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Tissa Amaira, Online Feature Editor

Junior Tissa Amaira is excited to start her first year in The Pitch as online feature editor. Outside of school, Tissa enjoys making music and baking.

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There have been many books that are adapted into movies. Harry Potter is one franchise that is successful in both domains.

From page to screen: books that have been adapted into movies

June 15, 2021
One activity that people do during the pandemic is online shopping. Receiving packages from the shops can be a factor of excitement to some, as it gives them something to look forward to.

How a whole year of covid has brought on a new excitement of mail

March 15, 2021
Signing up for classes can be a hectic task. The new registration page on StudentVue allows a straightforward process for students to complete registrations.

Students adjust to virtual class registrations

February 8, 2021
2020 has been a bad year for the world in general. Many hope that the new year will be better than the last.

2021: a sigh of relief?

January 12, 2021
A purple themed gift basket. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also creative and pleasing to the eye.

Gift ideas for the holidays

December 16, 2020
Distance learning causes students to experience some amounts of stress. With a surplus of assignments, some people's desks are bound to be a little messy.

Retrospective view of the first quarter

November 16, 2020
WJ faculty members pass out meals to families. MCPS has allocated a 75 minute lunch period for meal distributions.

Ways to spend a 75 minute lunch

October 21, 2020
Psychology teacher Melanie Schwed poses with her puppy at her virtual “classroom.” Although her teaching is still quite similar to when it was in person, she misses being able to socially interact with students and co-workers.

Teachers’ classrooms amidst pandemic

October 9, 2020
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