The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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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

John Leonardo, Staff Writer

John Leonardo is currently a senior in his first year with the Pitch.  After taking Journalism during his Junior year, he is prepared and excited to write for the school newspaper. Besides working as a staff writer, John enjoys spending quality time with his friends playing pickup basketball or occasionally getting a win in Fortnite.

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Prom meeting held by staff for parents: Rules, consequences established

Prom meeting held by staff for parents: Rules, consequences established

John Leonardo, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
Senior Hank Roll passes to a teammate in a game against RM. RM would later be disqualified from playoff contention.

RM disqualified after atrocious behavior

Sophie Becker and John Leonardo
April 1, 2019
A quickshot of rapper 21 Savage as he performs at one of his many concerts in the US. His recent arrest has brought forward many followers and protests in support of his name.

Is 21 Savage’s arrest justified?

John Leonardo, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019

Exposing Walter Johnson bathrooms

John Leonardo, Staff Writer
February 25, 2019
Here is a miles-long stretch of the border between San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico. Many southern central Americans attempt to cross this border every year in hopes of a new life in America.

U.S. uses tear gas at southern border

John Leonardo, Staff Writer
January 23, 2019
Here is a map of Maryland outlining each of its school districts. The Montgomery County district is highlighted in red; all of the other districts administer semester exams annually. Photo credit to Wikipedia Commons

Getting rid of exams was beneficial for MCPS

John Leonardo, Staff Writer
December 20, 2018
A Damascus running back breaks through the Wootton defense. The win streak and performance of the team has masked the unjustified acts in the locker room for years.

WJ football players comment on Damascus hazing

John Leonardo, Staff Writer
November 29, 2018
Sophomore Jordan Kelbert discusses future Penn State plans with college aid Gayle Evans. Evans has helped Kelbert, like many other students, with managing the college process and search as well as summer programs and jobs for seven years.

College search process with Ms. Evans!

John Leonardo, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Candy corn is a candy that is very polarizing. Some love it, some hate it, but candy corn certainly is a staple of Halloween.

Point/Counterpoint: Candy corn

John Leonardo and Natinael Tilahun
October 23, 2018
MCPS is attempting to improve their bus surveillance. Parents demand an immediate response after the case was publicized

MCPS bus driver arrested convicted of sexual assault against student

John Leonardo, Staff Writer
September 30, 2018
The Common Application is one of the many things rising seniors are expected to complete over the summer. The Common Application is an admission application that students can use for a variety of school. Photo courtesy of John Leonardo.

Rising seniors use summer as college prep

John Leonardo
June 13, 2018
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