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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

WCHS senior Thao Nguyen wears a bow in her hair while exploring the Palace of Versailles. 2023 was all about bows, but this trend is coming to an end as bows become oversaturated on social media.

Social media forecasts trends for the new year

By Rebecca Dean, Features Editor December 17, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, WCHS students have begun to look toward the new year. Students may take this time to reflect on their own lives, and create resolutions to make 2025 great. However, many will...

After asking WCHS teachers what their favorite holiday songs are, we received a wide range of answers. Which song is your favorite?

WCHS teachers’ lounge holiday playlist

By Nataly Behnia, Social Media Manager December 17, 2024

The holiday season is here, bringing decorations, cheer, and lots of music! From classic carols to modern hits, holiday songs have a way of bringing people together and spreading joy. Everyone has a favorite...

Mrs. Jennifer Miller's family's Christmas tree was set up with festive lights and gifts surrounding the tree for 2023 Christmas.

Beyond the classroom: teachers open up about their holiday rituals

By Sydney Stern, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager December 13, 2024

As the clock ticks closer and closer to winter break, WCHS students look forward to having a hiatus from school and celebrating their favorite holidays. However, not just students look forward to this...

Many students at WCHS use tracking apps such as Life360. Many parents use this as a way to make sure their kids are safe and it makes pickup times easier.

Under surveillance: the rise of tracking apps

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor December 13, 2024

In today's digital world, tracking apps such as Find My or Life360 have proven essential for many teens and kids. From parents tracking their kids' location to coordinating picking them up or making sure...

Speech therapy is a widely used and relied on resource for students who are in school. Now, with the MCPS speech therapist and pathologist shortage, it is harder for students to get personal attention concerning their speech which can hinder their learning and prevent them from reaching their full potential.

Words left unspoken: tackling the speech therapist shortage in MCPS

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor December 13, 2024

Speech is a part of everyday life. It is used to communicate with one another and even now with the rise of technology, speech is a crucial part of clear communication. Without being able to clearly communicate,...

The WCHS community has a variety of options for their favorite best "worst" horror movie. But which option is the best?

Best “worst” horror movies

By Rebecca Dean, Features Editor December 10, 2024

Horror movies on Halloween are a tradition for many, including the Observer staff. There are countless quality horror movies out there, but there are just as many gaudy, cheap and tasteless scary movies....

The WCHS community has a wide variety of options when it comes to getting the best chicken. But which option is the best?

The great chicken face-off

By Cecilia Bernstein, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2024

Chicken nuggets are a staple meal for picky eaters, but they are also a comfort food beloved by people of all ages. Over the years, there has been much debate on where to find the best chicken nuggets....

WCHS freshman Ava Dean looks for skincare products at CVS. Social media has encouraged many young teens to seek out Retinol products, despite the damage it could do to their skin.

TikTok’s anti-aging obsession is getting old

By Rebecca Dean, Features Editor November 22, 2024

Earlier this year, the “tween Sephora girls” phenomenon wreaked havoc across the social media landscape. People began noticing how many tween and teenage girls were obsessed with makeup and skincare;...

WCHS senior Victor Levonenko goes to the Pilot-In-Training Academy in Gaithersburg after school to get a certification in becoming a pilot.

WCHS senior soars to new heights through flight school

By Olga Engler, Arts Editor November 22, 2024

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…a high school student? Superman is not the one flying around in the sky; it is Victor Levonenko, a WCHS senior and pilot-in-training. Being able to fly is every...

Fall is the perfect time to get some fresh air and explore local farmers markets. The farmers market at Pike and Rose is open Saturdays April - December from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

From farm to table: Top local farmer markets you can’t miss

By Cailey Harrington, Assistant Arts Editor October 28, 2024

Fall is the perfect time to explore outdoor activities and support local businesses, and one of the best ways to do this is by visiting local farmers markets. Not only can students get some grocery shopping...

A myriad exciting new titles are coming out this November. Here is a selection of five interesting ones. Take a peek!

Fall into reading: Discover this season’s most anticipated new books

By Ray Guan, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager October 28, 2024

The days are growing shorter as the cold wind blows. As fall settles in, it is time to cozy up with a good book and an autumnal dessert. Here are five new books WCHS students can check out this November. “Lost...

Four of the WCHS K9 members pose with a sign on the day of the black-out Wootton game. The spirited black-out and sign making preparation has become a tradition for the K9s leading up to the rival Wootton game.

K9s create paw-sitive vibes for WCHS sports games

By Claire Moylan, `Copy Editor October 28, 2024

In the past several years, the leading charge of school spirit has come through social media. Whether it has been posts, stories or boomerangs, social media is where news of spirit days, homecoming dances...

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