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From left to right, Farhad Sharifai, coach Guido Zucconi, Jakob Lindsey and Javier Diaz celebrate their commitments to playing Division III soccer at their respective colleges during the Senior Signing Ceremony on May 22. Zucconi is extremely proud of the trio and not only the work they have done on the field for WJ but also how they have matured off it. “Coaching them has been great,” Zucconi said. “I've never had a problem with them, and just like any family, we've had our fights, but it's always been super mature. I'm really impressed by how three young men have taken coaching, instructions and stood up for themselves when needed. We've always found a way to come together at the end, even if we were frustrated with each other.” (Courtesy @wjboyssoccer via Instagram)

Varsity soccer trio commit to D3 colleges

Toby Magary, Print Sports Editor
Jun 13, 2025
The combined flags represent my life as I travel back and forth from my two homes. (Courtesy Solorion Brando via Devianart)

Living the American Dream

Ye’ela Zilberman, Special to the Pitch
Jun 13, 2025
A senior holds her diploma in the air after the two-and-a-half-hour ceremony. This marks not only the end of a chapter, but the beginning of a new one after years of hard work and perseverance.

Photo Gallery: Graduation 2025

Ivan Duchkov and Karen Cedillo
Jun 13, 2025
Katharina Matro's AP World History class watches 2001 Bollywood film "Lagaan". The film follows a group of Indian villagers as they accept a wager to win a cricket match in order to evade two years worth of taxes. Though the film is set in the context of British colonialization it is still manages to be a lighthearted and entertaining film.

Post-exam activities entertain, educate students

Marie-Isabelle Nachega, Print Managing Editors
Jun 13, 2025
When students take exams, there is always a concern that someone will be cheating. Students might bring in their phones, notes, and other things that will help them succeed on these exams, but not show their skills or knowledge. Courtesy of CCNull via Creative Commons

College Board has a big problem with exam security

Ivan Duchkov, Staff Writer
Jun 13, 2025
Schools should implement and utilize Artificial Intelligence for better teaching and learning.

Adaptive Artificial Intelligence should be implemented in schools

Leila Singer, Print Opinion Editor
Jun 12, 2025
The Instrumental Spring Concert on Thursday, May 22 was the last concert from the music department. On May 21, all four choirs (General, Advanced, Madrigals, and Show) and WJs three acapella groups (Chocolate, Red Velvet and Vanilla) also performed. "I'd say for the spring concert in particular, there are nods to the seniors as well, where we, for example, yesterday, the seniors sang the first verse of the last song all by themselves and it's very much like a goodbye kind of concert." Dr. Michael Helgerman said.

Photo Gallery: End of the year orchestra performance

Jun 12, 2025
Junior Marie Boy and sophomore Zoe Rojas pose after placing third in the MPSSAA state tournament. The duo lost in the semifinals to RM side Ellen Bu and Jiajing Zheng.

Girls’ tennis duo makes state semifinals

Ben Goodstein, Business Manager
Jun 11, 2025
Students often are stressed about the AP exam weeks or even months ahead of May. Research has found that it is important to give students a break after this significant stress has been endured. (Courtesy Porter Press)

AP students in a post-AP exam world

Graeme Pearce, Print News Editor
Jun 9, 2025
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