The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Raquel Daley

Raquel Daley, Print Managing Editor

Raquel is thrilled to be a Print Managing Editor for the Pitch this year! This is her second year on the Pitch, and in her free time, she likes to dance, watch movies and hang out with friends.

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Athletic Standout: Alex Chang Varsity hockey player Alex Chang performed notably throughout his high school career as a four year varsity athlete, playing a crucial role in the Icecats’ journey to winning the state championship this year. Chang has been skating for 16 years—almost his entire life—and playing hockey for 13. Now, he looks to play Division I Hockey at the University of Maine. “Being on any team really forces you to learn how to work with others, help resolve conflicts, and build relationships. There’s a lot more to sports than just going out and playing and that’s what’s so beautiful about the game,” Chang said.

Senior Standouts: Class of 2023 picks six seniors who stand out

Katie Campbell, Nour Faragallah and Raquel Daley
May 24, 2023
Senior Enia Dagnese practices her bar routine. The WJ gymnastics team has been preparing for their competition season.

Gymnastics team secures head coach, springing their season into action

Raquel Daley, Print Managing Editor
Mar 28, 2023
The new AMC theater at Montgomery mall is open to all. They've been screening the latest movie releases and have planned to instill a new ticket pricing system called Sightline.

AMC ticket prices changing

Raquel Daley, Print Managing Editor
Mar 7, 2023
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How students celebrate Valentines Day

Grace Willis, Print Feature Editor
Feb 13, 2023
Sophomore Yahlly Kachlon shows off her favorite crocheted creation. The project was modeled off of a famous Harry Styles cardigan.

Staying in the loop: why do students crochet and knit?

Raquel Daley and Yuval Shachar
Dec 13, 2022
Adding to the school agenda: Does WJ got talent?

Adding to the school agenda: Does WJ got talent?

Raquel Daley and Ila Gordon
Nov 10, 2022
BeReal sends this notification everyday to their users. The app has been the latest social media buzz around WJ and teenagers everywhere. Users can share photos with their friends on this app.

Time to BeReal

Raquel Daley, Print A&E Editor
Jun 17, 2022
Daniels' new film "Everything Everywhere All at Once" is a exciting story that incorporates the multiverse in a never-seen-before way. EEAAO has become the highest rated movie on Letterboxd and received a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Everything Everywhere All at Once enthrals viewers

Raquel Daley, Print A&E Editor
May 24, 2022
Juniors Victoria Rojas and Laura Silva put their handprint on the wall as one of the many activities at the retreat. The Minority Scholars Program wanted to convey the message of standing together as one and by doing that they asked all the participants to put their handprint on the wall.

Schools all over MoCo come to together celebrate the 11th annual Minorty Scholars Retreat

Raquel Daley, Jalen Scott and Summer Laird
Apr 8, 2022
From right to left: Julia Ratner, Julianna Taj, Eva Griebel, Fiona Galang, Sage Crittenden, Lucy Piemme, and Laura Brager work the concessions stand to support the Unicef club. The profit they earned that night went to the Unicef global organization.

Clubs progress fundraising efforts

Raquel Daley, Print A&E Editor
Mar 28, 2022
Natalie Wood the original Maria in the 1961 "West Side Story" above the 2021 Maria, Rachel Zegler. Steven Spielberg released his adaptaion of "West Side Story" this past December, featuring the same dancing and singing charm as the original but with it's own unique flare.

“West Side Story”: 2021 adaptation vs 1961. classic

Raquel Daley, Print A&E Editor
Feb 8, 2022
Junior Ida London shows off her flexibility in her new choreography. She taught a combo in the last dance club meeting.

Dance club spins into action

Raquel Daley, Print A&E Editor
Jan 6, 2022
Sabrina Lassegue on the set of her upcoming film, “Blight.” She worked early mornings and late nights to make her visions come to life.

WJ alum reflects on her time in the film industry

Raquel Daley, Print A&E Editor
Nov 16, 2021
Walter Johnson S*T*A*G*E students sit together and prepare for their upcoming fall show. In-person school has returned after nearly two years of online rehearsals.

Walter Johnson STAGE adjusts to in-person this fall

Raquel Daley, Print A&E Editor
Oct 15, 2021

What music are you listening to?

Nicole Weaver, Josephine Meriot and Raquel Daley
Sep 23, 2021
Paramount+ original, "iCarly," a reboot of the 2007 Nickelodeon sitcom. Season 1 was released on June 17, 2021, after a long-anticipated wait.

TV show reboot culture flourishes in Hollywood

Raquel Daley, Print A&E Editor
Sep 20, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo's debut album cover, "SOUR," released on May 21, 2021.

Olivia Rodrigo’s Rise to Fame

Raquel Daley, Print A&E Editor
Jun 15, 2021
In such a difficult time, MCPS should be priotizing mental health. It's critical.

Mental health in a pandemic needs to be a priority

Raquel Daley, Special to The Pitch
May 7, 2021
Minari stars Steven Yeun alongside Han Ye-ri, Youn Yuh-jung and Alan S. Kim. The flim is nomminated for six academy awards this year.

“Minari’ captures life through immigrant’s eyes, telling the story of a family building their American dream

Raquel Daley, Special to The Pitch
Mar 29, 2021
Many arts centers such as the Kennedy Center in DC have been forced to rethink their programs. One new innovation is the Digital stage where you can watch performances from the comfort of their home.

Arts struggle to survive the transition to virtual performances

Raquel Daley, Special to The Pitch
Jan 5, 2021
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