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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
Sloane Morra

Sloane Morra, Online A&E Editor and Cartoonist/Illustrator

This is senior Sloane Morra’s second year working on The Pitch. She is excited to not only be working as an A&E editor this year but also as an illustrator. Sloane can’t wait to work with this year’s amazing staff.

All content by Sloane Morra
Sloane Morra's Senior Reflection

Sloane Morra’s Senior Reflection

Sloane Morra, Online A&E Editor/Cartoonist
Jun 15, 2021
The birth of comfort movies during the pandemic has allowed students to feel a sense of familiarity during a time of such change.

Comfort movies during covid in the past year

Sloane Morra, Online A&E Editor/Cartoonist
Mar 31, 2021
The dark side of Women's History Month

The dark side of Women’s History Month

Sloane Morra, Online A&E Editor/Cartoonist
Mar 25, 2021
Senior Hannah Sarnowski goes for a shot during a WJ Basketball game. Sarnowski wishes she could have one last season with her team.

Senior athletes greatest team moments and memories

Sloane Morra, Online A&E Editor/Cartoonist
Mar 15, 2021
TikTok’s “What I Eat in a Day” videos are harmful

TikTok’s “What I Eat in a Day” videos are harmful

Sloane Morra, Online A&E Editor/Cartoonist
Jan 26, 2021
From room decor inspiration to healthy recipe ideas, Pinterest is the place for everything DIY. Many students are loving the versatility of the app.

Pinterest makes a comeback

Sloane Morra, Online A&E Editor/Cartoonist
Jan 5, 2021
During these times, it is not only important that the food we choose to purchase taste good, but also that there are covid-safe pickup options. These three restaurants are examples of great restaurants with sanitary take out practices.

Best restaurants in the area that offer covid-safe takeout

Sloane Morra, Online A&E Editor/Cartoonist
Nov 15, 2020
With the new school year starting, on top of everything else that is going on in the world, it is crucial that we all check in on and support each other.

A guide to mental health during online schooling

Sloane Morra, Online A&E Editor/Cartoonist
Sep 30, 2020
Physics instructor Amy Vary makes face masks with her mother-in-law to give to her community. Vary made the batch pictured for her neighborhood elementary school's families.

Photo Gallery: What are teachers up to?

Sloane Morra
May 21, 2020
Students may not be able to go places or see others right now, but they are still finding ways to express their unique styles from the comfort of their own homes.

Spring fashion trends: Quarantine Edition

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
May 17, 2020
Just because everyone is stuck inside, does not mean that you have to just sit at home and watch TV all day. This quarantine is a perfect opportunity to take up a hobby or try something new.

30 things to do when bored in quarantine

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
Apr 17, 2020
International Women's Day is a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is also a call for gender equality worldwide.

WJ students celebrate International Women’s Day

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
Mar 4, 2020
Pop star Taylor Swift sings a song off her 2012 album, Red, on her 2013-2014 tour, The Red Tour. The Red Tour is one of many of Swift's tours that the Netflix documentary Miss Americana covers.

Netflix’s Miss Americana gives a look into Taylor Swift’s personal life

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
Feb 25, 2020
As we unlock our smartphones everyday, we enter a world of consuming other people's content and lives. The constant need to be on our cellphones takes us away from living in the present,

Relationships with phones can be toxic in people’s lives

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
Feb 13, 2020
Greenberg performs at Union Stage with Middleway Music Studio in her second concert ever back in November. Although she had some pre-show nerves, Greenberg felt happy with her performance.

Ellie Greenberg hits the stage with success

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
Jan 18, 2020
A conversation with no words, just emojis as become a common trend these days. With eight categories of emoticons, anything you want to say can be said in emojis.

The dangers of overusing emojis

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
Dec 7, 2019
Between schoolwork, sports, extracurriculars, and their social lives, students barely have time to take a break these days. It is important that time is allocated for them to just relax.

Why wellness activities are unhelpful

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2019
Senior Gwen Rodriquez gets her blood taken by an Inova doctor. Inova has been taking WJ blood donations for a number of years.

WJ participates in annual blood drive

Lucas Gillespie and Sloane Morra
Nov 15, 2019
Students walk through the Giant parking lot during lunch time. Teachers warned students to be cautious when crossing.

Dangerous Giant parking lot causes safety concerns

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
Nov 3, 2019

SGA spreads school spirit at fall pep rally

Lily Salvatore and Sloane Morra
Oct 10, 2019
Only a small portion of WJ students regularly see fellow students using recycling bins.

Does WJ recycle?

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
Sep 28, 2019

New restaurants headed to Wildwood this summer

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
Jun 11, 2019
One of the most popular summer foods is watermelon. The light and tasty snack is refreshing anytime, whether relaxing on the beach or hanging out at cookouts with family and friends.

Tastiest foods to enjoy in the summer

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
Jun 11, 2019
The debate between appropriated and authentic tacos has been taking place for years. However, the “American taco” seems to be the more tasteful option for future meals.

Are “American tacos” better than authentic ones?

Sloane Morra, Staff Writer
Feb 12, 2019
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