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Displayed is the array of unique student contributions to the bathroom stalls.

[Photo] Student interests reflected in bathroom graffiti

January 24, 2023
The greenhouse room is home to many new and old plants. The room has an auto sprinkler system to water the plants from time to time and also has a massive window to allow sunlight.

[Photo] Hidden spaces around WJ

January 24, 2023
A ceiling tile painted by the MENA club to raise awareness about the revolution in Iran. “Being away from Iran made me feel like I’m not doing much or enough for myself but this project kind of helped me to just be a part of something and made me feel better,” sophomore Sarvin Nahavandian said.

[Photo] Iran’s fight for freedom: what students are doing to help

January 24, 2023
“I hope that [students] recognize that while it is a lot of work, we may not always be the most responsive, behind the scenes we really do want to do right by them. We do want to do the best that we can by them.” - English teacher Ian Matthews.

[Photo] Teachers, counselors share the unseen side of college recommendations

November 1, 2022
English teacher Adam Zeitlin grades a student essay out of his pile of 60 plus essays for AP Literature. Zeitlin noted that a significant difference between teaching English and physics was the grading workload.

[Photo] Adam Zeitlin pulls a 180 switching from STEM to humanities

September 21, 2022
(Left to Right) Next years SGA officers juniors Ethan Mendes, Lauren Kim, Bryan Kibet and Luke Liden discuss the homecoming video for next year. Many of these meetings have been held by the officers to start planning for next year.

[Photo] Sneak peek into next year SGA plans

June 14, 2022
Junior Omer Bezherano washes her hands in the girls G-floor gym bathroom. The bathroom doors, at this bathroom and others, are open at any time, and anyone walking by can see into them.

[Photo] Behind closed stalls: A deep dive into school bathrooms

March 28, 2022
I dont really like changing teachers because I feel it takes about a quarter and a half to get used to the teachers that you start the year with, and then by the time you get used to how they grade, kind of how to do your assignments to please them, then you change teachers and you have to relearn that whole process all over again, and it just takes you out of your rhythm. - Olivia Bonevich 12.

[Photo] Up at bat: What are your thoughts on changing teachers during semester class changes?

February 14, 2022
Precalc teacher Tricia Cooper teacher her 6 period Precalc class while recording the class on zoom. Cooper usually records her classes to later post on Canvas for students who were absent to follow along.

[Photo] Teachers accommodating students online

February 14, 2022
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[Photo] Year in review: What happened in 2021?

December 21, 2021
Seniors Cian Haefele and Catherine Prado hold a Blue Bench meeting on Friday, Nov. 5. Prior to the meeting, Blue Bench officers met with Principal Jennifer Baker on Nov. 1 to talk about sexual assault at WJ. During the meeting, officers shared the outcome of the meeting as well as the topics discussed with club members.

[Photo] Students ignite conversation about sexual assault

November 12, 2021
Senior Halle Burns (left) and senior Caitlyn Rose (right) pose with their fall fashion on October 22. Burns and Rose combined fashion and functionality and dressed fashionably for the cold weather.

[Photo] Fall fashion photo gallery

November 2, 2021
Counselor James Stradley wears his Equity 365 shirt and points to an Equity 365 sign. Signs were posted throughout hallways to remind students and staff to follow the initiatives steps.

[Photo] Baker launches Equity 365

October 18, 2021
During in-person school students are able to eat with their friends during lunch. Students can choose to eat almost anywhere on campus as well as off campus at G-square or at the mall if they can drive.

[Photo] Point Counter Point: In person vs online school

October 15, 2021
Sophomore Kimberly Shian does a flip during one cheers routines. The squad cheered on the WJ team throughout the whole game, always keeping spirits up.

[Photo] WJ’s enthusiastic student section at football game

September 20, 2021
Every morning students scan a QR code that tells the cafeteria workers whether they will be picking up a free lunch or not. Students that chose to eat lunch chose their seats in the cafeteria.

[Photo] Within these walls: students return to WJ

May 25, 2021
Senior Shiri Cohen talks about her expectations for graduation. Seniors have already received their caps and gowns on May 19.

[Photo] Senior reaction to graduation restrictions

May 27, 2021
Students signed up for in-person schooling gather in the auxilary gym to attend Zoom classes for their teachers who opted to stay online due to health concerns. In-person schooling will not look like what it is now as MCPS is planning on returning to the full 5-day schedule at normal capacity for the 2021-2022 school year.

[Photo] The impacts of COVID: What schooling looks like next year

June 15, 2021
The infamous house on Tilden Lane lives up and exceeds all expectations, and provides us with spooky decorations. As Halloween is drawing near, many people have started decorating their houses to be as scary and festive as possible.

[Photo] Bored? Covid-safe activities are sure to keep you busy

November 2, 2020
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