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The Pitch

The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch

The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch

Michelle Yeoh wins the Oscar for Actress In A Leading Role at the 95th Academy Awards. This makes her the first Asian woman, as well as the second woman of color, to win the award.
And the Oscars goes to...unwavering dreams!
Hannah Sollo Bissombi, Staff Writer • March 27, 2023
SGA secretary Bryan Kibet does the splits for amateur poms while other senior Carl Braun runs and gets ready for his turn. I was one of the many guys doing a performance for amateur poms.  I did my sign off with two other guys. Im so thankful to the poms captains for teaching me and the guys the routine, Kibet said.
Leadership hosts spring pep rally
Noel Haptemariam, Staff Writer • March 27, 2023
WJ Math Team after participating in a fundraiser for their club featuring club president Camilla Digoussar and club sponsor Xiao Chen. WJ Math Team is determined to make an impact in their upcoming competitions as a collective.
Academic Clubs March Recap and Preview
Jeremiah Morkre, Staff Writer • March 27, 2023
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WJ needs a writing center
WJ needs a writing center
Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Online Managing Editor • March 27, 2023
Seniors John Grossman (left) and Sebastian Lee (right) play their instruments during lunch. Theyre very dedicated to WJ music and are hoping to pursue music in college.
Honoring WJ's talented music students
Rachael Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor • March 27, 2023

“We get overlooked a lot … I would like it if there...

Is just say no the solution to teenage overdoses?
Is "just say no" the solution to teenage overdoses?
Rhea Noumair, Opinion assistant editor and illustrator • March 26, 2023

It’s high school where kids are the most self-conscious...

Mock AP Government exam during wellness blocks defeats the purpose of wellness
Mock AP Government exam during wellness blocks defeats the purpose of "wellness"
Rhea Noumair, Opinion assistant editor and illustrator • March 26, 2023

It’s nearing the end of the school year; seniors...

Larry Hurd Jr. in the middle of a huddle. As head football coach, Hurd Jr. elevated the football program to play against the highest level of public school football.
Larry Hurd Jr. named next Athletic Specialist
Robert Hsu, Joshua Singer, and Elizabeth Finn March 27, 2023
Tom Brady hoists his 7th Vince Lombardi Trophy, which is more than any NFL team has.
Major Sports undergo Transitional Period
Rama Rugaba, Staff Writer • March 26, 2023

In the 21st century, sports has come to be the primary...

(From left) Megan Raue, Mackenzie Raue, Carolyn Hultman, and Zuzana Huserova strike a pose stop the podium at the 2023 Nike Indoor Nationals. The girls not only finished top five, but set a new personal and school record in the 4x800 and were also dubbed, All-Americans.
4x800 teams blaze records at nationals
Jalen Scott, Staff Writer • March 26, 2023

Both the boys and girls 4x800 teams are taking their...

Junior Jay Wandell up at bat as he swings and connects with the pitch. Wandell had a very successful season pitching last year and is excited to make it even farther this season. The Wildcats lost their first game to the Blake Bengals on Tuesday, March 21 12-6.
WJ athletics Spring into new season
Elizabeth Finn, Audrey Ring, Raquel Tolin, Sebastian Beltran, Joshua Singer, Josh Hananel, Blake Bailey, and Jose Tovar March 22, 2023

Girls’ lacrosse prepares for upcoming season With...

Michelle Yeoh wins the Oscar for Actress In A Leading Role at the 95th Academy Awards. This makes her the first Asian woman, as well as the second woman of color, to win the award.
And the Oscars goes to...unwavering dreams!
Hannah Sollo Bissombi, Staff Writer • March 27, 2023
The promotional photo for Outer Banks season three. It features multiple scenes in the new season, including the whole Pogue friend group, John B and Sarahs romance and more.
Outer Banks season three: was it worth the hype?
Lizzie Kotlove, Print A&E editor • March 27, 2023

The highly anticipated Netflix show Outer Banks was...

The new AMC theater at Montgomery mall is open to all. Theyve been screening the latest movie releases and have planned to instill a new ticket pricing system called Sightline.
AMC ticket prices changing
Raquel Daley, Print Managing Editor • March 7, 2023

The local AMC theater that welcomes several high school...

The Regal Cinemas in Rockville temporarily closed its doors during COVID-19 in 2020, but reopened in April 2021. Now, it is permanently closing its doors.
Regal Theatre in Rockville location to close
Matthew Ashman, Staff Writer • March 3, 2023

There are very few cultural staples that have lasted...

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