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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
Sonia Weliwitigoda

Sonia Weliwitigoda, Multimedia/Podcast Host

Grade 11

Why did you join The B&W?

I joined the Black & White to share my voice and those of my peers.

What is your favorite board game?

My favorite board game of all time is Scrabble because I love it when I beat my parents every time.

All content by Sonia Weliwitigoda
The market’s vendors sell anything from produce, meats and baked goods to flowers, homemade jewelry and paintings.

A piece of our history: A look into the Montgomery Farm Women’s Co-operative Market

By Sonia Weliwitigoda
March 26, 2024
On Mondays and Thursdays, Art, Career/Technology Education, English and Science teachers may give assessments while on Tuesdays and Fridays, Math, P.E., Health, Social Studies and World Language teachers may give assessments.

Proposed bill will guarantee top 10% of Maryland students to 12 Maryland universities

By Sonia Weliwitigoda
March 21, 2024
The event, which was co-sponsored by MCPS and the Montgomery County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, allowed students in grades 8–12 to meet representatives from more than 50 HBCUs.

MCPS 8th-12th graders attend 16th annual HBCU College Fair

By Sonia Weliwitigoda
February 19, 2024
I’m glad I burned out of my sport

I’m glad I burned out of my sport

By Sonia Weliwitigoda
February 5, 2024
Through Our Eyes: Episode 5 - Whitewashing

Through Our Eyes: Episode 5 – Whitewashing

By Sonia Weliwitigoda
February 2, 2024
LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Blair in the state championship

LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Blair in the state championship

By Aidan Farber and Sonia Weliwitigoda
November 17, 2023
LIVE: Girls soccer takes Glen Burnie in state semifinals

LIVE: Girls soccer takes Glen Burnie in state semifinals

By Sonia Weliwitigoda
November 11, 2023
Through Our Eyes: Episode 4 - Racial Imposter Syndrome

Through Our Eyes: Episode 4 – Racial Imposter Syndrome

By Sonia Weliwitigoda
November 10, 2023
LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Urbana for state quarterfinals

LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Urbana for state quarterfinals

By Ben Belford-Peltzman, Aidan Farber, and Sonia Weliwitigoda
November 3, 2023
LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Quince Orchard in regional finals

LIVE: Girls soccer takes on Quince Orchard in regional finals

By Aidan Farber, Ben Belford Peltzman, and Sonia Weliwitigoda
October 31, 2023
Through Our Eyes: Episode 3 - Beauty Standards

Through Our Eyes: Episode 3 – Beauty Standards

By Sonia Weliwitigoda
October 19, 2023
Through Our Eyes: Episode 2 - Microaggressions

Through Our Eyes: Episode 2 – Microaggressions

By Sonia Weliwitigoda
September 22, 2023
Through Our Eyes: Episode 1 - Sonias Story

Through Our Eyes: Episode 1 – Sonia’s Story

By Sonia Weliwitigoda
May 31, 2023
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