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

Senior Guilan Massoud, along with several other Whitman students, salute the camera in the Moco Cyper video. Photo courtesy of Andrew and Ramone Messam.

Moco Cypher features aspiring MCPS rappers

By Nicole Fleck May 17, 2015

School spirit is largely associated with dressing up in school colors and attending or participating in athletics events. This past year, senior Guilan Massoud chose to manifest his enthusiasm for his...

Photo of the Day: April 14

Photo of the Day: April 14

By Nicole Fleck April 14, 2015

Washington, D.C.'s signature cherry blossoms in peak bloom this week at the Tidal Basin. Photo by Nicole Fleck.

Seniors Zach Judson and Colin. Photo courtesy Chris Mason.

Senior boys to DJ bRave

By Nicole Fleck February 28, 2015

http://youtu.be/jTYtj90sGyE Seniors Zach Judson and Colin Hains began DJing less than a year ago because they wanted to explore their passion for electronic music and already have a pretty great gig...

Photo of the Day: February 25

Photo of the Day: February 25

By Nicole Fleck February 25, 2015

The girls basketball team and its practice squad made up of senior and junior boys pose for a photo after practice today. Photo courtesy Tyler Wilkinson.

Michelle and the Lovers harmonize during their cover of Let Me In by Grouplove. Photo by Nicole Fleck.

Coffeehouse highlights students, teacher talent

By Nicole Fleck February 2, 2015

http://youtu.be/AHWAKy4ynOo “Kelly G! Kelly G! Kelly G!” The chants rose until students broke into a thunderous applause as science teacher Kelly Garton sat behind the drums, jamming with students...

Winter break with a GoPro

Winter break with a GoPro

By Nicole Fleck January 4, 2015

http://youtu.be/_uqshYx5Xm0 The GoPro camera is one of the hottest gifts of this holiday season. This high-definition camera is small, durable, and versatile—perfect for the weekend warrior. While...

Members of boys and girls soccer headline All-Gazette team

By Nicole Fleck December 9, 2014

  The Vikings boys and girls soccer teams made history this year, with both teams winning states. When the All-Gazette team choices came out, it was no surprise that Whitman players swamped the...

Trainer Katie Brodka tends to an injury on the sideline of a football game.  Photo by Nick Anderson.

Whitman hires new MedStar athletic trainer Katie Brodka

By Nicole Fleck September 21, 2014

There’s a new face hovering on the sidelines of games this year.  Katie Brodka is replacing Jessica Horn as the school's athletic trainer as part of a pilot program through MedStar Sports Medicine for...

Gymnastics team places second in counties

By Nicole Fleck May 13, 2014

The 4-1 Whitman gymnastics team finished off a strong season placing second in counties behind the Walter Johnson Wildcats by .15 points this past Tuesday. This marked the girls' best performance...

Google Glass technology both innovative and invasive

By Nicole Fleck March 16, 2014

These days, whether you’re standing in a line or sitting in a waiting room, you’ll see the same thing: slouched shoulders and down-turned faces focused on smartphone screens. People are completely...

Secrets to a successful and special Valentine’s Day

By Nicole Fleck February 9, 2014

Don’t make this year just any regular kind of Valentine’s Day. Here are some ideas that will ensure a sweet path to your crush’s heart. The Foodie: Don’t have enough money to pay for a fancy...

“App” your way through the day

By Nicole Fleck December 11, 2013

As everyone knows, there is “an app for everything”. But sometimes this concept can be a little overwhelming. As over one million applications are currently available in Apple’s App Store, it can...

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