Stressbuster Day entertains students

Ping-Pong games with Mr. Choi. Photo by Sam Falb.

Many students were spotted walking into the school Monday morning without backpacks or books, but not for the reason you may expect. Walter’s Johnson’s first “Stressbuster” day was set to take place that day, playdough, dance music, and board games abounding.

WJ Principal Jennifer Baker opted to use the half-day to promote student wellness, recruiting teachers and clubs to host different electives throughout the school. While half of the student population watched the film “Angst”, an informational movie that discusses mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, other students participated in club and staff-sponsored activities including dance parties and friendship bracelet making.

Check out The Pitch’s snapshots of the days events below.

 

  • Ping-Pong games with Mr. Choi. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Ping-Pong games with Mr. Choi. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Ping-Pong games with Mr. Choi. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Ping-Pong games with Mr. Choi. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Computer Games. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Computer Games. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Computer Games. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Computer Games. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Sources of Strength’s crafts activities with peer leaders and counselor Ms. Edmunds. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Sources of Strength’s crafts activities with peer leaders and counselor Ms. Edmunds. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Friendship bracelets with Ms. Carlin. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Friendship bracelets with Ms. Carlin. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Friendship bracelets with Ms. Carlin. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Friendship bracelets with Ms. Carlin. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Silent reading. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Silent reading. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Silent reading. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Coloring in the media center. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Coloring in the media center. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Coloring in the media center. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Coloring in the media center. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Coloring in the media center. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Environmental Club’s gardening activity with Ms. Killian and Mr. Schifflet. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Environmental Club’s gardening activity with Ms. Killian and Mr. Schifflet. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Environmental Club’s gardening activity with Ms. Killian and Mr. Schifflet. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Environmental Club’s gardening activity with Ms. Killian and Mr. Schifflet. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Environmental Club’s gardening activity with Ms. Killian and Mr. Schifflet. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Board games. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Board games. Photo by Sam Falb.

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  • Board games. Photo by Sam Falb.

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