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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Everybody celebrates Halloween differently, and WJ students are no exception. From movies to Markoff's, students make Halloween their own. (Courtesy AglampetGruodje via Wikimedia Commons)

Halloween traditions through the years

Mia Halper, Print Editor-in-Chief
Oct 31, 2024
Schools outs! As soon as the bell rings rising juniors start walking to the parking lot to get home. As the current seniors have all left, the incoming seniors have taken over their ground.

Incoming seniors take over as the year comes to an end

Anna Jhon, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Editor
Jun 15, 2023
One of the multiple buses used by students to Montgomery Mall is the 26, arriving at 11:11 am, causing a rush with only 6 minutes to make it from one’s class to the stop.

Sophomores hop on public bus to mall for lunch

Nicholas Chhina, Staff Writer
Jun 15, 2023
Freshmen work hard in English class on a Romeo and Juliet MOCK Trial assignment. The end of the year allows for fun, culminating class activities.

Dropping in from middle school: freshmen discuss first year

Gabby Davids, Layout Editor
Jun 15, 2023
A student walks through the airport doors ready to board his flight. Many students around the world choose to take a year off before college to travel for other learning opportunities and experiences.

Gap years, expanding your horizons

Lily Fisher, Print Feature Editor
Jun 14, 2023
Alexis Phares goes home to Chicago every summer to visit friends and family. "This is my family in my hometown, Naperville, just outside of Chicago," Phares said.

Teachers dive into summer

Zoe Ottenritter, Online Feature Editor
Jun 12, 2023
AP US History teacher Katherine Simmons sits at her desk, responding to emails before she starts grading the recent AP US History DBQ assignment. Although it was a lunch period, technically time for relaxation, teachers who don’t take advantage of the extra time to catch up on work are rare.

AP grader reveals realities of profession

Liam Barrett, Podcast Editor
May 24, 2023
The BSU plans for the assembly on December 19, 2022. The assembly took place on February 24, 2023, and was one of the BSU's major accomplishments this school year.

BSU to host Block party on May 12 to celebrate seniors, fundraise for next year

Mia Magone, Business Manager
May 5, 2023
Junior Linh Nguyen creates flashcards with key dates and events for her AP World History exam.

Top strategies for acing your AP exams

Allison Xu, Online Feature Editor
May 1, 2023
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