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Outstanding seniors recognized with prestigious awards
Awards for the graduating class of 2010 recognize outstanding seniors for their achievements in several categories. For a complete list of winners, click here. (continue reading…)
When exams have got you down, get your blood sugar up
Don’t burn out over exams– here are some of the tips to help you keep focused. (continue reading…)
“Death at a Funeral,” so ridiculous that it’s funny
Photo courtesy of imdb.com.
Despite the ominous title, “Death at a Funeral” is one of the funniest movies of the year. The dark comedy, which isn’t so much dark as it is hilarious, is an adaptation of the 2007 British movie of the same name. The three-year span between the original and the remake makes it one of the fastest remakes in history.
Two juniors earn $3,200 during recent snow storm
A $800 snowblower helped Zaveleta and Knox make a lot of money during the recent snow storm. Photo by Ted Knox.
As the temperatures rise and the snow melts, juniors Ted Knox and Nico Zaveleta sit back and count their money. For most Whitman students, Snowmaggedon meant an extra 10 days of sleep, movies and mindless television. But for juniors Zaveleta and Knox, it meant making $3,200.
Sarah Houston wins Posse scholarship, full-ride to college
Sarah Houston (left) won the Posse scholarship for college. Photo courtesy of Sarah Houston.
Senior Sarah Houston will attend Pepperdine University next year on the prestigious Posse scholarship, which offers full-rides to groups of 10 students from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and D.C, who all attend the same college as a “posse.”
Cornell Men’s Glee Club performs for chorus students
Glee members visited Whitman for a quick performance. Photo by Nalini Tata.
Walking into the chorus room on Monday afternoon was almost like walking right onto the set of “Glee.” Cornell University Glee Club, an all-male singing group stopped by school this Monday as part of a 12-day northeastern tour.
Get involved with fundraisers this holiday season
With so many holiday fundraisers this year, there are many opportunities to donate food, clothing and gifts to those in need. Photo by Nalini Tata.
We all know ‘tis the season for giving, and Whitman clubs and students are jumping in to do their share of fund raising and food donation this year.