The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Matthew Ashman

Matthew Ashman, Staff Writer

Matthew Ashman is a senior and Staff Writer for The Pitch. At WJ he is a Drumline Captain and Acapella leader. Professionally, he is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter.

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Matthew Ashmans senior reflection

Matthew Ashman’s senior reflection

Matthew Ashman, Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
Ava Benson stars as the Mad Hatter in the musical rendition of Wonderland. Bensons unmatched talent landed her this role, as well as getting her copious sparkling reviews in various online papers.

Ava Benson takes the road to fame

Sophia Yodice and Matthew Ashman
May 23, 2023
The WJ Concert Orchestra performs under the conduction of Kelly Butler.

WJ hosts the MCPS Orchestra Festival

Matthew Ashman, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
The Regal Cinemas in Rockville temporarily closed its doors during COVID-19 in 2020, but reopened in April 2021. Now, it is permanently closing its doors.

Regal Theatre in Rockville location to close

Matthew Ashman, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
Mrs. Butler teaches the Advanced Choir a section of a new song.

An inside glimpse at the teachers of WJ Music

Alexander Lewton and Matthew Ashman
March 1, 2023
Veteran social studies teacher Mitchell Joy plays drums with his band, The Local. They play covers at a variety of events, including festivals and outdoor gigs.

Drummer Joy: master of jam

Matthew Ashman, Staff Writer
January 18, 2023
Seniors chose whether to take their AP tests in the spring. This led to a debate on paying more for college classes or stressing out at the end of their time in high school.

Point/Counterpoint: Should seniors take AP tests?

Matthew Ashman and Luke DeZee
December 21, 2022
My favorite theme was class colors and my least favorite was Adam Sandler day. -Paige Haines, 12

Up at bat: What are your favorite and least favorite football themes?

Matthew Ashman and Luke DeZee
November 4, 2022
Harry Styles during his twelfth night at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Modern artists doing concert residencies at venues

Matthew Ashman, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Chipotle employees accommodate a plethora of customers, including WJ students.

Local employees view WJ students in a disturbing light

Charlie Landis and Matthew Ashman
October 13, 2022
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