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

Niki Mallik

Niki Mallik, Photography Editor

Senior Niki Mallik is excited for her first year in the Pitch. She plays French horn in Symphonic Orchestra, writes music and is committed to staying educated on world issues and writing many articles this year.

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Millions of students preparing for standardized tests face the decision of whether or not to enroll in test preparation courses.

Are SAT prep classes worth taking?

Niki Mallik, Photography Editor
June 15, 2021
Senior Queenie Chan juggles online art classes alongside college applications and working at her parents restaurant.

Quarantine’s toll on student jobs

Niki Mallik, Photography Editor
March 15, 2021
MCPS food workers stationed at Walter Johnson line up for a photo, accompanied by distribution manager Stephanie Atwood (far left). Though their responsibilities have changed since the regular school year, they are still committed to delivering meals to students.

Food workers of WJ

Niki Mallik, Photography Editor
January 5, 2020
Seniors Nicole Kang, Miles Carr and Junhee Chang (not pictured) traveled to The Wharf in Washington D.C. to celebrate a scenic Christmas alongside the waterfront.

How WJ spent their holiday

Niki Mallik, Photography Editor
January 2, 2021
Teachers often have trouble hiring substitutes to cover their classes. Many receive no responses to their job offerings.

COVID and the substitute teacher dilemma

Niki Mallik, Photography Editor
November 23, 2020

WJ students working during COVID-19

Niki Mallik, Photography Editor
November 6, 2020
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