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Mackenzie Norris

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor

Senior Mackenzie Norris is excited to particpate in her first year with the Pitch as Print Sports Editor and Business Manager. In addition to writing for the Pitch, Mackenzie enjoys representing WJ on the softball field with some of her best friends and teammates.

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Mallory Striplin leads the WJ Step Team and the Spring Pep Rally. She has been on the team for the past three years, as well as many other clubs. (Courtesy Mallory Striplin)

Senior Standouts

Geetanjali Raju and Mackenzie Norris
May 21, 2024
Senior Joe Flynn shakes hands with head coach Bryan Hoffman during the track team's senior day ceremony. Flynn, a football commit, will be attending Bridgewater College next year.

Track and field celebrates their seniors, wins division

Mackenzie Norris and Joshua Singer
May 3, 2024
Beyoncé performs at her Renaissance movie in a stunning green dress. The fashion icon and iconic star has transformed pop and R&B music and with the release of her song, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM," she could transform the country music industry as well.

Beyonce’s newest single puts us in a Lone-Star state of mind

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
Mar 23, 2024
Team captain and starting pitcher Sami Rosenberg lifts the region champion plaque over her head as teammates celebrate. WJ softball won its region in 2023, a feat the team hopes to repeat this year.

Spring Sports Previews

Seyun Park, Anna Zucconi, Joshua Singer, Lily Tapparo, Hillevi Schine, Mateus Bouquet, Jeremy Silberglied, Elizabeth Finn, Cecilia Saltzman, Michelle Kim and Mackenzie Norris
Mar 20, 2024
Junior Kai Lawson performs a 103B, which is one-and-a-half front flips in a pike position at the first meet against B-CC. His skill has been a weapon for the Aquacats this season as he has consistently placed high in his meets.

Gymnast to diver: Going upside down with Kai Lawson

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
Mar 8, 2024
The Aquacats cheer on their teammates as they race in Regionals on Feb. 17. "I'm really excited for States and I cannot wait to watch my teammates swim fast," junior Isla Bartholomew said.

Regionals go swimmingly: Girls win, boys place second

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
Feb 23, 2024
WJ swim cheers on their swimmers as they compete in Metros on Feb. 10. The Aquacats are known for their spirit as they don the famous WJ green. "I was definitely really nervous but the energy was so supportive from my team," junior Isla Bartholomew said.

WJ Swim breaks multiple records in postseason competition

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
Feb 18, 2024
Senior Paulina Horowitz does a back somersault in the straight position into the water. "At practice we have been working on upgrading consistency throughout the season to maintain our 5-0 streak," said Horowitz.

Swim and dive freestyles to victory

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
Feb 2, 2024

Pitch Picks: Super Bowl LVIII Predictions

Lily Tapparo, Joshua Singer, Audrey Ring, Mateus Bouquet, Mackenzie Norris, Anna Zucconi and Elizabeth Finn
Feb 2, 2024
Released on Dec. 19, fans from all around the world joined together to watch the long awaited, highly anticipated first episode of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians television show. With high hopes for this new show, fans were very surprised when author Rick Riordan made several changes to the storyline.

New Percy Jackson series should be dubbed “Peter Johnson” due to extreme plot changes

Sara Elster and Mackenzie Norris
Feb 1, 2024
Senior captain Healey Morgan bids the opposing team good luck as they prepare to race. Morgan performed well this meet, coming in first in the 100 Freestyle.

Swim and dive dives into 2024 with victory against QO

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
Jan 12, 2024
The Grammy Awards, hosted annually, are regarded as the most major American music awards. This year's nominees are full of beloved and commercially acclaimed songs, albums and artists.

2024 Grammy nominations: Pitch editors reveal their picks for the four major categories

Mackenzie Norris and Mia Halper
Dec 21, 2023
The Queen Bey of fashion flaunts a sparkly bodysuit, knee-high boots and matching sunglasses. Throughout the film, she alternates outfits, proving how connected she is with the fashion world.

Beyoncé’s new movie is ALL UP IN OUR MINDS

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
Dec 17, 2023
Track and Field flaunts their winter holiday theme following the newly implemented guidelines. The team shared the same theme and similar costumes, with no apparent division of grades. "Traditionally, track and field has been such a large team that we split the costumes between seniors and underclassmen ... Now, we just don't have the division, ... but it doesn't hurt the team morale in any way," senior captain Beth Fogg said.

Pep rally costume guidelines reformed in attempt to address hazing concerns

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
Dec 17, 2023
Winter sports previews

Winter sports previews

Jeremy Silberglied, Anna Zucconi, Mackenzie Norris, Peter Kahrl, Mateus Bouquet and Lily Tapparo
Dec 5, 2023
Journey to Bethlehem, directed by Adam Anders, is a musical retelling of the biblical story of the Nativity of Jesus. Released on Nov. 10, the musical follows the Virgin Mary through her pregnancy as she faces accusations of adultery and eventually travels to Bethlehem to give birth.

Feminist approach to Nativity story flops in “Journey to Bethlehem”

Mackenzie Norris and Sara Elster
Nov 30, 2023
The team huddles for the final time during half-time to discuss strategy for the second half. With a score of 0-0, the Cats were working to elevate their offensive play. "I absolutely loved the competitive fire in the team and their strong desire to work hard in practice and carry that over to games. They craved hard work, and that is also on of my favorite parts of coaching WJ. The work ethic of this team is amazing," coach Neil Gottlieb said.

Girls’ soccer falls to Bulldogs, finishes season 6-6-1

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
Nov 6, 2023
Fans are going crazy after spotting Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game against the Bears at Arrowhead Stadium. Since then, her army of Swifties have speculated a relationship between Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Is Travis Kelce “the 1” for Taylor?

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
Oct 20, 2023
Senior Irena Sanchez-Burgueno faces off against Whitman senior Riley DeMartina. After scoring her first goal, Sanchez-Burgueno worked to keep the momentum going. “We did well in dominating the play in the second half through pressing, attacking runs, and generating scoring opportunities,” Sanchez-Burgueno said.

Girls Varsity Soccer falls 3-1 to Whitman in competitive match

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
Oct 3, 2023
Head coach Neil Gottlieb (middle) observes the girls' varsity soccer game against Wootton on Sept. 11. Gottlieb's coaching style gives the girls the ability to play freely. "He is very hands-off during games and generally lets us do what we know how to do," senior Federica Gavelli said.

Girls varsity soccer scores new head coach Neil Gottlieb

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
Sep 20, 2023
Sophomore friends Elsa Santighian and Lena Sbaschnig pose in the front row of their General Admission seats, ready for Taylor Swift to appear on stage. Santighian (left) dresses as Swift’s “1989” era, while Sbaschnig (right) dresses as Swift’s “Lover” era. “Taylor walked straight up to us and looked at us during ‘my tears ricochet’ and ‘The Archer,’” Santighian said.

It’s been a long time coming: Was the Era’s Tour worth the hype?

Mackenzie Norris, Print Sports Editor
Jun 12, 2023
Students are in support for summer break, are you?

Students are in support for summer break, are you?

Mackenzie Norris, Business Manager
May 24, 2023
Is there a solution to the drop-off line debacle?

Is there a solution to the drop-off line debacle?

Mackenzie Norris, Special to The Pitch
Mar 2, 2023
Junior Elizabeth Fogg runs a 5K behind Elizabeth Finn in the Gunpowder Falls Invitational; during the cross-country season. Running long distances is preferred by Fogg because she enjoys pushing her body to the limits. “Runners’ high is real, and I feel it most when I run long distances,” Fogg said.

Junior battles for her spot in states this winter track season

Mackenzie Norris, Special to The Pitch
Feb 3, 2023
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