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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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Joshua Singer

Joshua Singer, Print Editor-in-Chief

Joshua Singer is a junior and is ecstatic to be a Print Editor-in-Chief in his second full year on The Pitch. In his free time, Josh enjoys running, playing guitar and announcing sports.

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The Mad Cow student section cheers on the football team in a Friday night game at B-CC. Despite administration and students following safety protocols and remaining spirited at the game, multiple WJ students were attacked at the Bethesda Metro station following the game, outraging the Bethesda community. “I don’t recommend going to downtown Bethesda or even to Georgetown Square after events. Just go home, do something else fun and keep yourself safe because the school’s reach is only so far,” Principal Jennifer Baker said.

Students attacked at Bethesda Metro following B-CC game

Joshua Singer, Print Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2023
A student watches the trailer for season three of Ted Lasso, a hit show on Apple TV+. Ted Lasso combines comedy with drama to bring real-life issues to the screen while uplifting both characters in the show and viewers around the world.

“Ted Lasso” closes out dynastic run

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
June 13, 2023

[Video] What do staff have planned for the summer?

May 30, 2023
Senior captain and outside hitter Sebastiano (Seba) Sani goes for a spike on what would be the final point of the Wildcats season. The Wildcats were defeated in the Montgomery County Championship by the Wootton Patriots.

Patriots bump out Wildcats in county final

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
May 22, 2023
Senior captain and defender Patrick Adams tries to take the ball away from BCCs JP Housman in the Wildcats 7-6 regular season win over the Barons. The Wildcats defeated the Barons again on Wednesday, May 10, this time in the playoffs to advance and face the Churchill Bulldogs.

Boys’ lax defeats Barons, advances to face Bulldogs

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
May 12, 2023
Junior captain and attacker Noah Diamond takes a shot in a 16-10 win over the Rockville Rams on Thursday, May 4. Diamond had six goals in the game as the Wildcats ended their regular season with a 7-4 record.

Wildcats to face rival Barons in first round of playoffs

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
May 10, 2023
Former Walter Johnson jumps and hurdles coach Cassandra (Casi) McFarland stepped down midseason because of a comment she allegedly made toward a student-athlete. Many athletes have been able to show resilience by experiencing success without having a coach specific to their event.

Track coach resigns following controversial comment

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
Junior captain and midfielder JR Dubose runs around a defender in a game against the Gaithersburg Trojans on April 19. The Wildcats defeated the Trojans 17-10 and added more victories the following week to improve their record to 5-4.

Boys’ lax improves record to 5-4

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
Junior midfielder Nick Zampardi cradles the ball up the field in the Wildcats 7-6 victory over the BCC Barons. This was the first time in six years that the boys lacrosse team beat BCC and the win snapped the Wildcats three-game losing streak.

Wildcats take down Barons for first time since 2017

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
April 18, 2023

WJ students react to fake headlines

Joshua Singer and Ishaan Ramola
March 30, 2023
Larry Hurd Jr. in the middle of a huddle. As head football coach, Hurd Jr. elevated the football program to play against the highest level of public school football.

Larry Hurd Jr. named next Athletic Specialist

Robert Hsu, Joshua Singer, and Elizabeth Finn
March 27, 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
Junior guard Kate Kreisle attempts a free throw in the second half of the Wildcats first round playoff game against BCC. The Wildcats were defeated by the Barons 51-18 ending their 2023 championship aspirations.

Wildcats eliminated at Barons for second straight year

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
Boys lacrosse coach Jacob Anderson begins new journey taking the reigns as the new head coach for the Wildcats. Anderson has been an assistant coach for the Wildcats in years past. I hope to form a lot of great friendships with the players, and be a role model that [they] can look up to and talk to when [they] need advice, Anderson said.

Boys’ lacrosse coach enters season with new role, high aspirations

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
Freshman guard Elizabeth Martin prepares to inbound the ball to senior captain and guard Katie Martin in the Wildcats 38 point win over the Damascus Hornets. The two are sisters and have been huge contributors to the teams success, most recently combining for 16 points in last Fridays victory.

Sibling synergy: Martin sisters elevate girls’ basketball

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
February 28, 2023
This photo was taken on the Rock Creek Trail near Viers Mill Local Park on Feb. 11. Recent rises in antisemitism acts have occurred in the WJ community in places like Bethesda and Tilden Middle School.

Antisemitism continues to plague Bethesda community

Jona Jancewicz and Joshua Singer
February 28, 2023
Sophomore guard Kendall Alexander goes up for a contested layup against the Paint Branch Panthers. Alexander scored 20 points as the Wildcats defeated the Panthers 62-29.

Wildcats’ win streak halted by Barons

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
January 26, 2023
The fall JV baseball team discusses the previous inning in the dugout in their fall league game at Povich Field. Though not an official team sanctioned by MCPS, the Wildcats compete against other county and club teams.

WJ sport’s biggest secret: The story behind the Wildcat offseason teams

Andrew Plotnick, Joshua Singer, and Blake Bailey
January 25, 2023
Senior caption and middle, opposite and outside hitter Wendy Liu prepares for a serve. Liu earned the 2022 Montgomery County All-County Player of the Year award as the Wildcats had their best record since 2018.

Liu wins All-County Player of the Year

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
December 21, 2022
WJ alum Tim Kurkjian was enshrined in the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame in December.

WJ: A year in review

Joshua Singer, Liann Keren, and Seyun Park
December 21, 2022
Sophomore forward and junior captain and guard Maggie Cullen-Ising try to force a turnover against the Northwood Gladiators. The Wildcats demolished the Gladiators 80-3 to improve to 2-1.

Week in review: Wildcats fall to Patriots, annihilate Gladiators

Joshua Singer
December 16, 2022
Varsity baseball players Brady Chan and Nolan Ross throw to get ready for this springs baseball season. The baseball field was renovated over the offseason and the new grass should help prevent injuries.

New fields provide sturdier playing surface for athletes

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
December 14, 2022
Freshman midfielder Evie Avillo dribbles past a Whitman defender. The Wildcats and Vikings pushed the game into overtime where the Wildcats eventually fell 2-1.

Déjà vu: Wildcats eliminated in OT by Vikings

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
Senior captain and midfielder/forward Aranda Hurge dribbles past a Rockets defender. The Wildcats defeated the Rockets 4-1 as they advanced to the regional final where they will play Whitman on Tuesday.

Cats launch Rockets out of playoffs; advance to face Whitman

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Senior midfielder Julia Lebron-Echandy moves the ball down the field during the Cats 3-1 win over Churchill. The Wildcats have won all but one of their games and will have a bye during the playoffs.

Girls soccer looks for first state title since 2016

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
October 25, 2022
Athletic Director Tom Rogers will retire at the end of the school year after 8 years at the position.

Athletic director Rogers to retire at end of school year

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
October 22, 2022
Senior captain and midfielder Vivian Vendt dribbles past a defender. Vendt was able to score as the Cats defeated Churchill 3-1.

Week in review: Wildcats rout Bulldogs

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
October 17, 2022
Senior captain and linebacker CJ Newman and junior wide receiver/defensive back Nick Zampardi line up to try and stop the Barons triple option offense. Zampardi was able to record an interception during the game.

Cats come back to defeat BCC in final minute

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
October 13, 2022
Senior forward Caroline Williams tries to track down the ball against the Whitman Vikings. The Cats suffered their first loss of the season to the Vikings 1-0 in overtime.

Week in review: Cats beat BCC, lose in OT heartbreaker to Whitman

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
October 11, 2022

Julia Lebron Exclusive Pitch Interview

Sanir Byanjankar and Joshua Singer
October 7, 2022
Junior midfielder Lilly Delp clears the ball and tries to set up a scoring opportunity for the Wildcats downfield. The Wildcats lost to the Barons 4-1.

Cats fall to Barons, raise over $3,000

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
September 28, 2022
Junior midfielder/defender Katie Dutko passes the ball back to senior captain and defender Isabella Mondelli. The Cats start division play this week against Wootton and RM. “This week’s games are going to be the most entertaining games so everyone should come out and watch, senior captain and midfielder/forward Aranda Hurge said.

Week in review: girls’ soccer demolishes opponents to stay undefeated

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
September 27, 2022
Meghan Wilkinson joined the WJ community this year to be the new athletic trainer. “[I like] helping people and making athletes feel better and being able to perform quicker than they would if they didn’t have something to help them,” Wilkinson said.

Wildcats welcome new athletic trainer

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
September 20, 2022
Senior captain and midfielder Vivian Vendt takes a free kick. Her pass connected with freshman Evie Avillo who shot the ball into the net for the Wildcats third goal of the night. The Wildcats beat the Blake Bengals 9-0.

Week in review: girls’ soccer picks up three wins

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
September 19, 2022
The girls soccer team celebrates scoring a goal during the 2021 season. After losing to the Whitman Vikings in the regional semi-final last year, the Wildcats have high state championship aspirations for 2022.

Shooting for the top: Wildcats set sights on championship run

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
September 9, 2022
The number of Moco students who were quarantined in May reached a number second to only January.

Covid cases soar in May

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
June 10, 2022
Senior pitcher James Richardell fires a changeup into the strike zone. Richardell gave up eight runs over two innings as the Wildcats season came to a close in an 11-6 loss.

Early homeruns strike out Wildcats state championship hopes

Joshua Singer, Staff Writer
May 20, 2022
A historical marker showing that Mothers Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became a national holiday when President Wilson recognized it in 1914.

Students and staff reveal their Mother’s Day plans

Joshua Singer, Staff Writer
May 9, 2022
AP US Government and AP Human Geography teacher lectures on economic policy and religion on the global and regional scale. Muehl loves it when her students connect what they are learning in class to the real world. I call it the lightbulb moment. It’s the moment when you are teaching and you see a kid make that connection for the first time, Muehl said.

Multi-course AP teachers build unique relationships with students

Joshua Singer, Staff Writer
April 5, 2022
Tim Kurkjian goes up for a contested layup. Kurkjian, who graduated WJ in 1974 went on to become one of Americas top baseball writers and will be honored by the Hall of Fame at the induction ceremony this summer.

From Pitch writer to baseball hall of fame: A story of persistence 

Joshua Singer, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022
The Wildcats womens poms team prepares to perform at the 2021 fall pep rally. After the mens poms team performed at the spring pep rally in 2022, it was announced that they would perform at most home football games next year.

Women’s poms to split halftime performances with men’s poms

Joshua Singer, Staff Writer
April 1, 2022

Post game interview: WJ Lax beats RM

Joshua Singer, Staff Writer
March 29, 2022
Many APEX-Reach students do not understand the programs pathways. While many of the pathways encourage students to focus on a subject area, the general education pathway allows for students to take whichever high level (AP or Dual Enrollment) classes they would like.

APEX-Reach needs to keep evolving, NOT reverse recent changes

Joshua Singer, Staff Writer
March 29, 2022
PE teacher Chad Beswick talks to his 7th period Team Sports class about putting effort into exercising. Beswick, two other PE teachers and a former WJ PE teacher recently won $500 for WJ after placing in the Well Aware 365 exercise competition.

PE department places in competition, inspires students

Joshua Singer, Staff Writer
March 10, 2022
Its Academic Quiz Bowl Club practices for success

It’s Academic Quiz Bowl Club practices for success

Joshua Singer, Special to the Pitch
December 1, 2021
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