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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Ivan Duchkov

Ivan Duchkov, Copy Editor

Junior Ivan Duchkov is excited to head into his 2nd year on the Pitch as a copy editor. In addition to writing for The Pitch, Ivan enjoys playing hockey, tennis and traveling.

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A senior holds her diploma in the air after the two-and-a-half-hour ceremony. This marks not only the end of a chapter, but the beginning of a new one after years of hard work and perseverance.

Photo Gallery: Graduation 2025

Ivan Duchkov and Karen Cedillo
Jun 13, 2025
When students take exams, there is always a concern that someone will be cheating. Students might bring in their phones, notes, and other things that will help them succeed on these exams, but not show their skills or knowledge. Courtesy of CCNull via Creative Commons

College Board has a big problem with exam security

Ivan Duchkov, Staff Writer
Jun 13, 2025
The Capitals come onto the ice to celebrate their game 1 victory, 3-2 in overtime. The game-winning goal came 2:26 into the extra session from Alex Ovechkin on the team's 43rd shot.

Capitals begin their playoff journey

Ivan Duchkov, Staff Writer
May 21, 2025
Approaching the SGA elections, advertisements are made for specific candidates running for a particular office position. On this poster, Paul Do SGA secretary candidate Paul Do offers a trade agreement of receiving votes in exchange for a charismatic candidate.

SGA has a big overcrowding problem

Ivan Duchkov, Staff Writer
Apr 24, 2025

Spring Sports Preview: Girls’ Tennis

Mar 20, 2025
Students celebrate diverse cultures during International week

Students celebrate diverse cultures during International week

Ivan Duchkov, Staff Writer
Mar 14, 2025
Point/Counterpoint: Are WJ students overinvolved in APs?

Point/Counterpoint: Are WJ students overinvolved in APs?

Mia Magone and Ivan Duchkov
Mar 9, 2025
WJ receives much needed improvement with new regulated lights

WJ receives much needed improvement with new regulated lights

Ivan Duchkov, Staff Writer
Dec 18, 2024

WJ hockey players discuss Capitals’ strong start

Ivan Duchkov, Staff Writer
Nov 22, 2024
(Courtesy Maryland GovPics - The Celebration of Maryland Black Excellence Reception via Wikimedia)

Alsobrooks wins major fight for Senate seat

Ivan Duchkov, Staff Writer
Nov 15, 2024
Lunch time should not be taken away from students

Lunch time should not be taken away from students

Ivan Duchkov, Staff Writer
Oct 29, 2024
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

Ivan Duchkov, Staff Writer
Oct 7, 2024
Walter Johnson High School students learn AP Human Geography during fourth period in Chris Merrill's class. They listened to a lecture and took notes.

MCPS to cover AP exam costs for second straight year

Ivan Duchkov, Staff Writer
Sep 27, 2024
Special clubs at WJ to check out

Special clubs at WJ to check out

Ivan Duchkov, Staff Writer
Jun 12, 2024
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