Walt Whitman High School - The Black & White

The Black & White

The Black & White is a national, regional and state award-winning newspaper that is entirely student-run and independently financed. In addition to informing students, teachers, parents and community members of relevant issues and events, it also provides an open forum for exchanging ideas. It was established in 1961 and produces nine issues each academic year. The newspaper was inducted into the National Scholastic Press Association Hall of Fame in 1991, during the tenure of longtime adviser Mr. Atwood. In 2001, the staff of the Black & White collaborated to launch the Spectator, a supplementary paper covering sports features and recreation. The newspaper has gathered numerous national awards for its print edition as well as its website, Black & White Online, which won the NSPA Online Pacemaker Award in 2012. The Black & White has over 80 staff members (print and online positions included) and the Spectator has more than 30 members. Some staff positions, like photographers, graphic artists, business and advertising managers, are shared by both papers. Louise Reynolds is currently the adviser to the Black & White, succeeding Dr. Jan Bowman, who retired in 2007.