Our Vision

We Are a Magazine Dedicated to Showcasing Whitman's Artists, Writers and Photographers.

For over 50 years, the Eidolon Magazine has encouraged and celebrated student expression at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland. Publishing content online, Whitman’s literary and arts magazine is run and supplied by the school’s very own talented student body. Every voice has a place in every form of visual or literary expression. Every artist deserves a platform, and it is our desire to provide one.

This year we will be hosting fundraisers, coffeehouses, poetry readings, competitions, and more events to inspire your creativity. Our board, and teacher sponsor Miss Glass, are dedicated to making Eidolon a beacon of creativity, imagination, and innovative artistry.

The Eidolon publishes work from artists, writers, and photographers. Our annual print magazine comes out every spring, but the Eidolon posts on our digital site all year long! If you want to submit to the Eidolon, email us at wwhseidolon@gmail.com.

The Board

Meet Our Staff 24-25

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Editor-In-Chief

Keira Lee

A Senior at Whitman who is also the founder of the Creative Writing Club and the Community Arts Club. I love writing, drawing, and my dog, Penny!

Fun Fact: I had a bob cut in middle school

Editor-In-Chief

Elizabeth Dailey

A senior at Whitman who has spent the last four years in the art program and loves all things illustration, hiking, and bugs!

Fun fact: As a kid, I was obsessed with mermaids and even dressed as one

website manager

Eva Waxman

A senior at Whitman who loves theatre, doodling, making playlists and spending time with my friends and family!

Fun Fact: I love knitting but I only know how to make scarves

Design Editor

Juliet Shandler

A Whitman senior who represents Whitman on the SMOB Advisory Council. I love to draw and go shopping!

Fun Fact: I am a master at the JetPunk Countries of the World quiz

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Design editor

Izzy Pak

Senior at whitman who loves anything art or music related! Feel free to rant with me about video games or fashion for hours :3

Fun Fact: I've dyed my hair every color of the rainbow (I'm not bald yet)

Literature editor

Ellie Xu

A Sophomore at Whitman. Loves art, writing, music, and any form of creative expression!

Fun Fact: I was born on National Coffee Day.

Design editor

Nisan Naz Kutlukaya

A Sophomore in Whitman who likes to draw and hide silly little ducks. Even through her intense hatred of umbrellas she is looking forward to creating the magazine!

Fun Fact: I love collecting posters and books!

publicity manager / social media member

Lindsay R Guachamin

Good morning, good evening, and good night! I am a senior at Whitman working as the publicity manager for The Eidolon. I like reading romance fiction and science nonfiction sometimes. I like my dog, bikes, and the color brown.

Fun Fact: My favorite time of the day is 7:14 PM

Design Editor

Chloe Szep

A senior, I also illustrate for the Black and White. I love reading and my dog Maple.

Fun Fact: My favorite food is chamoy pickle kit.

Design editor / publicity manager

Tessa Sagner

I’m a senior at Whitman excited for my first year on the Eidolon staff! I also works on the Black and White and Drama Tech. I like to play and draw.

Fun Fact: I have an extra wisdom tooth.

Literature editor

Sam Lin

A senior at Whitman (creative writing is much better than college apps). I love reading, music, and rock climbing.

Fun Fact: I finished my first story in second grade; it was about stuffed animals riding the metro.

Literature editor

Katja Treadwell

A junior at Whitman who is the founder of the Book and Film Club and a feature writer for the school newspaper. In my free time, I go on runs, watch movies, and write in my journal :)

Fun Fact: My first ever concert was Ed Sheeran in sixth grade!!

Literature editor

Sarah Rezavi

Four year varsity athlete competing with Whitman Crew, Founder/Co-Captain of Sustainable Scholars, Vice President of Model NATO, and board member for Montgomery County's Students For Change.

Fun Fact: Accidentally got a 10-year visa to Saudi Arabia.

Literature editor

Alana Applebaum

A sophomore at Whitman who’s also a Girl Scout and a member of the Speech and Debate club. I love to write, dance, and spend time with my friends.

Fun Fact: My birthday is on National Cheese Lover’s Day.

Design editor / literature editor

Caroline Easley

I'm a junior at Whitman who loves reading, watching movies, and meeting new people. Besides working on the Eidolon, I lead Whitman's Book and Film Club and run cross country!

Fun Fact: I once read 19 books in a month.

literature editor

Annabel Taylor

A sophomore at Whitman who is co-president of Whitman's Crochet for Community Club and president of the French Club. She loves writing, crocheting, reading and watching 80s movies.

Fun Fact: I am a huge Billy Joel fan.