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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
There has been no shortage of missed school due to snow this year, and this has evoked different reactions from parents, students and teachers. The issue will likely continue to be a divisive one and will continue to be looked at for years to come.

Snow days cause unrest in MCPS

Will Cohen, Online News Editor
February 7, 2019
Security guards Kyle Peterson (left) and Alieu (Ali) Tunkara (right) monitor the halls as students leave the school at the end of the today. The two new recruits joined Walter Johnson High School’s security team this year on January 3.

WJ welcomes two new security members

Amit Hanadari-Levy, Staff Writer
January 24, 2019
A total of 161 WJ students responded to a poll asking which political party matches their views best. Students confirmed the stereotype that WJ is very liberal.

Politics at WJ: which way does the student body lean?

Ian Rees, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2019
Here is a miles-long stretch of the border between San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico. Many southern central Americans attempt to cross this border every year in hopes of a new life in America.

U.S. uses tear gas at southern border

John Leonardo, Staff Writer
January 23, 2019
Two students practice their CPR skills to demonstrate the importance of basic first-aid knowledge. This was one of many interactive presentations at the fair that taught students certain health skills.

Annual Health Fair sheds light on today’s health risks

Erin Jacobs, News Editor
January 18, 2019
This is one of the models Science Olympiad students made for their upcoming tournament.

Science Olympiad prepares for upcoming competition

Lindsey Rothenstein, News Editor
January 11, 2019
President Trump signs an Executive Order in early August to reimpose sanctions on Iran. Trump elected to withdraw the US from the Iran nuclear agreement in May, among other controversial decisions.

President Trump 2018 year in review

Ian Rees, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2019
Pray for Bethesda has posted signs alongside sidewalks on Old Georgetown Road and the group plans keep protesting outside all winter. Here, group member Ken Garrison stands next to signs against Wildwood Medical Center abortionist Leroy Carhart.

Anti-abortion group protests across the street from WJ

Will Cohen, Online News Editor
December 21, 2018
A teacher plays in the student/staff basketball game. The staff won the game by two points.

Student staff basketball game

Trevor Kanter, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2018
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