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The Observer
The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer
The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer
News
WCHS students eat lunch in the cafeteria on April 23. WCHS offers various options for the daily lunch, from hot pizzas to refrigerated salads.
To eat or not to eat, with lunch choices for MCPS students
By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager • May 15, 2025
Starting Feb.13th, the new initiative DOGE overseen by Elon Musk, fired 75,000 federal employees. Between layoffs and buyouts, around 200,000 employments have been terminated.
WCHS families bear the brunt of DOGE’s workforce cuts
By Xavier Reyman, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
WCHS social studies teacher Jamie Frank grades students' papers following the structure of the current 2025 grading policy, which the BOE is reconsidering.
MCPS BOE plans to redefine semester grading
By Alexandra Wu, Arts Editor & Subscriptions Manager • May 14, 2025
Zaria Naqvi poses in front of the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC), at a winter student leadership conference, after advocating for school safety and student representation in her speech for Maryland Student Member of the board.
WCHS junior Zaria Naqvi aims for state SMOB
By Isaac Ban, Staff Writer • March 1, 2025
Observations
Features
WCHS teaches a plethora of AP courses. Students can often be seen supplementing their classes with unwieldy textbooks.
AP classes: Flop or Not
By Ray Guan, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
On February 16, 2024 Victoria Kaprielian stands with Dawgs Against Substance Abuse (DASA) members for their meeting about Narcan. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is hiring teens like DASA members to create videos against cannabis use.
WCHS DASA stands against teen drug culture
By Ava Van Vuren, News Editor • May 16, 2025
Benjamin Abergel and contestants of the Maxx Olympics get ready for a day of filming. The Maxx Olympics will air on YouTube on May 11, 2025.
WCHS freshman commences the first “Maxx Olympics”
By Dehab Deglel, Features Editor & Photo Manager • May 16, 2025
Dancers Beyond Labels founders Kendyll Morandi, left, and Anya Kleinman, right, pose in front of the Kendra Scott in Bethesda, MD, prior to their fundraiser there in March.
Defying stereotypes: stigmas brought to light
By Sydney Stern, Copy Editor & Social Media Manager • May 16, 2025
Kinsey Gunn, WCHS athletic trainer, poses alongside the Varsity Girls Basketball team's seniors following a successful senior night victory.
Sidelines to success: Kinsey Gunn’s impact
By Sydney Stern, Copy Editor & Social Media Manager • May 16, 2025
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    Poolesville
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    Apr 9 / Boys Lacrosse
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    Poolesville
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    Apr 9 / Girls Lacrosse
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    Whitman
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    Apr 9 / Boys Varsity Tennis
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    Richard Montgomery
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    Apr 7 / Boys Lacrosse
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    Walter Johnson
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    Apr 5 / Varsity Baseball
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    BCC
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    Apr 4 / Boys Lacrosse
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    Walter Johnson
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    Apr 3 / Boys Varsity Tennis
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    Walter Johnson
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    Apr 3 / Varsity Girls Tennis
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    Quince Orchard
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    Apr 2 / Boys Lacrosse
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    Quince Orchard
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    Apr 2 / Girls Lacrosse
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    Whitman
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    Apr 1 / Varsity Softball
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    Whitman
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    Mar 31 / Boys Lacrosse
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    Mar 31 / Girls Lacrosse
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    Mar 31 / Boys Varsity Volleyball
Meet the Staff
Isabel Vorabhanda
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Staff Editorials
Observer Opinion: Seniors spirited away
Observer Opinion: Seniors spirited away
By Isabel Vorabhanda, Observations Editor • May 16, 2025
Paws for Thoughts: One very last bark
Paws for Thoughts: One very last bark
By Leah Kreisler and Cecilia Bernstein, The Best Editors-in-Chief • April 4, 2025
Arts
A portrait of Playboi Carti, American Rapper and songwriter. Playboi Carti has a new album called "I AM MUSIC."
Playboi Carti adds more chaotic music to his discography
By Isaac Ban, Assistant Opinions Editor and Promotions Manager • May 12, 2025
Jorts, a popular style from the '80s, are becoming a trendy piece to pull together a stylish, yet comfortable summer outfit for a variety of occasions.
Summer 2025 trends: enjoy the sun in style
By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2025
Andor Season Two's promotional material has teased new characters, raising speculation about the show's direction.
“Andor” season 2 is finally here
By Isar Uslu, News Editor • April 30, 2025
Singers Lana Del Rey and Jelly Roll sing "Save Me" together at the 2025 Stagecoach festival.
Artists saddle up for Stagecoach
By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor and Social Media Manager • April 30, 2025
WCHS senior Elisabeth Rhee works on her piece titled "Passerine." She uses soft pastels to layer down basic colors, then completes the piece with colored pencils for details.
Sports
Jana Abanulo is a freshman at WCHS, and has been running track for three seasons. In this picture, she runs a race and is pictured in the far right, in the blue uniform.
WCHS track team runs a unique fundraiser
By Kennedi Vincent, Assistant Arts Editor and Promotions Manager • May 12, 2025
Parker Jennen at the WCHS versus Watkins Mill HS meet on December 11, 2024 looking towards her mother in the stands.
Athlete of the month: Parker Jensen
By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor • March 5, 2025
WCHS freshman Ashley King stands by her Varsity team as the youngest basketball player and starter on the team.
Jump shots and jitters as freshman adapt to varsity teams
By Aryana Ali, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025
October 6th 2024, Coach Jacobson (right) and Coach Scott (left) look on at the runners preparing for the meet.
The finish line for Jacobson’s teaching career is approaching soon
By Xavier Reyman, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
WCHS senior and athlete Drew Menick is a double sport athlete at WCHS, playing forward for the boys varsity basketball team during the winter and wide receiver for the boys varsity football team during the fall.
Opinions
Observer Opinion: Seniors spirited away
Observer Opinion: Seniors spirited away
By Isabel Vorabhanda, Observations Editor • May 16, 2025
Students either sleep in or have a morning to themselves before making their way to their 12 PM APs.
Time to sleep in please?
By Isabel Vorabhanda, Observations Editor • May 16, 2025
Bright and early at 8:00 AM, students line up at the auditorium to take their morning APs, usually coming out at noon.
Take the morning APs
By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager • May 16, 2025
Digital poster displays the online change AP exams are undergoing beginning in May of 2025.
Online AP exams help improve the testing process
By Malaki Kagwa, Assistant Online Editor and Internal Communications Manager • May 12, 2025
Honors Spanish teacher Ms. Carmen Moreno Sanz was awarded Teacher of the Month for February given her passion for teaching.
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