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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
Chris Atkinson

Chris Atkinson, Sports Editor

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Cameron Darnell - 11th Grade - I have an interest in the natural world, and am a strong environmentalist. Photographing wildlife is a passion of mine.

Who is Whitman – Expanded Edition

By Anthony Breder and Chris Atkinson
May 21, 2019

The perfect Silver Diner meal doesn’t exi-

By Chris Atkinson, Cami Corcoran, and Cam Jones
March 12, 2019
The BOE voted April 24 to move forward with the construction of Whitman's turf field this summer despite controversy over the infill material. The field will be closed to the public while construction takes place. Photo by Thomas Mande.

BOE votes to move forward with Whitman turf field despite controversy regarding infill

By Thomas Mande, Chris Atkinson, and Jessie Solomon
May 17, 2018

Boys tennis defeats B-CC 7–0 in first division one matchup

By Chris Atkinson
April 18, 2018

Boys tennis dominates Sherwood 7–0 to capture fifth straight win

By Chris Atkinson
April 13, 2018

Boys Tennis extends streak with sweeps of Poolesville and Paint Branch

By Chris Atkinson
April 10, 2018

Tennis wins first two games of the season

By Chris Atkinson
April 7, 2018
Danger on our turf: is MCPS protecting athletes?

Danger on our turf: is MCPS protecting athletes?

By Chris Atkinson, Thomas Mande, and Jessie Solomon
March 19, 2018
Black and White picks for the Sweet 16 to the championship. Graphic by Charlotte Alden.

March Madness Predictions

By Jessie Solomon, Max Gersch, Chris Atkinson, and Matthew van Bastelaer
March 13, 2018
Senior Sofia Luzuriaga blows a whistle as the team marches onto the court. The Poms were confident in their routine and placed second on Saturday, February 3rd for division two county championships. Photo by Annabelle Gordon

Poms places second in counties after first year in Division II

By Chris Atkinson
February 6, 2018

Football overwhelmed by Sherwood on senior night

By Chris Atkinson
November 6, 2017
Devin Carone breaks free of a defender on a carry. Carone finished with 143 yards and three touchdowns in a 28–0 stomp of the Barons. Photo courtesy Whitman Football.

Football flattens the Barons

By Chris Atkinson
October 30, 2017
Running back Devin Carone runs past a Norrthwest defender. Carone ran for 65 yards and a touchdown.

Football falls to Northwest despite strong first half

By Chris Atkinson
October 22, 2017
Running back Devin Carone makes a move after breaking from the line of scrimmage. Carone rushed for 171 yards and scored three touchdowns in the Vikes' victory over the Wildcats. Photo by Katherine Luo.

Vikes stomp Wildcats in Homecoming game

By Chris Atkinson
October 16, 2017
Junior John Luke Iglesias prepares to start the second of his six dual matches. Iglesias finished with a record of 5–1 at the tournament. Photo courtesy Thirza Iglesias.

Junior competes at National Duals for wrestling

By Chris Atkinson
June 6, 2017
Senior Noah Clement steps up to plate in fifth inning before hitting deep double to drive in a run. Clement's three runs batted in were not enough to save the Vikes' season. Photo by Chris Atkinson.

Boys baseball upset by WJ, eliminated from playoffs

By Chris Atkinson
May 17, 2017
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