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

New grading system will hurt students, not help them

New grading system will hurt students, not help them

By Tiger Björnlund June 11, 2016

When MCPS first polled its teachers about eliminating final exams, it received overwhelming opposition to the plan. Months later, MCPS surveyed its teachers again about changing the grading system, and...

Restaurant Week gives students affordable options

Restaurant Week gives students affordable options

By Elea Levin May 6, 2016

On a typical night in Downtown Bethesda, you’ll find most restaurants packed with adults who have the money to spend on the high-end dining options that the area has to offer. However, from April 18...

Maryland primary nominations recap

Maryland primary nominations recap

By Lily Jacobson April 28, 2016

After all the ballots were turned in and counted Tuesday, the results were announced for the Maryland primary. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump narrowly secured a majority, winning 54...

SMOB candidates videos

SMOB candidates’ videos

By Jason Grill April 21, 2016

Both SMOB candidates for the 2016-2017 school year have released promotional videos for their campaigns. Learn more about SMOB Eric Guerci's record of working for you here Learn more about...

Students participate in Today For Tomorrow

Students participate in Today For Tomorrow

By Eli Saletan April 11, 2016

On April 6 and 7, students and staff participated in Today For Tomorrow , an event which taught students about the consequences of both positive and negative decision making.

Midfielder Maddy Kostopulos shields the ball from a defender in Saturdays 14-1 victory. Photo courtesy Shelley Dane

Girls lacrosse shuts down RM 14–1

By Joey Squeri April 10, 2016

[score id="49384" align="right"] The girls lacrosse team (3–1) triumphed over the Richard Montgomery Rockets 14–1 Saturday in an all-around dominant performance. The Vikes stormed out to an...

Save Westbard group protests outside Westwood Shopping Center

Save Westbard group protests outside Westwood Shopping Center

By Anna Gray April 9, 2016

Protesters gathered April 9 on Westbard Ave. to support a petition against the the new Westbard Sector Plan, which calls for the destruction of the old shopping center to make way for the construction...

What we want in presidential candidates

What we want in presidential candidates

By Natalie Welber March 14, 2016

With elections drawing nearer, the Black & White asked students what they value in a presidential candidate.

Whitman Foundation honors staff members

Whitman Foundation honors staff members

By Naomi Meron February 24, 2016

The Whitman Education Foundation honored eight staff members for their 30 or more years of service to Whitman at its fundraiser Feb. 19.  These veterans are math teacher Bonnie Butler, music director...

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