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The Pitch

The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch

The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch

Sophomore Evan Silberglied perseveres through a 3-mile race at the Frank Keyser Invitational on Oct. 4. Despite the girls' team winning the meet, the boys' team slumped to ninth out of 17, where Silberglied clocked a time of 17:37.
Cross country pushes for regionals
Toby Magary, Print Sports Editor • 9:57 am
Senior captain Daniel Kim marches his way to the green in a practice round. Kim has been a key contributor in one of the greatest WJ Golf teams in recent memory. "I think it's about as good as WJ Golf will get," Kim said. (Courtesy Ryan Kim)
Golf swings into strong season
William Murphy, Print Sports Editor • 9:56 am
Junior cornerback Theo Ferrs lines up against the Jaguar wide receiver, ready to contain the route and prevent a completion. The Wildcat defense let up 41 points, allowing Northwest to take advantage of all the mistakes in the secondary. (Courtesy Spencer Robinson)
Wildcats fall short to Barons, trampled by Jaguars
Emily Proger, Print Sports Editor • Oct 22, 2025
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Senior Noah Butterfly swims butterfly in a WJ Swim Meet. Although fly is his best stroke, Potter also medaled as an anchor of the 200 freestyle relay at the state championship, with a final leg of 45.1. Potter's time was enough to help break a school record, which people have come to expect from Potter.(Courtesy Marcus Chen)
Senior swimmer etches himself into history books
William Murphy, Print Sports Editor • Mar 7, 2025
Senior Kendall Alexander goes up for a contested layup against the Quince Orchard Cougars. Alexander led the team in points last season and helped the Wildcats make it to the second round of the playoffs.
Alexander soars to next level with NC Central commitment
Isabel Chomas, Staff Writer • Dec 13, 2024
Junior Wilson Faucette cycles in a race as a part of the USA Cyclocross series. Faucette has had an impressive season and will be competing in nationals in December. (Courtesy Wilson Faucette)
Pedal to the medal: Faucette, Gentry cycle around Bethesda
William Murphy, Print Sports Editor • Nov 15, 2024
BSU hosts annual block party
Meher Parsinni, Josh Hananel and Xavier Alexander-Pounds
Behind the scenes of male poms
Joshua Singer and Mateus Bouquet
Protestors rally at NIH against DOGE cuts
Josh Hananel and Jay Resnik
Spring Sports Preview: Boys’ Lacrosse
Students crowd office doors before the first bell in hopes of correcting class schedules. Students were told to wait outside office doors as a result of the large amount of people waiting to sign in.
Counseling department overwhelmed with scheduling issues
Nila Amin, Staff Writer
Junior Chloe Russ gets in her car, which is parked in the student lot without a visible parking permit. "I parked after my appointment, I didn't think it was a big deal even though I technically dont have a parking pass" Junior Chloe Russ said.
Shifting the student lot parking pass frustrations
Gabi de Campos, Online Sports Editor
The seating chart debate at WJ
The seating chart debate at WJ
Finn McArdle, Senior Opinon Editor
Assistant Principal Brett Imamura oversees student transition. Though Imamura made the switch from middle school to high school just this year, he says the work is quite similar. "At the end of the day it's supporting your students and their safety," Imamura said.
Admin changes bring new and familiar faces
Michal Shmaya and Marie-Isabelle Nachega
Taylor Swift performing on the Eras Tour during her 1989 set. The Eras Tour traveled to a total of five continents worldwide. 
(Courtesy Google Images)
Ushering in a new era: Taylor Swift announces new album
Elanor Saybolt, Online A&E Editor
Students select Homecoming dresses to try on at Windsor. The Westfield Montgomery Mall is a popular destination for people to find their Homecoming dresses, as it has multiple stores with a variety of dress options.
Homecoming dress guide: Finding the perfect dress
Becca Dodek, Print Feature Editor
Music teacher Michael A Helgerman sits on his podium at lunch. Many students come to eat, practice their instruments and ask questions during this period.
A different tune plays in the music department
Vania Charo, Online A&E Editor
Labubu figurine shows off a brand new Owala and PARKE sweatshirt. Students have become infatuated with Labubus, hanging them in their cars and on their bags.
Tackling today’s trends
Henry Haskell, Print A&E Editor
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