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
Assistant Principal Jeff Leaman directs traffic in the front loop during morning drop-off. Agitation amongst drivers and pedestrians in the morning and afternoon creates a significant safety concern for students at WJ.

Safety concerns plague morning drop-off

Jeremiah Morkre and Nicole Weaver
January 24, 2023
“In my country, we don’t have those kinds of problems. I couldn’t believe something like that could happen here. I think the best way is to try to avoid problems. What else can I do? I have no choice but to go to school,” Julian Garcia, 12

Up at Bat: What are your thoughts on the incident at Magruder and school safety?

Katie Campbell
February 9, 2022
SAFE-T Club officers Yerim Kone and Gracie Luna. Founded in the wake of the Schindlers List incident in early 2019, the club aims to combat discrimination and promote inclusivity throughout WJ.

Safe-T for school unity

Siddharth Srinivasan, Opinion Editor
December 12, 2019
Students walk through the Giant parking lot during lunch time. Teachers warned students to be cautious when crossing.

Dangerous Giant parking lot causes safety concerns

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
November 3, 2019
Students are seen walking to their sixth period portable class. The walk to class can be warm with sunny weather outside, but this isnt always the case, making the portables inconvenient for some students.

Portables are unsafe for students

Molly Benson, Managing Editor
September 28, 2019
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
Nearly 70 mature trees will need to be cut down in Windermere alone to make way for sidewalk construction, which will only be on one side of the street. Residents are concerned about property value, the environmental impact, and the changing appearance of the neighborhood they call home. This photo shows a lawn poster that is now a common sight throughout the Windermere and Luxmanor neighborhoods.

Luxmanor and Windermere fight sidewalk proposal, residents weigh the cost of safety

Noah Katcher, Business Manager
February 8, 2019
Social studies teacher Jeremy Butler explains the scenarios of an active shooter to his students. Students had the opportunity to comment and ask questions on safety measures during the presentation.

Preparing for an active shooter with new drill

Beatriz Olivares, News Editor
November 30, 2018
New safety procedures require that doors be open before school begins and closed thereafter. Students are encouraged to never open doors during the school day.

School safety concerns lowered with new reforms

Erin Jacobs, News Editor
September 30, 2018
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