“The Kings of Summer” is a unique coming of age movie
If you mixed “Superbad” with “Lord of the Flies” and then topped it off with some indie-flick lens flares, you’d probably end up with something like “The Kings of Summer,” coming out this May.
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Yale Whiffenpoofs serenade students
Men’s chorus had a chance to rest their voices and use their ears Thursday morning. Joined by other students of the music department, the class enjoyed a performance by the renowned Whiffenpoofs, an a capella group from Yale University.
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Parents and teachers show passion for music
Musical talent at Whitman isn’t confined to the music hallway, or even to the student body – parents and teachers alike are finding opportunities to show off their musical prowess in bands and singing groups.
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Treats-4-Troops sends candy overseas
Instead of letting uneaten Halloween candy gather dust in a plastic pumpkin, donate it to Treats-4-Troops. This year the charity organization gathered about 7 tons of candy to send to troops overseas. That’s 14,000 pounds — enough to fill a 24 foot truck.
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Teachers take to Twitter to inform students, community
Seeing a teacher use social networking was once like a chance encounter at the mall — weird, out of place, and just plain awkward. But some staff members have bridged the gap by reaching out to students through the internet, all in 140 characters or less.
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