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Boys lacrosse coach Pope retires after long career at Whitman
Pope led the Vikings to the regional finals this year. Photo by Lora Bevirt.
After coaching the boys varsity lacrosse for 16 years, Kevin Pope is retiring. He plans to spend more time with his family and will begin coaching his daughters in lacrosse. (continue reading…)
Taylor Swift-ly wins crowd approval at latest concert
Taylor Swift sang "Picture to Burn" to a sold out stadium of adoring fans who sang along to each song. Photo by Stephanie Haven.
Young girls’ screaming voices filled the Verizon Center Tuesday and Wednesday night, welcoming Taylor Swift’s ‘Fearless’ 2010 tour. The concert was full of intricate stage decorations and countless costume changes. (continue reading…)
Schools collaborated to run the Help for Haiti Jog-A-Thon
Students ran to raise money for Haiti March 12. Photo courtesy of Anna Sebastian.
The Help for Haiti Jog-A-Thon took place on the Northwest High School Track March 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. Quince Orchard’s Students Taking Action in Darfur Now club co-hosted the event with Students for Change in Darfur and the Northwest outdoor track team. Doctors Without Borders will receive all of the donated money.
Georgetown Cupcake, focus of the new reality series “Cupcake Sisters”
The popular Georgetown Cupcake will be the center of a new reality TV series on TLC. Photo by Hailey Siller.
Rather than walking to Bethesda for a Georgetown Cupcake, you’ll soon be able to observe the secret behind the store’s huge success from the comforts of your living room.
Students host fundraisers for Haiti
The French Honors Society sold red ribbons and croissants to raise money for Haiti. Photo by Danielle Bloch.
Students rush through hallways plastered with dozens of fliers every day. But this time, something was different. The fliers were crying out for help, expressing the voices of people in need during the Haitian earthquake. Three dedicated students decided to take action after hearing about the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake that destroyed most of Haiti.
Q&A with college football player Adam Masters
Some may wonder what it’s like to be inside the mind of a college football player. Protected by a thick uniform and shoulder pads that would make the 80’s show “Dynasty” look amateurish, the guy could seem unapproachable. But in this Q&A, the Spectator finds out what it takes to score that touchdown by talking to Adam Masters (Whitman ‘08) about playing at the Division I University of Connecticut:
Spectator: What was it like to go to a bowl game your sophomore year?
Adam Masters: It’s a lot of fun. Bowl games are kind of like a bonding experience with your team. [Bowl games] are team events.We go out with the other teams to like they’ll set up events like we went bowling with South Carolina this year just to have fun. Its really about having fun with the team. (continue reading…)
A look into different ethnic activities
Nooroz leads her mosque's 15-person elementary school choir in their performance. Photo courtesy of Sheeva Nooroz.
Many students cheer on the Vikings weekly at sports games, drama performances or coffeehouse on Friday nights. These school-wide activities are cultural rites of passage for American teenagers. However, other students spend their free time celebrating their culture through activities of similar importance.