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

Sam Falb

Sam Falb, Editor in Chief

This is Sam’s third year on The Pitch. He took the Journalism course during freshman year and was hooked - last year he served as the online news editor. Aside from The Pitch, Sam is the Vice President of the Environmental Club and a tutor. When he’s not in school, he enjoys running, biking, and photography.  

 

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Sam Falbs Senior Reflection

Sam Falb’s Senior Reflection

Sam Falb, Senior Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2019
Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

Sam Falb, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2018

Black heritage assembly showcases talent

Sam Falb, Senior News Editor
March 19, 2018

Students demonstrate in national walkout

Sam Falb, Senior News Editor
March 16, 2018
Students head back into the building after a 17 minute walkout meant to honor each victim of the Parkland tragedy on its one month anniversary. Some chose to demonstrate their views on the event through a mass protest in DC, MCPS students mobilizing with posters and slogans in front of the US Capitol Building. Photo by Beatriz Olivares.

Students take part in walkouts nationwide

Sam Falb, Senior News Editor
March 14, 2018
MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith opened his office to student media representatives from county middle and high schools earlier this month. Topics discussed included sexual harassment allegations and the annual budget. Photo courtesy pf Wikimedia Commons.

Superintendent hosts student media reps

Sam Falb, Senior News Editor
February 23, 2018
Mont Tremblant twinkles in the sunlight on a bright, winter day. WJ students traveled to the mountain-side town rto partake in three days of skiing and snowboarding among their peers. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Upperclassmen embark on ski trip

Sam Falb, News Editor
February 1, 2018
It All Matters club hosts supply drive

“It All Matters” club hosts supply drive

Sam Falb, Senior News Editor
October 5, 2017
STYLUS performing live soundtrack to Man Rays film Emak-Bakia at the AFI Silver Theater, Silver Spring MD. Part of the 2011 Sonic Circuits Festival of Experimental Music.

APUSH students take field trip to AFI

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
June 5, 2017
MCPS combats hate with new contest

MCPS combats hate with new contest

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
March 27, 2017
Vandalism hits WJ and local rival school

Vandalism hits WJ and local rival school

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
February 6, 2017
Choral groups enchant at winter concert

Choral groups enchant at winter concert

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
January 3, 2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aaron McFarland, from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, bumps knuckles with an Iraqi boy while he provides security during a market assessment at the Cherry Market in Al Karama, Mosul, Iraq on Sep. 17, 2008. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah De Boise/Released)

American-Iraqi forces push into Mosul

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
November 22, 2016
Walter Johnson reaches 129

Walter Johnson reaches 129

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
November 15, 2016
Spacex reaches for stars with new proposal

Spacex reaches for stars with new proposal

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
October 18, 2016
Students explore character

Students explore character

Sam Falb, News Editor
September 28, 2016
WJ resolves artificial turf problems

WJ resolves artificial turf problems

Sam Falb, News Editor
September 28, 2016
Lemonade: An Artistic Phenomenon

Lemonade: An Artistic Phenomenon

Sam Falb, Staff Writer
May 13, 2016
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