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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Cyiza Andemambika

Cyiza Andemambika, Online Editor-in-Chief

Senior Cyiza Andemambika is excited to start her 3rd year on Pitch as an Online Editor-In-Chief. Outside of Pitch she is BSU's secretary, and in her free time she enjoys reading, cooking, and hanging out with friends.

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Photo by Josephine Meriot

Cyzia Andemambika’s senior reflection

Cyiza Andemambika, Online Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2022
Today Tonight Tomorrow is a classic contemporary ya romance perfect for fans of The Hating Game.

Pitch Book Club: Today Tonight Tomorrow

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Aya Hesham, Meron Berhe and Cyiza Andemambika
March 29, 2022
The GSA gathers outside in the courtyard for its first meeting. The turnout was larger than expected so it had to be relocated outside.

Gender and Sexuality Alliance comes back full force

Cyiza Andemambika, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2022
Gods of Jade and Shadow is a historical fantasy novel by Silvia Moreno-Garcia who became a renowned novelist with her book Mexican Gothic published in mid-2020.

Pitch Book Club: Gods of Jade and Shadow

Cyiza Andemambika, Aya Hesham, Stella Hadamer and Meron Berhe
December 20, 2021
In addition to The Guest List, The Pitch also suggests you try out some of these books. Perfect for Halloween, these spooky stories will delight any mystery or thriller fan!

Pitch Book Club: The Guest List

Meron Berhe, Cyiza Andemambika, Aya Hesham and Stella Hadamer
October 30, 2021
The Pitch Book Clubs September read was The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. This is an exciting YA mystery that fans of Knives Out will really enjoy!

Pitch Book Club: The Inheritance Games

Meron Berhe, Stella Hadamer, Aya Hesham and Cyiza Andemambika
September 22, 2021
Netflixs fantasy series Shadow and Bone, based off of Leigh Bardugos book series of the same name released in April. The series was a massive hit and garnered over a billion streaming minutes in the first week it was released.

Netflix’s Shadow and Bone immerses viewers into the Grishaverse

Chelsea Laurik and Cyiza Andemambika
June 8, 2021
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera is a story of love and loss that follows two teenage boys throughout their last day alive.

Book Club: They Both Die At The End

Aya Hesham, Cyiza Andemambika and Stella Hadamer
June 1, 2021
The House in the Cerulean sea, by TJ Klune, is a heartwarming tale of found-family and overcoming prejudice. In this stunning novel filled with magic, laughs and love Klune envelopes you in a hung (in the form of a book).

Pitch book club: The House in the Cerulean Sea

Cyiza Andemambika, Aya Hesham and Stella Hadamer
April 23, 2021
Junior Tomisin Ogunnusi started playing guitar at the beginning of quarantine when she received her first one. Like many other students, playing an instrument and music has helped relieve not only their boredom but also has acted as a stress reliever.

Students explore new and different instruments during quarantine

Cyiza Andemambika, Senior A&E Editor
March 15, 2021
Black History Month is an annual observance that occurs during the month of February. The month serves as a way to acknowledge and celebrate Black achievements.

Is Black history month enough?

Cyiza Andemambika, Senior A&E Editor
March 2, 2021
Zendaya at the Spider-Man: Homecoming premiere (2019). Zendaya stars as Rue in Euphoria, and historically won an Emmy for her performance in the show.

Euphoria surprises viewers with a heart-wrenching special episode

Cyiza Andemambika, Senior A&E Editor
January 15, 2021
Systemic racism is a serious issue that is deeply engrained in today’s society, particularly in the school system. WJ is no exception and the administration is working to create a more safe and equal environment for BIPOC.

Instagram account exposes racism at WJ, students seek justice

Cyiza Andemambika and Aya Hesham
November 12, 2020
Joe Exotic, one of the stars of Netflixs Tiger King pictured with a tiger. Tiger King a popular tv show released during quarantine.

Top quarantine entertainment

Cyiza Andemambika, Senior A&E Editor
October 12, 2020
The Fault in our Stars (2014) Movie poster. The Fault in our Stars based on on the book by John Green, follows two cancer patients falling in love.

Relationship Issue: A look at the most substantial romance movies on screen

Cyiza Andemambika, A&E Editor
February 14, 2020
Penn Badgley at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.

Netflix’s YOU returns for a second season (Spoilers ahead!!)

Cyiza Andemambika, A&E Editor
January 19, 2020
On December 13, 2019 Harry Styles released his sophomore album, Fine Line. The record features sad songs about an emotional breakup and upbeat tunes about love and rejoicing in kindness.

Fine Line album review

Cyiza Andemambika, Chelsea Laurik and Elana Renbaum
January 8, 2020
Actor Timothee Chalamet at the 2018 Toronto Film Festival.

The King movie review

Cyiza Andemambika, A&E Editor
December 3, 2019

Bringing it- Elite review

Cyiza Andemambika , A&E Editor
November 12, 2019
Netflix has become one of the leading streaming services since its launch in 1998.

Hidden gems on Netflix

Cyiza Andemambika, A&E Editor
October 31, 2019
Lilly Singh speaking at the 2014 VidCon convention at the Anaheim Convention Center.

‘A little late with Lilly Singh’ makes late night history

Cyiza Andemambika, Online A&E Editor
October 21, 2019
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