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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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It was a frightening night! Students participated in drive in movie right next to Pike and Rose for a local fundraiser on Tuesday October 20th. The showing was ghost busters. I really enjoyed watching the movie outside. It really got me into the Halloween mood, Senior Caylah Kang said.

Halloween: COVID Style

Ellie Eastep, Social Media/Marketing
October 31, 2020
The page @blackatwj is amassing a huge following on Instagram. The page has also caused many conversations among WJ students.

Q & A with the creators of @blackatwj

Nour Faragallah, Online Opinion Editor
October 27, 2020
Rabbi Gil Steinlauf delivers his Rosh Hashanah sermon over Zoom. In order to save time and technical difficulties, Steinlauf pre-recorded his sermon, which also allowed for the texts he referenced to show up on the screen.

Jewish community remains united as service platform shifts

Elana Renbaum, Print Managing Editor
October 27, 2020
WJ faculty members pass out meals to families. MCPS has allocated a 75 minute lunch period for meal distributions.

Ways to spend a 75 minute lunch

Tissa Amaira, Online Feature Editor
October 21, 2020
One of the many trails the Shenandoah Mountains provides. Most trails lead to a waterfall or to a viewpoint overlooking the mountains.

Safe travel activities during covid

Callie Metzman, Social Media Manager
October 11, 2020
Psychology teacher Melanie Schwed poses with her puppy at her virtual “classroom.” Although her teaching is still quite similar to when it was in person, she misses being able to socially interact with students and co-workers.

Teachers’ classrooms amidst pandemic

Tissa Amaira, Online Feature Editor
October 9, 2020
Painting has become popular for Walter Johnson students over the quarantine. Art can act as a stress relieve for many students.

Hobbies students have taken up in quarantine

Jona Jancewicz, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020
The Hallway Pass Episode 1: COVID-19 vs. WJ

The Hallway Pass Episode 1: COVID-19 vs. WJ

Samar Jahanbin, Podcast/Video Editor
October 5, 2020
Drive-ins have gained popularity since social distancing guidelines have been enforced. There are numerous drive-ins open in the DC area.

Drive-ins ramp up in popularity

Hannah Markov, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2020
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