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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Senior Layla Pelon has a crystal clean desk set-up for her long days of virtual academy, complete with a MacBook, bulletin board, and plenty of school supplies. Without this space and mugs of coffee (not pictured), Pelon wouldnt be able to get through her school day.

Everything you need to know about MCPS’s Virtual Academy

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
February 23, 2022
Justice Stephen Breyer discusses his then recently released book on modern American law at the Brookings Institute on Jan 21, 2016. While many are sad to see the unique voice he has had on the bench disappear, students are excited about the opportunity for the court’s demographics to become more akin to that of the US as a whole.

Students See Opportunity for Equity in Justice Breyer’s Retirement

Alexander Lewton, Staff Writer
February 15, 2022
Luis Cabrera, the former WJ student who threatened the school last October, was released from prison last week and is facing five years of probation.

Former WJ student released from prison, prompts new threats

Julia Hananel and Kiley Ring
June 13, 2019
Modern Market Restaurant Review

Modern Market Restaurant Review

Cara Demitz, Allie Nadelman, and Lilli Konicoff
January 4, 2019
A man sits outside Congregation Beth El in Bethesda, MD. Beth El and many other synagogues have increased their security after recent shootings and hate crimes.

Pitch Reactions: Pittsburgh Shooting

Rafael Friedlander and Hannah Markov
December 3, 2018
Captain Alexander Ovechkin skates with the puck in a regular season game. Ovechkin looks to lead the team to another Stanley Cup this season.

Capitals season preview: champs look to defend cup

Matt Shea, Staff Writer
October 15, 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
Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne skies in for a layup in a regular season game against the Indiana Fever.

Mystics reach first WNBA Finals

Matt Shea, Staff Writer
September 30, 2018
Kurkjian (center) called the September 19 Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees game on ESPN. Kurkjian, who graduated from WJ in 1974, has worked for ESPN since 1998.

WJ ’74 Tim Kurkjian shares his career journey

Ethan Schwager, Copy Editor
September 28, 2018
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