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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
Amy Nankin

Amy Nankin, Print Managing Editor

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An encouraging poster hangs in Whitman's front hallway. Photo by Olivia Matthews.

Mental illness: the conversations we need to have

By Tiger Bjӧrnlund and Amy Nankin
December 1, 2017
After two years competing in and winning the division three county tournament, the poms team is moving up to division two. Photo by Tomas Castro.

Poms and cheer team move up to division 2

By Amy Nankin
May 16, 2017
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

May 1 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin, Sam Shiffman, Daniel Weber, and Kyle Layman
May 4, 2017
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

April 24 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin
April 27, 2017
Catcher Patrick Cashmere receives a ball at the plate early on in the game. Photo courtesy of Whitman baseball.

April 21 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin, Ben Levin, and Kyle Layman
April 26, 2017
Pitcher Nathan Haddon threw five shutout innings against RM on Wednesday. Photo by Annabelle Gordon.

April 19 Sports Recap

By Bn Levin, Amy Nankin, and Kyle Layman
April 20, 2017
Junior Jack Farren goes up for a smash in coed volleyball's sweep over RM. Photo by Olivia Matthews.

March 31 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin
April 2, 2017
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

March 29 Sports Recap

By Daniel Weber, Sam Shiffman, Kyle Layman, and Amy Nankin
March 31, 2017
Pitcher and outfielder Justin Carboni pitches two perfect innings against WJ, and eventually brings in the game-winning run on a fielder's choice. Photo by Tomas Castro.

March 27 Sports Recap

By Ben Levin and Amy Nankin
March 30, 2017
Junior John Luke Iglesias goes head to head with a Churchill opponent in a match on January 27th. Photo by Annabelle Gordon.

Athlete of the Month: John Luke Iglesias

By Amy Nankin
March 29, 2017
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

March 23 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin, Ben Levin, and Kyle Layman
March 27, 2017
Infielder Laura May throws the ball across the diamond in the team's 17–4 loss against Seneca Valley. Photo by Jefferson Luo.

March 21-22 Sports Recap

By Daniel Weber, Sam Shiffman, Ben Levin, Kyle Layman, Amy Nankin, and Joey Squeri
March 23, 2017
Shortstop Tyler DeMartino is among returning varsity players pushing to continue the baseball team's success in recent seasons. Photo by Annabelle Gordon.

Spring sports preview

By Ben Levin, Joey Squeri, Daniel Weber, Sam Shiffman, Amy Nankin, and Kyle Layman
March 21, 2017
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Feb. 23 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin
February 24, 2017
The hockey team skates their way past South River and into the semifinals where they'll face Marriotts Ridge. Photo by Tiger Björnlund.

Feb. 21 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin
February 23, 2017
Guard Alex Sanson holds the ball right outside the three-point line in the team's game against Paint Branch. Sanson scored 21 points in the victory. Photo by Tomas Castro.

Feb. 17 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin, Sam Shiffman, and Ben Levin
February 20, 2017
Graphic by Emma Davis.

Mental health: a high school perspective

By Tiger Bjornlund and Amy Nankin
February 9, 2017
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Feb. 3 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin, Sam Shiffman, and Ben Levin
February 6, 2017
Defenseman Mark Meinecke glides the puck into the offensive zone in the team's victory over QO. Photo by Tomas Castro.

Jan. 27 Sports Recap

By Ben Levin, Sam Shiffman, and Amy Nankin
January 30, 2017
Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

Jan. 20 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin
January 24, 2017
Forward Olivia Meyers contributed to the victory over Wootton, in which the Patriots were held to their lowest point total of the season. Photo by Valerie Myers.

Jan. 13 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin, Sam Shiffman, and Ben Levin
January 16, 2017
Guard Joey Squeri led the team shooting 3 for 6 from the free-throw line, with the team shooting a team-high 17 free-throw attempts in a dominant 50–36 showing against Churchill. Photo by Annabelle Gordon.

Jan. 6 Sports Recap

By Sam Shiffman, Ben Levin, and Amy Nankin
January 11, 2017

Jan. 2 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin
January 5, 2017
With “Castle” by Halsey blasting through the speakers in the gym at Seneca Valley high school, the poms squad begins their first moves of their routine. Photo courtesy Jeffrey Vogt.

Poms team participates in Seneca Valley exhibition

By Amy Nankin
January 4, 2017
Sophomore Ben Gersh pins his opponent at the team’s match against Paint Branch December 20. Photo by Shannon Turkewitz.

Wrestling team unable to compete in Keaser Classic

By Amy Nankin
January 2, 2017
Guard Brendan Shaver dribbles past halfcourt in a dominant 20–4 fourth quarter. Photo by Katherine Luo.

December 16: Girls and boys basketball blow out Northwood with stellar defense; hockey outlasts Blair 3–1 to continue streak

By Sam Shiffman, Ben Levin, and Amy Nankin
December 18, 2016

December 15: Boys basketball stifle Magruder 56–40; girls basketball blows out Magruder 86–13; hockey shuts out B-CC 5–0

By Ben Levin, Sam Shiffman, and Amy Nankin
December 16, 2016
Guard Jack McClelland goes up for a contested layup against Gaithersburg. Photo by Tomas Castro.

December 9: Boys basketball sneaks by Gaithersburg 51–50; Girls basketball defeats Gaithersburg 68–44 behind dominant second half; Hockey blows out WJ 8–1

By Ben Levin, Sam Shiffman, and Amy Nankin
December 13, 2016
Coach Kuhn to retire from coaching

Coach Kuhn to retire from coaching

By Amy Nankin
December 13, 2016
Junior Stefan Heller swims breaststroke at the team’s preseason meet against QO. Photo by Tomas Castro.

Winter sports preview

By Kyle Layman, Ben Levin, Amy Nankin, Sam Shiffman, Joey Squeri, and Daniel Weber
December 5, 2016
Senior Douglas Bruchalski skates past a Landon defender in their 4–3 victory. Photo courtesy of Gina Bjornlund.

December 2: Hockey knocks off number one ranked Landon 4–3, blows out DC Stars 10–2

By Amy Nankin
December 5, 2016
Senior Sofia Riordan in a mid-jump while competing at the Oatlands Horse show with the Whitman Equestrian club. Photo courtesy Madison Warner.

Whitman’s unconventional equestrian club

By Amy Nankin
December 1, 2016
Goalie Brendan Daly slides to deflect a QO shot. Photo courtesy Carter Hughes.

November 18: Hockey closes out Quince Orchard 6–1 with third quarter scoring outburst

By Amy Nankin
November 21, 2016

November 11: Hockey overtakes WJ 4–2 with explosive first period

By Amy Nankin
November 14, 2016

November 4: Hockey ties Churchill in high-scoring game

By Amy Nankin
November 8, 2016
Defensive lineman Dawson Mackay looks to take down QO's running back in the backfield, with linebacker Ben Wilson trailing in pursuit. Photo by Jefferson Luo.

October 28: Football falls to explosive QO offense; hockey loses first game

By Daniel Weber and Amy Nankin
October 31, 2016

VIDEO: Battle of the classes recap

By Amy Nankin
October 14, 2016

October 5 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin and Joey Squeri
October 7, 2016
Defender Caroline Smith driving deep into the opponent’s defense in a tight contest against Blair. Photo by Reed Leventis.

October 4 Sports Recap

By Ben Levin, Kyle Layman, Joey Squeri, Sam Shiffman, and Amy Nankin
October 6, 2016
September 23 Sports Recap

September 23 Sports Recap

By Daniel Weber and Amy Nankin
October 5, 2016
September 20 Sports Recap

September 20 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin and Kyle Layman
October 5, 2016
Nagelhout (front), with teammate Nicole Alford moving into position behind her, powerfully spikes the ball back over the net over to her opponents. Photo courtesy Claire Nagelhout.

Claire Nagelhout commits to Lehigh, ends Whitman career

By Amy Nankin
October 4, 2016
Photo by Jefferson Luo.

September 27 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin and Sam Shiffman
September 29, 2016
Third singles player Livy Meyers following through on a backhand. Photo by Jefferson Luo.

September 13 & 14 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin
September 16, 2016
Running back Gunnar Morton reaches for the extra yards. Photo by Jefferson Luo.

September 9 Sports Recap

By Amy Nankin
September 13, 2016
Sarinah Wahl in Friday's game versus B-CC. Photo by Rachel Hazan.

Girls tennis opens season with 7-0 win over B-CC

By Amy Nankin
September 5, 2016
Photo courtesy Monica McEwan.

Eight Whitman athletes receive All-Met status

By Amy Nankin
June 14, 2016
Doubles players Jack Welch and Andrew Leung after winning their state championship game 6–2, 6–1. Photo courtesy Jasen Gohn

Two tennis doubles teams win states

By Amy Nankin
May 29, 2016
Senior Athlete Destinations 2016

Senior Athlete Destinations 2016

By Amy Nankin
May 24, 2016
Second singles player Andrew Leung was the only Viking to win his section. Photo courtesy Jasen Gohn.

Boys tennis places third overall in counties

By Amy Nankin
May 19, 2016
Freshman Jared Lapidus winds up for a strong front handed hit to his opponent. Photo by Olivia Matthews.

Boys tennis completes undefeated season with 7–0 win over Gaithersburg

By Amy Nankin
May 3, 2016

Boys tennis defeats Quince Orchard 4–3

By Amy Nankin
April 28, 2016
Fourth singles player Kevan Nathani returns a forehand down the line in the team's victory over RM. Photo courtesy Annabelle Gordon.

Boys tennis clinches third consecutive division one title with 6–1 victory over RM

By Amy Nankin
April 21, 2016

Boys tennis eases past WJ 6–1

By Amy Nankin
April 19, 2016
The boys tennis team celebrates after their 4–3 win over the Churchill Bulldogs on Wednesday. Photo courtesy Jasen Gohn

Boys tennis remains undefeated after 4–3 win over Churchill

By Amy Nankin
April 14, 2016
Evin McDonald slams a backhand cross court against his B-CC opponent. McDonald won his matchup 6–0, 6–0. Photo courtesy Olivia Matthews.

Boys tennis dominates B-CC 7–0

By Amy Nankin
April 12, 2016

Boys tennis triumphs over Wootton 6–1

By Amy Nankin
April 6, 2016

Boys tennis shuts out Northwest 7–0

By Amy Nankin
April 5, 2016
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