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Gabby Davids

Gabby Davids, Layout and Design Editor

Junior Gabriella Davids’ second year of The Pitch as a Layout and Design Editor. In addition to writing for The Pitch, Gabriella likes to listen to music 24/7 and hang out with her friends.

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"I know that I have to tell myself that no one wants it more than I do, I have to wrestle the best I ever have," Junior Sonia Pegoue said.

Wildcat wrestlers bring home the medals

Gabby Davids, Layout and Design Editor
Mar 21, 2025
A group of students of various student organizations dance and laugh. “It turned out really amazing," senior and BSU President Mwape Sokoni said. "It’s always really stressful, but by the time I actually got to watch it I was really blown away with all the work everyone had done.”

Black History Month assembly highlights cultural diaspora, promotes unity

Liam Barrett, Gabby Davids and Meher Parsinni
Mar 7, 2025
Junior Daniel Gershon pushes his opponent to the edge of the circle on the mat. The circle of the mat represents the center of the competition area, often used by the referee to determine if a wrestler is in control or out of bounds during the match.

Wrestlers qualify for state championships

Gabby Davids, Layout and Design Editor
Mar 7, 2025
(Graphic via Canva)

High in high school: the epidemic of buzzed high school students

Gabby Davids, Layout and Design Editor
Feb 18, 2025
Junior Filippos Kakos leg riding his opponent and bringing him to the floor, while coach Brian Frantz watches closely in the background. (Courtesy WJ Athletics on Instagram)

Varsity coed wrestlers finish second in Digital Duals

Gabby Davids, Layout and Design Editor
Jan 31, 2025
Junior Sonia Pegoue celebrates her win, after beating her opponent during the Who's #1 tournament. Courtesy Sonia Pegoue

Wildcat wrestlers achieve tournament wins, fall against Blair, Churchill

Gabby Davids, Layout and Design Editor
Jan 15, 2025
WJ, MCPS fall on state report card, other MCPS news updates

WJ, MCPS fall on state report card, other MCPS news updates

Seyun Park and Gabby Davids
Dec 13, 2024

School cleanliness issues remain despite efforts

Megha Mohanty, Hugo Conquet and Gabby Davids
Dec 5, 2024
The college and career center there are many pamphlets on college information and SAT/ACT prep. Within the center is Mrs. Evans' office, she can help answer some questions one may have about the next steps

The benefits of college visits

Gabby Davids, Layout and Design Editor
Nov 21, 2024

Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Gabby Davids, Layout Editor
Nov 2, 2024
Is PDA too public in schools?

Is PDA too public in schools?

Gabby Davids, Layout and Design Editor
Oct 4, 2024
Instagram announces 'built-in protections' for teen accounts

Instagram announces ‘built-in protections’ for teen accounts

Gabby Davids, Layout and Design Editor
Oct 4, 2024
There is a rise in teenagers using e-cigarettes compared to last year, the percentage of sophomores using vapes doubled to 16%. It was becoming more of a problem in schools, causing MCPS to implement vape detectors. (Courtesy Flickr)

Stopping the smoke: vape detectors to be added to high school bathrooms

Gabby Davids, Layout and Design Editor
Sep 12, 2024
Up at bat: Duolingo streaks

Up at bat: Duolingo streaks

Gabby Davids, Layout Editor
Jun 11, 2024
Managing stress with the power of coping

Managing stress with the power of coping

Gabby Davids, Layout Editor
Apr 26, 2024
Advanced Choir poses outside Clarksburg High School in their concert outfits.

Choir conquers county festivals

Gabby Davids, Layout Editor
Mar 23, 2024

Queen of Rap vs. Thee Stallion

Gabby Davids, Layout Editor
Mar 5, 2024
Freshmen work hard in English class on a Romeo and Juliet MOCK Trial assignment. The end of the year allows for fun, culminating class activities.

Dropping in from middle school: freshmen discuss first year

Gabby Davids, Layout Editor
Jun 15, 2023
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