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
Harper Barnowski

Harper Barnowski, Online Editor-In-Chief

Grade 12

Why did you join The B&W?

To write interesting stories and meet new people!

What is your favorite board game?

Chutes and Ladders

All content by Harper Barnowski
From American food to Ethiopian cuisine, the choices in Bethesda are extensive. But what many students overlook are the numerous food trucks offering a better alternative with efficient service and authentic flavors.

[Photo] The Black & White’s guide to the best of Bethesda’s food trucks

By Drake Poe
October 3, 2023
Senior Destinations 2023

Senior Destinations 2023

By Harper Barnowski and Ethan Schenker
August 7, 2023
Eight Black & White journalists --- (from left to right) Greta Berglund, William Hallward-Driemeier, Samie Travis, Simone Meyer, Lauren Heberlee, Ethan Schenker, and Eliana Joftus --- were honored for their writing by the CSPA this month. Not pictured: Stephanie Solomon.

Photo of Yesterday: Record number of B&W staff receive Gold Circle awards from the CSPA

By Harper Barnowski
April 13, 2023
During the Nov. 30 meeting, some parents criticized the lack of clear and consistent information from the school district during the shooting while others brought up the long student dismissal process that followed. 

One year after shooting, Magruder HS parents remain frustrated with MCPS officials

By Harper Barnowski
January 20, 2023
The most recent incident occurred on October 27, when the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) charged a 15-year-old with a potential ten-year sentence or fine of $10,000 for threats of mass violence to Paint Branch High School.

Police respond to reports of explosive in student backpack during lunch

By Harper Barnowski
January 18, 2023
Police charged 18-year-old Ye with making threats of mass violence, a misdemeanor under Maryland law punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Former Whitman student sentenced to 40 years in prison for Bethesda murder

By Harper Barnowski
December 17, 2022
After manufacturing and testing the pilot mobile application, MCPS discovered vulnerabilities within the system.

MCPS bus delays, cancellations to continue through end of school year

By Harper Barnowski
December 15, 2022
During the week of Oct. 10-14, Whitman administrators planned a daily wellness event to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month.

MCPS, Whitman administrators address student wellness at Mental Health Awareness Month events

By Harper Barnowski
November 15, 2022
Police didn’t complete the removal of all 12 students from campus for at least 45 minutes after the officers stationed at the school requested reinforcements, according to police tapes.

Two students arrested, parents threatened during homecoming game

By Harper Barnowski
October 19, 2022
Silver Diner and MCPS presented their respective versions of the local restaurant's food at a taste-testing event on Sept. 30.

MCPS to expand vegan lunch offerings in school cafeterias

By Harper Barnowski
October 14, 2022
First responders initially raised a fire truck ladder to the building’s roof, but departed the school without ascending it.

Heat from air vent triggers fire alarm, forces evacuation

By Harper Barnowski
October 4, 2022
State’s Attorney John McCarthy speaks at a high school gun education assembly. MCPS partnered with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and prosecutors from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office as part of its latest initiative to tackle gun violence in schools.

MCPS, local law enforcement to hold gun education assemblies at all high schools

By Harper Barnowski
September 26, 2022
Pictured: graffiti from the June 25 act of vandalism, which contained the f-slur and sexually explicit images.

Graffiti found at Pyle Middle School contained racist and homophobic slurs, antisemitic symbol

By Harper Barnowski and Darby Infeld
September 22, 2022
Pictured: Walt Whitman High School's new wellness center. While all high schools now contain wellness centers, only the six centers that were operational during the 2021-2022 school year are currently open.

New high school wellness centers not on track to be fully staffed until December

By Harper Barnowski
September 1, 2022
Almost 860 MCPS teachers are resigning or retiring from their positions by the end of the school year. The latest figure represents approximately 6.5% of the school district’s teaching staff.

Approximately 6.5% of MCPS teachers to resign or retire by end of year; departures increase districtwide

By Harper Barnowski
May 29, 2022
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