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
Students working on Python programming problems in Mr. Hanlons class on Feb 28. The WJ Computer Science departments offerings will be expanded with the addition of a new Apple programming class.

MacBooks, Marriott and engineering soon at WJ: Next year’s new classes

Einav Tsach, Staff Writer
March 19, 2020
Construction workers discuss the nest step in replacing the turf. In the meantime, the stadium is closed off until the construction is finished. The construction has caused many inconveniences for students, especially because it is closed off an entrance from Democracy Blvd.

New turf inconveniences students

Aya Hesham, News Assistant Editor
February 20, 2020
The new 2020-2021 school year calendar includes all holidays and days off.

2020-2021 school year calendar

Rebecca Davids, Staff Writer
January 17, 2020
Senior Jomel Velasquez attempts a shot in a match against Churchill. A strong senior class looks to improve on last years results with hopes of a tournament run.

Bocce rolls into new season

Kayla Kahrl, Feature Editor
December 7, 2019
WJs new security guard, Kelly McDonnell enforces the G-wing doors as students are dismissing. McDonnel has an interesting background in the line of security.

WJ’s new but experienced security guard

Jackie Maloney, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
Students crowd the hallways in between periods during the school day. The student population has grown from around 2,400 to 2,700 students. Photo by Kiley Ring

Overcrowding ruins the WJ experience

Cara Demitz, Print Editor in Chief
October 3, 2019
Friday night lights shine down on the players as WJ football takes on Gaithersburg at home. WJ’s turf field is set to be replaced at the end of the season.

New turf brings uncertainty for WJ athletes

Austin Mucchetti, Copy Editor
September 27, 2019
Sophomore Jomar Alvarez speaks English and Tagalog. WJ did not include this language choice in its class registration.

WJ should offer more languages

Cara Demitz, Senior Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 16, 2019
Missing Link was released on April 12. It is inspired by the Bigfoot urban legend.

Previewing April’s hottest new film releases

Cara Demitz, Senior Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 12, 2019
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