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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Stella Hadamer

Stella Hadamer, Print Editor-in-Chief

Senior Stella Hadamer is very excited to be a Print Editor-in-Chief in her third year on the Pitch. When she is not writing or editing articles she enjoys re-reading her favorite books, listening to music and hanging out with her friends.

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Stella Hadamer's senior reflection

Stella Hadamer’s senior reflection

Stella Hadamer, Print Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2022
Cultural perspectives on emotional well-being

Cultural perspectives on emotional well-being

Aya Hesham and Stella Hadamer
Apr 2, 2022
Year in review: Best books of 2021

Year in review: Best books of 2021

Stella Hadamer, Print Editor-in-Chief
Dec 21, 2021
"Gods of Jade and Shadow" is a historical fantasy novel by Silvia Moreno-Garcia who became a renowned novelist with her book "Mexican Gothic" published in mid-2020.

Pitch Book Club: Gods of Jade and Shadow

Cyiza Andemambika, Aya Hesham, Stella Hadamer and Meron Berhe
Dec 20, 2021
In addition to "The Guest List," The Pitch also suggests you try out some of these books. Perfect for Halloween, these spooky stories will delight any mystery or thriller fan!

Pitch Book Club: The Guest List

Meron Berhe, Cyiza Andemambika, Aya Hesham and Stella Hadamer
Oct 30, 2021
The WJ Baby sits for their interview. As an important figure in WJ society, the Baby had to be interviewed carefully and extensively to get the inside scoop.

WJ Baby Exposé

Catherine Prado and Stella Hadamer
Oct 21, 2021
Some TikTok challenges, such as dance trends, are harmless and stay contained to the app. A problem arises when challenges spread to the "real world" and start affecting others.

Absurd TikTok challenges take over WJ

Stella Hadamer, Print Editor-in-Chief
Oct 15, 2021
On Saturday, Oct. 2, thousands gathered in DC to protest the potential overturning of Roe V. Wade. The rally included speeches by several notable women's rights activists. “No matter where you live, no matter where you are, this moment is dark — it is dark — but that’s why we’re here,” Alexis McGill Johnson, president of Planned Parenthood, told the crowd at the “Rally for Abortion Justice.”

Rally for abortion justice

Stella Hadamer
Oct 5, 2021
The Pitch Book Club's September read was "The Inheritance Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. This is an exciting YA mystery that fans of "Knives Out" will really enjoy!

Pitch Book Club: The Inheritance Games

Meron Berhe, Stella Hadamer, Aya Hesham and Cyiza Andemambika
Sep 22, 2021
WJ's Wildcat mascot welcomes students as they arrive at the year's first pep rally. For many underclassmen, this was their first pep rally ever. Even juniors only attended a few during their freshmen/last year in person.

First Post-Quarantine Pep rally excites students

Stella Hadamer, Print Editor-in-Chief
Sep 21, 2021
"They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera is a story of love and loss that follows two teenage boys throughout their last day alive.

Book Club: They Both Die At The End

Aya Hesham, Cyiza Andemambika and Stella Hadamer
Jun 1, 2021
Ward's love for poetry began in the 3rd grade when she began keeping a poetry journal (pictured).

Creativity amid uncertainty: Ronnie Ward

Stella Hadamer, Senior Feature Editor
May 6, 2021
The House in the Cerulean sea, by TJ Klune, is a heartwarming tale of found-family and overcoming prejudice. In this stunning novel filled with magic, laughs and love Klune envelopes you in a hung (in the form of a book).

Pitch book club: The House in the Cerulean Sea

Cyiza Andemambika, Aya Hesham and Stella Hadamer
Apr 23, 2021
A celebration of women's literature

A celebration of women’s literature

Stella Hadamer, Senior Feature Editor
Mar 28, 2021
This is one of Pham's favorite pieces. "I really like taking portraits of strangers because there is always that underlying mystery of who exactly they are and how they are feeling," Pham said.

Creativity amid uncertainty: May Pham

Stella Hadamer, Senior Feature Editor
Mar 15, 2021
The way other countries, such as Japan (pictured), have handled the Covid pandemic leaves much to be desired in terms of Covid policy in the U.S.However, it also shows us that it's possible to control this crisis and it gives us hope for the future.

The good of 2020: Silver linings of a disastrous year

Stella Hadamer, Senior Feature Editor
Mar 8, 2021
"The Girls I've Been" (January 26) is another highly anticipated book being released this year. This book is about Nora O’Malley, the daughter of a con artist, who is taken hostage during a bank robbery. The book is already being considered for a Netflix movie adaptation starring Millie Bobby Brown. Buy: https://rb.gy/fhmvom

Most anticipated books of 2021

Stella Hadamer, Senior Feature Editor
Jan 9, 2021
Like many other Americans, Johnson attended the BLM march after the killing of George Floyd. "Our journey began at the White House and we marched to Chinatown, each stop being 8 minutes in honor of George Floyd. From there we marched across Washington, DC, crossing the major highway interchange in Southwest," Johnson said.

Creativity amid uncertainty: Steven Johnson

Stella Hadamer, Senior Feature Editor
Dec 21, 2020
When asked about inspiration, Aibek Kyzy also mentioned more specific influences. "I'm often inspired by kpop!" Aibek Kyzy said.

Creativity amid uncertainty: Aidana Aibek Kyzy

Stella Hadamer, Senior Feature Editor
Dec 19, 2020
"This is one of my favorites! I explored using shape, rather than texture or design, to create visual interest," Gagne said.

Creativity amid uncertainty: Camille Gagne

Stella Hadamer, Senior Feature Editor
Dec 19, 2020
Title: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Author: Stuart Turton Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller Where to Buy: https://rb.gy/933vzg

Seasonably spooky stories perfect for Halloween

Stella Hadamer, Senior Feature Editor
Oct 27, 2020
The younger generation is experiencing an interesting twist in beauty norms as quarantine throws a wrench in a decades long practice in feminine culture: shaving.

A brief history of shaving

Stella Hadamer, Senior Feature Editor
Sep 30, 2020
It is a common misconception that people can only enjoy classic literature OR modern works and not both. Take this summer to mix it up a bit and try some books that you may not normally pick up.

Pitch’s looks at must-read books

Stella Hadamer and Chelsea Laurik
Jun 11, 2020
With places such as Harry Potter World and Universal studios shut down, Harry Potter fans take to the internet to create new fun filled activities for fans of all degrees to take part in.

Three magical lockdown activities for every Harry Potter fan

Stella Hadamer, Feature Editor
May 21, 2020
A horoscope is an astrological prediction of someones personality or future based on the position of planets at the time of a person's birth. Disclaimer: These are not meant to be taken seriously and don't have any scientific backing to them. They're just for fun.

Horoscopes: some good old fashioned advice

Stella Hadamer, Print Feature Editor
May 7, 2020
If you're looking for another classic movie or TV show to binge watch try The Twilight Zone (both the series and the movie). The Twilight Zone is weird mix of horror, sci-fi, drama, and comedy and is definitely a must-see.

Pitch’s picks for classic flicks

Stella Hadamer, Print Feature Editor
May 3, 2020

What makes WJ students happy?

Stella Hadamer, Feature Editor
Feb 13, 2020
Asking for inappropriate pictures is a common type of peer pressure teens face daily.

Relationship Issue: Red flags that you should not ignore

Stella Hadamer and Aya Hesham
Feb 13, 2020
"We were just really passionate about advocating for designer drugs!" -Paulina Matzkin, 11

Health fair slideshow

Stella Hadamer
Jan 31, 2020
Upcoming events in 2020 include; the presidential election, the Olympics in Tokyo, and a total solar eclipse.

Is 2020 going to be our year?

Stella Hadamer, Feature Editor
Jan 17, 2020
Health teacher Lorraine Goldstein leads the class in the first activity of the family life unit. The activities rely heavily on student participation and many enjoy these engaging subjects.

How helpful is health class?

Stella Hadamer, Feature Editor
Dec 10, 2019
This club works to celebrate the Hispanic/Latin cultures of the world with the WJ community. All students are welcome to come and share their culture, learn a new culture, organize events and just become a part of this vibrant and dynamic group of students.

Club fair showcases diversity

Stella Hadamer, Feature Editor
Nov 14, 2019
Gap Years: Yay or Nay

Gap Years: Yay or Nay

Stella Hadamer, Feature Editor
Nov 1, 2019
Shiima Nantulya and her mother visit a hospital in Rwanda where they meet a paralyzed boy named Trésor who's story changed Nantulya's life forever. (Left to right) Rwandan nurse, Shiima Nantulya, Tresor, Carine Kaneza , Fabrice.

Making a difference: How a WJ student connects us with Burundi

Stella Hadamer, Feature Editor
Sep 28, 2019
An exam sheet is filled during a standardized test. This year many students are preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT.

SAT tests don’t measure knowledge

Stella Hadamer, Staff Writer
Mar 7, 2019
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