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
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The Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance celebrates St. Patrick's day at the St. Patrick's day parade in DC March 12. Photo by Camryn Dahl.

Whitman students perform for President Trump and Irish prime minister

By Mary Dimitrov
March 29, 2017
The White House has brought Maryland to the forefront of the national immigration discussion by referencing the recent sexual assault case at Rockville High School, where two immigrants allegedly raped a 14-year old girl. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Rockville High School becomes national focus after alleged rape

By Mary Dimitrov and Jennah Haque
March 22, 2017
Embracing transgender equality, Whitman installs two gender neutral bathrooms

Embracing transgender equality, Whitman installs two gender neutral bathrooms

By Mary Dimitrov
December 24, 2016
Students held signs outside the White House to show their solidarity with groups they believe President-elect Donald Trump has insulted. Photo courtesy Michael Barsky.

Students gather outside White House to support universal rights

By Mary Dimitrov
November 14, 2016

Mental health group films PSA at Whitman

By Mary Dimitrov
March 14, 2016
Alum's viral video calls for revamp of sororities

Alum’s viral video calls for revamp of sororities

By Mary Dimitrov
February 21, 2016

Battle of the Bands raises $1800 for LLS

By Mary Dimitrov
February 6, 2016

Whitmaniacs to coordinate Guy Auction

By Mary Dimitrov
December 31, 2015

Dr. Goodwin speaks on underage drinking at Austin conference

By Mary Dimitrov
December 14, 2015

Goodwin’s email about drinking garners national attention

By Mary Dimitrov
November 16, 2015

New Maryland laws take effect

By Mary Dimitrov
October 1, 2015
New MCPS guidelines excuse religious holiday absences, permit in-school prayer

New MCPS guidelines excuse religious holiday absences, permit in-school prayer

By Mary Dimitrov
September 10, 2015
MCPS mourns loss of Wootton Principal

MCPS mourns loss of Wootton Principal

By Mary Dimitrov
August 20, 2015
Bowers to remain superintendent through next year

Bowers to remain superintendent through next year

By Mary Dimitrov
May 20, 2015
Houlihan, who was announced the Board's preferred candidate to become the next superintendent, withdrew his name from contention Sunday

Houlihan withdraws from superintendent search

By Mary Dimitrov
May 17, 2015
Houlihan, who was announced the Board's preferred candidate to become the next superintendent, withdrew his name from contention Sunday

Houlihan announced as ‘preferred’ superintendent

By Mary Dimitrov
May 15, 2015
Brenner and Phillips win National Merit Scholarships

Brenner and Phillips win National Merit Scholarships

By Mary Dimitrov
May 14, 2015
Wilkens talked to students about the premise of his book, I'm not leaving, which tells the story of Wilkens' experiences during the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Photo by Mary Dimitrov.

Former ADRA head speaks to history students about Rwandan genocide

By Mary Dimitrov
April 26, 2015
Whitman app released

Whitman app released

By Mary Dimitrov
April 17, 2015
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