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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

Junior Nick Schaap, Senior Alex Scott and members of the cast of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” rehearse a scene.

CHS Fall Theater Production to Open Soon

By Nora Holland, Contest Manager November 1, 2016

It’s that time of year again: the air is getting cooler, the leaves are changing and the fall musical is approaching once again. This year’s fall musical, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the...

Senior Jenna Wang takes a break from playing the cello. She has been playing for many years and hopes to pursue her music further.

Student Art Spotlight: Jenna Wang

By Sarah O'Brien and Balbina Yang, Arts Editors November 1, 2016

Recognized in the state and county for her exceptional cello skills for the CHS and Montgomery County Youth Orchestra (MCYO) orchestras, senior and cellist Jenna Wang has set the standard for musical performance...

Art Speak! Brings Broadway Actors to CHS

Art Speak! Brings Broadway Actors to CHS

By Jake Herman, Public Relations Editor November 1, 2016

Lights, camera, action! ArtSpeak! is coming to the CHS auditorium Nov.17. The event, which is organized and led by students enrolled in the CHS Advanced Acting and Directing class, is completely free and...

Solange Knowles' album, "A Seat at the Table" has established her as an outstanding artist and successfully comments on society.

Solange’s “A Seat at the Table” Successfully Comments on Society

By Dani Miller, Production Editor October 25, 2016

Following in the footsteps of her über-famous sister Beyonce, Solange Knowles’ new album “A Seat at the Table” infuses neo-soul and poetry to sonically share the story of Black America in a way...

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is an interesting movie based upon a teen book.

Miss Peregrine’s Projects Stunning Visuals

By Emily Wang, Features Editor October 11, 2016

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”, another popular young adult novel turned movie, has outdone “Deepwater” and “Masterminds”, trumping both with a box office opening earning of...

An example of what one can order and personalize at Class 520 ice cream shop that just opened in Rockville.

Ice Cream Trend Rolls Into Rockville

By Vicky Gunawan, Contest Manager October 3, 2016

Class 520, a popular dessert hangout, just opened in Rockville. The shop sells Thai ice cream rolls, a trend that is popular in New York and other major cities, and has now been brought to Maryland.   Thai...

Bill Nye sports his trademark bowtie.

Bill Nye to Debut on Netflix

By Matthew Sun, Fact Checker September 29, 2016

Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill Nye the Science Guy! Bill Nye has finally returned to the small screen once again. Bill Nye the “Science Guy” will star in a new Netflix original show, “Bill Nye Saves...

People everywhere are walking around with their phones

Pokémon Go Trainers Trying to Catch’ Em All

By Emiliana Cardinale, Production Manager September 29, 2016

All around the world, no matter where you go, you can see people wandering while staring down at their phones trying to catch ‘em all. Pokémon Go is a GPS based, augmented reality game in which...

Gene Wilder starred in popular movies such as “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”

Gene Wilder Remembered

By Eli Gordon, Production Editor September 29, 2016

What do Willy Wonka, Frederick Frankenstein and The Waco Kid all have in common? They were all played by Gene Wilder. Wilder, most well-known for his iconic portrayal of Willy Wonka in “Willy Wonka...

Senior Lauren Hassan, founder of the CHS Slam Poetry Club, delivers a slam poem. Hassan writes and performs poems covering a wide range of topics from racism to romance.

Student Art Spotlight: Lauren Hassan

By Sarah O'Brien and Balbina Yang, Arts Editors September 29, 2016

When we think of the arts, it’s usually music, theater or fine arts. However, ever since senior Lauren Hassan started the Slam Poetry Club, the CHS arts community has had an outspoken new member. “Since...

Winona Rider stars as Joyce Byers in the latest Netflix Original, “Stranger Things.” Netflix has gained popularity with its multitude of Original TV shows and movies that are being released this year.

Netflix Originals Keep Viewers Queued Up

By Sophie Liss and Nora Holland, Social Media Editor and Contest Manager September 29, 2016

When CHS students are not doing sports, school work, or extracurricular activities, they’re probably binge-watching shows on Netflix. Netflix Originals are TV shows and movies created and produced...

Junior Sam Nasar recently released his EP "Self Signed", which features original songs.

Junior Releases Original EP

By Sarah O'Brien and Thomas Atkinson, Arts Editor and News Editor September 22, 2016

On Sept. 15, junior Sam Nasar released his first Extended Preview (EP), “Self Signed.” Ever since Nasar’s mother introduced him to musical theater, he has always had a passion for the arts. Nasar...

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