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Winter sports previews
Winter sports previews
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Junior Julin Marcelino-White serves food to a senior citizen at the schools 45th senior citizen luncheon. It was really nice to be able to host this event. Its a great gesture by the school, Key Club vice president Maya Zutsi said.
Annual Senior Citizen Luncheon returns from hiatus
December 5, 2023
Maryland artist Brent Faiyazs third album Larger Than Life has returned Faiyaz to the sound that first propelled him to success.
Brent Faiyaz expands his discography with “Larger Than Life”
December 1, 2023
Bad Bunnys Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana album review
Bad Bunny's "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana" album review
November 29, 2023
Baker stands at graduation. During her time as principal, Baker graduated over 6,000 students. Baker hopes that she can attend graduation in 2024 following her retirement.
Baker wraps up her time as "Mama Wildcat"
November 28, 2023
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Junior Julin Marcelino-White serves food to a senior citizen at the schools 45th senior citizen luncheon. It was really nice to be able to host this event. Its a great gesture by the school, Key Club vice president Maya Zutsi said.
Annual Senior Citizen Luncheon returns from hiatus
December 5, 2023
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Students slurp into the new year
Students slurp into the new year
December 6, 2023
Members of the Hispanic/Latin Heritage Club, Pasion Latino, Fashion Club and Tech Crew joined to host the Hispanic/Latin Cultural Assembly on Friday, Nov. 17.
Photo Gallery: The Hispanic Assembly
December 5, 2023
Freshmen Nayela Binte Mahmood, Aman Kalsi and Akki Srivastava dress in Diwali outfits.
Photo gallery: Annual Diwali Celebration held at the Student Commons
November 30, 2023
Inside the NAHS costume contest
Inside the NAHS costume contest
November 14, 2023
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Winter sports previews
Winter sports previews
December 5, 2023
Arts & Entertainment
Members of the Hispanic/Latin Heritage Club, Pasion Latino, Fashion Club and Tech Crew joined to host the Hispanic/Latin Cultural Assembly on Friday, Nov. 17.
Photo Gallery: The Hispanic Assembly
December 5, 2023
Maryland artist Brent Faiyazs third album Larger Than Life has returned Faiyaz to the sound that first propelled him to success.
Brent Faiyaz expands his discography with “Larger Than Life”
December 1, 2023
Journey to Bethlehem, directed by Adam Anders, is a musical retelling of the biblical story of the Nativity of Jesus. Released on Nov. 10, the musical follows the Virgin Mary through her pregnancy as she faces accusations of adultery and eventually travels to Bethlehem to give birth.
Feminist approach to Nativity story flops in "Journey to Bethlehem"
November 30, 2023
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George Orwell's 1984 is still relevant today

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Seniors Jake Goldberg and Aidan Watts walk to the dugout after a successful inning at a college showcase for their travel team. Playing on the Red Sox with Aidan has been an amazing experience and has definitely prepared us for the college level, Goldberg said.

From Bethesda to New York, teammates head to Rochester

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Contrary to popular belief, people should be able to enjoy a cold cone of ice cream during the winter.

Is ice cream in the winter really a bad thing?

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Baker stands at graduation. During her time as principal, Baker graduated over 6,000 students. Baker hopes that she can attend graduation in 2024 following her retirement.

Baker wraps up her time as "Mama Wildcat"

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Photo courtesy of Needpix Many high school relationships lead to fighting and inevitably end in heartbreak

Relationship issue: High school relationships are unhealthy

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Baker stands at graduation. During her time as principal, Baker graduated over 6,000 students. Baker hopes that she can attend graduation in 2024 following her retirement.
Baker wraps up her time as "Mama Wildcat"
November 28, 2023
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Opinion
A security guard checks students IDs at the athletic circle entrance on Friday, Nov. 3. Students often quickly flash their IDs to get in, meaning anyone with a backpack and a green ID would likely be let in by security. Students who forget their ID also find it easy to sneak back into school, meaning people who dont belong in the school wouldnt have difficulty sneaking in either.
WJ needs to improve school security for students' safety
November 16, 2023
Many students rarely visit their counselors, forcing them to write bland, unimpressive recommendations. “Colleges aren’t interested in hearing me talk about grades, right, because they get a transcript, they know what a students grades are. So in the letter what they’re looking for is those other things; you know, what is the student involved in, how did they impact the school community,” Reynolds said.
Students should talk to their counselors more often
November 13, 2023
Senior Dylan Steinberg at the Washington University in St. Louis campus on a guided tour. Dylan has two brothers who went to school there and is applying this fall.
College visits should be put on halt until application acceptance
November 13, 2023
Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) and Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) eat at the renowned Katzs Delicatessen in New York City. This scene is an iconic point in the film and features picky eater Sally rearranging her sandwich in just the way she likes.
2000s classics continue to dazzle viewers
November 3, 2023
Students dancing at the 2023 homecoming dance. With the exception of Seniors, homecoming is likely the only dance that students have the whole school year.
Should there be an underclassmen dance?
October 27, 2023
Recent Results
Nov 17 Football Walter Johnson High School vs. Wise HS 14-42 L
Nov 13 Girls Volleyball Walter Johnson High School vs. Winston Churchill HS 1-3 L
Nov 11 Ice Hockey Walter Johnson High School vs. Winston Churchill HS 5-5 T
Nov 10 Football Walter Johnson High School vs. Montgomery Blair HS 21-7 W
Nov 3 Football Walter Johnson High School vs. High Point HS 61-12 W

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