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

Marissa Nardella, Co-Online Editor-in-Chief

This is senior Marissa Nardella’s third year writing for The Pitch Online as Co-Online Editor-in-Chief. She is very excited to be part of the effort to increase the website’s audience alongside her co-editors Evan and Amanda. Marissa is also involved in Pep Band, Peer Counseling, and Together to End Hunger Club at WJ. She lifeguards during the summer and enjoys reading, writing, swimming, and spending time with friends.

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All content by Marissa Nardella
Local foundation holds fourth annual 5K and one mile race

Local foundation holds fourth annual 5K and one mile race

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2015

Pit orchestra is key to S*T*A*G*E productions

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2015
Ashley Furniture Homestore has taken over Chipotles Georgetown Square, aka G-Square, location. As consolation for die-hard local Chipotle fans, the home furniture store hung a sign in its storefront saying Rest in Peace G-Square Chipotle. You will be dearly missed.

Chipotle in G-Square closes, is replaced by Ashley Furniture Homestore

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2015
WJ students haul mulch at one of WJs annual mulch sales, which are organized by the Booster Club to give back to the school.

Mulch sales contribute to different aspects of local high schools

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2015
There are many different options for students to see in theaters this spring to relax.

Top 3 movies to see in theaters in spring 2015

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2015

The best always Glo the last in February

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2015
A health professional educates students about stress at WJs first-ever health summit on Feb. 27.

Students’ disrespectful attitude at health summit reflected poorly on WJ

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2015
Game of the Month answers from the February issue of The Pitch

“Game of the Month” answers from the February issue of The Pitch

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2015

Breaking News: MCPS Changes School Start Times

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2015
Throughout high school, students are given advice on everything from how to choose their classes for the next school year to how to navigate the college search process.

High school survival guide: 5 tips for freshmen

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2015
Montgomery County Councilmember Phil Andrews speaks with YNC members about his work and how to get more youth involved in politics.

Youth for National Change Fights to Give Youth a Voice in Government

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 26, 2014
CIA director John Brennan addresses the concerns that have arisen since the Dec. 9 release of a controversial report by the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Senate Report on CIA Torture Program Inflames Controversy

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2014

Throwing Wrenches and Serving Waitresses

Marissa Nardella, Co-Online Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2014

Long-Lost Video of the 1924 World Series Discovered

Marissa Nardella, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2014
Students and parents alike learn about the various clubs and organizations offered at WJ during the New Student Picnic, which took place in the cafeteria due to rain.

Parents, Freshmen Attend New Student Picnic

Marissa Nardella, Co-Online Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2014
Sophomores Explore the World Through Spring Break Trips

Sophomores Explore the World Through Spring Break Trips

Marissa Nardella, Online Feature Editor
May 19, 2014
A group of the kids, whom the organization Advantage Ethiopia has helped, poses for a shot with club president and co-founder Leo Blumberg-Woll.

Advantage Ethiopia: Kids Tennis and Education Initiative Gives Kids Opportunity for Better Education and to Play Tennis

Marissa Nardella, Online Feature Editor
April 30, 2014
Juniors Darien Djoiurabthi and Evan Boone and freshman Celeste Rubino perform No Music by Mali Music in the African American Heritage Assembly.

BSU Organizes African American Heritage Assembly

Marissa Nardella, Online Feature Editor
March 11, 2014
The WJ Poms team perform at the County Competition on Feb. 1.

Pompons Win County Competition

Marissa Nardella, Online Feature Editor
February 25, 2014
WJs Model United Nations Clubs delegation to the Johns Hopkins University Model United Nations Conference in Baltimore, MD, poses for a group shot.

Model UN Club attends Johns Hopkins Conference

Marissa Nardella, Online Feature Editor
February 24, 2014
Spanish teacher Esther Onto Porto Carreiro takes a selfie.

Teacher Profile: Esther Onto Porto Carreiro

Marissa Nardella, Online Feature Editor
February 12, 2014
Staff members of the online magazine Line-Up pose during a meeting.

WJ Sophomore Publishes Online Magazine

Marissa Nardella, Online Feature Editor
February 7, 2014
The Traditional Asian Dance Association (TADA) auditions were held on Jan. 29 in the student commons.

Preserving Asian Heritage, One Assembly Audition at a Time

Marissa Nardella, Online Feature Editor
February 6, 2014

WJ Cheerleading: They Didn’t Just Win a Championship

Marissa Nardella, Staff Writer
January 6, 2014
An example of an origami wizard, created by club president and founder, freshman Michael Gancz.

Folding with the Origami Club

Marissa Nardella, Staff Writer
November 25, 2013
Author Dan Morse signs a book for citizen Steven Kupferberg. Photo by Marissa Nardella.

Let’s have a talk about Lululemon

Marissa Nardella, Staff Writer
November 19, 2013

Pennies for Patients: A Mixture of Old Traditions and New Events

Marissa Nardella, Staff Writer
March 18, 2013
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