The Change-up: State of the School

Liam Barrett, Podcast Editor • February 2, 2024

A brief recap of some of the most notable events that have happened so far. Includes an exclusive interview with a BCC upperclassman about the BCC/WJ Metro fight.

Hosted by Liam Barrett

Thank you Nathaniel Seaman for agreeing to be interviewed, and a huge thanks to the WJ Pep Band for composing the introduction song. Thank you Mrs. Borrelli for letting me use her office to record.

Produced by The Pitch

Pitch Clapout Article: https://www.wjpitch.com/top-stories/2023/12/18/principal-jennifer-baker-celebrates-retirement-with-schoolwide-clap-out/

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Pitch Retirement Announcement Article: https://www.wjpitch.com/top-stories/2023/10/02/principal-baker-announces-intention-to-retire-dec-1/

Sources:

Metro Fight

https://www.wjpitch.com/top-stories/2023/09/08/students-attacked-at-bethesda-metro-following-b-cc-game/

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/this-was-criminal-behavior-parents-voice-concern-following-bcc-wj-student-mass-brawl

https://moco360.media/2023/09/08/five-teens-arrested-after-brawl-following-wj-bcc-football-game/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20five%2C%20a,degree%20assault%2C%20according%20to%20police

Handgun Incident

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/student-at-walter-johnson-high-arrested-loaded-gun-in-class/65-0cef0a73-b98c-4484-bc55-8048ae1c4348

https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2023/10/montgomery-county-police-encouraging-more-students-to-if-they-see-something-say-something-following-student-bringing-gun-to-walter-johnson-high-school/