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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Elana Renbaum

Elana Renbaum, Print Managing Editor

Elana Renbaum is a senior and is excited to be a Print Managing Editor for her second year working on The Pitch. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, creating art, watching baseball and playing with her dog.

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Elana Renbaum’s Senior Reflection

Elana Renbaum, Print Managing Editor
June 15, 2021
Netflix displays just a handful of shows and movies that have English subtitles. Subtitles allow for increased understanding and can broaden viewers horizons beyond contents in their native languages.

Overcoming the one-inch barrier in TV: Subtitles

Elana Renbaum, Print Managing Editor
February 21, 2021
For an industry that heavily relies on artist and audience interaction, the K-pop industry has continued onward despite COVID. Countless groups have continued to release music and perform live.

K-pop closes out 2020 with a bang despite COVID

Benicio Balignot and Elana Renbaum
January 19, 2021
Rabbi Gil Steinlauf delivers his Rosh Hashanah sermon over Zoom. In order to save time and technical difficulties, Steinlauf pre-recorded his sermon, which also allowed for the texts he referenced to show up on the screen.

Jewish community remains united as service platform shifts

Elana Renbaum, Print Managing Editor
October 27, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg discussing her career at the Library of Congress in January, 2020. Ginsburg was a trailblazer who paved the way for women all over the country.

Why RBG is more than a Supreme Court Justice

Elana Renbaum and Hannah Markov
October 3, 2020
The Renbaum Family celebrates Passover at their home, but have a computer open with their cousins on the screen. Due to COVID-19, Passover seders were held over Zoom to spend it with family across the country.

Why was this night different from all other nights?

Elana Renbaum, Sports Editor
April 26, 2020
Us section editors constantly bicker over which section of The Pitch is superior. Today, we shall settle out differences and determine who truly has the best section of The Pitch.

Which section is superior?

Caeden Babcock, Benicio Balignot, Siddharth Srinivasan, Emma Saltzman, Elana Renbaum and Stella Hadamer
April 1, 2020
How to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself

How to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself

Elana Renbaum, Sports Editor
February 18, 2020
Senior Chris Dorrer chases down a loose puck. The team lost 4-3 but rebounded in their rematch against Wooton with a 3-3 draw

Winter sports in review

Arturo Alipio, Ethan Oyeniyi, Elana Renbaum, Ben Files, Zachary Meyers and Isaac Snow
February 14, 2020
Sophomore Alexa Hackmann lines up for a free throw against the Seneca Valley High School Eagles. Hackmann started the season on JV, but due to the struggling varsity team, was pulled up in mid December.

Basketball looks to rebound after shaky start

Elana Renbaum and Ethan Oyeniyi
January 19, 2020
On December 13, 2019 Harry Styles released his sophomore album, Fine Line. The record features sad songs about an emotional breakup and upbeat tunes about love and rejoicing in kindness.

Fine Line album review

Cyiza Andemambika, Chelsea Laurik and Elana Renbaum
January 8, 2020

What should you buy from the new vending machines at school?

Elana Renbaum and Kayla Kahrl
January 3, 2020
In a back to back appearance at the World Series in 1925, the Washington Senators home field of Griffith Stadium is filled with fans. In 2019, a similar spectacle could be found at Nationals Park when hoards of fans crowded the stadium to witness the first World Series in Washington since 1933.

Oh Walter J, how would your world compare to today?

Elana Renbaum, Sports Editor
December 7, 2019
Junior Leah Assaker prepares to take a free throw in a game last season. As a sophomore last year, she was the teams leading scorer.

Girls’ basketball prepares for bounceback season

Elana Renbaum, Sports Editor
December 7, 2019
Fans hold a District of Clutch sign to catch the attention of players standing on the bus. It was so much fun. I love this team and I love the fans. Everyone was so excited and the energy was unbelievable. I was shocked to see so many people and their pride for the Nationals. -Eilis Cawley, senior

WJ students attend unforgettable Nats parade

Elana Renbaum, Sports Editor
November 12, 2019
Junior lacrosse player Emma Richardell poses in her new Navy gear. After she finishes her education, she will be in the US Navy for five years.

WJ student athletes take next step for their collegiate careers

Elana Renbaum, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
Nine girls on the varsity girls team race down the river at a regatta. Succeeding in regattas during competition seasons is critical for sending a boat to Nationals.

They row, row, row their boats

Elana Renbaum, Sports Editor
September 28, 2019

Grandslams Podcast: Cereal

Elana Renbaum, Staff Writer
June 11, 2019
Students use apps such as Google Classroom and Quizlet to help with assignments. The use of cell phones for these kinds of purposes.

The effects of social media

Elana Renbaum, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
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