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Goodwin cancels PTSA vote on T-mobile’s cell tower proposal
After nearly four months of debate about the risks and benefits of a proposal for a new cell phone antenna next to the baseball field, principal Alan Goodwin and the PTSA agreed to reject the proposal and cancel the PTSA vote scheduled for Mar. 16. Goodwin sent an email over the Whitnet listserv Sunday March 14 to explain his reasoning.
T-mobile open house fails to assuage community health concerns
T-Mobile representatives hosted an open house in the Media Center March 8 to answer questions and inform community members about their proposal to install a 120-foot cell phone tower on top of a light pole next to the baseball field.
Opponents of the proposal dominated the event, with crowds of anxious and often frustrated parents and neighborhood residents questioning five T-Mobile representatives on the health effects of radio frequency waves emitted from the tower, its location and its effect on property values.
Perspectives on new D.C. gay marriage law
In a controversial decision, the D.C. council passed a new law allowing gay couples to apply for marriage licenses, effective March 3.
Robotics club prepares for competition domination
Members of the Robotics team work on their robot that will play soccer against other schools' robots at the Baltimore Convention Center March 11 to 13. Photo courtesy of Helen Simonson.
One soccer state championship may be enough for some schools. But here, where overachievers are the norm, students strive to be the best at everything. And, in the third attempt at a championship, the athletes are robots.
Boy Auction raises money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The group of juniors Connor Gordon, Miles Davis and Bryan Joel sold for $440, the most expensive auction of the night. SGA raised over $4,220 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Photo by Keegan Barber.
The SGA raised over $4,220 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the Boy Auction Feb. 25. (continue reading…)
New school lunch initiative will remove unhealthy snacks
Favorites like Doritos and Little Debbie snacks may soon be disappearing from cafeteria shelves. Photo by Jessica Littman.
For those who’ve been skirting the cafeteria’s nutrition guidelines by stocking up on brownies and chips, listen up–favorites like french fries may soon disappear from under the heat lamps. Michelle Obama and her “Let’s Move” initiative promote revitalization of school lunches.
Hallway flood disrupts Tuesday dismissal
Photo by Sean Hyatt.
The heater core of an air conditioning machine broke today, causing a flood in the second floor hallway outside of the Black & White room B212. (continue reading…)