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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Michael Laukaitis explains a calculus concept to students during lunch. He has always made himself available for help outside of class, something many students appreciate.

Behind mathematical maestro Michael Laukaitis

Riley Berkowitz, Print News Editor
Oct 7, 2024
Math teacher Steven Kerr responds to a question from his students. The class was reviewing for a quiz and Kerr was taking the time to clear up any confusion.

Kerr-isma is key

Zoe Kleinbord, Special to The Pitch
Jan 3, 2023
The Math team poses for a group picture after practice. Some members held up their favorite numbers!

WJ Math team finds success following virtual school year

Alex Wolfson, Print Editor-in-Chief
Dec 17, 2021
A student struggles to solve an equation regarding limits and end behaviours. Honors Precalculus is one of the most notorious courses high schoolers encounter. “My teacher Ms. Bullock, she was saying that in week 5, she got like 25 new students. Our class is pretty crowded, and a lot of them have switched out from my previous math class," junior Tyler McClellan said.

Students drop from honors to on-level precalculus

Katie Campbell, Online Feature Editor
Oct 28, 2021
Laura Brager is a teacher, senior class advisor, and the junior varsity field hockey coach. She is loved by students for her genuine desire to connect with them and help them succeed.

Staff member of the issue: Laura Brager

Kayla Kahrl, Feature Editor
Dec 9, 2019
Quantitative Literacy is commonly pushed aside and considered slow. In reality, it's a practical and useful class.

Quantitative Literacy should be mandatory

Danielle Limonchik, Staff Writer
Feb 8, 2019
Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Brynn Blizzard, Assistant Opinion Editor
Nov 4, 2015
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