The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Trending Stories
1
Donta Scott jumps for the opening tip-off from Maryland vs. Minnesota in College Park, Maryland. Scott averaged 11 points for the Terps this year but that wasnt enough as the Terps fell to a 16-17 record. (Courtesy Patrick Rouin via Wikimedia Commons)
Maryland Basketball travels into a disappointing season
William Murphy, Photography Editor • March 21, 2024
2
The no.1 Kansas Jayhawks taking on the no. 16 Texas Southern Tigers in a first-round matchup of the 2022 NCAA tournament. The Jayhawks won the game 86-53, a dominant first victory on the path to the title they won that year. (Courtesy Tim Gerland via Flickr)
UConn reigns supreme, USC goes unbeaten in March Madness 2024
Brady MacBride, Staff Writer • April 12, 2024
3
Sophomore Mason Lee encompasses the persona of his character, Enjolras, during a rehearsal of Act One. I think [rehearsals are] going well and were very on track [with the squedule]... which is good, Student Assistant Director senior Neena Tavik, who is also playing Eponine, said. (Courtesy Sasha Rotton)
Les Misérables returns to WJ STAGE: A story about love, justice and hope
Elli Karistinou, Print Feature Editor • March 21, 2024
4
Sophomore Addie Strbak swings with her signature slap swing, taking a step forward while swinging. Strbak went 3 for 5 at the plate and hit the game-winning double in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Big-swinging Strbak powers softball to walk-off Clarksburg win
Seyun Park, Print Editor-in-Chief • April 7, 2024
5
Dylan Steinberg logs into his UMD portal to look at his application status. He got admitted into the honors college and is considering UMD as his top choice.
University of Maryland decisions raise concern for many
Leo Holma, Film Editor • February 29, 2024
6
LIVE: Baseball takes on Montgomery Blair HS
LIVE: Baseball takes on Montgomery Blair HS
Seyun Park and Joshua Singer • April 13, 2024
7
Since the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge in late March, federal law enforcement has began investigating what preceded the event. In a statement to CBS News, a spokesperson for the FBI said, [The] FBI is present aboard the cargo ship Dali conducting court authorized law enforcement activity. There is no other public information available and we will have no further comment. (Courtesy Isaac Smay via Flickr)
Navigating the aftermath of the Baltimore Bridge collapse
Geetanjali Raju, Online News Editor • April 20, 2024
8
Caitlin Clark guards Shay Ciezki as she drives to the rim. The Iowa Hawkeyes won in a 95-51 game against Penn State with Cailtin Clark leading in scoring with a triple-double. (Courtesy Tim Weight via Wikimedia Commons)
Caitlin Clark shines in the spotlight
Leo Holma, Film Editor • April 17, 2024
9
Sophomore Alex Krouse and junior Elsa Santighian tape up ripped bags of mulch. Students separated into groups to complete different tasks of the sale.
Thank you very mulch: Inside the Booster Club's top fundraiser
Joshua Singer, Print Editor-in-Chief • April 4, 2024
10
Team captain and starting pitcher Sami Rosenberg lifts the region champion plaque over her head as teammates celebrate. WJ softball won its region in 2023, a feat the team hopes to repeat this year.
Spring Sports Previews
Seyun Park, Anna Zucconi, Joshua Singer, Lily Tapparo, Hillevi Schine, Mateus Bouquet, Jeremy Silberglied, Elizabeth Finn, Cecilia Saltzman, Michelle Kim and Mackenzie Norris • March 20, 2024

Spotlight Club Video

Akmal Mustofa
October 24, 2017
Spotlight+Club+Video

Featured interview with Hammock Club treasurer Isaac Rose.

Story continues below advertisement
1
0
Donate to The Pitch
$775
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal

Your donation will support the student journalists of Walter Johnson High School. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs.

More to Discover
More in Feature
Sophomore Alex Krouse and junior Elsa Santighian tape up ripped bags of mulch. Students separated into groups to complete different tasks of the sale.
Thank you very mulch: Inside the Booster Club's top fundraiser
Junior Angel Melgar examines axles and other car parts while participating in the Auto Collision and Repair program at Edison. Its helping me reach my goals of being a mechanic and working in shops, Melgar said.
Edison furthers interest with hands-on learning
Cars whiz towards the Connecticut Avenue exit on 495 East, with speeds generally ranging anywhere from 40-80 mph.
Students share favorite driving, parking practice spots
WJ alumni and current teacher, Laura Brager, poses with friends who she went to school with. Brager graduated in 2009 and returned to teach at WJ years later. (Courtesy Laura Brager)
Student to teacher
Senior Sidney Scale promposes during the spring pep rally to his girlfriend after the male pops performance. I was really surprised and kind of like nervous but it ended up being really good so Im grateful, senior Maria Goergen Alvarez said.
Promposals spark excitements
Teams line up and prepare for their turn to speak in front of the school and present their team. Each spring team gets to talk about their seniors and share information of their upcoming game schedule. (Seyun Park)
Students prepare for spring pep rally
More in Online Exclusive
Dozens of students eat in the cafeteria during lunch. The cafeteria has long been a place of contention for eating lunch.
P/CP: Eating in the cafeteria
Released on Netflix on March 8, Damsel provides a refreshing new take on the traditional fairytale as Elodie, rather than waiting for a man to save her, saves herself after being betrayed and thrown into a dragoness lair. (Courtesy IMP Awards)
Damsel puts feminist spin on traditional fairytale
Auburn Housing Application presenting the words On-campus housing is currently full at this time. Students at schools such as Auburn are facing this unfortunate message and forcing them to search for alternative forms of living.
Campus housing shortages create complications for new college students
Dune: Part Two features an impressive cast including Timothee Chalomet, Zendaya, Austin Butler and Christopher Walken. Dune: Part Two is the second half of the movie series based off the bestselling book Dune. (Courtesy IMBD)
Denis Villenueve concocts a thrilling rollercoaster of a movie in Dune: Part Two
The Wildcats line up for the National Anthem before their game on April 16. The Cats were getting ready to begin their game against the Rockville Rams who they ultimately beat 15-4.
Girls' lacrosse week in review
Since the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge in late March, federal law enforcement has began investigating what preceded the event. In a statement to CBS News, a spokesperson for the FBI said, [The] FBI is present aboard the cargo ship Dali conducting court authorized law enforcement activity. There is no other public information available and we will have no further comment. (Courtesy Isaac Smay via Flickr)
Navigating the aftermath of the Baltimore Bridge collapse
About the Contributor
Akmal Mustofa
Akmal Mustofa, Feature Editor
Akmal Mustofa is a senior who’s excited for his first year on the Pitch. He’s taken both Journalism 1 and AP English Language during his junior year, so he’s more than ready. Akmal is currently a feature editor and looks forward to new experiences on the team.

The Pitch

The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School
© 2024 • Advertise • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Donate to The Pitch
$775
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal