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
Liam Darnell

Liam Darnell, Online Managing Editor

Grade 12

Why did you join The B&W?

I want to make a difference in the community through reporting on important issues

If you were a bagel, what would you be?

Sesame

All content by Liam Darnell
Miller attended Villanova University and began his career as an educator at the National Center for Children and Families, a nonprofit organization that supports vulnerable children and families.

MCPS Board of Education appoints Gregory Miller as new Whitman Principal

By Nikhita Dass and Liam Darnell
June 25, 2024
While there are companies genuinely committed to sustainability, many brands falsely claim their products are eco-friendly, using buzzwords like “sustainable” or “clean.”

We can’t greenwash our way into a greener future

By Liam Darnell
April 3, 2024
After manufacturing and testing the pilot mobile application, MCPS discovered vulnerabilities within the system.

MCPS will not provide transportation to Whitman for accepted LASJ students

By Liam Darnell
March 8, 2024
The budget will continue to fund the Montgomery Virtual Academy and Innovative Schools Calendar at Arcola Elementary School, but will eliminate the ISC at Roscoe R. Nix Elementary School.

Board of Education decides future of 3 programs after hearing community member testimonies

By Liam Darnell
February 28, 2024
After manufacturing and testing the pilot mobile application, MCPS discovered vulnerabilities within the system.

What Wes Moore’s $3.3 billion transportation cuts mean for Montgomery County

By Liam Darnell
December 21, 2023
Folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as senbazuru in Japanese, is a traditional Japanese practice that promotes hope and healing during challenging times.

Photo of the Day, 12/12: Students fold origami cranes for art installation in Commons

By Liam Darnell
December 12, 2023
The play centers around the complicated workings of a group’s relationship dynamics at the turn of the 20th century.

Whitman Drama kicks off “season of scandal” with farce “A Flea in Her Ear”

By Liam Darnell
November 21, 2023
College Board officials offered only the make-up test day as an alternative due to the Maryland primary election, which will take place on the original exam date.

AP Lang exam moved to late-testing date, will be taken on paper

By Liam Darnell
November 16, 2023
A surge in traffic between 7:45 and 9:15 a.m. on Bluebook, the app used to administer College Board tests, caused some schools across the country to “delay or be unable to begin testing,” College Board officials wrote.

Administrators cancel PSAT due to technical issues with College Board website

By Liam Darnell
October 12, 2023
COVID is back: Whitman reacts

COVID is back: Whitman reacts

By Liam Darnell
September 27, 2023
The phrase "No cops at Whitman" was spray painted on the exterior wall of the auditorium yesterday morning. MCPD has begun an active investigation to determine the perpetrator.

Anti-police graffiti found outside auditorium

By Liam Darnell
September 2, 2023
Whitman Japanese teacher Yukiyo Moorman was honored by the Japanese government with The Order of the Rising Sun with Silver Rays award on May 15.

Japanese teacher Yukiyo Moorman honored by Japanese government

By Liam Darnell
June 13, 2023
Student performers present "One Acts: Strange Tales" in front of an audience seated directly onstage.

One Acts returns in-person to Whitman Drama

By Liam Darnell
May 25, 2023
The Montgomery County Council conducts a public hearing about the proposed budget while MCPS students hold signs in a show of support for the measure.

County residents rally in favor of proposed MCPS budget

By Liam Darnell
April 17, 2023
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