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
Senior captains Ava Franke and Gianna Relacion fly in the air at the county competition at Montgomery Blair High School on Oct. 29. WJ cheer had many stunts that sent their cheerleaders flying in the air at this competition.

WJ Cheer advances to regionals despite Homecoming conflict

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Junior Ava Franke is shown flying at her All-Star cheer practice. She is pulling a heel stretch at the extension level, which is a very difficult skill to conquer in the air. Flying is super scary, but it is also the best feeling ever, Franke said.

All-Star Cheerleader Ava Franke flips into success

Lizzie Kotlove, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022
The cheer team hypes up the crowd at an away football game. From left to right, Gigi Elizabeth, Ava Franke, Tati Rivero, and Laura Mata. WJ cheer does this at every game and is a big reason why WJ has the best student section in the county.

Funding for Cheer and Poms Raise Concerns

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
November 15, 2021
Senior Jane Joncas steps up for her next event. Jane is a three sports athlete in gymnastics, fall cheer and winter cheer.

Three-season athlete Jane Joncas reflects on Wildcat career

A.J. Frattarelli, Staff Writer
January 27, 2021
The cheer team proves they are a pro at stunts.

Cheer takes on states

Rebecca Davids, Staff Writer
December 7, 2019
Joy and WJ cheer performs during halftime at the football game.The crowd cheers extra loud for the exciting entertainment.

Celebrating JOY

Rebecca Davids, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
WJ cheer performs in their first competition of the season at Century High School. The team will honor their seniors tonight alongside the football players.

Cheer hopeful for first states run

Rebecca Davids, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
JV cheer prepares for a football game in October 2018. Recent funding issues have forced WJ to cut the winter JV team, restricting underclassmen from working on their game in a team environment before varsity tryouts.

JV winter cheer cut due to funding issue

Kiley Ring, Print Feature Editor
February 8, 2019
Varsity and JV cheerleading teams attend the girls varsity volleyball game, and cheer them on during their win over Wootton. In the fall, cheer primarily attended football games, and not many other sports, due to their busy schedule.

No cheer for girls sports?

Allie Rothman, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
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