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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

The Pitch
Josh Hananel

Josh Hananel, Online A&E Editor

Junior Josh Hananel is the Online Arts and Entertainment editor in his third year with the Pitch. Running for the cross country and track teams, he also enjoys writing and movies.

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Italian painter Vincenzo Camuccinis depiction of the assassination. The understating of the violence that really occurred is due to the required PG-13 rating it must have for distribution.

Betrayal, assassination occur in Roman Senate

Josh Hananel, Online A&E Editor
April 1, 2024
Steven Kerr poses with his homemade Batmobile in the staff parking lot. “We should have more fun with mundane things, Kerr said.

Who is behind the Walter Johnson Batmobile?

Josh Hananel, A&E assistant
March 8, 2024

[Video] Inside look from the burrito mile

Josh Hananel, Online A&E Editor
March 5, 2024
Math teacher Steven Kerr shows off his Batmobile. He painted it nine years ago for fun after a request from his kids.

[Photo] Photos of the week: 2/12-2/16

February 16, 2024
Mean Girls is a musical adaptation based on the 2004 movie of the same name. The songs are taken from the Broadway musical, with cast member Reneé Rapp reprising her role of Regina George.

Musical adaptation of “Mean Girls” divides audiences

Mia Halper and Josh Hananel
February 2, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux is scheduled to be released in October of this year. The movie is a musical, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga as the Joker and Harley Quinn.

Upcoming movies to look forward to in 2024

Josh Hananel, A&E assistant
February 2, 2024
Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to release in 2025 and take place in a Florida-based location. WJ students are excited to relive parts of their childhood in a new game.

New trailer for GTA VI sparks excitement

Josh Hananel, Online A&E Editor
January 18, 2024
Napoleon was released to theaters Nov. 22, observing the life of the real-life French military general. Director Ridley Scott used at least four and up to 11 cameras filming large battle scenes.

Historical epic “Napoleon” underachieves in ambitious depiction of military genius

Josh Hananel, Online A&E Editor
December 15, 2023
These are Josh Hananels top films for the spooky season. Digging either the classic or the modern, there is a movie for everyone.

Six horror movie picks for this Halloween season

Josh Hananel, Online A&E Editor
October 31, 2023
Critical and close reading of the 1949 classic by George Orwell is more important than ever.

Observing the past to liberate the future: Interpreting Orwell and “1984”

Josh Hananel, Online A&E editor
October 25, 2023
A huge film event is close to ending, with a film based on a toy and a film based on a physicist both the center stage. Many have seen both movies back-to-back.

The female 21st century and the nuclear 20th: understanding “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer”

Josh Hananel, A&E assistant
September 27, 2023
Christopher Nolan, one of the most influential filmmakers of the 21st century, writes and directs Oppenheimer.

“Oppenheimer” brings the story of the moral dilemma over the atomic bomb

Josh Hananel, A&E assistant
June 16, 2023
The inner working of the White House and its personnel are revealed in this fictional action thriller. Secret agencies and corrupt politicians flood the political landscape.

“The Night Agent” tops charts with political conspiracies and mystery

Josh Hananel, A&E assistant
May 2, 2023
Junior Jay Wandell up at bat as he swings and connects with the pitch. Wandell had a very successful season pitching last year and is excited to make it even farther this season. The Wildcats lost their first game to the Blake Bengals on Tuesday, March 21 12-6.

WJ athletics Spring into new season

Elizabeth Finn, Audrey Ring, Raquel Tolin, Sebastian Beltran, Joshua Singer, Josh Hananel, Blake Bailey and Jose Tovar
March 22, 2023
The balloon was spotted over Billings, Montana. Solar panels can be seen on the bottom of the massive balloon which powered its journey.

Students react in the fallout of the Chinese balloon incident

Josh Hananel, A&E assistant
February 20, 2023
The vinyl player has made a comeback, especially with the younger generations, despite not growing up with them. Students have key opinions about listening to music in this physical way.

The return of physical music: Vinyl and CDs

Josh Hananel, A&E assistant
February 10, 2023
Marijuana cookies and candy. The bright colors and similar packaging to normal foods can cause confusion at times with the presence of marijuana.

Lethal edible epidemic on the rise

Josh Hananel, A&E assistant
January 24, 2023
Freshman Jakai Brown presents his Michael B. Jordan 11-12s. These shoes are nice and comfortable, this black design is also good. They even have noise cancellation. Go pick you up a pair of these, Brown said.

Up at bat: What kind of shoes do you wear at school?

Josh Hananel and Nick Opipari
November 29, 2022

Students share their favorite halloween costumes and candy

Josh Hananel and Nick Opipari
November 3, 2022
The States Attorney for Montgomery County speaks to all students during a gun awareness assembly.. The concerns of the community were addressed by State Attorney John McCarthy and other officials.

Students opinions split on gun violence assembly

Josh Hananel, A&E Assistant Editor
October 17, 2022

Freshmen horror stories

Josh Hananel, Assitant A&E Editor
September 27, 2022
Bob Odenkirk plays the character Jimmy McGill, who later becomes Saul Goodman. Odenkirk has stated in an interview that the sixth season is going to be bloody and painful.

Better Call Saul’s mind blowing mid-season finale

Josh Hananel, A&E assistant
June 16, 2022
Lamar performs on tour in 2017 for his album released that year, DAMN. It is presumable that concerts will continue soon synchronous with the new album.

The gravity of Kendrick Lamar’s “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers”

Josh Hananel, Staff Writer
May 16, 2022
The increase of school shootings within the last decade have led to more lockdown drills being implemented across the country. Are these drills really crucial to school safety?

What do students think about the importance of lockdown drills?

Josh Hananel, Staff Writer
April 5, 2022
Wildcat and Madcow relax in their home barn, getting ready for the delivery of their baby in the coming months. Their wedding plans are still undecided, however, the honeymoon idea of Georgetown Square may be in the works.

Wildcat and Madcow expecting baby soon

Josh Hananel, Staff Writer
April 1, 2022
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West at the red carpet of the 2019 Met Gala. Kim filed for divorce in January 2021. This photo was taken during a seemingly stable five-year relationship.

What is happening with Kanye West?

Josh Hananel, Staff Writer
March 7, 2022
Lamb Club continues to make memorable connections

Lamb Club continues to make memorable connections

Josh Hananel, Special to the Pitch
November 22, 2021
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