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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Sydney Fraser

Sydney Fraser, Layout and Design Editor

Sydney Fraser is a senior excited for her first year as Layout-Design editor on the Pitch. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, and hanging out with friends.

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Sydney Frasers senior reflection

Sydney Fraser’s senior reflection

Sydney Fraser, Layout Editor
May 24, 2023
The South Asian Student Union offered samples of common dishes in South Asia. A lot of people came for food day -- it was a success, junior Aria Tahsmabi, one of the students who helped coordinate international week, said.

Exploring cultural diversity: A glimpse into International Week

Allison Xu, Sydney Fraser, and Ishaan Ramola
March 10, 2023
Narcan can be sold in the form of a nasal spray or an injection and can restore the breathing of someone who overdosed in a matter of minutes. The drug is available in all 50 states without a prescription but a recent panel is pushing for it to be sold on shelves in pharmacies and grocery stores.

FDA pushes for easier access to overdose-reversal drug, Narcan

Sydney Fraser, Layout Editor
March 9, 2023
Throughout the month of February, dedicated student leaders are hosting events, performing in an assembly and educating the student body on important topics relating to Black History Month.

How BSU plans to celebrate Black History Month

Sydney Fraser and Sammie Cohen
February 3, 2023
Members of the Middle Eastern North African (MENA) club paint a ceiling tile displaying the revolutions motto, Women, Life, Freedom written in different languages.

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

Sydney Fraser and Katie Campbell
January 24, 2023
Portrait of a woman illustrated with pencil.

Artist of the issue: Aubrey Colwell

Sydney Fraser, Layout Editor
December 14, 2022
Students from International Club create a mural on the white board for all the things they are thankful for. For students who have just moved to the US, like sophomore Camila Hernandez, this event has shown them what the holiday is all about. “I’m from Colombia; it’s my first Thanksgiving. [This event] makes me know how they celebrate because I dont know anything about [Thanksgiving],” Hernandez said.

International club hosts Thanksgiving

Sydney Fraser, Sammie Cohen, and Ishaan Ramola
November 29, 2022
Actor Bill Skarsgård, best known for his role as Pennywise in the supernatural horror film series IT, stars in the horror/thriller Barbarian. Skarsgard performed alongside actors Georgina Campbell and Justin Long.

“Barbarian,” a terrifying but entertaining haunted house horror film

Sydney Fraser, Layout Editor
November 11, 2022
Senior club president Sophia Ikeda helps junior Ciella Koe Bi with a lift during a club workout. WJs Buff Cats clubs goal is to encourage girls of all weight lifting experience levels to join.

Meet the Buff Cats club: promoting inclusivity in the weight room

Sydney Fraser, Layout Editor
October 30, 2022
Security guard Kelly McDonnell checks students identification badges as they reenter the building after lunch. The new safety measures implemented this school year require all students and staff to wear an identification at all times in school.

WJ security department implements new policies

Sydney Fraser, Layout Editor
September 28, 2022
Juniors Maanya Upadhyay, Ella Tzeng and Naomi Joseph protest in response to the potential movement to overturn Roe v. Wade. I just think its really important for us to do something right now because now it is pretty crucial not just for women, but for non-binary and trans people. A number of people will be affected by it especially in our generation so its really important that we use our voice right now, Upadhyay said.

Students stand up for Roe v. Wade

Sydney Fraser, Staff Writer
June 17, 2022
SGA president Konchok Chopel, SGA VP Joey Barke, SGA Secretary Tatyana Ramirez, SGA Treasurer David Gardner all pose in front of the shed for the upcoming SGA student elections.

Students question SGA’s effectiveness

Sydney Fraser, Staff Writer
June 9, 2022
I am going to go to Chicago to visit my family and then my best friend is supposed to come over for my birthday, Melina Jankovski, 9

Up at bat: What are your plans for this summer?

Sydney Fraser, Staff Writer
May 29, 2022
Senior club president Camille Lorillou leads rehearsals for the spring pep rally. They prepared for weeks before they were ready to perform the dance for the event. There was a lot of work to do and I do tend to take a lot of responsibility and I push people for the pep rally,” Lorillou said.

Music and memories: all about WJ’s APRO club

Sydney Fraser, Staff Writer
May 24, 2022
Students have many options when it comes to picking elective classes. Electives provide an opportunity to focus in on interests like acting, music, astronomy or economics that arent covered in core classes

Niche electives offered at WJ

Sydney Fraser and Nishi Tripathi
March 31, 2022
Point/Counterpoint: Should high school start later?

Point/Counterpoint: Should high school start later?

Sydney Fraser and Mia Halper
March 25, 2022
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