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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

Talent Show 2k16 pushes the limits

Talent Show 2k16 pushes the limits

By Kelly Mema March 27, 2016

Strobes of vibrant green and purple lights and dramatic fog accompanied outstanding singing, dancing and acting performances at this year’s talent show March 22 and 23. This year’s theme was...

Yasmeen Abutaleb (’07) writes thankful letter to Dr. Goodwin

By Kelly Mema February 13, 2016

Despite the busy lives of many Whitman graduates, a few times every year alumni like Yasmeen Abutaleb (‘07) send their regards. “450-500 people graduate Whitman every year, and they don’t always...

Whitman idol Stefanie Abramowitz performs in the opening song in Whitman idol. Abramowitz won after singing Feeling Good by Nina Simone.

Q&A with Whitman idol winner Stefanie Abramowitz

By Kelly Mema February 5, 2016

The auditorium was packed this Wednesday for Whitman Idol, a night full of well-rehearsed songs, successful accompaniments, and witty comments from teacher judges. Junior Stefanie Abramowitz won for singing...

Holidays bring stress to teachers

By Kelly Mema December 27, 2015

As winter break quickly approaches, students labor to finish all their assignments on time, but they are not the only ones under immense pressure. Teachers are in the classroom the entire school day,...

Turkey consumption in the U.S. has doubled in the past 25 years, according to the National Turkey Federation. Photo by Kelly Mema.

Local farm offers fresh, healthy turkey option

By Kelly Mema November 30, 2015

It’s that time of year again. Across the country, farmers and supermarkets have geared up for the chaos of purchasing a Thanksgiving turkey. Native to North America, the wild turkey was a staple...

Sources of Strength targets suicide prevention at student level

Sources of Strength targets suicide prevention at student level

By Kelly Mema November 26, 2015

Every day, 105 people die of suicide, and a disproportionate amount of them are high school students. Twenty-five students and eleven teachers spent a school day in October training to become advisors...

Over 300 people came to this years Walk Away Cancer event, raising over $44,000 for cancer research and treatment. Photo by Rachel Hazan.

Walk Away Cancer raises over $44,000 for research

By Kelly Mema October 17, 2015

This year’s Walk Away Cancer raised 44,358.89 dollars, nearly twice the amount of Whitman’s first Walk Away Cancer event last year. Three hundred students, family members and others in the community...

Locals participate in annual Color Vibe run

By Kelly Mema September 20, 2015

A rainbow of chalk dust on the asphalt ground was all that remained at RFK Stadium Saturday Sept. 5 after the annual Color Vibe run. Just before the race, hundreds of enthusiastic participants lined...

Wright named top Jazz soloist after performance at winter festival

By Kelly Mema June 16, 2015

Twenty five schools in the county gathered at Sherwood High School this past December to take part in the annual Big Band Jazz Festival. The Whitman Jazz band swept the competition, but one musician stood...

Runners prepare to run in the Hope for Henry 5K last Sunday. Photo by Allen Goldberg.

“Hope for Henry” holds 5K fundraiser

By Kelly Mema May 13, 2015

Squeaking shoes, loud cheers and a sea of blue t-shirts ran through Whitman’s grounds Sunday morning as runners took on the Hope for Henry 5K race, raising $18,000 in sponsorships and donations for the...

The boys and girls lacrosse teams pose  after boxing supplies to send to troops overseas. Photo by Kelly Mema.

Lacrosse teams participate in “Lax for Others,” send supplies to troops overseas

By Kelly Mema April 30, 2015

The boys and girls lacrosse teams put their sticks down Tuesday to help make care packages for 200 soldiers in the 187th Infantry Regiment and the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. army stationed in...

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