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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

Alum organist showcases musical talent

April 15, 2013

The many voices of Bach’s “Prelude and Fugue in G Major” boomed through the organ of the Church of the Redeemer as organist Colin MacKnight showcased his virtuoso talent April 14. MacKnight,...

Going Out Guide: Valentine’s Day

By Deanna Segall February 12, 2013

Stumped on how to show your loved one you care? Trying to make it through another Valentine’s Day? Just want something to keep you busy? Check out these ideas for a special Valentine’s Day outing. National...

Going Out Guide: Holiday adventures

December 20, 2012

Bored of watching "Home Alone" and eating candy canes? These holiday activities will liven up your vacation. 1. Zoo Lights: See the exotic animals of the National Zoo in a new light this holiday...

Chorus teacher Jeff Davidson directs a group during the choral concert Dec. 19. Photo by Deanna Segall.

Photo of the day: Winter choral concert

December 20, 2012

Under the direction of choral instructor Jeff Davidson, students of all ages and skill levels performed in the annual Winter Choral Concert Wednesday, Dec. 19. The program featured the Freshmen...

The combined choir rehearses at University of Maryland. Chamber choir spent the day at the university to attend workshops and learn from college professors. Photo by Nellie Vinograd.

Chamber Choir attends UMD choral workshop

By Deanna Segall November 10, 2012

Chamber Choir, Whitman’s most advanced choral group, ventured to College Park Nov. 7, ready to learn and poised to impress in the University of Maryland High School Choir Invitational. The...

P!nks new album gets the party started

P!nk’s new album gets the party started

By Deanna Segall September 20, 2012

P!nk has a new reason to “raise her glass,” and it’s not because her baby started to talk. She strikes again with her new album “The Truth About Love,” which debuted Sept.18. The album’s...

Photo by Billy Bird.

‘Talent Showpocalypse 2012’: The best for last

By Deanna Segall March 24, 2012

The world can finally end with a bang now that “Talent Showpocalypse” has made its debut. This year’s talent show, “Talent Showpocalypse 2012: Run for Your Lives,” featured three hours of...

Photo by Billy Bird.

‘Showpocalypse 2012’ brings together over 100 student performers

March 22, 2012

The world is ending March 23, so get your tickets now. ‘Talent Showpocalypse 2012"—the name of this year’s Talent Show—will feature over 22 acts ranging from hip-hop groups to Chinese yo-yo. The...

Senior Gabe Slesinger prepares himself before the final round of the National Trumpet Competition March 18. He went on to win the high school division. Photo courtesy Washington Times.

Senior Gabe Slesinger wins National Trumpet Competition

By Deanna Segall March 20, 2012

Senior Gabe Slesinger blew listeners away with his trumpet as he won the high school division of the National Trumpet Competition March 18. The National Trumpet Competition is a nationwide annual...

Members of the Capitol Steps perform in the auditorium March 11. The musical comedic group poked fun at current election-year politics as part of a fundraiser for Post Prom. Photo by Deanna Segall.

Capitol Steps satirize local and national politics

March 11, 2012

Audience members howled with laughter tonight as they watched the Capitol Steps “put the ‘mock’ in ‘democracy.”’ The Capitol Steps, a musical comedic group that pokes fun at current...

Photo courtesy Jean Diamond.

Art students get up close to Van Gogh in Philadelphia

By Deanna Segall March 2, 2012

Art students headed to the Philadelphia Museum of Art Wednesday, Feb. 29, to view the legendary artwork of Vincent van Gogh. The “Van Gogh Up Close” exhibit, on display from Feb. 1 to May 6,...

Photo courtesy www.whitmandrama.com.

‘Frankenstein’: Not your typical green monster

February 15, 2012

With "Frankenstein” often comes the generic, Hollywood image of a green, groaning monster, complete with a rectangular skull and bolts through its neck. But this year’s production of “Frankenstein,”...

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