The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Donate
Advertise
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Categories:

As real as it gets w/ Rhea Noumair: What is it like to be a first generation immigrant?

Alison Razafimandimby and Rhea Noumair • Mar 16, 2023

Story continues below advertisement
View Story Comments
Print this Story
Donate to The Pitch
$481
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal

Your donation will support the student journalists of Walter Johnson High School. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs.

More to Discover
More in Multimedia
Performers and backstage crew pose for a picture at the end of the three shows. The many flags shown represented the diversity of cultures represented in the assembly.
Hispanic cultures shine in all-school assembly
Superintendent proposes $3.61 billion budget
Superintendent proposes $3.61 billion budget
The track team lines up in front of the crowd in Christmas-themed costumes. Track is the largest sports team at WJ with over 80 members, and the line spanned almost the entire width of the gym.
Photo Gallery: Winter pep rally
Eighth grade chorus students from North Bethesda Middle School took a field trip to WJ on Wednesday, Dec. 4 to listen to and sing with the WJ Choir. "It was a very fun experience visiting WJ and getting a glimpse of what going here will be like next year," eighth grader Erin Diamond said. (Courtesy AJ Moncada)
Photo Gallery: Middle schoolers visit WJ chorus
School cleanliness issues remain despite efforts
School cleanliness issues remain despite efforts
Senior Victoria Merida sings La llorona, a cultural favorite song. She wore traditional makeup and clothing associated with the Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos.
Photo Gallery: Students organize assembly to present Hispanic culture
More in Podcasts
Washington Capitals captain and forward Alex Ovechkin tracks the puck while Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram skates behind him getting ready to defend. Both teams are competing for playoff spots this season. (Courtesy Brian Murphy via Wikimedia Commons)
WJ hockey players discuss Capitals' strong start
The Change-Up: Youth Sports Betting
The Change-Up: Youth Sports Betting
Healthy relationships 101
Healthy relationships 101
The Change-Up: Capitals Edition
The Change-Up: Capitals Edition
College football podcast
College football podcast
#1: Passing the Mic
#1: Passing the Mic
More in Top Stories
same as other caption use whichever photo is better or both
WJ clubs give back during holiday season
Freshman Meyer Gordon performs at the Cinco de Mayo party at the Needwood golf course. Gordon enjoyed playing live and showcased his talented skills to the audience. (Courtesy Mike Gordon)
Freshman discovers music through drumline, bands, teaching
Senior Lucas Chang wrists a shot towards the goal against Sherwood. The Cat's offense is on fire helping them win five of their first six games of the season. (Courtesy Parker Kim)
Icecats triumph over RAM to lead off second half of season
Students sit together in the Student Commons and write cards for Romand-Heuyer's family, with Principal Morgan, LFI teachers and administrators standing nearby. "Everyone was really sweet about it," senior Cece Robinson, Romand-Heuyer's buddy, said. "We had a bit of a rough start with some emotions, but I tried to make sure that everyone was trying to think of happy memories rather than being sad that she’s gone."
WJ community mourns student, supports family
The derelict Davis Mansion, built in 1926, sits a short distance from the WJ school building. After 40 years of abandonment, the house's exterior has become covered in graffiti and overgrown foliage, creating a foreboding appearance.
Uncovering the mysteries of WJ's local abandoned house
The crew team poses with Evan Hansen for a picture. Hansen visited the team to talk about his story as an olympic medalist. (Courtesy Mary Roberts)
WJ crew team meets Olympic medalist
About the Contributors
Alison Razafimandimby
Alison Razafimandimby, Podcast Editor
Alison is a senior going through her second year of journalism. She's currently the podcast editor and is excited to explore a different section! In her free time she enjoys cooking and spending time with her friends.
Rhea Noumair
Rhea Noumair, Online Editor-in-Chief and Illustrator
Senior Rhea Noumair is in her fourth year of Pitch as an Online Editor-in-Chief and Illustrator. Other than writing opinion articles, Rhea enjoys playing and watching soccer, playing on the Girls' Flag Football team, as well as listening to music and painting.
Donate to The Pitch
$481
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal