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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
Math teacher Erin Hall assists students with classwork. Hall is one of the more engaging teachers seen in school and tends to leave the promethean board to give 1-on-1 help.

What makes a good teacher bad?

Julia Garms, Print Opinion Editor
November 30, 2021
The WJ film club held its first meeting on Oct.1. The club is run by Nicole Weaver(President), Raquel Daly(Vice President), Josephine Meriot(treasurer) and officers Charlotte Brown, Janaiyah Inniss

Film Club directs new path for the school year

Ishaan Ramola, Special to the Pitch
November 30, 2021
Every year WJ students dive deep into the Halloween craze. Some like to dress up to watch their favorite Halloween movies together.

What WJ students watch for Halloween

Laura Mata, Layout and Design Editor
November 16, 2021
Former head coach Jon Gruden during a practice in his second stint with the Raiders organization. Earlier this month, Gruden resigned following the disclosure of his personal emails.

Jon Gruden resigns amid leaked email controversy

Erik Rees, Staff Writer
November 16, 2021
As senior Hana Elster stresses over her AP Calculus unit exam this week, she questions how she will have time to study with all of her other rigorous courses.

Increase of pressure to take advanced classes

Ella Barrett, Social Media/Marketing Manager
November 15, 2021
Seniors Cian Haefele and Catherine Prado hold a Blue Bench meeting on Friday, Nov. 5. Prior to the meeting, Blue Bench officers met with Principal Jennifer Baker on Nov. 1 to talk about sexual assault at WJ. During the meeting, officers shared the outcome of the meeting as well as the topics discussed with club members.

Students ignite conversation about sexual assault

Yuval Shachar, Senior News Editor
November 12, 2021
A pro-lifer stands on Old Georgetown Road holding a sign in defense of the cause. Protesters like this individual arrive outside the clinic daily and are fairly adamant about making a stand.

Old Georgetown Road “Pro-Lifers” need to stop

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
November 12, 2021
WJ soccer players stand eager on the sideline ready to play as they wait for the whistle against Clarksburg. From left to right, Sammy Gramlich, Dan Avillo, Jose Gutierrez, Will Dash, Thomas Poliseno, Bardia Hormozi, Fernando Ibarra, Nik Avillo. WJ ended up beating Clarksburg 2-0.

Boys soccer undefeated in State play

Andrew Plotnick, Online Sports Editor
October 21, 2021
Students in this upcoming admissions cycle will not be required to report their test scores; this has opened doors for many students who worried that this would ultimately be the barrier to their success.

Test-Optional is the equitable choice

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
October 20, 2021
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