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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
Jessie Solomon

Jessie Solomon, Online Copy Editor

Grade

12

What are some of your interests?

Volleyball, hiking, and traveling

Why did you join the Black and White?

I have always had an interest in journalism. But, I first heard about the Black & White through my father and aunt who were both print managing editors. They loved their experience and encouraged me into signing up.

What's your favorite vegetable?

Cauliflower

All content by Jessie Solomon

Why are Apple Airpods so popular!?

By Sam White, Jessie Solomon, and Luka Byrne
April 1, 2019
The homecoming game will take place at Wootton High School on Saturday, Sept. 29. Whitman's turf field is still under construction after rain delays. Photo by Annabelle Redisch.

Homecoming game moved to Saturday at Wootton

By Jessie Solomon
September 25, 2018
The BOE voted April 24 to move forward with the construction of Whitman's turf field this summer despite controversy over the infill material. The field will be closed to the public while construction takes place. Photo by Thomas Mande.

BOE votes to move forward with Whitman turf field despite controversy regarding infill

By Thomas Mande, Chris Atkinson, and Jessie Solomon
May 17, 2018

Whitman fails to hang on against Blair, losing 3–11

By Jessie Solomon
May 3, 2018

Baseball falls to Quince Orchard 4–7

By Jessie Solomon
May 1, 2018

Boys baseball skates by Gaithersburg 8–7

By Jessie Solomon
April 29, 2018

Baseball suffers defeat by Wootton 5–6

By Jessie Solomon
April 27, 2018
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Why the unnecessary fear? Teach students how to defend themselves in schools

By Jessie Solomon
April 26, 2018

Baseball decimates Churchill Bulldogs 9–4

By Jessie Solomon
April 24, 2018
Center fielder Justin Carboni goes for a hit against the BCC Barons this past Friday. Carboni currently leads the team in RBIs and hit a homer in their game against the Barons.

Boys baseball falls to BCC 7–8 in nailbiter

By Jessie Solomon
April 22, 2018

Baseball annihilates Wheaton 10–0

By Jessie Solomon
April 22, 2018
Sam Mermelstein, one of the handful of underclassmen on the squad, takes to the plate. The Vikes defeated the Wildcats Saturday 10-7.

Baseball sails by WJ 10–7

By Jessie Solomon
April 16, 2018

Baseball pulls through against Rockville 7–4

By Jessie Solomon
April 12, 2018

Baseball can’t hang on against Poolesville; falls 5–7

By Jessie Solomon
April 7, 2018

Baseball skates by in victory over RM; wins 4–3

By Jessie Solomon
April 7, 2018
Guard Alex Sanson elevates for a shot against Kennedy Feb. 26. Sason was one of five Whitman athletes named to All-Met teams. Photo by Annabelle Gordon.

Five Whitman athletes selected for All-Met honorable mention

By Jessie Solomon
April 5, 2018

Baseball falls to Sherwood in home opener; loses 0–7

By Jessie Solomon
April 4, 2018

Baseball goes 1–1 in double header against WJ, Wootton

By Jessie Solomon
March 31, 2018
Danger on our turf: is MCPS protecting athletes?

Danger on our turf: is MCPS protecting athletes?

By Chris Atkinson, Thomas Mande, and Jessie Solomon
March 19, 2018
Black and White picks for the Sweet 16 to the championship. Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

March Madness Predictions

By Jessie Solomon, Max Gersch, Chris Atkinson, and Matthew van Bastelaer
March 13, 2018

Boys basketball falls just short against BCC; eliminated in 60–65 loss

By Jessie Solomon
February 28, 2018
Guard Alex Sanson pulls up for a jumper as Kennedy players collapse on him. Although Sanson stated out cold, he came up huge in the fourth quarter on the way to a 61–59 overtime win. Photo by Annabelle Gordon.

Boys basketball beats Kennedy 61–59 in overtime miracle

By Jessie Solomon
February 27, 2018
Forward Rodrigo Ruiz goes up for a rebound against two Walter Johnson players. Ruiz finished with 14 points in their victory over the Wildcats. Photo by Lukas Gates.

Boys basketball takes out Walter Johnson; wins 67‒56

By Jessie Solomon
February 25, 2018
Graphic by Selina Ding.

Is the hatred towards “villain teams” justified?

By Jessie Solomon
February 21, 2018

Boys basketball secures victory over Wootton; wins 60–55

By Jessie Solomon
February 20, 2018

Boys basketball skates by Seneca Valley; wins 57–56

By Jessie Solomon
February 14, 2018
The boys basketball team honors the seniors on the team during one of their last regular season games. The Vikes defeated the Richard Montgomery Rockets 58-51 on Friday. Photo by Jessie Solomon.

Boys basketball triumphs over RM on senior night; wins 58–51

By Jessie Solomon
February 13, 2018
The Vikes devise a plan to defeat the Paint Branch Panthers while tied at the end of the fourth quarter. After going to double overtime, the Vikes came out on top 70-67.

Boys basketball slides by in double overtime against Paint Branch; wins 70–67

By Jessie Solomon
February 5, 2018
Students rush out of the water at the Polar Bear Plunge. Many students in Whitman's Best Buddies club participate in the Plunge annually. Photo by Bella Young.

Best Buddies plunges into Chesapeake Bay, supports Special Olympics Maryland

By Jessie Solomon
February 5, 2018

Boys basketball obliterates Churchill; wins 66–41

By Jessie Solomon
February 2, 2018

Boys basketball cops victory against Blair Blazers; wins 60‒40

By Jessie Solomon
January 29, 2018

Boys basketball suffers defeat from BCC; loses 47‒65

By Jessie Solomon
January 24, 2018

Boys basketball falls short against Einstein; lose by 3

By Jessie Solomon
January 22, 2018

Boys basketball suffers 45–53 defeat to Churchill

By Jessie Solomon
January 18, 2018

Boys basketball trounces Wheaton, hits three game win streak

By Jessie Solomon
January 11, 2018

Sanson leads Boys basketball past Quince Orchard

By Jessie Solomon
January 10, 2018

Boys basketball overwhelm Wildcats by 20 points

By Jessie Solomon
January 8, 2018

Boys basketball fails to hang on in rival game against BCC

By Jessie Solomon
January 3, 2018

Boys basketball comes out on top in tight game

By Jessie Solomon
December 19, 2017

Basketball falls short against Springbrook Blue Devils

By Jessie Solomon
December 18, 2017

Boys basketball comes out on top in nailbiter against Landon

By Jessie Solomon
December 13, 2017
Vikes fall 54‒68 in close game to St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Saints

Vikes fall 54‒68 in close game to St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Saints

By Jessie Solomon
December 6, 2017

Students enjoy competitive football tradition on Thanksgiving

By Jessie Solomon and Arthur Varner
November 29, 2017
Junior Emilio Cano Renteria was the second top scorer of the season, with almost 100 goals. The Vikes fell to the Wootton Patriots in the county championships. Photo by Jessie Solomon.

Handball makes it to counties; falls to Wootton

By Jessie Solomon
November 6, 2017
Junior Aaron Bratt rounds a curve in a race. Bratt, along with the rest of the cross country and treack and field teams, follow pre-set runs that are simple and vary in difficulty and length. Photo courtesy MileSplit.

Cross country attends their 10th Manhattan Invitational meet

By Jessie Solomon
November 4, 2017
Vikings Sarianah Wahl and Eve Gold (right) placed second in the regional tournament. Photo courtesy Sarinah Wahl.

Two singles players enter as doubles team in regional tournament, lose in finals

By Jessie Solomon
November 2, 2017
Whitman Cheer competes in their annual invitational. Although the team didn't place, they came up against tough competition. Photo by Jessie Solomon

Cheer team hosts annual invitational

By Jessie Solomon
October 24, 2017
NFL Fantasy Football is one of the many organizations that hosts leagues for competition. The draft center is a major aspect of the game where teams select their players, deciding who should represent them in the season. Photo by Olivia Matthews.

Fantasy Football at Whitman: An Inside Look

By Jessie Solomon
October 20, 2017

Girls tennis crushes Sherwood

By Jessie Solomon
October 12, 2017

Girls Tennis vs Churchill

By Jessie Solomon
October 7, 2017
Sophomore Byrnn O'Connor prepares for her backhand. She has won countless matches with her doubles partner junior Emily Battan, including getting a double bagel earlier this season. Photo by Olivia Matthews.

Girls tennis demolishes Wheaton

By Jessie Solomon
October 1, 2017
Senior Ellen Middleton angles her racket to return the hit. The Vikes broke their winning streak in a devastating loss to Richard Montgomery. Photo by Olivia Matthews.

Girls tennis falls to Richard Montgomery

By Jessie Solomon
September 28, 2017
Students wait for a chance to see the Sunday Night Football Bus. The bus stopped by Whitman Sept. 22 as part of its national tour. Photo courtesy Whitman Football.

NBC Sunday Night Football bus takes a pit stop at Whitman

By Jessie Solomon
September 26, 2017
Junior Emily Battan hits the ball across the court. The girls tennis team finished their last match strong, extending their win streak. Photo by Olivia Matthews.

September 22: Girls tennis sweeps Rockville

By Jessie Solomon
September 25, 2017
Senior Danielle Berman swings at the ball during her match. The Vikes beat Blair Tuesday, advancing their win streak to three. Photo by Olivia Matthews.

September 19: Girls tennis dominates the Blair Blazers

By Jessie Solomon
September 24, 2017
A Whitman tennis player returns a point. The girls tennis team, though losing a tough match to WJ by default, beat Northwest and Clarksburg. Photo by Olivia Matthews.

September 13, 15 and 16: Girls tennis loses to WJ, beats Northwest and Clarksburg

By Jessie Solomon
September 20, 2017
Tennis players push forward despite a forfeit due to injury. The tennis team lost a close match to Wootton. Photo by Olivia Matthews.

September 11: Girls tennis falls to Wootton in close call

By Jessie Solomon
September 14, 2017
Freshman Sasha McLeod hits the ball to her opponent. The girls tennis team swept the B-CC Barons in their season opener. Photo by Olivia Matthews.

September 5: Girls tennis serves up BCC in home opener

By Jessie Solomon
September 11, 2017
With his mom running by his side the last few feet of the race, elementary schooler Luka Kreicheling finished first in Hope for Henry's annual 1 Mile Fun Run. Photo by Jessie Solomon.

Whitman leaves a colorful mark on the community with charity runs

By Jessie Solomon
June 7, 2017
Pitcher Riley Keuhn allowed only one run in Monday's 8‒1 loss to the Churchill Bulldogs. Photo courtesy Dana Keuhn

Girls softball falls to Churchill, anticipates next season

By Jessie Solomon
May 17, 2017
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