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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Leadership advisor Melanie Schwed goes over the agenda for the class. A lot of Schwed's time is being consumed by planning and executing Pennies for Patients events that started in early February.

Melanie Schwed to step down as Leadership advisor

Jillian Ward, Managing Editor
Feb 9, 2022
The vice president of LPF, Sydney Stein fills the truck with the donated sports equipment from this year's holiday drive. After just two days of donations, the club collected a wide variety of sports goods to fill the trailer up to the top.

LPF equipment drive is a homerun

Nicole Weaver, Film Editor
Dec 17, 2021
Students in the Law elective spent time following the trial in class and discussing it with their peers. Students have very different opinions about the verdict.

Law students react to the Kyle Rittenhouse trial

Aya Hesham, Online Editor-in-Chief
Dec 13, 2021
From left: Seniors JP Rakis, Alejandro Linares and Sofia Orezzoli muster up some energy to hype up the crowd before kickoff. Drumless, they still were able to succeed in doing so.

WJ’s largest controversy: The Drum

Jillian Ward, Managing Editor
Oct 18, 2021
From left to right: Senior captain Emma Kothari, junior Caroline Williams, sophomore Adena Nielson, freshman Maya Panicker are looking out onto the field as their teammates prevent a scoring opportunity. They are eagerly waiting their return to the field after a short break.

WJ Girls Soccer takes on Clarksburg High

Jillian Ward, Print Managing Editor
Sep 27, 2021
Senior Emma Richardell poses in her Naval Academy sweatshirt on the day of her official commitment. Richardell has been the varsity starter on the WJ girls lacrosse team for 4 years.

Senior Emma Richardell nears the end of her WJ lacrosse career

Jillian Ward, Print Sports Editor
Jun 1, 2021
Juniors will receive a lot of mail from various colleges this spring. The informative booklets are designed to help students decide if a school is right for them.

Uncertainty for juniors-struggle with college plans

Jillian Ward, Print Sports Editor
Apr 19, 2021
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WJ athletes share their pregame playlists

Jillian Ward, Print Sports Editor
Oct 12, 2020
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