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WJ Food4All serves community
WJ Food4All serves community
MCPS Board of Education members raise their hands in favor of delaying construction at Woodward and Crown High Schools. The plan specifically calls for delaying auditoriums at both schools until funds are appropriated for their construction.
A look at the winners of the Board of Education elections
NAHS brushes up creative murals
NAHS brushes up creative murals
Social studies teacher Mitchell Joy analyzes an AP World student's work using the timeline feature in the Brisk program. Brisk allows educators to see students type each word, making it much easier for teachers to ensure that students do not use AI or other students' work to cheat.
New academic integrity systems strengthen WJ grading system
With phase I of construction completed, Woodward High School now accommodates Northwood students. Phase II and III of the project have yet to be started, and will likely incorporate the construction of an athletics field and auditorium. (Courtesy MCPS)
MCPS miscalculation leads to $39 million construction deficit
(Courtesy Maryland GovPics - The Celebration of Maryland Black Excellence Reception via Wikimedia)
Alsobrooks wins major fight for Senate seat
A group of Israelis in the community rally together on Montrose Bridge. They decided to gather together around 6:30 a.m., marking the exact one-year anniversary of the war. (Courtesy Liann Keren)
Oct. 7: the impacts one year later
Two friends play video games together through their TVs. They met through social media, and have become best friends since thanks to the internet. Without it, their friendship wouldn't have been possible, as it is the case for many real life relationships.
How social media has changed relationships
AP Calculus teacher Rachel Zussman works on finishing up her grades prior to the end of the quarter. With many teachers wanting change in the MCPS pay system, a performance-based pay system is an intriguing idea.
Teachers reflect on performance-based pay system
Senior Mwape Sokoni (middle), junior Daniella Ngah (right) and senior Michelle Lett (left) practice a routine in the cafeteria. Step Team practices diligently, performing the routine until the entire group catches on.
A force for good: Mwape Sokoni’s social impact on WJ
Club president Sadie Morgenstern and treasurer Brady Chan embrace in a hug with his younger brother, Ryder, at the annual friendship walk last year. “The walk is a fun way to interact with people from other schools and everyone seems to really enjoy it,” Chan said.
Generational friendship: Best Buddies between siblings
A family happily enjoys a holiday meal together, with all the members seemingly enjoying themselves except for the only child in the image. We all know what she's going through and wish we had something-anything to talk to our extended family about.
No politics, just pie: seasonal dinner table topics
Ariana Grande as Ghilda whispering in Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba's ear. A fan edit of this poster caused controversy with Cynthia Erivo. (Courtesy Universal Pictures reused via Fair Use)
Wicked movie promotion causes mixed reactions
A group of kindergarteners sit on the carpet listening to their teacher tell them about the months of the year. Teenagers feel nostalgia when remembering how they used to sit on the carpet in elementary school. (Courtesy woodleywonderworks via Wikimedia Commons)
What nostalgia means to teenagers
Vijay Kannen (11), Bertie Bennett (11), Theo Hansen (11) and Idan Tzioni (12) pose for a photo at the Junior's Homecoming Hallway. Their performance caused a traffic jam as students stopped to listen to the music. (Courtesy Paul Gomes)
Jazz quartet reaches for the high notes
Pep Band plays a song at a home fall football game. "I think pep band is for people that want to go to football games a lot and maybe don't have people to go. It's a place to have fun with a lot of friends," pep band captain senior Theo Hansen said.
Putting the pep in WJ’s step: pep band rallies “juice,” builds community
Opening night's narrators, juniors Yuri Sternberg and Sasha Rotton, turn to watch as a wave of confetti is dropped onto the stage. The performance was unusually colorful, complementing its chaotic nature. "I’m really proud of the cast and the way we were able to come together and work towards putting on the show,” Rotton said.
STAGE salvages ‘Grimm’ choice of play
Backstage with WJ STAGE
Backstage with WJ STAGE
President-elect Donald Trump speaks to a crowd at a 2024 Arizona rally. Trump swept all seven swing states and won the popular vote en route to a victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. (Courtesy Gage Skidmore via Flickr)
Alienating Trump voters is counterproductive
The college application process is stressful for all seniors; many students work their way up the grades with stacked extracurriculars. However, student-athletes seem to be favored more than "regular" applicants. (Courtesy Empowerly)
Student-athlete or part-time worker; which weighs more?
Senior Ginger Fishberg defends the ball against an opposing player during a varsity girls' soccer game against Blair. Despite her obvious athleticism, as well as that of other varsity athletes, she is still required to take a full year of Physical Education to earn the credit. (Courtesy Lifetouch)
Varsity athletics should count as a gym credit
Almost every student takes the ACT or SAT and many take both. Preparation outside of school often correlates with high scores. (Courtesy Citrus County School District)
ACT/SAT prep should be accessible in class
The WJ Baby is held up for a photo by one of its fans during a football game in 2021. Unfortunately, the baby was only able to attend one football game this season before being incarcerated. (Courtesy WJ Baby)
Free the WJ Baby
Common slang ranked from best to worst
Common slang ranked from best to worst
Junior WR Corey Dooren checks with the referee that he is on the line of scrimmage. Dooren helped step up throughout the Wildcat's season and will continue to step up as he matures into a senior next year.
Panthers pounce Wildcats, ending football season
Day in the life of a student-athlete
Day in the life of a student-athlete
Senior Ginger Fishberg defends the ball against an opposing player during a varsity girls' soccer game against Blair. Despite her obvious athleticism, as well as that of other varsity athletes, she is still required to take a full year of Physical Education to earn the credit. (Courtesy Lifetouch)
Varsity athletics should count as a gym credit
Captain Patrick Murphy skates past a defender on a race to the puck. Murphy's defense was a huge contributor in the 1-9 win against Blair.
Icecats breakaway to 4-0 after win against Blair
The cheer squad struts to the floor to start their routine for regionals on Nov. 2 at Harford Community College. The team spent weeks working on their routine and were proud to get the chance to perform it at regionals. “Stepping on to the mat at regionals, I felt really nervous, but I was also very excited because I wanted to show the judges all the hard work we put into the routine,” junior Lyla Cho said. (Courtesy Candice Nsoga-Mahob)
Cheer closes season, scores 4th at regionals
Seniors Ellie Weinstein, Rhea Noumair, Naamiah Corke, and Natalie Annulis celebrate Weinstein's first touchdown of the game.
Girls’ flag football falls to Whitman in playoffs
Day in the life of a student-athlete
Day in the life of a student-athlete
ESOL hosts pumpkin carving event
ESOL hosts pumpkin carving event
Opening night's narrators, juniors Yuri Sternberg and Sasha Rotton, turn to watch as a wave of confetti is dropped onto the stage. The performance was unusually colorful, complementing its chaotic nature. "I’m really proud of the cast and the way we were able to come together and work towards putting on the show,” Rotton said.
STAGE salvages ‘Grimm’ choice of play
Support staff of WJ
Support staff of WJ
Backstage with WJ STAGE
Backstage with WJ STAGE
Homecoming hallways walkthrough
Homecoming hallways walkthrough
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Zsuzsanna Juhasz

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Online Managing Editor

Zsuzsanna is an Online Multimedia Managing Editor for the Pitch this year. This is her second year on the Pitch and in her free time, she enjoys writing, reading, and baking.
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Zsuzsanna Juhasz's senior reflection

Zsuzsanna Juhasz’s senior reflection

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Online Managing Editor
May 24, 2023
Swift opens "The Eras Tour" by singing "Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince."

Taylor Swift lights up 70,000 seat stadium in Philadelphia

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Online Managing Editor
May 24, 2023
WJ needs a writing center

WJ needs a writing center

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Online Managing Editor
March 27, 2023

Seniors share advice to incoming freshmen and underclassmen

Yuval Shachar and Zsuzsanna Juhasz
March 14, 2023

Black Student Union celebrates Black History Month by hosting impactful assembly

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Ishaan Ramola and Sanir Byanjankar
March 1, 2023
Starting Nov. 18, "She Said" has been available for viewing in theaters. The movie exposed the reality of the film industry and how cruel actions get buried in NDAs and wiped away through "he said, she said."

“She Said” exposes reality behind film industry

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Online Managing Editor
February 22, 2023
Zendaya flaunts her Vivienna Westwood gown at the 87th Academy Awards. In 2015, Zendaya had just recently begun a starring role on Disney's "K.C. Undercover," bringing her out of the sea of minimally-known actors.

Disney serves A-list celebrities to Hollywood

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Online Managing Editor
February 8, 2023
(From left) Lexie Conaway and Katie Martin rest in between soccer games in 4th grade. The two have been participating in sports and social events since before they could remember.

Middle school friend groups flow into WJ

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Online Managing Editor
January 24, 2023

Video: Meet WJ’s three acapella groups

Zsuzsanna Juhasz and Ely Snow
January 20, 2023
Gingerbread cookies are a sacred winter specialty that everyone should enjoy. The best part of it is finding and purchasing new creative cookie cutters to use on the dough.

Classic Hungarian “Mezes” gingerbread cookies, easy to make

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Online Managing Editor
December 21, 2022
On Oct. 21, Taylor Swift released her tenth studio album "Midnights" two months after its initial announcement. Yet again, Swift dazzled in both marketing and creative aspects.

‘God rest my soul’ because Taylor Swift just killed me

Liann Keren and Zsuzsanna Juhasz
November 2, 2022
Early decision is known as a controversial option when applying to colleges. It helped some students get in, whereas many have felt it was not their path to take.

Point/Counterpoint: Is Early Decision worth it?

Zsuzsanna Juhasz and Nour Faragallah
November 2, 2022
High schoolers attend a field trip as an extension of what they're learning in class. Not enough students have gotten the opportunity to participate in field trips, forcing them to miss out on important real-world experiences.

Teachers experience difficulties planning field trips

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Online Managing Editor
October 20, 2022
WJ hosts WJ v Whitman game on Sept. 9 where all grades gather to support the team. Attending football games was an exciting experience that more students should take advantage of.

Should students be more involved in school events?

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Online Managing Editor
September 21, 2022
The March for Our Lives movement protests on the street to gather support and sway politicians. People came together to rally in the National Mall, spreading their message about the need for gun control.

Are students not feeling safe at school?

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Staff Writer
June 14, 2022

WJ Prom 2022 recap

Sanir Byanjankar, Jalen Scott and Zsuzsanna Juhasz
May 25, 2022

Q&A with student member of the board Arvin Kim

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Seyun Park and Ely Snow
May 20, 2022
From left to right, Riddhi Sadhanala, Marissa Campos, and Mwape Sokoni show off a collection from American Eagle. They enjoyed picking pieces that really spoke to their style. "Their selection was great; I can't wait to do it again," Campos said.

Meet WJ’s fashion club

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Staff Writer
May 20, 2022

Superintendent Monifa McKnight holds MCPS community meeting at WJ

Nicole Weaver and Zsuzsanna Juhasz
May 5, 2022
As the weather changes, students turn to helpful fashion magazines for stylistic advice. Cosmopolitan, Vogue and Elle were popular choices that influenced students.

Predicting Spring fashion trends

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Staff Writer
March 29, 2022
"Today Tonight Tomorrow" is a classic contemporary ya romance perfect for fans of "The Hating Game."

Pitch Book Club: Today Tonight Tomorrow

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Aya Hesham, Meron Berhe and Cyiza Andemambika
March 29, 2022
As Covid restrictions are being lifted, eager moviegoers are happy to return to the theaters. In Houston, people have improvised in a safer way; they watched from outside in comfortable chairs under a bright purple sky.

Returning to theaters

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Staff Writer
March 22, 2022
A testing scantron for standardized tests is blank and ready to be filled out. Similar formats have been used for exams with multiple-choice responses.

Struggles of balancing ACT/SAT testing

Zsuzsanna Juhasz, Staff Writer
February 18, 2022
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