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
The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White
Katie Hanson

Katie Hanson, Print Managing Editor

Grade

12

Why did you join the Black and White?

Journalism is my first and only language.

What’s your favorite scent?

THE CONSTITUTION (smells best in dim lighting)

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Two teachers involuntarily transferred due to reduced staffing allocation

Two teachers involuntarily transferred due to reduced staffing allocation

By Katie Hanson and Alex Robinson
June 13, 2019
SGA sees gender gap in election results, follows national trend

SGA sees gender gap in election results, follows national trend

By Katie Hanson, Alex Robinson
May 30, 2019
Artistic director Michael Bobbitt announced his resignation from Adventure Theater, a children's theater in Glen Echo, last month. After 12 years, Bobbitt said he's sad to leave but that he's ready to challenge himself by moving on to directing adult theater. Photo courtesy Michael Bobbitt.

Whitman parent Michael Bobbitt steps down as artistic director of Adventure Theater

By Katie Hanson
May 8, 2019
Monika Samtani ('85) and her daughter Natasha interview a student at Sahasra Deepika, an all-girls non-profit school in Bangalore, India. Monika said working with the school inspired her and Natasha "to tell inspiring stories of our own."

Whitman alum, daughter create female empowerment platform

By Katie Hanson
April 28, 2019
Camp Jojo's mission is to form a unique community of teenagers who have lost loved ones to suicide. The camp will be held in honor of Jojo, who Spielberg said always saw camp as a "special place."

Camp Jojo to honor former student

By Katie Hanson
April 5, 2019
Photo illustration by Lukas Gates.

Concussions impair students’ lives

By Katie Hanson
March 20, 2019
The objects that define us

The objects that define us

By Katie Hanson
March 12, 2019
EpiPens allow users to inject themselves with a dose of epinephrine to temporarily lessen the severity of an allergic reaction. Severe allergies have become more common in the US in recent years. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that between 1997 and 2010, allergy rates among American children increased by 50%.

Students face allergies as diagnoses rise

By Katie Hanson
February 23, 2019
Not taking everything so seriously lets you appreciate the small funny moments, even if they’re a little uncomfortable.

Why it’s good to be cringey

By Katie Hanson
February 22, 2019
Bethesda Bagels is opening a new location at Wildwood Shopping Center. The local bagel chain is a family run business with an endearing past.

Family-owned Bethesda Bagels franchise announces new store location

By Katie Hanson
February 19, 2019
In the the Northeast Regional Finals in New York this August, Hichwa (left) places 3rd out nearly 100 competitors. Competitors who place in the top 12 in regional finals are guaranteed a spot in the national drone championship. Olaf called the race “the best race of “his life”.

Junior Olaf Hichwa propels into drone racing, sponsorships

By Katie Hanson
January 25, 2019
New Board members Brenda Wolf (right) and Karla Silvestre (left) were sworn in Dec. 3 for the District 15 and At-Large seats. Both candidates said they were excited to serve in their first elected positions.

Board of Education is all-female for the first time ever

By Katie Hanson
January 14, 2019

Negotiations over allegedly forgotten African American cemetery continue to create controversy

By Katie Hanson
December 31, 2018
Graphic by Selina Ding.

District 16 state delegate primary: an inside look at local candidates

By Katie Hanson
May 27, 2018
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