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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Molly Benson

Molly Benson, Managing Editor

Molly Benson is a senior at WJ. She is excited to continue her career on The Pitch as a Managing Editor. Other than being on The Pitch, Molly loves being on WJ’s swim and dive team. This year will be her last year with the aquacats.

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Bregman poses for a selfie with her new found UMD roommate during this quarentine.

Seniors finding college roommates

Molly Benson, Managing Editor
May 14, 2020
Creating new fun food options is a creative way of staying busy during these hard times.

Hobbies to pick up

Molly Benson, Managing Editor
Apr 29, 2020
Although it may be non-traditional, getting a personalized stuffed animal at Build-A-Bear is a great way to show your loved one that you care about them.

Relationship Issue: Valentine’s Day gift ideas

Molly Benson, Managing Editor
Feb 15, 2020
Photo courtesy of Needpix Many high school relationships lead to fighting and inevitably end in heartbreak

Relationship issue: High school relationships are unhealthy

Molly Benson, Managing Editor
Feb 14, 2020
Photo courtesy of Flickr Cupcakes and a bouquet of roses is a fun to celebrate with a loved one

What to get your special someone for Valentine’s Day

Molly Benson, Managing Editor
Feb 14, 2020
Secret Santa and White Elephant are two great ways to get gifts for all of your friends and family while not spending an absurd amount of money.

Secret Santa provides fun and affordable gift giving option

Molly Benson, Managing Editor
Jan 3, 2020
Starbucks starts selling these festive winter cups November 1.

Charging the Mound: Does holiday spirit begin too soon?

Siddharth Srinivasan and Molly Benson
Dec 11, 2019
Don't listen to the naysayers! You're never too old to dress up and have fun trick or treating!

Students aren’t too old for trick or treating

Molly Benson, Managing Editor
Nov 5, 2019
Senior Holly Darby reaches for a paper in Mrs. Patel's seventh period AP Lit class. She worked on annotating poems in class.

Although AP Lit is challenging, it’s worth taking it over Honors English 12

Molly Benson, Managing Editor
Nov 1, 2019
Students are seen walking to their sixth period portable class. The walk to class can be warm with sunny weather outside, but this isn't always the case, making the portables inconvenient for some students.

Portables are unsafe for students

Molly Benson, Managing Editor
Sep 28, 2019
People in D.C. protested for better awareness and action taken to improve women's rights during the Women's March. Photo courtesy of Abby Matson

New abortion laws support patriarchy

Molly Benson, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Jun 12, 2019
Junior Holly Darby tops off her outfit with a bold pair of red sunglasses. Photo courtesy of Holly Darby

Guide to summer music festivals

Molly Benson, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 17, 2019
Rothman (left) and Mucchetti (right) pose together for their cover photo of the new season. Photo courtesy of Cara Demitz

Austin and Ally reboot

Molly Benson, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Apr 1, 2019
A student parks their car outside of a parking space. Due to the overwhelming amount of juniors who need parking spaces without parking passes, students have resorted to alternative spaces.

Parking situation sparks feud between upperclassmen

Molly Benson, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Mar 15, 2019
Many students prefer the live action film of this movie over the cartoon. This was also one of the most popular holiday movies to students at WJ.

Bundle up for holiday movies by Netflix

Molly Benson, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Dec 20, 2018

2018 Homecoming video review

Molly Benson, Print Arts & Entertainment Editor
Nov 20, 2018
Last year, current sophomore Jane Umhofer went to WJ’s Homecoming dance with a group of close friends. The four of them stayed the whole time and were never bored.

Is Homecoming better with or without a date?

Molly Benson, Print A&E Editor
Oct 29, 2018
Many are excited to see Meryl Streep make an appearance after her amazing performance in Mamma Mia. Although the actress made a few entrances, viewers still enjoyed the sequel.

Summer movies start student conversation at WJ

Molly Benson, Print Arts & Entertainment Editor
Sep 27, 2018
Freshman Henry Bagshaw lifeguards at his local pool. The summer is a great time for students to earn a little extra money in their free time. Photo courtesy of Molly Benson.

Students explore summer job opportunities

Molly Benson
Jun 13, 2018
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