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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch

The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch

Becca's Closet returns to WJ
Becca's Closet returns to WJ
Liam Barrett, Online Managing Editor • October 7, 2024
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Students exit WJ after school on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Exiting through the front door in the afternoon often involves waiting in a long line. “We got way too many kids here; it’s ridiculous,” freshman Veer Anand said.
WJ surpasses 3,000 students for first time
Joshua Singer, Print Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2024
Denmark students and teachers from Fredrica High School come together to pose for a photo alongside WJ administrators and student ambassadors. The photo was held in the commons after everyone enjoyed their pizza-provided lunch.
WJ welcomes Danish students
Addie Strbak, Online News Editor • October 4, 2024
The Pinstripes building in Pike and Rose featuring its outdoor terrace. Pinstripes is in the middle of a popular outdoor shopping center close to WJ. (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)
Prom to be held at Pinstripes
Aviva Katz, Copy Editor • October 4, 2024
Newly built Woodward High School, currently occupied by Northwood High School, sits empty after a long September school day. The building's construction recently concluded, allowing it to be used for this school year.
Woodward’s building opens for Northwood
Jonathan Bahat, Print Opinion Editor • October 4, 2024
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From the left: Ellie Macfarlan, Charlotte Kuperstein, Alice Frank, Olivia Crawford, Lucia Kanazir, and Daniele Perez. They all intend to attend Homecoming again this year and have fun
Students plan for Homecoming
Megha Mohanty, Staff Writer • October 14, 2024
Karen Generose reviews practice sentences with her Latin Two students. Each day Generose teaches five different levels of Latin.
Language teachers cope with packed classes
Kareena Panicker, Print News Editor • October 14, 2024
Michael Laukaitis explains a calculus concept to students during lunch. He has always made himself available for help outside of class, something many students appreciate.
Behind mathematical maestro Michael Laukaitis
Riley Berkowitz, Print News Editor • October 7, 2024
(Courtesy Hildi Altman)
Homecoming: Is it best to go with a date or friends?
Shae McCloskey, Print Feature Editor • October 4, 2024
Internship coordinator Emily Fleisher leads an internship meeting in the auditorium. Check-ins like this are one of the ways Fleisher has added more structure and guidance to this program.
Putting the work in Work Based Learning: behind the modified internship system
Riley Berkowitz, Print News Editor • October 4, 2024
The VMA's is an annual Video Music Award ceremony hosted in the month of September. The award show was available for fans around the world to tune in and watch their favorite artists get the chance to receive many outstanding awards. (Wikimedia Commons)
Performance ranking of the VMA’s
Maayan Keren, Print Feature Editor • October 10, 2024
Sophomores, sisters and Hadestown cast and crew members Kelsee (left) and Kylee (right) Solt-Linville never get bored of one another and can be found socializing together throughout the school.
Acting in harmony: Balancing the demands of school and theater
Billie Lieber, Podcast Editor • October 4, 2024
Leads Yuri Sternberg, Sasha Rotton and Mason Lee rehearse lines. Preparations for the play require a mix of running lines and blocking scenes.
WJ STAGE tackles "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon"
Abir Ghosh, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
The woman poses for her fall photo shoot in an outfit she found inspiration for on Instagram. She wore ripped jeans, a jacket and statement sneakers, showing how the trends from the early 2010s have continued for years. (Courtesy PickPik)
Flipping through fall fashion trends
Olivia Stokes, Print A&E Editor • October 4, 2024
Senior Hal Fischer plays bass for his band The Haze. Fischer is excited to play with The Haze at BabyCat again once the other members return. (Courtesy Sam Deichman Caswell)
Fischer’s soundtrack: Senior finds harmony across instruments
Elizabeth Finn, Print Managing Editor • October 4, 2024
Is PDA too public in schools?
Is PDA too public in schools?
Gabby Davids, Layout and Design Editor • October 4, 2024
Pitch Opinion: It's time for The Juice
Pitch Opinion: It's time for The Juice
Pitch Editorial Board • October 4, 2024
Students, especially seniors, respond to the new AP exam no-show fee policy of MCPS. The policy requires those who do not attend an exam to pay $40.
Students shouldn't pay for exams they don't take
Gil Gordon, Online Editor-in-Chief • October 4, 2024
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