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The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Chelsea Laurik

Chelsea Laurik, Print Feature Editor

Chelsea is a senior excited for her second year on the Pitch staff. She also sings with the Madrigals, is co leader of the all female acapella group Vanilla, a member of the Mock Trial team, and is involved in WJ STAGE.

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Netflix's fantasy series Shadow and Bone, based off of Leigh Bardugo's book series of the same name released in April. The series was a massive hit and garnered over a billion streaming minutes in the first week it was released.

Netflix’s Shadow and Bone immerses viewers into the Grishaverse

Chelsea Laurik and Cyiza Andemambika
Jun 8, 2021
Senior Emelia Isola and her friends didn't let the pandemic stop them from doing prom traditions. The group took photos in front of the monuments, just like so many before them.

Seniors engage in alternative proms

Chelsea Laurik, Print Feature Editor
Jun 1, 2021
The new Netlix film The Dig follows the archeological efforts to uncover the Anglo Saxon burial mounds at Sutton Hoo. Pictured is one of the most significant discoveries of the site, an Anglo Saxon King's helmet.

The Dig takes a few too many creative liberties with history

Chelsea Laurik, Print Feature Editor
Apr 19, 2021
Bridgerton has become a welcome source of Regency escapism during this difficult time. Senior Rebecca Bennet and her cat Bean enjoy watching the show together while knitting.

Bridgerton: all the drama of Gossip Girl, but with corsets

Chelsea Laurik, Print Feature Editor
Feb 28, 2021
Taylor Swift released her ninth studio album, Evermore, on December 11, 2020.

Taylor Swift’s second surprise album doesn’t disappoint

Chelsea Laurik and Emma Saltzman
Jan 12, 2021
Quarantine has left many teens with nothing better to do than scroll through tiktok for hours on end. As a result, some are feeling nostalgic for tiktok trends that were popular less than a year ago.

TikTok teens experience premature nostalgia

Chelsea Laurik, Print Feature Editor
Jan 4, 2021
After the success of Stranger Things, many were eager to see what Millie Bobby Brown would do next. Netflix's Enola Holmes gives Brown an opportunity to shine like never before.

Enola Holmes is a pleasant surprise

Chelsea Laurik, Print Feature Editor
Oct 29, 2020
Best Buddies first went online last spring after the pandemic hit. Since then, they've introduced a variety of virtual activities to keep their community active.

Clubs during Covid times

Chelsea Laurik, Print Feature Editor
Sep 30, 2020
State government is often overlooked, but local officials have the capacity to foster meaningful change. In the Maryland House of Delegates, representatives debate ways to reform police departments in the state.

What’s being done to end police violence in Maryland? Hear from a State Delegate

Chelsea Laurik, Staff Writer
Jun 12, 2020
It is a common misconception that people can only enjoy classic literature OR modern works and not both. Take this summer to mix it up a bit and try some books that you may not normally pick up.

Pitch’s looks at must-read books

Stella Hadamer and Chelsea Laurik
Jun 11, 2020
Quarantine is making me revert to my middle school self

Quarantine is making me revert to my middle school self

Chelsea Laurik, Staff Writer
May 28, 2020
In these lonely times, friends are staying connected through zoom. Pictured is a group of WJ juniors making the most of technology in order to catch up.

Fun Zoom activities

Chelsea Laurik, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020

How to make a coronavirus mask

Chelsea Laurik, Staff writer
Apr 22, 2020
"I'm excited to travel and explore a new country with my friends and Ms. Muehl." -Anna Voit, 12

WJ plans to globe-trot this spring break

Chelsea Laurik, Staff Writer
Mar 5, 2020
The 2020 Oscars surprised audiences with historical wins. However, we still have a ways to go in terms of diversity.

The 2020 Oscars are a mixed bag

Chelsea Laurik, Staff Writer
Feb 20, 2020
Seniors Meghan Rinehart, Geneva Smith and Leah Bregman (left to right) hard at work planning this year's Bachelors event. The fundraiser hopes to raise money for Pennies for Patients through date auctions.

WJ Bachelors is back

Chelsea Laurik, Staff Writer
Feb 7, 2020
Little Women is the second film directed by actress/director Greta Gerwig. It comes soon after the success of her directorial debut, Ladybird, for which she was nominated for an Oscar.

Greta Gerwig’s Little Women is a feminist triumph

Chelsea Laurik, Staff Writer
Jan 17, 2020
On December 13, 2019 Harry Styles released his sophomore album, Fine Line. The record features sad songs about an emotional breakup and upbeat tunes about love and rejoicing in kindness.

Fine Line album review

Cyiza Andemambika, Chelsea Laurik and Elana Renbaum
Jan 8, 2020
Couples dance while jazz band plays their favorite tunes. Meanwhile, students chat with guests and make them feel welcome.

Annual Senior Citizen Luncheon bridges the generational gap

Chelsea Laurik, Staff Writer
Dec 7, 2019
Every April, YAG members from across Maryland meet for the Annapolis conference. This year, WJ's chapter hopes to incorporate more lobbying opportunities throughout the year.

Walter Johnson goes to Washington

Chelsea Laurik, Staff Writer
Nov 15, 2019
WJ junior Becca Bennett tunes in to watch one of the hottest shows of the season. The Politician is an easily binge-able romp, clocking in at only 8 episodes.

‘The Politician’ is a Technicolor Fever Dream

Chelsea Laurik, Staff Writer
Nov 7, 2019
South doesn't let her TikTok fame go to her head. She participates in Mock Trial, Best Buddies and Dive Team.

TikTok infiltrates WJ, brings students fame

Chelsea Laurik, Staff Writer
Nov 1, 2019
Since the company’s creation in 1997, Netflix has evolved from a primitive DVD rental service to a global superpower. Their attempts to widen the scope of their audience through international content is the next step towards world domination.

Netflix’s emerging melting pot

Chelsea Laurik, Staff Writer
Oct 2, 2019
WJ’s advanced choir competing in state choir festival. Though they’ve always maintained healthy numbers, the WJ choir department is bigger this year than ever before.

Choir is booming

Chelsea Laurik, Staff Writer
Sep 29, 2019
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