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Trick-or-Tacky: the Halloween costume dilemma

Ava Smith, Reporter
October 2, 2024

Everyone knows fall is the best season, and with the changing colors of the leaves comes Halloween. That means figuring out a costume, a complete pain. Asking friends if someone wants to duo? Buying a bunch of different pieces to put together? No, thank you.

Costumes get less creative each year. I am sick of searching “Halloween...

My top five favorite things about Archie Williams

Jackson Gaunt, Reporter
September 27, 2024

Archie Williams offers a variety of experiences for high school students. However confusing those many elements may seem to outsiders, they culminate to achieve the distinct atmosphere of the school. Here are my top five favorite things about Archie Williams.

The lack of air conditioning
Don’t you just love the California heat? I’ll tell you, on a hot day, there is nothing...

Homecoming attire: why casual wear supersedes formal wear

Ainsley Sullivan and Lane Baker
September 22, 2024

With the upcoming Archie Williams Homecoming Dance Sept. 27, student speculation about the informal dress code has begun to circulate. Homecoming dances traditionally feature formal attire, including dresses, collared shirts, and ties, but Archie Williams welcomingly strays from the formal dress code. The casual attire adds free-spirited and fun energy to the dance,...

The Archie Williams Lunch Conundrum

Lucas Gallagher, Opinion Editor
September 16, 2024

There is a problem at Archie Williams. Students know it as the “Archie Williams Lunch Conundrum.” You see, eating lunch at this school can be challenging. There are a few different lunch options at Archie Williams, each with many pros, and equally as many cons.

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Top 10 AP tips

Elsa Hunt, News Editor
June 9, 2024

Nine in 10 Archie Williams sophomores will take at least one Advanced Placement (AP) class in the following school year. APs, challenging courses intended to provide college preparation and give students an opportunity to earn college credits, are taken annually by students across the globe. Aside from APs' ability to reduce college costs, they’ve become a means for...

AP testing: more physically demanding than mentally challenging

Luca Roy, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2024

From Monday, May 6, to Friday, May 17, Advanced Placement (AP) Testing took Archie Williams’ campus by storm as hundreds of students attempted to earn college credit for their courses. Students took up residence in the Archie Williams gymnasiums for the excruciating exams. The exams last three to four hours, with start times of an early bird 8 a.m. or snooze-worthy...

Lucas’ hot takes: slamming your favorite music artists

Lucas Gallagher, Opinion Editor
April 26, 2024

From pop to rap, we are currently living in the most diverse music era ever. With this dramatic range and surplus of music, comes some questionable musical artists. While many of these artists are great, they all have their downsides. In this article, I will be highlighting such downsides.

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Editorial: Archie Williams PE requirements need to change

Pitch Editorial Board
April 22, 2024

At Archie Williams High School, two years of Physical Education (PE) is a graduation requirement, traditionally taken during freshmen and sophomore year. The course covers various sports, along with a CPR certification course near the end of the year. Despite the benefits PE can present, it doesn’t hold educational value for most Archie Williams students.

Lucas’ hot takes: Bashing upcoming men’s summer fashion trends

Lucas Gallagher, Opinion Editor
April 3, 2024

When dressing for the extreme heat of a Marin summer, a question arises: What to wear? Of course, the real question is, what not to wear? Lucky for you, The Pitch has a guide to summer fashion trends that should be avoided at all costs.

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Jorts: Jorts can be grouped into two equally insulting categories: baggy...

Feature on a Teacher: Tim Parnow

Olive Diamond and Lola Capobianco
March 19, 2024

After teaching at Archie Williams for almost seven years, P.E. teacher Tim Parnow has become an integral part of the Falcon community.

As a child, Parnow deeply enjoyed playing sports and being active. He spent most of his time outdoors hiking and skateboarding with his friends. One of his favorite childhood hobbies, fishing,...

A Feature on a Teacher: Sheila Souder

Elsa Hunt, News Editor
October 23, 2023

Despite her numerous successes in helping students, Archie Williams High School counselor Sheila Souder never thought that she’d be where she is today. Over the years, Souder found a passion for helping students succeed and became a vital part of the Falcon community.

As a child, Souder adored swimming, hiking, tennis, and...

A Feature on a Teacher: Kathleen McCormick

Allison Bredow and Kyra Featherstone
May 8, 2023

After teaching at Archie Williams for 23 years, Social Studies and Street Law teacher Kathleen McCormick is a passionate educator with the goal of teaching her students in an interactive learning environment.

“I like to have fun and I like my students to have fun in class. I try not to take myself too seriously although I...

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