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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
All content by Julia Medine
Women's chorus performed at the University of Maryland College Park Memorial Chapel last night, along with the women's choirs from Marriotts Ridge High School and UMD. Photo courtesy Vera Ashworth.

Photo of the Day: March 9

By Julia Medine
March 9, 2014
Several male students and teachers competed in the Battle of the Beards in order to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma society. The men raised money during the week of February 24-28 by showing off their shaved, dyed or simply impressive facial hair. Photos by Abby Cutler.

Photo of the Day: March 3

By Julia Medine
March 3, 2014
Pick up the latest edition of the Black & White print edition, available outside room B212. Photo by Abby Cutler.

Photo of the Day: February 26

By Julia Medine
February 26, 2014

Photo of the Day: February 18

By Julia Medine
February 18, 2014

Photo of the Day: February 2

By Julia Medine
February 2, 2014
Several students donned Christmas-inspired gear and performed in the holiday assembly today, before starting winter break. School will resume January 2.

Photo of the Day: December 20

By Julia Medine
December 20, 2013
Junior band Ringo Khierbek performs at Coffeehouse Friday. Four bands performed to a full crowd, followed by a Christmas music dance party. Photo courtesy Sebastian van Bastelear.

Photo of the Day: December 8

By Julia Medine
December 8, 2013

Photo gallery: Girls soccer State Championships Nov. 16

By Julia Medine
November 18, 2013
Cheerleading performs at the Montgomery County Division III Cheerleading competition at Blair High School Saturday. Although the girls did not place, their performance roused applause from several Whitmaniac fans.

Photo of the Day: November 16

By Julia Medine
November 16, 2013
Cast members from Whitman’s upcoming production of MIss Saigon performed selections from the show and the national anthem for recovering military service members at Walter Reed Medical Center today. Photo courtesy Chris Gerken.

Photo of the Day: November 13

By Julia Medine
November 13, 2013
Photo of the Day: November 8

Photo of the Day: November 8

By Julia Medine
November 8, 2013
Sunset over the baseball field area.

Photo of the Day: November 6

By Julia Medine
November 6, 2013
A fire alarm rang this morning at 7:20 am, and students evacuated the building for approximately 20 minutes. The alarm was reportedly due to a sprinkler valve malfunction. Photo by Abby Cutler.

Photo of the Day: November 4

By Julia Medine
November 4, 2013
Photo of the Day: October 27

Photo of the Day: October 27

By Julia Medine
October 27, 2013
Photos by Nick Anderson.

Photo of the Day: October 24

By Julia Medine
October 24, 2013
Photos by Maya Weiss.

Photo of the Day: October 22

By Julia Medine
October 22, 2013
Photos by Abby Cutler.

Photo of the Day: October 21

By Julia Medine
October 21, 2013
The parking lot remained empty this morning, as seniors slept in for the PSAT. Photo by Abby Cutler.

Photo of the Day: October 16

By Julia Medine
October 16, 2013
"ROAR": Katy Perry video contest entry

“ROAR”: Katy Perry video contest entry

By Julia Medine
October 2, 2013
Photo of the Day: September 25

Photo of the Day: September 25

By Julia Medine
September 25, 2013
Photo of the Day: September 17

Photo of the Day: September 17

By Julia Medine
September 17, 2013
Photo of the Day: September 10

Photo of the Day: September 10

By Julia Medine
September 10, 2013
Photo students adjust cameras during class.

Photo of the Day: August 31

By Julia Medine
August 31, 2013
Photo of the Day: August 25

Photo of the Day: August 25

By Julia Medine
August 25, 2013
Photo of the Day: June 29

Photo of the Day: June 29

By Julia Medine
June 29, 2013
The Max Brenner storefront in Bethesda. Max Brenner is scheduled to open in downtown Bethesda later this summer.

Photo of the Day: June 13

By Julia Medine
June 13, 2013
Penn State football coach and commencement speaker Bill O'Brien speaks to the class of 2013. This year's seniors graduated on Friday at DAR Constitution Hall.

Photo of the Day: June 9

By Julia Medine
June 9, 2013
Band teacher Terry Alvey directs the symphonic orchestra as graduates start procession. The class of 2013 graduated today at DAR Constitution Hall.

Photo of the Day: June 7

By Julia Medine
June 7, 2013
Students hold candles in honor of Yousef Awadh at a candlelit vigil in the courtyard. Awadh passed away on Monday, and his funeral will be held in Kuwait. Photo by Maya Weiss.

Photo of the Day: May 28

By Julia Medine
May 28, 2013
Mr. Whitman winner Johnny Poffley and Mr. Congeniality Isaac Rubin pose with their respective accessories. Photo by Joanne Choi.

Senior Jonathan Poffley wins Mr. Whitman

By Julia Medine
May 18, 2013
Mr. Whitman contestants and helpers pose for a photo. The contestants ran around the school singing various songs during 7th period, and then competed for the title last night.

Photo of the Day: May 18

By Julia Medine
May 18, 2013
Senior Kaiwei Hsu distributes an issue of SAGA 2013 Volume 50. Yearbook distribution began today and will continue throughout the next couple of weeks. Photo by Abigail Cutler.

Photo of the Day: May 15

By Julia Medine
May 15, 2013
The Bethesda Row Cinema's new storefront. The Great Gatsby premiers tonight at the theater. Photo by Julia Medine.

Photo of the Day: May 10

By Julia Medine
May 10, 2013
Senior Kai Valencia pictured with Congressman Chris Van Hollen and his award-winning acrylic painting named “Untitled” of a person with sunglasses

Senior wins 32nd annual Congressional Art award

By Julia Medine
May 9, 2013
Spencer Ludwig of Capital Cities performs at the DC Chili Cook Off. Photo courtesy Paulina Reyes.

Photo of the Day: May 5

By Julia Medine
May 5, 2013
Battle of the Bands champion Albedo performs at Kraze Burger May 4. Photo courtesy Sam Worthington.

Photo of the Day: May 4

By Julia Medine
May 4, 2013
Photo of the Day: May 1

Photo of the Day: May 1

By Julia Medine
May 1, 2013
Special education teacher Joe Mornini sets up for Festival of the Arts. The Festival takes place in the big and small gyms Wednesday and Thursday. Photo courtesy Emily Baker.

Photo of the Day: April 30

By Julia Medine
April 30, 2013

Congratulations Volume 52!

By Julia Medine
April 26, 2013
Junior Amye Elfin poses with classmates from the Wynberg School. Photo courtesy Amye Elfin.

Q&A with junior Amye Elfin, who studied abroad in South Africa

By Julia Medine
April 9, 2013
Senior Kayla Lorberbaum screams in excitement during the seven hour dance-a-thon. Over 800 people came to the second annual event. Photo by Billy Bird.

Second annual dance marathon raises over $21,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

By Julia Medine
February 24, 2013

Indie and urban artists win big at Grammy Awards

By Julia Medine
February 12, 2013
Book-lovers from across the nation came to the National Mall this weekend for the 12th annual book festival.

National Book Festival takes over downtown

By Julia Medine
September 26, 2012
Students at Flora Singer Elementary School participate in a first day of school activity. Photo courtesy Flora Singer Elementary School.

New elementary school named after former teacher

By Julia Medine
September 13, 2012
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