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
Alex Wolfson

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief

Alex Wolfson is a senior and is excited to be serving as a Print Editor-in-Chief in his second year on the Pitch.  In addition to the Pitch, Wolfson plays baseball and swims for WJ.  He also likes to read about US presidents. 

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WJ's softball team huddle up before game time. The team's spring season ended abruptly after a loss to Whitman.

WJ softball’s season ends abruptly, looks forward to next year

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Jun 15, 2022

People of WJ at Graduation

Andrew Plotnick, Luke Liden, Alex Wolfson and Caleb Kasten
Jun 14, 2022

The People of WJ challenge

Andrew Plotnick, Alex Wolfson, Luke Liden and Caleb Kasten
Jun 8, 2022

People of WJ interrupt AP exams?

Alex Wolfson, Andrew Plotnick, Luke Liden and Caleb Kasten
Jun 7, 2022

People of WJ: The Health Fair

Alex Wolfson, Luke Liden, Andrew Plotnick and Caleb Kasten
Jun 6, 2022
Alexander Wolfson's senior reflection

Alexander Wolfson’s senior reflection

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2022

People of WJ 3: Students “Pushing P”

Alex Wolfson, Caleb Kasten, Luke Liden and Andrew Plotnick
May 18, 2022

People of WJ: Episode 2

Alex Wolfson, Caleb Kasten, Andrew Plotnick and Luke Liden
May 12, 2022

People of WJ: Prom edition

Alex Wolfson, Andrew Plotnick, Luke Liden and Caleb Kasten
May 5, 2022
The WJ softball team huddles together during one of their first games. The team is looking to defend their regional championship from last season.

Softball poised for another strong season

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Mar 29, 2022
WJ students enjoy PE class, moving around and getting a break from the sitting at the desk.

MCPS should make PE a requirement for every year in high school

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Mar 28, 2022
For mental health, students are better off only taking AP classes that they know they can handle and benefit from.

WJ students shouldn’t overload on AP classes

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Mar 28, 2022
Fans pack the stands as they root on their schools. March Madness presents an opportunity to any school with merit, regardless of size or prestige.

March Madness: democracy triumphs

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Mar 17, 2022
Recently some WJ students left class to stage a walkout in support of virtual school, citing Covid safety. WJ students need a juice rejuvenation and pride to have the courage to come to school.

Covid walkout calls for “juice” rejuvenation

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Feb 16, 2022
Monday Night Football is a staple in the NFL, now over 50 years old. Nonetheless the start time is too late, with kickoff not until 9 p.m. Sports games are on too late.

Sports games are on too late!

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Feb 16, 2022
Point/Counterpoint: Does the 5% rule make sense?

Point/Counterpoint: Does the 5% rule make sense?

Alex Wolfson and Jillian Ward
Jan 6, 2022
The Wolfson siblings stand next to Walter Johnson's gravestone. It was a meaningful experience that all WJ students should try to have.

Remembering Walter Johnson

Alex Wolfson and Rachael Wolfson 
Dec 23, 2021
Pictured here is a zygote, two haploids fused together to make a new individual being. This is the creation of life.

Examining Roe from a biological perspective

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Dec 17, 2021
The Math team poses for a group picture after practice. Some members held up their favorite numbers!

WJ Math team finds success following virtual school year

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Dec 17, 2021
Ace Cardinal pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched 3 complete games this season, the best in the best in the MLB. In the NL Wild Card game, he pitched only 5.1 innings.

MLB postseason isn’t the same with analytics

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Oct 26, 2021
WJ's former School Resource Officer (SRO) Shate Jackson was present at WJ every school day during her tenure. She is no longer at WJ due to MCPS ending the SRO program this year.

Students, staff react to MCPS removing SROs from schools

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Oct 15, 2021
This is the first year of juice at WJ. The game was dubbed "BCC's funeral" as students wore all black and leading seniors came in formal attire. WJ would come out on top with an exhilarating overtime win.

Students bring the “juice” three years later

Jackson Buss and Alex Wolfson
Oct 15, 2021
WJ softball huddles together after their loss to Catonsville in the state quarterfinals. It was a record breaking season for the team.

WJ softball’s historic season ends with 3-0 loss to Catonsville.

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Jun 18, 2021
Some members of the San Francisco 49ers kneel during the National Anthem before a game against the Washington Football Team in 2017 in Landover, Maryland.

Point/Counterpoint: Should politics and sports mix?

Alex Wolfson and Sammy Peterson
Jun 15, 2021
The 2020-21 Regional Champions take a photo with the trophy. They'll play for the state semi-finals Tuesday afternoon.

WJ softball pulls away from Wootton, wins regional championship

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Jun 15, 2021
The 2020-21 WJ Softball team poses for a photo after defeating Whitman 5-3 in the second round of the playoffs. They host Wootton Friday evening for the regional championship.

WJ softball to play for regional championship

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Jun 10, 2021
The image depicts Israel's missile defense system in action, commonly known as the Iron Dome. The terrorist group Hamas sent thousands of rockets towards Israel civilian cities in May. Thankfully, Iron Dome was able to intercept 90 percent of the rockets.

Israel has a right to exist

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Jun 8, 2021
Washington Nationals shortstop Trae Turner rounds first base. The Nats are among the teams hoping to rebound from a rough 2020 season. Opening Day for the new season is April 1.

MLB preview: a report on all 30 teams

Alex Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
Apr 16, 2021
Dr. Seuss, author of children books, has written great stories with powerful themes, such as equality and tolerance. However, recently a few of his books have been canceled for having politically incorrect illustrations and phrases.

Dr. Seuss book burning is wrong and illiberal

Alex Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
Mar 24, 2021
MCPS must allow students to take AP exams in schools during May to ensure that students will do their best on these exams.

MCPS must have all AP exams in person

Alex Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
Mar 19, 2021
MCPS plan to return is overdue and eyebrow raising

MCPS plan to return is overdue and eyebrow raising

Alex Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
Mar 9, 2021
Abraham Lincoln and George Washington are widely regarded as the two greatest presidents in US history. However, today, there is growing animosity directed towards these great men, which is a shame considering how much they did for the country.

Remembering Lincoln, Washington on President’s Day

Alex Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
Feb 14, 2021
For WJ students the past Presidential election was significant, as 42.3% of students said they were invested in it and another 27.4% said it meant everything to them. Overall, WJ students are really into politics.

WJ students are really into politics: is that a good thing?

Alex Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
Feb 2, 2021
Eight-time All-Star James Harden has requested a trade, naming the Nets, Bucks, Heat, and 76ers as preferred destinations. However, teams should be cautious of him due to his record of selfish play.

NBA teams shouldn’t trade for Harden

Alex Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
Jan 12, 2021
Whether schools should continue to have school resource officers (SROs) has become a hot button issue in MCPS.

Should MCPS continue to have SROs?

Alex Wolfson and Nour Faragallah
Jan 4, 2021
The MCPS Boundary Analysis has been met with fierce debate throughout the county.

Should MCPS be conducting the boundary analysis?

Nour Faragallah and Alex Wolfson
Jan 2, 2021
Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts commemorates the Pilgrims landing in 1620, 400 years ago this November.

Remembering the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims

Alex Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
Nov 25, 2020
The Rays have the third lowest payroll in the MLB, but will play in the 2020 World Series against the Dodgers, who have the second highest payroll in the MLB.

Moneyball: $107,917,397 vs $28,290,689

Alex Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
Oct 24, 2020
TikTok: The end of civilization

TikTok: The end of civilization

Alex Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
Oct 16, 2020
Many schools in the United States have moved to distance or remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic for the 2020-21 school year.

Schools should open in person

Alex Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
Oct 8, 2020
NBA players were wrong for kneeling on 9/11

NBA players were wrong for kneeling on 9/11

Alex Wolfson, Print Opinion Editor
Oct 4, 2020
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