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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
Ally Navarrete

Ally Navarrete, Online Managing Editor

Grade

12

Why did you join the Black and White?

I joined The Black & White because I love to write and I love the community of the paper.

What’s your favorite scent?

The inside of Home Depot

All content by Ally Navarrete
Clockwise from top left: Managing editor Anna Yuan, managing editor Ally Navarrete and editor-in-chief Dana Herrnstadt.

Letter From the Editors: May 2020

By Dana Herrnstadt, Ally Navarrete, and Anna Yuan
May 18, 2020
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[Photo] Cabin fever? Try this crossword!

By Kaya Ginsky and Mathilde Lambert
March 19, 2020
Top to bottom: Managing Editor Ally Navarrete, Managing Editor Anna Yuan and Editor-in-Chief Dana Herrnstadt

Letter from the Online Editors: February 2020

By Dana Herrnstadt, Ally Navarrete, and Anna Yuan
February 12, 2020
A basket of feminine hygiene products on the shelf in the girls' bathroom on the second floor.

[Photo] SGA initiative provides feminine hygiene products in girls’ bathrooms

By Anna Kulbashny
February 3, 2020
Photo of the Day: 1/16

Photo of the Day: 1/16

By Ally Navarrete
January 16, 2020
Nationals Park on the night the Nats won the National League Championship over the St. Louis Cardinals.

[Photo] Podcast: What’s next for the Washington Nationals after the World Series

By Bennett Solomon, Andrew Eagle, and Eli Putnam
January 7, 2020
Ben Higgins was the season 20 lead of ABC's hit reality show "The Bachelor." I sat down to talk to Higgins about his experience before, during and after his time on national television.

Q&A with ABC’s season 20 “The Bachelor” Ben Higgins

By Ally Navarrete
January 6, 2020
What's in, what's out: 2020

What’s in, what’s out: 2020

By Ally Navarrete, Anna Yuan, and Dana Herrnstadt
January 2, 2020
Left to right: Managing Editor Ally Navarrete, Editor-in-Chief Dana Herrnstadt and Managing Editor Anna Yuan

Letter from the Online Editors: December 2019

By Dana Herrnstadt, Ally Navarrete, and Anna Yuan
December 22, 2019
Junior Heather Wang gives her lecture on the 1.5 generation during fifth period Nov. 22.

[Photo] Students explore, share passions and interests through Whit-X lectures

By James Marzolf-Miller
November 22, 2019
Left to right: Managing Editor Anna Yuan, Managing Editor Ally Navarrete and Editor-in-Chief Dana Herrnstadt.

Letter from the Online Editors: November 2019

By Dana Herrnstadt, Ally Navarrete, and Anna Yuan
November 9, 2019
A crowd of thousands flooded the streets of D.C. Nov. 2 in celebration of the Nats' World Series victory.

[Photo] The Nats were “never supposed to be here,” but D.C. celebrated a championship Saturday

By Andrew Eagle
November 7, 2019
Students and teachers wore their Nats gear to school today in celebration of the World Series win.

Photo(s) of the Day: The Washington Nationals win the World Series

By Ally Navarrete
October 31, 2019
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 of the Day: B&W staff receive individual awards from CSPA

By Ally Navarrete
October 14, 2019
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 of the Day: B&W staff receive individual awards from CSPA

By Ally Navarrete
October 14, 2019
Photo by ADAM HIRSH.

Student athletes confront unhealthy body standards

By Ally Navarrete and José Wray
June 3, 2019
Junior Liam Gilbert-Lawrence at the swim and dive team's meet against Churchill Jan 5. Whitman parent Adam Hirsh took this photo from the 10-meter platform at Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center. Photo by ADAM HIRSH.

Sports photographers capture the action in front of the lens

By Ally Navarrete
June 2, 2019

Boys volleyball takes down Richard Montgomery 3–1, wins first playoff game in 16 years

By Ally Navarrete
May 6, 2019

Boys volleyball edges out Clarksburg 3–0

By Ally Navarrete
April 26, 2019

Boys volleyball shut out by Walter Johnson 3–0

By Ally Navarrete
April 9, 2019

Co-ed volleyball defeats Walter Johnson 3–2

By Ally Navarrete
April 9, 2019

Co-ed volleyball falls to B–CC 3–1

By Ally Navarrete
April 7, 2019

Boys volleyball crushes B–CC 3–0

By Ally Navarrete
April 7, 2019

Boys volleyball shuts out Paint Branch 3–0

By Ally Navarrete
March 28, 2019

Co-ed volleyball conquers Paint Branch 3–1

By Ally Navarrete
March 28, 2019

Boys volleyball falls to Wheaton 3–0

By Ally Navarrete
March 27, 2019

Co-ed volleyball edges out Wheaton 3–2

By Ally Navarrete
March 27, 2019

Boys volleyball defeats Poolesville 3–0 in season opener

By Ally Navarrete
March 24, 2019

Co-ed volleyball falls to Poolesville 3–1 in season opener

By Ally Navarrete
March 24, 2019
Why I didn’t quit my sport when it got tough—and why you shouldn’t either

Why I didn’t quit my sport when it got tough—and why you shouldn’t either

By Ally Navarrete
March 21, 2019
Pancakes for Parkinson's will be held Mar. 16 at 11:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Graphic courtesy Julia Clayton.

Junior Julia Clayton leads second annual Pancakes for Parkinson’s fundraiser

By Ally Navarrete
March 15, 2019
It's time we stop generalizing generations

It’s time we stop generalizing generations

By Meera Dahiya and Ally Navarrete
March 12, 2019

Girls basketball falls to B–CC 56–35 in second round of playoffs

By Ally Navarrete
March 8, 2019
Guard Elyse Lowet drives past a Wheaton defender on an offensive run. The Vikes scored a season high of 78 points Friday night.

Girls basketball demolishes Wheaton 78–13 in the first round of playoffs

By Ally Navarrete
March 3, 2019

Girls basketball crushes Magruder 72–14 on senior night

By Ally Navarrete
February 24, 2019
Guard Anna Krush launches a three-pointer against the Wootton Patriots Friday night. Krush went for a career high 25 points and tied the record for three-pointers in one game. Photo by Tom Knox.

Girls basketball demolishes Wootton 67–17

By Ally Navarrete
February 18, 2019
The bocce team stands on the podium at the state championship. The team finished second in their division at states. Photo courtesy Whitman HS Bocce Fan Club Twitter.

Bocce places second in their sector at state championship; wins sectional title

By Ally Navarrete
February 14, 2019

Girls basketball crushes Seneca Valley 69–28

By Ally Navarrete
February 13, 2019

Bocce places sixth at counties; looks ahead to states

By Ally Navarrete
February 12, 2019

Girls basketball falls to Paint Branch 66–47

By Ally Navarrete
February 12, 2019
Guard Elyse Lowet attempts a reverse layup in the Vikes' 54–40 win over Richard Montgomery Friday. The team heads into an important week nearing the end of the regular season.

Girls basketball takes down Richard Montgomery 54–40

By Ally Navarrete
February 10, 2019

Girls basketball loses winning streak with 59–48 loss to Churchill

By Ally Navarrete
February 5, 2019
Forward Carter McGloon attempts a reverse layup in the Vikes' game against rival Walter Johnson Wildcats. McGloon went for 14 points in the team's victory. Photo courtesy Tom Knox.

Girls basketball takes down Walter Johnson 49–40

By Ally Navarrete
January 29, 2019

Girls basketball defeats B–CC 49–37

By Ally Navarrete
January 23, 2019
Center Leia Till releases a free throw in the Vikes' win against the Einstein Titans Jan. 18. Till was 5–5 from the line and led the team in scoring Friday.

Girls basketball conquers Einstein 63–34

By Ally Navarrete
January 21, 2019

Girls basketball defeats B–CC 52–48

By Ally Navarrete
January 16, 2019

Character-building programs net positive reviews across MCPS athletic departments

By Ally Navarrete
January 14, 2019
Crew coach Kirk Shipley fist bumps Lyman before a race, something he does at every regatta.

Rower Alexa Lyman commits to Cornell after joining crew last year

By Ally Navarrete
January 14, 2019

Girls basketball edges out Churchill 40–39 with buzzer-beater shot

By Ally Navarrete
January 14, 2019

Girls basketball demolishes Quince Orchard 55-29

By Ally Navarrete
January 8, 2019

Girls basketball conquers Walter Johnson 49–30

By Ally Navarrete
January 6, 2019

Girls basketball takes down Kennedy 49–11

By Ally Navarrete
December 19, 2018

Girls basketball demolishes Springbrook 67–15

By Ally Navarrete
December 16, 2018

Girls basketball falls to Holy Child 47–41

By Ally Navarrete
December 12, 2018

Girls basketball edges out Bullis 65–63 in season opener

By Ally Navarrete
December 8, 2018
Photo courtesy Whitman Sports' Twitter.

Girls soccer falls to Perry Hall 4–2 in state championship

By Ally Navarrete
November 16, 2018
Midfielder Halle Cho and defender Lexi Fleck celebrate their state semi-final win over Severna Park. The Vikes will play Perry Hall Friday at 7:30 in the state final. Photo by Tom Knox.

Girls soccer takes down Severna Park 1–0 in state semi-finals

By Ally Navarrete
November 12, 2018
The girls soccer team celebrate their regional title after a last minute goal against Quince Orchard. The Vikes take on the Severna Park Falcons Saturday in the state semifinals. Photo courtesy Whitman soccer.

Girls soccer defeats Quince Orchard 1–0; advances to state semi-final

By Ally Navarrete
November 7, 2018

Girls soccer edges out Churchill 2–0 to win sectional title

By Ally Navarrete
November 3, 2018

Girls soccer takes down B–CC 2–1 to advance to next round of playoffs

By Ally Navarrete
October 31, 2018

Girls soccer conquers Northwest 5–1 on senior night

By Ally Navarrete
October 17, 2018
Forward Isabella Bravo cuts past a B–CC defender. The team defeated the Barons in the Battle of Bethesda, a key win as they near playoffs. Photo by Lukas Gates.

Girls soccer takes down B–CC 2–0 to win Battle of Bethesda

By Ally Navarrete
October 14, 2018

Girls soccer conquers Damascus 3–1

By Ally Navarrete
October 14, 2018

Girls soccer edges out Richard Montgomery 1–0 in overtime

By Ally Navarrete
October 11, 2018
Defender Sophie Nichols sends the ball to her teammate down the field. The team looks to continue their winning streak as they approach the end of the regular season. Photo by Lukas Gates.

Girls soccer defeats Churchill 3–1 in first home game of the season

By Ally Navarrete
October 10, 2018
Midfielder Kasey Donaldson plays a pass in girls soccer's Monday night game against Churchill. Girls soccer was one of the first teams to have a home game on the newly finished turf field. Photo by Lukas Gates.

Athletes have mixed reactions to new turf

By Ally Navarrete
October 9, 2018

Girls soccer takes down Walter Johnson 2–1 in overtime

By Ally Navarrete
October 4, 2018

Girls soccer demolishes Wheaton 5–0

By Ally Navarrete
September 26, 2018
Q&A: Former MoCo swimmer and record holder Clay Britt

Q&A: Former MoCo swimmer and record holder Clay Britt

By Ally Navarrete
September 24, 2018

Girls soccer annihilates Einstein 9–0

By Ally Navarrete
September 23, 2018
Construction on the turf field pauses for the day due to rain. After four months of work, the field remains unready for use.

Turf field nears final stages of construction

By Ally Navarrete
September 17, 2018

Girls soccer conquers Blair 4–1

By Ally Navarrete
September 12, 2018

Girls soccer defeats Holy Child 2–0

By Ally Navarrete
September 8, 2018

Girls soccer falls to Quince Orchard 1–0 in season opener

By Ally Navarrete
September 5, 2018
The girls varsity crew team receives their gold medals after coming in first at the Washington Metropolitan Interscholastic Rowing Association championships. The team won the regatta for the second straight year, upsetting favorite the National Cathedral School. Photo courtesy of the girls crew team.

Girls varsity eight upsets to win title at WMIRA rowing championships

By Ally Navarrete
May 12, 2018

Coed volleyball shut out by Clarksburg 3–0; eliminated from playoffs

By Ally Navarrete
May 10, 2018
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