The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Donate
Advertise
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Flip flops get more and more common as the summer months approach. This leads to the question, when and where should they be worn?

Flip Flops: In or out?

Addie Strbak and Finn McArdle
Jun 17, 2025
A group of freshman await instruction in a 7th period biology class. Biology is usually the first high school science class that freshman take as they learn to adapt to the rigor.

Freshman reflect on school year

Megha Mohanty, Staff Writer
Jun 17, 2025
Lead singer Melvin Garcia Fuentes of DC originated band LUUNA sings their original song, IDWGO (I don’t wanna grow old).

WJ students active in the DC music scene

Macie Redmond, Special to the Pitch
Jun 13, 2025
Maryanna Donahue, Sonya Lewis and Kenneth Ong take attendance for their classes. Though the three substitute teachers come from very different walks of life, they all have found purpose and comfort in the walls of WJ. “The level of expertise among the teachers and student body is such that you’re constantly stimulated and I don’t feel negative about what I see everyday coming from the students. I actually feel energised,” Lewis said.

Substitute teachers sub their professions for teaching

Marie-Isabelle Nachega, Print Managing Editors
Jun 12, 2025
Advice from Students

Advice from Students

Orit Vainstein and Elanor Saybolt
Jun 12, 2025
The Camp Life of WJ Students

The Camp Life of WJ Students

Mira Mann, Online Sports Editor
Jun 9, 2025
Ryan Martinez plays new songs on the guitar. Martinez shared his music at a party in May for family and friends. (Courtesy Ryan Martinez)

Harmony in every language; Ryan Martinez incorporates a unique musical approach to language classes

Orit Vainstein, Feature Editor
May 27, 2025
WJ's top vacation spots

WJ’s top vacation spots

Macie Redmond, Special to the Pitch
May 27, 2025
Junior Zach Chaouchi participates in the USC "Speak Your Mind" Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge aims to raise awareness for mental health. (Courtesy Zach Chaouchi)

Ice bucket challenge makes a comeback, raises awareness for mental health

Jonathan Bahat, Print Opinion Editor
May 23, 2025
Load More Stories
Donate to The Pitch
$556
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal