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Mental health group films PSA at Whitman

By Mary Dimitrov • March 14, 2016

While normally Whitman students fill the halls of Whitman, Feb. 15 the halls bustled with professional actors to film a public service announcement for The Campaign to Change Direction, a coalition of...

Alums viral video calls for revamp of sororities

Alum’s viral video calls for revamp of sororities

By Mary Dimitrov • February 21, 2016

After deciding to leave her sorority at Syracuse University this past fall, Alex Purdy (‘12) made a YouTube video explaining her choice and encouraging change across the Greek system. Her video has garnered...

Battle of the Bands raises $1800 for LLS

By Mary Dimitrov • February 7, 2016

The sixth annual Battle of the Bands took place last Friday night in front of a dancing and singing crowd.  Eight student bands performed in the Whittier Auditorium, including Supermassive Black Hole,...

Whitmaniacs to coordinate Guy Auction

By Mary Dimitrov • December 31, 2015

The Whitmaniacs will coordinate this year’s Guy Auction after the SGA pulled back multiple annual LLS events. “Guy Auction is back!! Whitmaniacs have taken over this event and it will be happening...

Dr. Goodwin speaks on underage drinking at Austin conference

By Mary Dimitrov • December 14, 2015

Last weekend, principal Alan Goodwin attended the 10th annual Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs Conference in Austin, Texas to speak about the dangers of underage drinking. Goodwin believes he was...

Goodwin’s email about drinking garners national attention

By Mary Dimitrov • November 16, 2015

Principal Alan Goodwin received widespread media attention for sending an email urging parents to stop hosting drinking parties. News stations FOX, WTOP and NBC used the words “scathing,” “direct”...

New Maryland laws take effect

By Mary Dimitrov • October 1, 2015

An assortment of new Maryland laws, including new policies on health, transportation law enforcement and social and environmental issues, will take effect today. Here are summaries and explanations...

New MCPS guidelines excuse religious holiday absences, permit in-school prayer

New MCPS guidelines excuse religious holiday absences, permit in-school prayer

By Mary Dimitrov • September 10, 2015

MCPS released new Guidelines for Respecting Religious Diversity this summer, aiming to protect students' freedom to exercise their religion during school while avoiding publicly endorsing a certain religion. The...

MCPS mourns loss of Wootton Principal

MCPS mourns loss of Wootton Principal

By Mary Dimitrov • August 20, 2015

The Montgomery County community is grieving the loss of Wootton principal Michael Doran. Doran passed away Wednesday morning, according to MCPS school officials. The cause of death has not been determined. “You...

Bowers to remain superintendent through next year

Bowers to remain superintendent through next year

By Mary Dimitrov • May 20, 2015

“The Board wishes to appoint [Larry Bowers] interim superintendent for one more year beginning July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016,” MCPS Board President Patricia O’Neil announced at the MCPS Board...

Houlihan, who was announced the Boards preferred candidate to become the next superintendent, withdrew his name from contention Sunday

Houlihan withdraws from superintendent search

By Mary Dimitrov • May 17, 2015

MCPS Board President Patricia O’Neill announced the withdrawal of preferred candidate Andrew Houlihan from the search to find MCPS’s new superintendent today. “Dr. Andrew Houlihan informed the...

Houlihan, who was announced the Boards preferred candidate to become the next superintendent, withdrew his name from contention Sunday

Houlihan announced as ‘preferred’ superintendent

By Mary Dimitrov • May 15, 2015

MCPS Board President Patricia O’Neill has identified Andrew Houlihan, chief academic officer of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), as the preferred candidate to be the new superintendent...

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