covid – The Pitch

Many high school basketball players in the area have been playing at their local parks outside.

How WJ athletes have been staying in shape during the pandemic

October 27, 2020

Leadership wears pajamas for virtual spirit week. The SGA decided to hold virtual spirit week to boost students' morale and bring back a sense of normalcy in an unprecedented school year.

Back to school 2020 brings forth a new learning environment for students

October 11, 2020

Test-optional should be a moment, not a movement

Test-optional should be a moment, not a movement

October 6, 2020

The Hallway Pass Episode 1: COVID-19 vs. WJ

The Hallway Pass Episode 1: COVID-19 vs. WJ

October 5, 2020

Senior Alex Finch stands outside of the SAT testing center in Durham, North Carolina. After observing the socially-distanced lines, face-covering masks, and diligent temperature checks, Finch described the setting as

In chasing a high score, students score high in gas mileage

September 30, 2020

WJ remains closed despite Hogan encouraging schools to open and providing incentives. Hogan's statement came a few days before schools were beginning online instruction causing widespread confusion.

Governor Hogan pushes to open schools promptly

September 30, 2020

SAT 2020: a tale of cancellations, suitcases and hotels

SAT 2020: a tale of cancellations, suitcases and hotels

September 30, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to make history with each passing day, film studios are returning to produce movies, albeit with significant restrictions. Shooting locations are limited as many establishments and proprietors remain wary of the risk of infection, and many projects in production have been halted, delayed or cancelled. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Film industry returns to “normal” operations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic

September 30, 2020

Sources of Strength 2020-2021 leadership team meets to discuss their plans for virtual campaigns during suicide awareness month.

Suicide Awareness Month

September 30, 2020

WJ math teacher Laura Brager introduces WJ's virtual graduation stage party. Brager served in the Class of 2020 Leadership Team as the Faculty Sponsor.

Unprecedented virtual graduations take place due to coronavirus pandemic

June 12, 2020

Senior Ellie Flynn cuts brother Charlie Flynn’s hair on Friday, June 5. This was Flynn’s second time giving a haircut.

How WJ students are tackling at-home haircuts

June 12, 2020

County Executive Marc Elrich steps up to the microphone. Elrich delivered the details of Montgomery County's reopening plan which was met with a tough crowd.

Montgomery County puts reopening plans in place

June 1, 2020

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