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The Paw Print

The student news site of Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station, NY.

The Paw Print

The student news site of Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station, NY.

The Paw Print

Powderpuff

Powderpuff

Judy Reilly and Maryam Malik December 16, 2023

Whether you’re an involved, proactive student, or more laid back and unaware of Whitman’s events, most students know about Powderpuff. The annual Powderpuff Carnival was a success, as always. The...

Walt Whitman Athletic Departments Page, Suffolk Class AA Championship Girls Basketball 2022-2023

High School Sports: Are They For You?

Tracey Cesar December 16, 2023

Are you thinking about playing a sport this winter, or are you currently a student athlete who dedicates a lot of time, money, and effort into your sport? Playing high school sports has both physical...

A few of the senior cheerleaders!

Powderpuff 2022: The Rundown

Maryam Malik, Writer January 6, 2023

For the most part we’re all familiar with Powder Puff, but what is it exactly? In the United States and Canada, powderpuff is a two fold event in which Junior and Senior girls compete in a flag football...

Coach Milazzo

Q&A with Coach Milazzo

Sienna Leaver December 9, 2022

After last year’s triumphant victory that crowned the Wildcats Suffolk football champs, many students and faculty members are curious about the fate of this year’s team. I spoke with Varsity Boys Football...

Fencers in action! Image taken from Wikipedia

Fencing: The Origins and Intricacies of this Exhilarating Sport

Abigail Tavera, Editor June 17, 2022

Did you know that Walt Whitman has a fencing team? I’ve written past articles about our team's wins and achievements during the season. However, as many of you may know, fencing isn’t the most popular...

Seniors v. Faculty! This photo was taken directly by James Steigerwald!

Senior vs. Faculty Sports Night: A Night of Competition, Glory, and Chaos

James Steigerwald, Writer February 6, 2022

The seniors versus the faculty. One night of sports. Let me tell you how it all went down.  It all took place in the south gym. On one side sat the teachers, and on the opposite side, the seniors....

Homecoming Touchdown!

Photo taken from South Huntington UFSD’s Instagram

A Triumphant Homecoming

Chris Davis, Writer November 17, 2021

After surprising many with a historical championship run last season, Whitman football has again established themselves with a 7-0 record and made a serious statement this homecoming, defeating Commack...

Bowling a strike!
Image taken from Health Fitness Revolution.

Underappreciated Sports at Whitman

Skarlet Bueso, Writer November 17, 2021

Want to know more about the underrated sports at Whitman? Well, you came to the right place! Whitman offers many popular sports like football and volleyball. But have you ever heard of the bowling or fencing...

Image taken from Junction Lanes.

A Reflection on the Bowling Season

Abigail Tavera, Editor May 3, 2021

If you go to Walt Whitman High School, you would know that the bowling team was on the announcements non-stop during this past January and February. Between their many wins and records broken, it seems...

Image taken from Yourbasin

Sports During COVID-19

Abigail Tavera, Editor December 2, 2020

How are athletes and coaches dealing with new practicing regulations and what are the new changes to come as the winter season approaches? The cancellation of sports due to COVID-19 was devastating news...

Photo credit: South Huntington Union Free School District

Homecoming 2019: A Night to Remember

Ethan Halle, Sports Editor November 21, 2019

The Walt Whitman Varsity Football team closed out a fantastic spirit week full of excitement and adrenaline with its annual Homecoming game on Saturday, October 5th against Patchogue-Medford. The game...

Girls’ Varsity Tennis Makes Playoffs After 9-Year Drought

Kayla Sakayan, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2019

After closing out their regular season with an undefeated record, the Whitman Girls’ Varsity Tennis (GVT) team won the league champions hip title for the first time in nine years! Led by senior...

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