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Senior class election results: Iliad Izadi president, class officers Ellie Block and Molly Rothschild

Senior class election results: Iliad Izadi president, class officers Ellie Block and Molly Rothschild

April 29, 2019
Students look on as English teacher Todd Michaels walks the class through possible scenarios under the new active assailant policy. All teachers gave the same county-provided presentation, and supplemented it with hypotheticals specific to their classrooms.

Teachers present on new active assailant procedure “lockdown with options”

December 13, 2018
Starting this fall, student IDs will have different colors by grade. The change is for security reasons. ID cards may not be as vibrant as they appear in these photos. Photos courtesy Lifetouch.

Student IDs change color for security

June 15, 2018
Students in the #neveragain Whitman Facebook group made posters that were used for anti-gun protests. Many Whitman students participated in the March 14 Student March in Washington D.C. to voice their concerns on gun violence in the aftermath of recent school shootings. Photo by Matt Proestel.

Students advocate against gun violence through #neveragain Whitman Facebook group

April 13, 2018
Graphic by Selina Ding.

An inside look at MCPS snow policy

March 4, 2018
A previous storm drain art contest winner reminds individuals to be mindful about what goes down the drain. The contest has been going on for multiple years and features a variety of categories that contestants can choose to enter. Photo courtesy Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.

Storm Drain Art contest to spread environmental awareness

February 12, 2018
Graphic by Selina Ding.

Recently released study brings back debate over the health effects of coffee

January 6, 2018

Former MCCPTA Treasurer charged with embezzlement of $39,000 from organization

November 13, 2017
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

National Prescription Take Back Day reminds public about importance of safe prescription drug disposal

November 11, 2017
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Electric buses to add to Montgomery County Ride On transportation service in 2019

November 7, 2017
Graphic by Selina Ding.

11 seniors qualify as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarship

October 15, 2017
Rana Sawaya Ryan and Clara Ryan during their interview on the Ryan Seacrest Show. On the show, they talked about their art fundraiser for scoliosis through Childrens National Hospital. Photo courtesy Clara Ryan.

Whitman student and parent interviewed about fundraiser for Ryan Seacrest Show

June 15, 2017
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