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

The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White

Community educator Cheryl Banks addresses  girls during yesterdays assembly. Banks tried to send a message about empowering women during her discussion. Photo by Michelle Jarcho.

Community educator speaks about sexual assault at assembly, sparks controversy

By Margot Dionne November 20, 2014

Community educator Cheryl Banks spoke to students about the dangers of sexual assault during the second of a two part in-school assembly on safety yesterday. Part one, held Nov. 12, was about distracted...

Teachers attend annual convention during day off

By Margot Dionne October 21, 2014

Every year, students look forward to a seemingly random Friday in mid-October when they can sleep in, enjoy the fall weather and catch up on homework. Some teachers, however, have a different agenda. The...

Sam Arnesen, WIll Arnesen, Fionn Adamian, Ben Zimmermann and coach Iaan Reynolds hoist their trophies after winning their semi-final rounds. The teams debated about about prioritizing either the economy or the environment of India. Photo courtesy Daniel Schifrin.

Senior, sophomore teams named co-champions at debate championship

By Margot Dionne April 29, 2014

Seniors Ben Zimmermann and Fionn Adamian and sophomores Will Arnesen and Sam Arnesen were co-champions of the debate Tournament of Champions this weekend. The tournament, which is held annually at the...

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