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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
Emma Saltzman

Emma Saltzman, Print Managing Editor

Emma Saltzman is a senior at WJ and is thrilled to be spending her second year on The Pitch as a Print Managing Editor. In her free time, Emma loves to dance and spend time with her friends and family.

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Emma Saltzman's Senior Reflection

Emma Saltzman’s Senior Reflection

Emma Saltzman, Print Managing Editor
Jun 15, 2021
While many students have returned back to in-person learning, MCPS struggles to shrink the achievement gap.

“Going the distance”

Emma Saltzman, Print Managing Editor
Jun 15, 2021
The leadership class of 2020 poses for a picture on their field trip to an escape room. Leadership is involved in planning many important school events, but the class also presents fun bonding opportunities.

Leadership class to undergo major changes

Emma Saltzman, Print Managing Editor
Apr 9, 2021
A collage illustrating the current political divisions features photos of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, among others. The last few years has been marked by particularly high levels of political polarization.

WJ witnesses increasing political polarization

Emma Saltzman, Print Managing Editor
Mar 8, 2021
Every teacher should ask their students for their preferred pronouns

Every teacher should ask their students for their preferred pronouns

Emma Saltzman, Print Managing Editor
Jan 13, 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
Supporters of President Trump and the far-right stormed the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday in a final bid to overturn the results of the election.

WJ community reacts to political unrest in Capitol

Emma Saltzman, Print Managing Editor
Jan 7, 2021
(Left to right) Seniors Nicole Uhl, Anne-Fleur Winter, Danielle Nevett, Ella Mochizuki, Sophie Kotlove, Emmie Maisel and Maggie Lieberman pose for a photo in their dresses and masks at the Lincoln Memorial.

Students celebrate Homecoming in unconventional ways

Emma Saltzman, Print Managing Editor
Nov 9, 2020
“A hot mess inside a dumpster fire inside a trainwreck”

“A hot mess inside a dumpster fire inside a trainwreck”

Emma Saltzman, Print Managing Editor
Oct 14, 2020
Leadership wears pajamas for virtual spirit week. The SGA decided to hold virtual spirit week to boost students' morale and bring back a sense of normalcy in an unprecedented school year.

Back to school 2020 brings forth a new learning environment for students

Emma Saltzman, Print Managing Editor
Oct 11, 2020
The past few years under President Donald Trump's administration have been an embarrassment for our nation. In order to move forward, young voters must mobilize and participate in the 2020 election.

Young voters must mobilize to create change

Emma Saltzman, Print Managing Editor
Jun 28, 2020
Members of the community took to DC and other cities to protest police brutality and systemic racial injustice in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.

Students protest police violence in the wake of George Floyd killing

Emma Saltzman, Print News Editor
Jun 5, 2020
Researchers work hard to find a vaccine for COVID-19. Many top doctors believe that things will not return to "normal" until a vaccine is developed and distributed.

Coronavirus: What comes next?

Emma Saltzman, News Editor
May 15, 2020
Mocking controversial figures gives them the publicity they crave

Mocking controversial figures gives them the publicity they crave

Emma Saltzman, News Editor
Apr 24, 2020
Joe Biden, the clear Democratic nominee, sees a long road ahead of him in the race for President. The 2020 elections will be unique, as voters and candidates face unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 transformed every aspect of Americans’ lives. Politics were no exception.

Emma Saltzman, News Editor
Apr 20, 2020
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has created a time of uncertainty and unpredictability. Large school systems like MCPS have been faced with the challenge of adapting to a new normal and continuing learning for students from home.

MCPS adapts to unprecedented circumstances

Emma Saltzman, Print News Editor
Apr 5, 2020
My friends and I were feeling down because of the negative news. It wasn't much, but random acts of kindness made these dark times a little brighter.

Spreading positivity one brownie at a time

Emma Saltzman, Print News Editor
Mar 26, 2020
B-CC vandalized WJ's senior shed, sparking a series of events that ended in violent clashes.

WJ and B-CC tensions ignite in brawls

Danis Cammett and Emma Saltzman
Feb 20, 2020
The word "Viking" was spray painted on B-CC's wall, raising some suspicion that Whitman students were involved with the vandalism as well.

B-CC and WJ tensions reach new levels

Danis Cammett, Emma Saltzman, Iman Khosrodad and Jason Grayer
Feb 7, 2020
Juniors Emmie Maisel, Mia Chai, Victoria Rentsch, Nicole Uhl, Ella Mochizuki and Amber Liang pose for a mental health-themed photo booth. This event was hosted by Sources of Strength as a fun activity for students during Mental Health Week.

WJ honors Mental Health Awareness

Emma Saltzman, News Editor
Dec 12, 2019
In 2020, many WJ students will be donning the iconic "I Voted" sticker on election day.

First time voters share excitement

Emma Saltzman, News Editor
Dec 9, 2019
Like counts promote senseless competition

Like counts promote senseless competition

Emma Saltzman, News Editor
Dec 7, 2019
WJ eliminated weekly homerooms due to widespread confusion about schedules. Despite this, utter bewilderment continues to run rampant through the student body.

Weekly homeroom is pointless

Emma Saltzman, News Editor
Nov 5, 2019
Nate Tinbite is the current student member of the MCPS board of education. Tinbite hopes to be able to give student athletes PE credit for participating in school-sponsored athletics.

County hopes to give students PE credit for athletics

Katy Orndorff and Emma Saltzman
Nov 1, 2019
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan passed a bunch of new laws in October. These laws cover vaping, cyberbulling and other topics.

Maryland passes new laws

Emma Saltzman, News Editor
Nov 1, 2019
Vaping has gained popularity over recent years, especially with teenagers.

Vaping-related disease concerns WJ community

Emma Saltzman, News Editor
Oct 1, 2019
Vaping has gained popularity over recent years, especially with teenagers.

Vaping-related disease concerns WJ community

Emma Saltzman, News Editor
Sep 27, 2019
A mural made by the Albert Einstein High School class of 2019. Seniors painted their name on the wall outside the front of the school.

Attendance issues at Einstein High School spark conversations across Montgomery County

Emma Saltzman, Staff Writer
Jun 10, 2019
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