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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Jona Jancewicz

Jona Jancewicz, Online Editor-in-Chief

Jona Jancewicz is in his senior year of high school. He is the appointed Online Editor-in-Chief, who is very excited to keep writing and reporting for The Pitch and the Walter Johnson community.
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Jona Jancewicz's senior reflection

Jona Jancewicz’s senior reflection

Jona Jancewicz, Online EIC
May 24, 2023
Traffic along I-495 and I-270 has garnered DC area traffic an infamous reputation. Despite earlier plans for toll lanes along I-270, Austrian company Transurban has backed down from its original plans.

MoCo news blurbs

Jack Stashower and Jona Jancewicz
Apr 12, 2023
This photo was taken on the Rock Creek Trail near Viers Mill Local Park on Feb. 11. Recent rises in antisemitism acts have occurred in the WJ community in places like Bethesda and Tilden Middle School.

Antisemitism continues to plague Bethesda community

Jona Jancewicz and Joshua Singer
Feb 28, 2023
After a long hiatus, TV morning announcements are back

After a long hiatus, TV morning announcements are back

Jona Jancewicz, Online Editor-in-Chief
Feb 24, 2023
Last year's male poms team completed their dance routine during the spring pep rally. The dance routine and atmosphere around the event caused many in the school to question whether the tradition should continue.

Male Poms altered; new tradition on the horizon

Jona Jancewicz, Online EIC
Jan 23, 2023
Freshman Jason Carcamo, Ahrin Letourneau and Brian Tudor participate in the safety training drills. They practiced their severe weather drill, where students must find shelter in hallways with no windows near by.

Safety drills test emergency preparedness

Jona Jancewicz and Nicole Weaver
Dec 11, 2022
The vandalism on the corner of Old Georgetown Road and Tuckerman Lane depicts a swastika and a message of "Ameri(c)a Awak(e)". The vandalism was washed off shortly after the police were contacted.

Antisemitic vandalism blindsides WJ community again

Jona Jancewicz, Online EIC
Nov 16, 2022
AP classes are not equitable for students

AP classes are not equitable for students

Jona Jancewicz, Online EIC
Oct 25, 2022

The J&J Show: Episode 1

Jona Jancewicz and Jack Stashower
Sep 21, 2022
Thomas Edison High School offers many unique courses. Students who complete their courses are rewarded certifications.

Students explore career pathways at Thomas Edison

Jona Jancewicz, Online EIC
Sep 19, 2022
Firefighters show up to WJ after a fire alarm is pulled due to the smell of smoke. The fire fighters isolated the source and made sure it was safe for the students to return.

Fire fighters respond to the smell of smoke

Jona Jancewicz, Online EIC
Sep 12, 2022
(Left to Right) Next year's SGA officers juniors Ethan Mendes, Lauren Kim, Bryan Kibet and Luke Liden discuss the homecoming video for next year. Many of these meetings have been held by the officers to start planning for next year.

Sneak peek into next year SGA plans

Yuval Shachar and Jona Jancewicz
Jun 14, 2022
Head of the ESOL department Andrew Won teaches a class of non-native English speakers. ESOL classes will be offered in the summer through a partnership with Richard Montgomery High School.

WJ opens summer program registration

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
May 20, 2022
The WJ senior class spray paints the roof with 2022. The prank was very popular among the senior class.

Seniors host a ‘senior prank’ during school hours

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
May 20, 2022
It is the people who protest President Putin and help the refugees who we should follow. Their examples of compassion should be the baseline.

Fight hate with hate?

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
Mar 30, 2022
The WJ boys lacrosse team huddles up to start the spring season. As the first practices get started, a new bonding period between teammates forms.

MCPS reverses religious exemption ruling for student athletes

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
Mar 7, 2022
President Joe Biden has come under fire for electing to transport 3000 American troops to help defend Ukraine. The longer the situation goes on, the more tense it grows.

Ukraine v. Russia: What WJ students would do if they were the President

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
Feb 17, 2022
Adam Zeitlin teaches Honors Physics to his junior and senior class. Zeitlin had to learn to balance in person schooling with students who chose remote schooling or were out to do Covid-19 exposure.

Changes to student absence policy in review

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
Feb 10, 2022
Security guard James Etheridge and English teacher William Griffiths discuss students being late to class. Security guards and teachers check the hallways to see if students are skipping class.

Admin penalizes tardiness

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
Dec 20, 2021
"It's not about being lazy, it is a learning disability. It's not something that someone can just get over by working harder. It's not going to help by just giving extra time, which is required by the accommodations, but you have to put in the work that your students need and the extra support your students need," senior Felix Bellotti said.

Up at Bat: What do you want people to know about learning with ADHD?

Jona Jancewicz and Aya Hesham
Dec 17, 2021

ADHD affects student educational experience

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
Dec 17, 2021
Maria Aliaga works on her computer, sorting out forms for students. Aliaga sends student forms and documents to Colleges.

WJ introduces new registrar

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
Nov 10, 2021
Walter Johnson was vandalized with messages of white pride. The WJ staff was quick to remove the messages soon after the news broke out.

Bethesda vandalized with hate speech

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
Oct 15, 2021
Juniors take a 100 minute MCAP test on Oct., 5. Students were sectioned off into different groups throughout the school to alleviate overcrowding.

Students sound off on standardized testing

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
Oct 11, 2021

Bethesda vandalized with hate speech and white supremacy

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
Oct 6, 2021
Walter Johnson students wade through the crowded stairwells trying to get to class. Many find the slow, jammed hallways a difficult adjustment, especially after distancing for so long.

Walter Johnson deals with overcrowding issues amidst pandemic

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
Sep 23, 2021
Walter Johnson music students have to play some of their instruments without masks on. Some long time music students now feel unsafe playing their instrument in school.

Covid-19 cases rise as students return to in person school

Jona Jancewicz, Online News Editor
Sep 23, 2021
As AP tests start taking place in the building, classes need to be moved to other classrooms. With the weather warming up, The Pitch class decided to have their class outside due to an AP test taking place in their classroom.

Within these walls: students return to WJ

Jona Jancewicz and Yuval Shachar
May 25, 2021
How have you adapted to online school emotionally, mentally, and/or physically? "I have taken an attitude of "It is what it is." I do vent every now and again because I do want to be in the building. I know that things will eventually return to normal - whatever that means."

The teacher’s return to school

Jona Jancewicz, Staff Writer
May 12, 2021
SGA president Konchok Chopel, SGA VP Joey Barke, SGA Secretary Tatyana Ramirez, SGA Treasurer David Gardner all pose in front of the shed for the upcoming SGA student elections.

2021 SGA elections provide normalcy back to students

Jona Jancewicz, Staff Writer
Mar 26, 2021
MCPS has made many decisions this school year regarding this school year and the impact of COVID-19.

MCPS plan for going back to school

Jona Jancewicz, Staff Writer
Feb 12, 2021
Teachers vs students: who gets the vaccine first?

Teachers vs students: who gets the vaccine first?

Jona Jancewicz, Staff Writer
Feb 3, 2021
WJ students trie to relieve themselves of the stress filled year of 2020 with something normal of celebrating Thanksgiving.

How WJ students celebrated Thanksgiving

Jona Jancewicz, Staff Writer
Dec 21, 2020
WJ students trie to relieve themselves of the stress filled year of 2020 with something normal of celebrating Thanksgiving.

How WJ students celebrated Thanksgiving

Jona Jancewicz, Staff Writer
Dec 16, 2020
Ohio State clashes with their bitter rival Michigan. The last time Michigan beat Ohio State was 2011, the Wolverines are looking for revenge this year.

Big 10 football preview

Jona Jancewicz, Staff Writer
Dec 8, 2020
WJ student's have socially bubbled with some of their closest friends over the quarantine. Those students become closer as they get to spend more time with their bubbled friends than ever before.

How covid is changing relationships

Jona Jancewicz, Staff Writer
Nov 9, 2020
Painting has become popular for Walter Johnson students over the quarantine. Art can act as a stress relieve for many students.

Hobbies students have taken up in quarantine

Jona Jancewicz, Staff Writer
Oct 6, 2020
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