Skip to Main Content
The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

From chips and dip to pizza, Superbowl parties is the ultimate event for snacks and sports.

Scoring big with super bowl snack ideas

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor January 28, 2025

The Super Bowl is notorious for many things, particularly the parties as it is the ultimate football game of the year.  However, the most important part that pulls it all together is the snacks that are...

WCHS freshman Austin Ma enjoys a snow day at Whitetail Ski Resort, where he developed his passion for skiing at age 10.

Exploring how students make the most out of snow days

By Alexander Wang, Staff Writer January 26, 2025

Everyone knows the feeling of waking up in the morning, remembering it is a snow day and excitedly hurrying over to the window to see the winter wonderland outside. While younger children often spend the...

Diya Blatt practicing her piece on the piano. In piano 1, students are given a book to practice off of, that consist of pieces on their level.

WCHS offers new harmony with piano lessons

By Kennedi Vincent, Staff Writer January 26, 2025

Since it is January, many students are choosing the classes they want to participate in next year. While there are many academic options, there are also many elective classes. These classes not only give...

"Twin Peaks" is Lynch's most recognizable work, paving the way for modern crime dramas like "True Detective." The show centers around the mysterious death of homecoming queen Laura Palmer through the eyes of the town's eccentric characters.

Farewell to David Lynch: honoring his artistic contributions to film

By Rebecca Dean, Features Editor January 24, 2025

For decades, acclaimed director David Lynch’s works have transported audiences to surrealist American landscapes composed of equal parts dreams and nightmares. Within these distinctly Lynchian worlds,...

Students can also get snow day exercise by playing outside with a furry friend or taking them for a walk.

How students can be productive in the midst of a winter wonderland

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor January 14, 2025

Ice cubes down the toilet, spoon under a pillow or backward pajamas. Although students use these rituals to “manifest” a snow day, they often find themselves being sluggish and unproductive if the...

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....

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Features