The Pitch

A Dungeons & Dragons adventure: Archie Williams’ She Kills Monsters takes the stage

Isobel Scheinost, Reporter
November 19, 2024

From Nov. 7-16, the Archie Williams Peregrine Players performed Qui Nguyen’s drama-comedy play She Kills Monsters. The shows began at 7:00 p.m. in the Archie Williams Little Theater and lasted about an hour and a half, with one 15-minute intermission halfway through. During the intermission,...

Potential closure of Station 18 in Ross sparks community concerns

Ainsley Sullivan and Lane Baker
November 11, 2024

As of this month, the town of Ross requested that the Ross Valley Fire Station 18 delay the station's closure by one year. The town had decided in 2021 that the station should be demolished due to its disrepair by 2024, but Ross officials decided the transition would take longer than anticipated. Officials and firefighter personnel are working to figure out paramedic...

Mountain bikers unite to demand trail access in Marin

Ryan Cunningham, Reporter
November 10, 2024

On Saturday, Nov. 2, 12 P.M., a group of approximately 200 mountain bikers gathered at the East Peak of Mount Tamalpais, protesting to “liberate Tam.” They contested a recent lawsuit from environmental groups that halted a proposed pilot program which would allow for more bike trail access. The lawsuit, citing environmental concerns, prompted attendees to advocate...

Falcons celebrate creativity at annual Halloween costume contest

Lucas Gallagher, Opinion Editor
November 3, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 31, Archie Williams students and faculty gathered in the Student Center during lunch to celebrate and judge students’ costumes in the Associated Student Body’s (ASB) annual costume contest. Participants walked and danced across the stage as a panel of judges rated their costumes and seasonal music played in the background. The event drew a large crowd of staff and students, filling...

STAAR celebrates and shares Día de los Muertos with the Archie Williams community

Riley Liebman, Reporter
November 3, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 1, Archie Williams’ Students Taking Action for Anti-Racism (STAAR) Club held a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration at lunch by the Senior Tree. The celebration invited Archie Williams students and staff to enjoy music, a trivia game, and sweet treats. The event aimed to celebrate Día de los Muertos while teaching the school community...

Marin community comes together for annual Headless Horseless Pumpkin Ride

Charlie Fee, News Editor
November 3, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, bicyclists from across Marin County gathered in Fairfax for the annual Headless Horseless Pumpkin Ride. The ride officially began shortly after 7 p.m., but participants and spectators arrived at Java Hut around 6:30 p.m. to socialize. This year’s Pumpkin Ride saw an impressive turnout of approximately 300 riders, showcasing the growing popularity...

Making sense of the election: key measures and candidates

Aurora Garcia, August Ehmann, Malika Kronik, and Caroline McFerron
November 1, 2024

With the Nov. 5 general election approaching, many Archie Williams seniors are of eligible voting age. However, for first-time voters, information about measures and candidates can be overwhelming, which may discourage them from voting. With the intention to make the voting process more accessible and enable informed choices, The Pitch has assembled a comprehensive guide to the prominent propositions,...

San Anselmo brings new additions to annual Goblins’ BOOtacular

Juliet Stucky, Reporter
November 1, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 25, at 5 p.m. San Anselmo Avenue hosted the 2024 Goblins' BOOtacular. The traditional town-wide Halloween event created for children aged 11 and younger lasted three hours. Trick-or-treaters in various Halloween costumes filled San Anselmo’s streets, stopping at participating stores and collecting candies from store owners and volunteers.

ComAcad’s California Decides educates and entertains community about California propositions

James Pope, Reporter
October 30, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the Little Theater, students of the Archie Williams Communications Academy (ComAcad) presented short films and advertisements following the event’s theme of “California Decides.” With doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and closing at 8:40 p.m., the featured works focused on seven of the 10 California propositions on the ballot this...

Fairfax protesters demand solutions for local homeless encampments and council reform

Elsa Hunt, Sierra Goldberg, and Hava Rossiter
October 28, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 4:30 p.m., Fairfax residents congregated by the Parcade Steps to protest the homeless encampment in Contratti Park Baseball Field and attempt to oust Fairfax’s Town Council. The hour-long event attracted around 50 frustrated Fairfax residents, including several town council candidates. The majority of attendees held signs conveying their message...

2024 Fleet Week Airshow stuns spectators with one of the best performances in years

Jonah Rossiter, Reporter
October 15, 2024

During the Oct. 11-13 Fleet Week Airshow, an annual spectacle in the San Francisco Bay Area, an array of aircraft perform 10-12 acts for audiences around the bay. Aircraft perform various aerial maneuvers, including loops and barrel rolls, often in synchronization with each other. The show's headliner is the Blue Angels, an elite navy squadron dedicated to recruitment...

Archie Williams celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with festive lunch event

August Ehmann and Lane Baker
October 14, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 11, Archie Williams leadership programs hosted a lunchtime event by the Senior Tree, aiming to cultivate community-wide appreciation for Hispanic Heritage Month through food, games, and music. Associated Student Body (ASB) and Peer Resource (PR) ran various interactive activities and games for students, ranging from hopscotch to board games. The leadership...

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