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Addie Strbak

Addie Strbak, Online News Editor

Senior Addie Strbak is excited to participate in her second year with The Pitch as a Online News Editor. In addition to writing for The Pitch, Addie enjoys playing softball, hanging out with friends and family and being outdoors.
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“My favorite thing to do in the fall is probably play soccer, the weather is a lot better," - Aarav Bhandari, 10.

Up At Bat: Favorite fall activities

Addie Strbak, Online News Editor
Oct 6, 2025
Senior Gabby Scherr lines up with her friends before going to Homecoming. Getting ready with friends is one of the best highlighted moments of Homecoming. (Courtesy Gabby Scherr)

How to make Homecoming better, more inclusive

Addie Strbak, Online News Editor
Oct 6, 2025
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
Varsity boys tennis and staff line up by the main office for a photo with their tennis balls. Each athlete wrote a note and gifted a tennis ball to their chosen staff to show appreciation.

Boys tennis appreciates staff

Addie Strbak, Online News Editor
May 5, 2025
Junior Danilo Paulo smiles after practicing his swing. Throughout the whole practice, the players had smiles on their faces and laughed along with their teammates. "I want to see my players improve throughout the season, learn to play as a team and have fun," Bruneel said.

Photo Gallery: WJ allied softball prepares for first ever season

Addie Strbak, Online News Editor
Apr 8, 2025

Spring Sports Preview: Softball

Mar 20, 2025
Allied softball swings into action

Allied softball swings into action

Addie Strbak, Online News Editor
Mar 7, 2025
Prioritizing classroom commitment among student-athletes

Prioritizing classroom commitment among student-athletes

Addie Strbak, Online News Editor
Feb 27, 2025
Line cross-country runners line up to take a group picture after their successful race. They all planned matching unique uniforms as this was a meet separate from the school. (Courtesy Lily Bienfang)

WJ cross country goes long distance to North Carolina

Addie Strbak, Online News Editor
Dec 10, 2024

Captains of winter sports share thoughts on upcoming season

Addie Strbak and Madeleine Simmons
Dec 2, 2024

ESOL hosts pumpkin carving event

Addie Strbak and Graeme Pearce
Nov 15, 2024
Students in Adam Zeitlin's seventh-period AP Literature and Composition class analyze Act 3 of "King Lear," the second full length text they will read this semester. Students are encouraged to work together on their notes and discuss with those around them. “I think lit is taught better although I don’t like it as much. My teacher, Mr. Zeitlin is very very good at reading and he really engages you when he reads the novels in class and the explanations that he gives are very detailed and help you understand the text better," senior Mia Milicevic said.

The two Ls: comparing AP Lit, AP Lang

Elli Karistinou, Print Managing Editor
Nov 2, 2024
Sources of Strength holds their Peer Mentor Leadership Training in the student commons during periods one through four. "Some benefits were being able to learn more about suicide prevention and how to include yourself more in Sources of Strength and using the skills we learn here in the real world," club leadership officer, junior Avery Bennett said.

Sources of Strength Club strengthens mental health throughout WJ

Addie Strbak, Online News Editor
Oct 29, 2024
The team poses for a photo before beginning their tour with Johnson. The Cats were given a full tour of the University of Maryland football facilities. "My favorite part of the tour was getting to meet players from the actual team. They were all so nice and we got to take pictures with them," senior Mimi Dietrich said.

Photo Gallery: Girls’ flag football visits UMD

Rhea Noumair and Addie Strbak
Oct 14, 2024
Denmark students and teachers from Fredrica High School come together to pose for a photo alongside WJ administrators and student ambassadors. The photo was held in the commons after everyone enjoyed their pizza-provided lunch.

WJ welcomes Danish students

Addie Strbak, Online News Editor
Oct 4, 2024
Junior John Laird warms up for their pre-season scrimmage against Magruder. "I enjoy warmups because it gets everyone hyped and ready to play," Laird said. (Courtesy Johnny Abrams)

Laird rushes back to WJ, football

Addie Strbak, Online News Editor
Sep 23, 2024
In their final meeting, Film Club shares many fun and interesting last conversations. Throughout the year, Film Club has done many different, exciting things together. “My favorite thing we’ve done this year was probably our Oscars watch party. We all went to an officer's house and had a huge party on the night of the Oscars. We got to come together and bond over something fun,” junior Mwape Sokoni said.

Photo Gallery: End of year club meetings

Addie Strbak, Online News Editor
Jun 7, 2024
All the rides and entertainment for the fair are set up and in action. The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is a great place to go with endless fun.

Agricultural Fair comes to MoCo

Addie Strbak, Online News Editor
May 24, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Club leaders present during a joint meeting with the History Club in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, October 7.

History Club engages students in learning

Addie Strbak, Special to the Pitch
Nov 2, 2023
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