The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Love is how someone shows they care about you, whether its through physical touch, words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service or gifts. CJ Newman, 11

Up at bat: What does love mean to you?

Aya Hesham, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2022
Building service worker Sean Hemsley visits with Eastman’s snake, Venom, escaped three years ago. Hemsley was the one who captured the harmless and beloved snake.

Meet Sean Hemsley, building service worker and snake wrangler

Leo Krylov, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022
Students at WJ often match their cars; both in looks and personality. Many students notice these peculiar yet accurate similarities in their friends and family.

Me and not-so-mini me: students match their cars

Yuval Shachar, Senior News Editor
January 21, 2022
Internships are a good way for students to develop their skills and engage with the community around them. Many take the opportunity to learn more about what they are passionate about.

Students navigate internships

Tissa Amaira, Senior Feature Editor
January 6, 2022
Nachtrieb heads down the hatch of a submarine on summer training.

WJ Grads in the Military

Caeden Babcock, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2021
APEX freshman Hannah Spellman examines cells under a microscope in her APEX Biology class. Spellman is one of 225 freshmen in APEX Reach this year, and takes APEX Biology as one of the core courses required by the program. “I dont think that there should be limited slots; I think they should consider more than GPA but not a strict test or extensive requirements,” Spellman said on the admissions process for APEX.

APEX reach program adapts to program changes

Seyun Park, Special to the Pitch
December 17, 2021
One of the many waste receptacles found adorning the halls of WJ. Awareness of ecological issues has become a topic of growing concern in recent years.

Student body goes green

Alexander Lewton, Special to the Pitch
December 17, 2021
The Math team poses for a group picture after practice. Some members held up their favorite numbers!

WJ Math team finds success following virtual school year

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2021
MCPS kitchen staff at the Montgomery County production facility spread the love as they produce huge quantities of food to be distributed to MCPS schools. Their work is quintessential to ensuring that all students are fed everyday.

Not quite farm to table: the story behind cafeteria food

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
December 17, 2021
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