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From DC to NYC: A Look Back on Walls Track’s Successful Postseason
Following a successful 2024-2025 Indoor Track and Field season, Walls sent 5 athletes to compete in 2 prestigious national meets. Nadia Lytle (‘25), Lars Kearney (‘28), and Reia Stock-Heard (‘27) attended Nike Nationals, each competing in their respective events, while Rory Leavitt (‘25) and Benji Shepard (‘28) attended Adidas Nationals.
Cecile Nouga-Ngog
Jun 18
The JR Curse Strikes Again: Baseball and Softball Teams Lose Championship Games
The Jackson-Reed baseball and softball teams have dominated DCIAA for years, but this season SWW was determined to end their supremacy.
Mitchell Kasdan
Jun 18
“He was more of a life coach”: In Loving Memory of Walls Baseball Coach James Jackson
James Jackson never worked in the school building, but when he passed away on May 20, Walls lost an incredibly impactful member of its community.
Theo Weller
Jun 14
Flag Football Spotlight: Can the Girls Continue to Dominate Despite Challenges?
Last year, DCIAA ranked the SWW girls’ team in first place, and they held the number one seed heading into the playoffs. This spring, they hope to continue that streak.
Ellie Olesh
May 12
NASCAR Driver Rajah Caruth Reflects on Time at Walls
On Friday, Mar. 1 2024, Rajah Caruth (‘20) achieved one of his lifelong goals. He became both a NASCAR pole winner and race winner on the same day in Las Vegas.
Mitchell Kasdan
May 12
Walls Ultimate Frisbee Places First and Last in Two November Tournaments
November 2-3 was a big weekend for the School Without Walls ultimate frisbee team. The mixed-gender Flightless Bird Squad split into boy...
Zoe Fisher
Mar 5
Facing Challenges, Walls Basketball Teams Stay Optimistic
Being an athlete at Walls doesn’t come without challenges. The basketball players are no exception, facing their own set of obstacles...
Nadia Kallmer
Mar 5
Girls Soccer Team Builds Success with Bonding Traditions
The School Without Walls offers a variety of sports for all students, but the girls’ soccer team stands out for its close-knit...
Ellie Olesh and Rebecca Frost
Mar 5
Penguin Playbook 3/3
Boys Basketball The Penguins talk things over in the huddle late in their state quarterfinal battle against Eastern. After losing their...
Theo Weller
Mar 5
Lacrosse Team Hopes for a Stronger Third Season
Last year’s lacrosse team smiles for group photo / via @swwgirlsvarsity on Instagram Photo via Eve Rebora For Walls students, the sports...
Ellie Olesh
Mar 5
August and September Sports Recap
Notable win Most Valuable Player Overall Record DCIAA Record (place in standings) Boys soccer 9/30 1-0 vs. Cardozo Graham McMorris (‘25)...
Theo Weller
Mar 5
Walls Student Athletes Have Begun Committing to College
This fall, seniors across the country are tasked with deciding where they want to apply to college. However, members of the senior class...
Neve O’Conell
Mar 5
Volleyball Team, Off to a Strong Start, is Hungry for More
The volleyball team poses for a picture after winning the Model Secondary School for the Deaf Invitational Tournament. (via Sports...
Peyton Chada
Mar 3
2/10 Penguin Playbook
Boys Basketball SWW Boys Basketball Team / John Gabest via SIC The boys played some of their best basketball to close out the season but...
Theo Weller
Feb 11
Penguin Playbook 1/20
Boys Basketball The boys have struggled since the break, going 2-4 over the period to bring their record to 7-10 on the season. All 6 of...
The Rookery
Jan 22
Penguin Playbook 10/20
It’s playoff time! All of SWW’s fall athletic teams will kick off DCIAA playoffs this week.
Theo Weller
Oct 21, 2024
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