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Keira Poersch’s Senior Reflection

Keira Poersch, Online Feature Editor
May 21, 2024
The colorful eye-drawing cover of Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV captivates viewers' attention. The show was a 5-part series covering the drama and lies hidden behind the cameras.

Quiet on Set: The unsettling truth behind our childhood favorite

Keira Poersch, Online Feature Editor
Apr 26, 2024

Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Apr 3, 2024
Are honors societies worth it?

Are honors societies worth it?

Keira Poersch, Online Feature Editor
Mar 9, 2024
Math teacher Laura Brager and PE teacher Lauren Fakler pose together on the sidelines of a field hockey game in the fall. The two have formed a close bond over the past three years both in the school and out on the turf.

Teachers unite both in and out of the building

Keira Poersch and Zoe Ottenritter
Mar 8, 2024
"It's great because it raises money for Pennies for Patients and it creates culture at WJ." -Jackson Nathan, 9

Up at bat: flocking opinions

Feb 8, 2024
Senior team, the Fireballers, make their gameplan before beginning their game against the Bobcats. The Fireballers just barely beat them ending the game with a score of 19-17.

The exciting way to ball out: recreational basketball

Keira Poersch, Online Feature Editor
Jan 31, 2024
WJ alums Olivia Israel and friends smile on top of the mountain in Quebec, Canada. The 4-day trip is commonly shared by the senior year class as a last hoorah.

Quebec trip should exclude juniors

Keira Poersch, Online Feature Editor
Jan 9, 2024
Christopher Merrill lectures his 5th-period AP Human Geography class. This is a typical class for many seniors who choose to take a difficult courseload.

Seniors tailor schedules to optimize final year

Keira Poersch, Online Feature Editor
Sep 22, 2023
Reading is a peaceful way to spend your time during the summer and works great with the crashing waves of the beach. Falling into the deep description of the book is a great summer distraction.

Refresh your love of reading this summer

Keira Poersch, Online Feature Editor
Jun 14, 2023
Dating culture has changed significantly over the past few years, making way for situation-ships and quick hookups. For the romantics, they have had enough.

The unfortunate shift of dating through the years

Keira Poersch, Special to The Pitch
Feb 22, 2023
Junior Katie Berkman poses for the camera for her current dance studio, C-Unit Dance Studio. She chose an elegant outfit that would portray her graceful moves.

Dancer Katie Berkman pirouettes into success

Keira Poersch, Special To The Pitch
Jan 18, 2023
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