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WJ’s face off against Whitman in the first round of states

Audrey Ring and Andrew Plotnick • May 23, 2023

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Senior Audrey Ring is so excited to be an Editor in Chief for the Pitch! In her free time she enjoys having out with friends and attending sporting events.
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Senior Andrew Plotnick is one of the Staff Writers for the Pitch. He also holds the position of senior class president.
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