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The Pitch

The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch

The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch

Sam Falb

Sam Falb, Editor in Chief

This is Sam’s third year on The Pitch. He took the Journalism course during freshman year and was hooked - last year he served as the online news editor. Aside from The Pitch, Sam is the Vice President of the Environmental Club and a tutor. When he’s not in school, he enjoys running, biking, and photography.  

 

All content by Sam Falb
Thomas Wolfson's senior reflection

Thomas Wolfson’s senior reflection

Thomas Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2020
Senior Jack Danco lets one fly from deep. Danco has been playing rec basketball since he was young and loves the easy-going environment.

Rec sports provide a competitive balance

Thomas Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2020
James Harden goes up for a layup. Harden averaged 36.1 points last year and is averaging nearly 40 points per game this year.

Top NBA storylines so far

Thomas Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2019
Ariana Grande sings in a concert. Grande was not afraid to use profanity in her hit single last year "thank u, next."

Limit the inclusion of profanity in music

Thomas Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2019
MCPS's grading system can inflate grades. It's also caused students to not work as hard in certain classes.

Grade inflation hurts work ethic

Thomas Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
WJ's bell schedule could use change.

Schedule changes to consider

Thomas Wolfson, Opinion Editor
May 21, 2019
Sam Falb's Senior Reflection

Sam Falb’s Senior Reflection

Sam Falb, Senior Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2019
Childish Gambino takes the stage during his headlining performing at Broccoli City. The previous two weekends, Gambino headlined Coachella Music Festival.

Broccoli City brings together music and culture

Matt Garfinkel, Online Multimedia/Managing Editor
May 9, 2019
Vince Staples takes the 9:30 Club stage.

Vince Staples brings Smile, You’re on Camera Tour to 9:30 Club

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
February 26, 2019

HypeCheck – ARTECHOUSE (“New Nature” by Marpi)

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
February 15, 2019

HypeCheck – VR Zone DC Arcade

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
January 23, 2019

HypeCheck – Insomnia Escape Rooms DC

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
December 19, 2018

HypeCheck – Rockin’ Jump

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
November 19, 2018
Netflix is taking over the way we watch TV. People used to watch their favorite shows on television.

Netflix ruins the way we watch TV

Thomas Wolfson, Opinion Editor
October 29, 2018

Teachers sport student jerseys

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
October 5, 2018
Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

Sam Falb, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2018
Trillectro’s 2018 lineup features big names such as SZA, 2 Chainz, RL Grime and more. The festival will take place at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia on Saturday Sept. 22.

Trillectro Music Festival returns to DMV – Preview

Matt Garfinkel, Online/Multimedia Managing Editor
September 20, 2018
Serena Williams waits to hit the ball. Serena Williams has been scrutinized recently over how she reacted to a call during the 2018 U.S. Open.

Serena was in the wrong

Thomas Wolfson, Opinion Editor
September 17, 2018
Pusha T responded to Drake's diss track "Duppy Freestyle" with "The Story of Adidon," a hard-hitting attack which exposes Drake for allegedly hiding a child. This is the latest in a long standing feud between the two rappers. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

Did Pusha T take it too far?

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 31, 2018
Drake's third new single of the year, "Nice For What" was released April 6, 2018.

Drake releases new single “Nice For What”

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 16, 2018
Senior Will Moulec runs a relay during a meet.  Moulec and the team had a solid indoor season.  Photo courtesy of Lifetouch studios.

Track preview

Thomas Wolfson, Sports Editor
April 4, 2018

WJ student voices heard in protest

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 3, 2018

Shooting at Great Mills High School in Maryland

Matt Garfinkel, Online Arts & Entertainment editor
March 22, 2018

Black heritage assembly showcases talent

Sam Falb, Senior News Editor
March 19, 2018

Students demonstrate in national walkout

Sam Falb, Senior News Editor
March 16, 2018
Students head back into the building after a 17 minute walkout meant to honor each victim of the Parkland tragedy on its one month anniversary. Some chose to demonstrate their views on the event through a mass protest in DC, MCPS students mobilizing with posters and slogans in front of the US Capitol Building. Photo by Beatriz Olivares.

Students take part in walkouts nationwide

Sam Falb, Senior News Editor
March 14, 2018
2 Chainz performs his hit single "Watch Out" at The Fillmore Silver Spring in December 2016. His EP "The Play Don't Care Who Makes It" was released last month. Photo by Matt Garfinkel.

2 Chainz drops EP, announces new album

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 6, 2018
WJ students Kaleigh Young, Kate Rarey and Amina Hossain stand on the National Mall protesting in favor of gun control. Hundreds of MCPS students traveled to the protest from around the region to express their frustrations. Photo by Matt Garfinkel.

WJ students participate in school walkout

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 5, 2018
MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith opened his office to student media representatives from county middle and high schools earlier this month. Topics discussed included sexual harassment allegations and the annual budget. Photo courtesy pf Wikimedia Commons.

Superintendent hosts student media reps

Sam Falb, Senior News Editor
February 23, 2018
Federer hits a slice backhand in his finals run at the 2009 Australian Open, where he lost in the finals. Federer managed to turn things around this time, winning his 20th grand slam.

Federer wins Australian Open

Thomas Wolfson, Sports editor
February 12, 2018
Mont Tremblant twinkles in the sunlight on a bright, winter day. WJ students traveled to the mountain-side town rto partake in three days of skiing and snowboarding among their peers. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Upperclassmen embark on ski trip

Sam Falb, News Editor
February 1, 2018
Junior Timmy Ellett swims breaststroke during a meet. Ellett’s strong swimming is one of the reasons the boys have performed so well after last year’s disappointing season. Photo courtesy of Lifetouch Studios

Swim dives into postseason

Thomas Wolfson, Sports Editor
January 29, 2018

All Things Go Fall Classic 2017 recap

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 13, 2017
"It All Matters" club hosts supply drive

“It All Matters” club hosts supply drive

Sam Falb, Senior News Editor
October 5, 2017
WJ's favorite songs of the summer

WJ’s favorite songs of the summer

Matt Garfinkel and Luiza Silva
September 25, 2017
Broccoli City Festival showcases major talent

Broccoli City Festival showcases major talent

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
June 21, 2017
STYLUS performing live soundtrack to Man Ray's film Emak-Bakia at the AFI Silver Theater, Silver Spring MD. Part of the 2011 Sonic Circuits Festival of Experimental Music.

APUSH students take field trip to AFI

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
June 5, 2017
MCPS combats hate with new contest

MCPS combats hate with new contest

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
March 27, 2017
Vandalism hits WJ and local rival school

Vandalism hits WJ and local rival school

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
February 6, 2017
Choral groups enchant at winter concert

Choral groups enchant at winter concert

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
January 3, 2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aaron McFarland, from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, bumps knuckles with an Iraqi boy while he provides security during a market assessment at the Cherry Market in Al Karama, Mosul, Iraq on Sep. 17, 2008. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah De Boise/Released)

American-Iraqi forces push into Mosul

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
November 22, 2016
Walter Johnson reaches 129

Walter Johnson reaches 129

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
November 15, 2016
Jay IDK preforms at U Street Music Hall on October 18, 2016. He will return to the venue as an opening act for Isaiah Rashad on Feburary 2.

Maryland Rapper Strives to Unite DMV Artists

Matt Garfinkel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 23, 2016
Spacex reaches for stars with new proposal

Spacex reaches for stars with new proposal

Sam Falb, Online News Editor
October 18, 2016
Students explore character

Students explore character

Sam Falb, News Editor
September 28, 2016
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