Walt Whitman High School was created in 1962.

Walt Whitman High School's motto is 'Pride + Determination = Success'.

Yes, Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington, NY does have a PacSun store located within its premises.

Yes, there is a Build-A-Bear Workshop located in the Walt Whitman Shops mall in Huntington Station, New York.

The high school is likely named after Walt Whitman because he was a renowned American poet whose works have had a lasting impact on literature and society. Whitman is often taught in schools as a pivotal figure in American poetry, making him a fitting namesake for an educational institution.