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Sources of Strength holds their Peer Mentor Leadership Training in the student commons during periods one through four. "Some benefits were being able to learn more about suicide prevention and how to include yourself more in Sources of Strength and using the skills we learn here in the real world," club leadership officer, junior Avery Bennett said.
Sources of Strength Club strengthens mental health throughout WJ
Members of the Youth for Harris Fellowship attend a Zoom call with Senator Chris Van Hollen (top left). Past guest speakers include Kaya Jones, National Director of Youth Engagement for the Harris campaign.
Youth political organizing blooms approaching election
This New Smyrna Beach rental home, occupied by ASL teacher Kiara Campbell's friend, experienced flooding that overflowed the lake. "Usually her husband and kids can go on the outside of this [fence] and fish in that in that little pond and it almost hit where her pergola is," Campbell said. (Courtesy Kiara Campbell)
WJ community experiences far-reaching impacts of Florida storms
The club Sources of Strength passes out pins and pamphlets reading 'Because you matter' as a slogan to promote positive mentalities and well-being.
Photo Gallery: Mental Health Awareness Week
Junior Sarp Ustundag and seniors Nolan Ross and Taylor White use a net and move rocks to collect macroinvertibrates from Cabin John Creek.
APES students investigate Cabin John Creek
Board of Ed candidates discuss issues at WJ forum
Board of Ed candidates discuss issues at WJ forum
An online resource on the MCPS website shows the four core steps for completing the SSL requirements. Groups of students have still struggled despite such resources. (Courtesy MCPS).
Students express concerns about SSL requirements
Sources of Strength holds their Peer Mentor Leadership Training in the student commons during periods one through four. "Some benefits were being able to learn more about suicide prevention and how to include yourself more in Sources of Strength and using the skills we learn here in the real world," club leadership officer, junior Avery Bennett said.
Sources of Strength Club strengthens mental health throughout WJ
The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application website that applicants can use to apply to over 1,000 colleges. This simplifies the college application process simpler for applicants and makes it easier and faster to apply (Courtesy Common Application).
Common App vs. non Common App schools
The WJ Food4all Club volunteers at Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen in Silver Spring. "I love that our new club gives students an opportunity to give back to their community," Food4all president Francesca Lisbino said.
Creating a club has never been easier
Seniors Michelle Lett and Bella Relacion lead the MSP and BSU-led demonstrators in chants, calling out MCPS for a lack of response to recent racism incidents. Other BSUs and MSPs around the county led similar rallies.
MSP, BSU rally, raise awareness of racism in MCPS
Samantha Arenberg works at a site inspection of a historic barn. They used drones to create an accurate 3D imaging of the barn to help identify areas of structural concern. “I miss certain aspects of my job. I miss being able to eat when I want, and go to the bathroom when I want, and the time flexibility. But I don’t miss being in a cubicle for nine hours a day, and feeling like I wasn’t helping people,” Arenberg siaid.
Prior jobs lead teachers to WJ
English teacher Alexia Remy reads Shakespeare’s "King Lear". Her job as a teacher has made her appreciate Shakespeare’s work more. “My favorite Shakespeare plays to teach have been 'King Lear', 'Romeo and Juliet', and 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream',” Remy said.
WJ students share their love for reading
Chappell Roan performing at the Hollywood Palladium in November 2022. This was before her breakthrough album "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess". (Courtesy Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons)
Midwest princess faces controversy
The VMA's is an annual Video Music Award ceremony hosted in the month of September. The award show was available for fans around the world to tune in and watch their favorite artists get the chance to receive many outstanding awards. (Wikimedia Commons)
Performance ranking of the VMA’s
Bradley plays at the Global Strings Program at Berklee College of Music. She learned about several different styles of music and got a chance to perform them live, last summer. (Courtesy Alice Bradley)
Hard work, passion talent compose student musician
Sophomores, sisters and Hadestown cast and crew members Kelsee (left) and Kylee (right) Solt-Linville never get bored of one another and can be found socializing together throughout the school.
Acting in harmony: Balancing the demands of school and theater
Leads Yuri Sternberg, Sasha Rotton and Mason Lee rehearse lines. Preparations for the play require a mix of running lines and blocking scenes.
WJ STAGE tackles “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon”
Lunch time should not be taken away from students
Lunch time should not be taken away from students
Is trick or treating underrated?
Is trick or treating underrated?
A student's collection of college pamphlets and magazines from universities across the country. Every year, students receive pamphlets from universities that are recruiting them.
The downsides of looking at colleges too early
WJ students sit in the school's library in the morning. There are already many students, with even more coming to study for upcoming tests or relax before the school day.
Classes should be made longer for WJ students
I visited the German government in Berlin with fellow exchange students from America. Our presidential election was frequently debated and I was often asked about my political beliefs.
Looking back on my year abroad in Germany
Is PDA too public in schools?
Is PDA too public in schools?
Senior Megan Raue powers through the course with a strong, fast, consistent pace. Raue completed her race in 1st place out of 338.
Cross country takes on North Carolina
The WJ pickleball team poses after receiving the county title trophy. The team tied with Damascus for first place after winning their Division II matches.
Pickleball clinches county title in style
Senior captain Jackie Fuller controls the ball inside the opposing team's defensive half. The Cats rely heavily on their defense to help keep the game close week after week.
Field hockey upsets RM in playoff match
Freshman Sienna Neuman charges through the puddles, keeping up with her pace. Neuman is new to the team and has performed exceedingly well this season so far.
Photo Gallery: Cross Country Invitational
The WJ Cheer squad poses with the Quince Orchard cheer squad and the Churchill cheer squad after the Invitational on Oct. 9. The WJ squad scored the highest in WJ history in the pyramid category in difficulty and execution. (Courtesy Holly Siegel)
Cheer breaks records at invitational, prepares for counties
The Wildcats storm the field following the game-sealing penalty kick from goalie Chloe Russ. After an action-filled 3-2 win in penalty kicks, WJ was full of excitement.
Girls’ soccer advances, wins PK thriller against B-CC
The club Sources of Strength passes out pins and pamphlets reading 'Because you matter' as a slogan to promote positive mentalities and well-being.
Photo Gallery: Mental Health Awareness Week
Freshman Sienna Neuman charges through the puddles, keeping up with her pace. Neuman is new to the team and has performed exceedingly well this season so far.
Photo Gallery: Cross Country Invitational
Students pick their brackets for presidential election swing states
Students pick their brackets for presidential election swing states
Rating the best french fries
Rating the best french fries
Hot Ones with Mr. Joy
Hot Ones with Mr. Joy
Media Assistant Kathryn Noonan works on the computer during lunchtime. "If you did a chart on how I spend my time on the job, the biggest piece of the pie would be Chromebooks and Chromebook-related issues," Noonan said.
Photo Gallery: Media Center
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