orchestra

By Celia Noya
January 30, 2024
This past holiday season, from Nov. 23, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024, the United States Botanic Garden in D.C. hosted its free annual Season’s Greetings event, adorned with decorations that celebrate the season in a natural style.

Season’s Greetings: The United States Botanic Garden combines nature with the holidays

By Celia Noya
January 16, 2024
Students attended the assembly during an extended third period to celebrate and support Whitman’s musicians.

Photo of Yesterday, 12/15: Winter Music Assembly

By Celia Noya
December 17, 2023
Today, there are over 33 billion chickens, and approximately 10 million U.S. households raise them.

“It’s different than having a household pet”: Raising backyard chickens

By Celia Noya
November 20, 2023
On Oct. 28, Mount Vernon held its annual Trick-or-Treating event, which debuted in 2014. Families visited George Washington’s historic home to collect candy and celebrate Halloween with 18th century themed activities.

Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon: Combining fall festivities with 18th century culture

By Celia Noya
November 1, 2023
During this year’s event, the Bannockburn skies turned gray, and rain poured torrentially, but determined community members followed through with their annual tradition.

Bannockburn’s Music Festival meets tropical storm Ophelia

By Celia Noya
October 1, 2023
Just this past planting season, Tree Montgomery planted over 3,800 trees, Forest Conservation Coordinator Laura Miller said.

Tree Montgomery: A free program bringing benefits to Montgomery County through shade trees

By Celia Noya
June 1, 2023
A group of performers rehearses two days before opening night in April 2022.

A community tradition: Bannockburn’s 67th Spring Show

By Celia Noya
May 12, 2023
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