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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Ruby Topalian

Ruby Topalian, Senior Opinion Editor

Ruby Topalian is a senior excited to start up her first year on the Pitch as a Senior Opinion Editor. Ruby co-founded her own mental health advocacy club, Uplift WJ over quarantine and loves meeting new WJ students every week! 

All content by Ruby Topalian
Nilsen working at Crumbl Cookies alongside her fellow high school employees. Managers at Crumbl Cookie on Rockville Pike exploited the high schoolers working there for their time and money.

Underpaid, tired, frustrated: the unspoken truth of high school employment

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
Jun 16, 2022

WJ Robotics Team competes in Botball tournament

Jun 13, 2022

From forklifts to popcorn machines: Meet the WJ robotics team

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
Jun 7, 2022
Living a life of unpredictability: the realities of being a “military kid”

Living a life of unpredictability: the realities of being a “military kid”

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
May 20, 2022
Ruby Topalian's senior reflection

Ruby Topalian’s senior reflection

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
May 20, 2022
The trials and tribulations of psychiatric medication

The trials and tribulations of psychiatric medication

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
Apr 2, 2022
Senior Layla Pelon has a crystal clean desk set-up for her long days of virtual academy, complete with a MacBook, bulletin board, and plenty of school supplies. Without this space and mugs of coffee (not pictured), Pelon wouldn't be able to get through her school day.

Everything you need to know about MCPS’s Virtual Academy

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
Feb 23, 2022
County's Covid hypocrisy puts our lives at risk

County’s Covid hypocrisy puts our lives at risk

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
Feb 10, 2022
Junior Kathleen Winter and her friends enjoy lunch together every day. These moments help break up the school day and make the stresses of academia and socializing much more manageable.

Students find solace in social groups

Katie Campbell and Ruby Topalian
Jan 6, 2022
Trump supporters stand outside the US Capitol in an act of defiance over the 2020 election results. As a result of Trump's extremist opinions, so much of his base have been entirely radicalized. Conspiracy theories and QAnon became a large source of information for many.

One Year Since Jan. 6: Storming the US Capitol is not patriotism

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
Jan 6, 2022
MCPS kitchen staff at the Montgomery County production facility spread the love as they produce huge quantities of food to be distributed to MCPS schools. Their work is quintessential to ensuring that all students are fed everyday.

Not quite farm to table: the story behind cafeteria food

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
Dec 17, 2021
A pro-lifer stands on Old Georgetown Road holding a sign in defense of the cause. Protesters like this individual arrive outside the clinic daily and are fairly adamant about making a stand.

Old Georgetown Road “Pro-Lifers” need to stop

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
Nov 12, 2021
Students in this upcoming admissions cycle will not be required to report their test scores; this has opened doors for many students who worried that this would ultimately be the barrier to their success.

Test-Optional is the equitable choice

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
Oct 20, 2021
WJ copy machine sits with no paper as the county experiences a paper shortage. With this new reality, teachers and students are going to be completing most of their assignments as they did last year: online.

MOCO News updates: September-October

Ruby Topalian, Senior Opinion Editor
Oct 19, 2021
Dr. Katherina Matro engages in discussions with her students about the scientific method of sociological research. The first few weeks of sociology have been spent reviewing concepts that students might've learned in their lab science classes. Students are asked to participate warm-ups daily that allow for reflection into their own lives; acting as a means of connecting these concepts to more familiar customs.

From Ahaus, Germany to Walter Johnson: Meet Dr. Matro!

Ruby Topalian, Print Opinion Editor
Sep 21, 2021
Freshman Lily Tapparo faces the unfortunate reality of virtual school; reading books from home and taking classes from her bedroom. These challenges have had a significant effect on Tapparo, and all freshman who struggle to find their place in high school without ever stepping foot in the building.

Starting high school in a global pandemic

Ila Gordon and Ruby Topalian
Mar 15, 2021
The pandemic has altered the way students interact drastically, including the way clubs are run. Emily Tsu is taking advantage of Zoom to try and get her new club off the ground, but it's been a difficult process.

The struggles of starting a club during quarantine

Ruby Topalian, Special to The Pitch
Jan 11, 2021
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