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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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Whitman Compliments returns under new management

By Della Turque February 10, 2014

Like many students, three nights ago I logged onto Facebook to get a blast from the past on my newsfeed: Whitman Compliments. For those who lived under a rock last year, Whitman Compliments was a social...

Duck Dynasty star’s comments are inexcusable but unsurprising

By Della Turque January 7, 2014

While flipping through the news last night, I stopped and read the words floating by at the bottom of the screen: “Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson suspended for anti-gay comments.” In an interview...

Photo of the Day: November 26

Photo of the Day: November 26

By Della Turque November 26, 2013

The sun sets on the Potomac River as there's a lull in the rain. The Potomac River, and the adjacent C&O canal, is a great resource for the Whitman community for hiking, running and biking, and is...

Photo of the Day: November 25

Photo of the Day: November 25

By Della Turque November 25, 2013

20 degree temperature hits the Whitman parking lot as students hurry from their cars to school. Despite the sunshine, sleet and snow are in the forecast for the next few days. If weather trends continue,...

Photo of the Day: November 21

Photo of the Day: November 21

By Della Turque November 21, 2013

The "Miss Saigon" cast and crew wore pajamas and the musical's t-shirt to celebrate opening night of the musical. The musical is showing Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 7 PM.    

Beauty Pageant ban is misplaced, unnecessary

By Della Turque October 22, 2013

The French upper house of Parliament voted to ban girls under the age of 16 from competing in beauty pageants Sept. 18. The law passed 197-to-146 as a part of a broader bill to promote gender equality....

College talk etiquette

By Della Turque September 28, 2013

For us seniors, it’s hard not to appreciate our last moments: last first day of school, last high school football game, last time we’ll ever have to endure homecoming craziness. But around every corner...

Miley Cyrus: “being yourself” should not apply

By Della Turque September 1, 2013

Unless you are living under a rock, you’ve heard about Miley Cyrus’s twerking debut at the VMAs. I didn’t watch the VMAs but was sure to catch her performance the next day on YouTube. Everyone’s...

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

Students fondly remember Yousef Awadh

By Della Turque June 5, 2013

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...

Twenty-four Whitman students are National Merit Semifinalists this year. Photo by Abigail Cutler.

Twenty-four National Merit semifinalists announced

By Della Turque September 12, 2012

Twenty-four students earned National Merit semifinalist status, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced Monday. The students recognized were: Rachel Arnesen, Marit Björnlund, Benjamin...

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