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The Max Brenner chocolate shop storefront in Bethesda. Max Brenner is scheduled to open in downtown Bethesda later this summer.

Sophomore wins Lead Actress in a Musical at Cappie awards

Sophomore Erin Craig won Lead Actress in a Musical at the awards ceremony for the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theatre last Sunday.

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Penn State football coach and commencement speaker Bill O’Brien speaks to the class of 2013. This year’s seniors graduated on Friday at DAR Constitution Hall.

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Band teacher Terry Alvey directs the symphonic orchestra as graduates start procession. The class of 2013 graduated today at DAR Constitution Hall.

NEWS
Sophomore wins Lead Actress in a Musical at Cappie awards
Sophomore Erin Craig, who won Best Lead Actress in a Musical, performs with fellow cast mates in "Anything Goes". The Drama program was nominated for 10 Cappie awards last Sunday.

Sophomore Erin Craig won Lead Actress in a Musical at the awards ceremony for the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theatre last Sunday.

Sophomore places second in debate national championship

There’s no debating it; Sophomore Sophia Caldera’s speech and debate career has only just begun. Caldera recently placed second in the national championship in Philadelphia, which lasted from May 24 to the 26.

AP Spanish Language students face test invalidation

Thirty-six AP Spanish Language students will have to retake part of their exam or forfeit college credit for the course because of an error in proctoring the test.

FEATURE
Smithsonian’s “The Ultimate Wave” offers exquisite cinematography, unique plot
Surfing champion Kelly Slater rides a Tahiti wave. The Ultimate Wave offers a unique summer movie in stunning 3-D. Photo courtesy of ultimatewavetahiti.com

Planning to go to the movies this summer? Instead of sitting through another mind-numbing, two-and-a-half hour action-thriller with a predictable plot, head down to the National Mall to see “The Ultimate Wave Tahiti“.

Max Brenner Chocolate Bar to open in Bethesda
Chocolates of many varieties are displayed in a glass case at Max Brenner Chocolate store and restaurant in New York, Wednesday Aug. 9, 2006.  The establishment is among a wave of Israeli lifestyle and fashion companies that have set up shop in New York recently, taking advantage of the city's large number of consumers with Israeli-influenced tastes.   (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew, cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two? Max Brenner can.

Students fondly remember Yousef Awadh
Students record their memories of Yousef. The school also held a candlelight vigil, which 300 students attended.

Almost 200 Whitman students gathered under an overcast sky May 28 to mourn the loss of one of their own, sophomore Yousef Awadh. Their candles flickering in the breeze, students and staff recalled their favorite memories of Yousef.

OPINION
Editorial: Parking system in need of reform
Senior Robby Lund enters his car parked across from the baseball field. After the administration contacted Montrose Towing and towed at least ten cars, many students without parking permits resorted to parking near the tennis courts to avoid the tow truck.

At least ten Whitman students searched the parking lot for their vehicles to no avail Tuesday, March 19.

Test scores shouldn’t drive teacher evaluations

Ask students what they like best about history class and they’ll probably say debates, simulations or discussions. But time spent on these creative and unstructured activities may soon dwindle.

Senioritis is worth it, Mr. Bernstein

For the past year and a half, I’ve skidded through the academic maelstrom of AP’s and college apps, working myself until I was sick (quite literally), taking a mental health day and then repeating the process.

SPORTS
Students, coach awarded All-Met status

After a successful spring sports season, the Washington Post awarded All-Met status to coach Kirk Shipley and a number of student athletes.

Senior girls win Powderpuff, 14-7

The senior girls defeated the junior girls 14-7 as they squared off in the annual Powder Puff football game May 23.

Girls varsity crew places third in Stotesbury Cup Regatta
Girls varsity crew places third in Stotesbury Cup Regatta

The girls varsity 1V and 2V crew team boats both placed third in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia this weekend, marking the first time in Whitman Crew history that the girls senior varsity has made it into the finals and placed.

BLOGS
Bdubbs Bakes: Graduation Diploma Scroll Tuile Cookies
Bdubbs Bakes: Graduation Diploma Scroll Tuile Cookies

As graduation day approaches, pair your big celebration with tiny edible diplomas. Made from thin tuile cookies, these delectable scrolls are the perfect way to top off your favorite cake or cupcake.

Abercrombie’s shaming of customers is a bad look

I don’t think I was the only one who cringed when I read that Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries only wants “thin, beautiful people” shopping at his stores.

“The Office” series finale: The beauty in little things
"The Office" aired its final episode on NBC May 16. Photo courtesy Associated Press.

I became an avid fan of “The Office” in my middle school rom-com obsession phase, in which I only watched the show to follow the legendary romance of Jim and Pam.