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 pass by the College and Career Center on their way back from lunch. As seniors gear up for the college application process, the critical decision of how many schools to apply to can play a significant role in determining both the magnitude of their workload and the number of colleges they will be able to choose from.

In defense of applying to a lot of schools

Alexander Lewton, Print News Editor
September 22, 2022
Freshman Travis Schultz and Charlotte Austegard display their IDs during lunch. As an increased security measure, administration has asked students to wear IDs while they are at school.

New policies headline new school year

Alexander Lewton, Seyun Park, and Sourish Dey
September 20, 2022
Meghan Wilkinson joined the WJ community this year to be the new athletic trainer. “[I like] helping people and making athletes feel better and being able to perform quicker than they would if they didn’t have something to help them,” Wilkinson said.

Wildcats welcome new athletic trainer

Joshua Singer, Print Sports Editor
September 20, 2022
MCPS recently announced that it will hold scheduled gun education assemblies in all high schools through the fall of 2022. This is in partnership with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Montgomery County Police Department.

WJ to hold gun education assembly

Ely Snow, Assistant News Editor
September 20, 2022
A bobblehead version of the famous Walter Johnson nods at students passing by English teacher and baseball fan, Jason Krakower. Krakower was both a baseball player, as well as an editorial producer for Major League Baseball Advanced Media before he joined WJs English department.

Meet the newest members of the English department

Katie Campbell, Online EIC
September 20, 2022
Varsity field hockey coach Laura Brager prepares her team before starting a game. Field hockey is known as one of the sports that is easier to make.

Are fall sports too competitive?

Julia Ratner, Print Feature Editor
September 19, 2022
Thomas Edison High School offers many unique courses. Students who complete their courses are rewarded certifications.

Students explore career pathways at Thomas Edison

Jona Jancewicz, Online EIC
September 19, 2022
Senior captain Leo Macdonald tries to create space and look for an opportunity to advance the ball. Macdonald is a midfielder which means hes responsible for keeping the defensive and offensive lines together.

Varsity boys soccer kicks off 1-2

Audrey Ring, Online Sports Editor
September 19, 2022
Senior Caleb Olaez checks the value of stock he is currently holding. After being introduced to the stock market, Olaez has put endless hours into researching and checking the market.

Caleb Olaez: online school and online money

Luke Liden, Print EIC
September 19, 2022
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