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From Reluctant Rookie to State Medalist, Kennedy High Senior Finds Passion on the Diving Board
Kennedy High senior Samuel Pikofsky-Christiansen placed third at the Maryland State Diving Championships, wrapping up a standout season that began just two years ago when he reluctantly took up the sport. His journey—from self-taught rookie to team leader and Division I recruit—has helped transform the school’s dive program and inspired his teammates to dive in.
Maryland’s 2025 Journalist of the Year and the Legacy of The Pitch at Walter Johnson High School
Seyun Park, a senior at Walter Johnson High School, has been named the 2025 Maryland Journalist of the Year by the Maryland-DC Scholastic Press Association. This honor marks the culmination of his dedication and leadership as editor-in-chief of The Pitch, the school’s award-winning student newspaper. The recognition is not just a personal accomplishment for Park, but also highlights the thriving culture of journalism at Walter Johnson, guided by teacher and advisor Wendy Borrelli.
