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Jose Wray

Jose Wray, Communications and Social Media Director

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12

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I like reading and writing the news.

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Four Black & White editors — (from left to right) Max London, Alex Robinson, Dana Herrnstadt and Aditi Gujaran — were honored by the CSPA for their individual writing. Photo by Jose Wray.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: B&W staff receive individual awards from CSPA

October 14, 2019

Athletes receive All-Met honors, Evin McDonald named boys tennis Player of the Year

By José Wray
June 13, 2019
Crew coach Kirk Shipley fist bumps senior Alexa Lyman before a race. Shipley earned WaPo All-Met girls crew Coach of the Year. Photo courtesy ALEXA LYMAN.

Spring athletes, coaches receive WaPo All-Met honors

By José Wray and Isabelle van Nieuwkoop
June 13, 2019
Photo by ADAM HIRSH.

Student athletes confront unhealthy body standards

By Ally Navarrete and José Wray
June 3, 2019
Junior Isabella Bravo (far left) competes in the relay event at the MCPS Track and Field County Championships. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Sklaire.

Track Team competes at counties; athletes look to regionals

By Jose Wray
May 12, 2019

Poms win Division II counties, complete undefeated season

By Jose Wray
February 8, 2019

Super Bowl LIII was a waste of my mom’s chips and salsa

By Jose Wray
February 7, 2019

Defensive showdown or tedious punt fest: students react to Super Bowl LIII

By Harry Kaplan and Jose Wray
February 7, 2019
Senior Natan Rosens dad decided to make bracelets as a mindfulness practice. Since he started making them, he estimates he has made and given out—for free—10,000 beaded bracelets over the last four years.

Whitman parent Gil Rosen’s beading passion spreads kindness

By Jose Wray
January 31, 2019
With three snow days so far this year, I set out to find the best sledding slopes in the area.

Top 5 sledding spots: Are highly-rated D.C. hills better than local favorites?

By Jose Wray
January 30, 2019
The poms celebrate their first place victory at the Watkins Mill Poms Invitational. The team hopes to continue their success in future competitions.

Poms kick off competition season, win Watkins Mill invitational

By Jose Wray
January 7, 2019
Committed student athletes pose with Dr. Dodd at the end of the ceremony. Twenty-three athletes have committed to college from the class of 2019.

School celebrates college commits with signing day reception

By Jose Wray and
November 13, 2018

Cross Country dominates at regionals; qualifies for states

By Jose Wray
November 10, 2018

Girls win at Cross Country Counties, boys take fourth

By Jose Wray
November 3, 2018

Cross Country dominates at the Georgetown Prep Cross Country Classic, looks ahead to championship season

By Jose Wray
October 28, 2018

Cross Country competes at the Great American Cross Country Festival, team bonds together and puts out fast times

By Jose Wray
October 9, 2018

Cross Country comes up short vs. Blair in dual meet

By Jose Wray
October 9, 2018
Junior girls celebrate their first place finish in their event. The group was led by juniors Alicia Lauwers and Elizabeth Sklaire. (photo courtesy Alicia Lauwers)

Cross Country competes at DCXC Invite, Junior Girls Win

By Jose Wray
October 3, 2018

Cross Country faces off against B–CC and Wootton, enjoys mixed results

By Jose Wray
October 3, 2018

Girls take first place, boys take second at cross country Rebel Invitational

By Jose Wray
September 17, 2018

Track season ends at states; runners looking to next year

By Jose Wray
June 5, 2018

Track team competes at regionals, athletes qualify for states

By Jose Wray
May 23, 2018

Track team competes at counties; girls win the 4×800 meter

By Jose Wray
May 16, 2018

Boys volleyball suffers a 3–0 first round playoff defeat to Magruder

By Jose Wray
May 10, 2018
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