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The Pitch

The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch

The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor

This is senior Leila Siegel’s second year on The Pitch Online as the Online Feature Editor. Besides writing articles, Leila participates in the school’s symphonic orchestra and WJ S*T*A*G*E’s pit orchestra. She is also involved in the Black Student Union, Amnesty International club and the Read, Grow, Live Club. In her spare time, Leila enjoys sleeping and watching Netflix. She is excited to see what this year will bring to The Pitch Online.

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AP classes can produce mixed feelings from students. Photo curtesy of henricoschools.us

What are the advantages of APs?

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
May 19, 2016
Photo courtesy of pinterest.com

Are your habits healthy?

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
May 17, 2016
Junior Eric Guerci will be running for a second time this year. Photo courtesy of smoberic.com

Weighing In: SMOB elections

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Apr 25, 2016
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Where should you vacation this summer?

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Apr 25, 2016
Ms. MacFadden is known by many for her droll commentary. Photo by Leila Siegel.

Teacher Profile: Melanie MacFadden

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Apr 14, 2016
Photo by Leila Siegel

Many seniors opting to take English 12

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Mar 16, 2016
Photo by Ally Orndorff

Fest performs best

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Mar 4, 2016
Photo courtesy of YouTube

Fest to be a success

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Feb 24, 2016
Photo courtesy of Lindsay Grymes

Student Profile: Lindsay Grymes

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Jan 12, 2016
Photo courtesy of thedolphinlmc.com

Are you ready for finals?

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Jan 11, 2016
Photo courtesy of viewmysport.com

How to react to college decisions

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Dec 22, 2015
Photo courtesy of telegraph.co.uk

How much of a Scrooge are you, really?

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Dec 10, 2015
Restaurant Review: Met Bethesda

Restaurant Review: Met Bethesda

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Nov 19, 2015
Club Profile: Psychology Club

Club Profile: Psychology Club

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Nov 2, 2015
Senioritis has been a conflict for many high schoolers.

How sweeping is “Senioritis”?

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Sep 21, 2015
School dress codes all over the country have been causing debates over sexism.

Dress Code causes Debate

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
May 7, 2015
The food served at Chicken on the Run, especially its namesake, is uniquely delicious.

Restaurant Review: Chicken on the Run

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Apr 30, 2015
Some believe that potential presidential candidate Hillary Clinton shows how women's rights have expanded. Others are skeptical of her abilities as a politician.

Feminism Goes Far

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Mar 13, 2015
Mock Trial participants have to give their best effort both in the courtroom and out of it.

Mock Trial Makes Playoffs

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Mar 10, 2015
Sabet participates in a large number of extracurricular activities for someone of her age. Here, she is decked out in army spirit (camouflage, face paint, etc.) to raise awareness for an upcoming basketball game of hers.

Sarah Sabet: sophomore going on senior

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Jan 28, 2015
The SGA president and vice president work with the mascots to get everyone pumped for the pep rally.

Winter Pep Rally 2014

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Dec 12, 2014
The Insideout club's vice president, Ketevan Migineishvili (far left) discusses possible future projects for the club.

Insideout Gets Everything Out Through Art

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Nov 20, 2014
The forensics team poses  with their County Champions Plaque earlier in March.

Forensics Team Receives Top Honors

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Nov 10, 2014

Killer Buzz: Can Caffeine be Deadly?

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Oct 24, 2014
Logie participates in a number of activities, not just theater.

Student Profile: Monique Logie

Leila Siegel, Online Feature Editor
Sep 24, 2014
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