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Gil Gordon

Gil Gordon, Online Editor-in-Chief

Gil is excited for his second year on The Pitch as an Online Editor-in-Chief. In his free time, he plays Ultimate Frisbee on the WJ Pitchers Team and spends time hanging out with his friends. He loves writing about music and worked as a Print A&E Editor.

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The class average grades for each AP Bio test hang posted in the classroom for all students to see. Many students appreciate the sense of friendly competition that is fostered as a result of this system.

Academic competition in AP Bio classes prevents cheating

Gil Gordon, Online Editor-in-Chief
Dec 20, 2024

Thoughts on the presidential election

Gil Gordon, Online Editor-in-Chief
Nov 26, 2024
Up at Bat: Thoughts on the presidential election

Up at Bat: Thoughts on the presidential election

Gil Gordon, Online Editor-in-Chief
Nov 10, 2024

Hot Ones with Mr. Joy

Seyun Park, Gil Gordon and Liam Barrett
Oct 26, 2024
Students, especially seniors, respond to the new AP exam no-show fee policy of MCPS. The policy requires those who do not attend an exam to pay $40.

Students shouldn’t pay for exams they don’t take

Gil Gordon, Online Editor-in-Chief
Oct 4, 2024
WJ's own Barstool Instagram account posts to hype up the students before important games. Rivals of WJ are mocked in the highlights section.

Student-managed Barstool accounts drive school rivalries

Gil Gordon, Online Editor-in-Chief
Oct 4, 2024
Students take a sigh of relief after completing AP exams over the past few weeks. Nationwide, high schoolers have been preparing for these exams for months.

AP tests don’t apply to life

Gil Gordon, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2024
(Courtesy Ash Hyer)

Q&A With Ash Hyer

Gil Gordon, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2024
"We Don't Trust You" ignites animosity among the most prominent figures in Hip-Hop. Metro Boomin and Future collaborated to produce the album which features Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, The Weeknd and Rick Ross.

“We Don’t Trust You” fires shots at Drake, J. Cole

Gil Gordon, Print A&E Editor
Apr 26, 2024
Dozens of students eat in the cafeteria during lunch. The cafeteria has long been a place of contention for eating lunch.

Point/Counterpoint: Eating in the cafeteria

Gil Gordon and Josh Hananel
Apr 25, 2024
Sophomore Ibrahim Khalid stunts his signature flared jeans and a graphic tee. He admires Rick Owens pieces and is wearing a pair of the Rick Owens boots. Khalid is working on starting his own clothing brand and hopes to officially begin making his apparel soon.

The fashion icons of WJ

Gil Gordon, Print A&E Editor
Mar 8, 2024
Green Day "Saviors" Album Artwork.

Green Day “Saviors” Review

Gil Gordon, Print A&E Editor
Feb 2, 2024
"Submerge The Oppressor" poses for a band picture. From left: Grady Boisture, Zaine Rehman, Nolan LaCount, Hal Fischer, Idan Tzioni

WJ Band Spotlight: Submerge the Oppressor

Gil Gordon, Print A&E Editor
Dec 15, 2023
Maryland artist Brent Faiyaz's third album "Larger Than Life" has returned Faiyaz to the sound that first propelled him to success.

Brent Faiyaz expands his discography with “Larger Than Life”

Gil Gordon, Print A&E Editor
Dec 1, 2023
Fans make up their minds about “UTOPIA” by Travis Scott. People spent months waiting for the release of the album on July 28.

Utopia: Worth the Wait?

Gil Gordon, Print A&E Editor
Sep 27, 2023
Andrew Kozlowsky goes over the agenda for his second period AP US history class. The lesson for the day was on Dred Scott and the impact of his court case before the civil war.

Kozlowsky: from worst student to best teacher

Gil Gordon, Special to the Pitch
Jan 26, 2023
“Her Loss” goes viral as students stream the album in large numbers. The album dominated the charts with all 16 tracks debuting on the Billboard Hot 100.

Students share opinions on “Her Loss” by Drake, 21 Savage

Gil Gordon, Special To The Pitch
Dec 6, 2022
The WJ Youth and Government plan to attend a conference in the Maryland General Assembly. Their future plans include going to the US Capitol.

WJ Youth and Government club prepares for Annapolis convention

Gil Gordon, Special to The Pitch
Nov 21, 2022
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