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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Allison Xu

Allison Xu, Online Feature Editor

Allison Xu is a junior and is excited to be the Online Feature Editor on the Pitch this year. In her free time, she enjoys writing short stories, baking cookies, and playing with her beagle.

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Users can type and submit their questions and prompts and watch ChatGPT type out its response. ChatGPT has the capacity to write anything, from a poem about flying kittens to a letter for a loved one to instructions on how to undo a stuck zipper.

ChatGPT ignites concern, discussion on its implications for human writing

January 17, 2023
Students celebrate Vincent Aboubakars goal for Cameroon.

Student organizations celebrate holidays

December 20, 2022
According to Statista, roughly 54 million metric tons of electronic waste were generated worldwide in 2019. “It’s important that proper e-waste disposal is publicized. At school, we have plastic recycling bins all over the place. But we can also have recycling bins down near the cafeteria or something specifically for batteries,” technology teacher Kevin Daney said.

How staff and students dispose of e-waste

December 15, 2022
A heron perches on a fence. Montgomery County has over 340 species reported on eBird.

Urban wildlife thrives in WJ neighborhoods

October 31, 2022
Some of the food offered were samosas (savory fried triangular prisms), gulab jamuns (small spheres with sugar syrup) and kaju katli (diamond-shaped sweets).

South Asian Student Union celebrates Diwali with the school community

October 31, 2022
Algebra II teacher Laura Brager sightsees Turtle Beach, Maui with other program staff the day before students arrive. She explored Maui, Kauai and The Big Island over four weeks. The views and food were amazing, Brager said.

From a 100-kilometer bike ride to Hawaii surfing: Staff share memorable summer experiences

September 19, 2022
Students of Schwartz’s fifth period APUSH class listen to sophomores Niya Tripathi (left) and Ely Snow (right) debate. Snow represented Louis Brandeis and Tripathi represented Elvis Presley.

APUSH debates give students new outlook on historical influence

June 15, 2022
Seniors (Top row: seniors Reagan Tyler, Julia Levine and Fernando Chinchilla; Bottom row: seniors Sam Williams, Tata Toure and Amber Ahyick Wong) reflect on their time at WJ.

Seniors reflect on their high school years

May 24, 2022
Cast members bow at the end of the performance.

“Shrek the Musical”: A musical comedy profuse with fantasy and wisdom

April 20, 2022
Through the protagonist’s perspective, we see a world of fading color and decaying life, warning signs of planetary catastrophes.

“Sad Beauty”: Consolation in wake of human demise

March 21, 2022
2017 WJ graduate Cami Lingenfelter (left) practices placing intramedullary nails during an orthopedic surgery workshop with the help of a resident physician (right). These workshops help her explore specific areas in biology and determine what type of doctor she’d like to be.

Taking AP classes for college: the pros and cons you need to consider

March 17, 2022
From left: seniors Carrie Liffiton, Saul Meacham, Felix Bellotti, Sofia Montes Garzon, Tara Sandman-Long, Kayden Reff and Hunter Hicks enjoy freshly-brewed tea. My favorite part of the Tea club is hanging out with people, doing something you dont usually do, Garzon said.

Clubs provide relief and relaxation

March 1, 2022
Creative writing should be promoted in high school

Creative writing should be promoted in high school

February 10, 2022
Grimes records swimmers’ times at the meet against Walt Whitman HS on Dec. 11. He is known for his uplifting attitude toward his team. “Before your swim [at the meets], he’ll prepare you for your race and tell you what you need to do,” swim team captain senior Graham Rogers said. “He’ll cheer loudly during your swim and congratulate you when you’re done.”

Childhood passion turns into love for coaching

February 9, 2022
Mock Trial cultivates a collaborative learning environment

Mock Trial cultivates a collaborative learning environment

December 9, 2021
The cast of 12 Angry Jurors performing the play for a live audience. There were four showings of the play, on Nov. 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th.

S*T*A*G*E takes the spotlight again with acclaimed “12 Angry Jurors” fall production

December 6, 2021

Teacher Spotlight: Get to know WJ teachers more

October 26, 2021
Administration holds a junior meeting during Wildcat Wednesday on Sept. 29. Students learned about COVID regulations in the building as well as testing schedules.

Administration implements Wildcat Wednesdays

October 21, 2021
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