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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

Many WCHS students aim to get into prestigious schools like Princeton. However, many are unfamiliar with the college process.

How the class of 2026 can get a head start on their college application process

By Rebecca Dean, Features Editor March 26, 2025

As the third quarter comes to a close, many seniors have already committed and are looking forward to college. However, for juniors, the college application process is just beginning. The college application...

On Feb. 8th, the WCHS Sciecne Olympiad Team competed at Regionals and earned an overall second place ranking, punching their ticket to compete at States. Their hard work and dedication was surely reflective and rewarded but it is not over yet as States is coming up in early April.

From labs to medals: the journey of the WCHS Science Olympiad Team

By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor March 19, 2025

With the 2024 Summer Paris Olympics just held last summer and the 2026 Winter Milano Cortine Olympics approaching less than a year away, competition has been and is in the air. Although “Olympics”...

Daylight savings opens up so many stress relieving opportunities for WCHS students, it is so easy to go out and take a nice sunset walk to relax and destress from homework.

Maximize your day with enjoying more time out in the sun

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor March 13, 2025

The sun is back out and the seasonal depression is finally gone, daylight savings time is here! The glorious time of year when we spring forward an hour and the sun stays out till 7:30. While we lose a...

Many teachers at WCHS just so happen to look like a lot of the Hollywood celebrities we love. Ms. Tebay looks like Emily Blunt; Mr. Clark looks like Colton Cowser; Ms. Kenny looks like Sandra Bullock; Mr. Imperial looks like Paul Reubens; Dr. Beggs looks like Zoe Deschanel; and Mr. Ho looks like Jackie Chan.

WCHS teachers’ celebrity look-alikes

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

Have you ever done a double-take while walking through the school hallways, thinking you just saw a celebrity but it turns out it was just one of your teachers? Many teachers at WCHS happen to have an...

On Dec. 13, Howard, recipient of Assistant Principal of the Year, was honored by MCPS in the gymnasium. This was accompanied by a surprise celebration put together by students and staff.

Dr. Howard celebrated for esteemed award

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor March 5, 2025

When asked for three words to describe herself, insightful, compassionate and detailed were the first words that came to mind for WCHS Assistant Principal La Faye Howard. Her constant display of these...

WCHS junior and MCPS SMOB candidate Max Wang gives a speech and meets students at Springbrook High School's "Meet the Candidates" event.

WCHS junior “Maxes” out potential as SMOB candidate

By Katy Edwards and Ryan Shenker March 5, 2025

It has been 35 long years since a WCHS student held the title of Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). This one-year term position gets full voting power at the county Board of Education (BOE),...

On Jan. 31, staff were able to showcase their cooking skills in a chili cooking contest. With a record breaking number of 11 entries this year, it was a friendly but also fierce competition.

Simmered to perfection and created to conquer

By Catherine Chan and Cecilia Bernstein March 5, 2025

Beans, meat, tomatoes and chili peppers. The most common ingredients in a chili dish. Chili is credited to be one of the most versatile meals, allowing individuals to create unique dishes that can encapsulate...

 An AI photo generator, Microsoft Designer, generated four seperate ideas for a high school yearbook page when given the prompt. The pages are similar in color and design, but have some variation to them.

Students should avoid AI, but teachers can benefit from it

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

Artificial intelligence [AI] has been so negatively stigmatized in schools that people forget that it is meant to be helpful. Yes, the majority of students use it to write their English essays or fill...

A Party City store location in Rockville, Maryland that is going out of business. It is set to close in February and the store is getting rid of left-over products.

The closing of bankrupt businesses provides closure to childhood memories

By Zafina Matin, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Party City, a store adored by many, has recently gone out of business due to increasing inflation. Known for its fun Halloween costumes, supplies for birthday parties and decorations for countless holidays,...

WCHS sophomore Adaora Holder shares her ASL knowledge with her friends. Each signing a letter, they form the word ASL. WCHS ASL courses give students the opportunity to communicate with those around them in new ways.

ASL fosters communication outside of the classroom

By Alexandra Wu, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

From Spanish to Chinese to French, WCHS offers a diverse selection of world languages. Out of all these options, one language stands out due to its unique form of expression: American Sign Language (ASL)....

Among other benefits, MCPS students until the age of 18 can get free bus rides and most Metro transportation using the Youth Transit Card or SmartPass through the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MC-DOT).

Free.99, or not: discounts and more for WCHS community to check out

By Olga Engler, Arts Editor February 5, 2025

As MCPS residents under the 18, WCHS students have many opportunities and benefits within the county. Many unknown student benefits include gym passes, free buses and newspaper subscriptions. This article...

Valentines Day is just around the corner, and as students get ready to celebrate it with their partner, or have a "galentines", the Observer has a ton of ideas to help plan the perfect day.

Unforgettable Valentine’s Day date ideas in the area

By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor February 5, 2025

Dating is an oxymoron for most teenagers. It is simultaneously feared and desired, and especially as Valentine's Day is approaching, it is becoming an issue that must be urgently addressed. Whether you...

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