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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

One of the ways one can celebrate Pride Month is the national pride parade, which takes place on June 10th.

Five ways to learn about and celebrate Pride

By Sneha David, Online Content Editor June 8, 2023

Pride Month, observed every June, celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in various ways, promoting messages of love, acceptance and equality. Being so close to the nation’s capital, there are different ways...

Displayed here are some of the many Tiktok viral makeup products including Rare Beauty Blush, L'Oreal Telescopic mascara, Dior Oil and the Laneige Lip Mask.

The clock is ticking for Tiktok consumerism

By Kalena Yee, Features Editor June 8, 2023

From LED lights to New Balance 550s, TikTok is constantly discovering new products that will sell out in minutes. With so many creators, trends and growing businesses on the app, purchasing items because...

Richard Montgomery High School student, Sami Saeed will serve as the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) for the 2023-24 school year.

Introducing Sami Saeed, MCPS’ next SMOB

By Julia Levi, Observations Editor June 8, 2023

Fed up with empty promises and a vast opportunity gap, recently elected MCPS Student Member of the Board (SMOB), Sami Saeed, is determined to ensure that all students feel heard and represented. After...

The newest addition to Cabin John Village, Capo Deli. They offer a variety of sandwiches and desserts to compliment customers meals.

Grand opening of Capo Deli’s deli-ghtful delicacy delights taste buds!

By Naomi Wright, Advertising & Subscriptions Manager May 31, 2023

When it looks as though Cabin John is crowded enough with the newest additions of stores and renovations of well-established businesses, black letters are spelling out the words “Now Open!” over the...

With more research continuously coming out about the negative consequences of dairy consumption, traditional cow's milk is increasingly being eschewed in favor of plant-based alternatives.

Choosing milk that’s best for consumers is udder chaos

By Ha-Yeon Jeon, Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2023

Do you know what is udder-ly bad for you? Regular cow’s milk. Moreover, milk and other dairy products have long been flagged for their high levels of saturated fat and their outsized role as a causative...

One of the ways to celebrate Memorial Day weekend is to have a picnic outside.

Top 6 ways to celebrate Memorial Day weekend

By Kendyl Groisser, Online Managing Editor May 25, 2023

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season and is a time when friends and families gather to celebrate, relax and remember the soldiers who have fought to protect the United States....

WCHS Internship Coordinator Patricia Letourneau, is in charge of helping students find, arrange, and apply to internships. She can be found through email, and in room 254 at lunch.

What can internships do for WCHS students?

By Olga Engler, Photo Manager May 22, 2023

Internships. Everyone can agree that internships are extremely beneficial. They can help make someone stand out, gain incredible work experience and hopefully get a little money on the side. However, few...

The popular Tri-Fecta dish includes a generous portion of waffles, eggs, and bacon. It is one of First Watch's most classic favorites that families like to delight in to start their day off right.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at local restaurants

By Catherine Chan, Staff Writer May 16, 2023

Food not only fuels the stomach but fuels the soul. The taste, smell, and texture of a dish can bring back core memories of a special moment in time. As Mother’s Day approaches, here are some nearby...

Mr. Haroot "H" Hakopian is seen celebrating at WCHS for his retirement on April 16, 2023. Hakopian has retired after teaching at WCHS for twenty-one years.

Introducing this year’s cast of who’s leaving WCHS?

By Kendyl Groisser, Assistant Online Editor May 15, 2023

As the school year comes to a close, some of WCHS’ beloved teachers prepare to say farewell to their students and colleagues with a heart full of joy and gratitude. These teachers are able to look back...

A part of Tristan Cai's exhibit, this photograph depicts a 'houseboy' with a European boy sitting on his lap. The usage of halftone color separation and intricately arranged solid colored dots allow for new details and ghosting effects to emerge at different viewing distances.

Travel to Asia with these AAPI month area attractions

By George Chang, Arts Editor May 15, 2023

In 1841, 14-year-old Nakahama Manjirō was forced to become the man of his family after his father passed away. To support his family, he found work as a fisherman and joined a crew of brothers to catch...

A student logs in to their MyMCPS account, which is the portal through which they access all of their Dual Enrollment courses at Montgomery College.

True or false? Dual Enrollment misconceptions

By Ha-Yeon Jeon, Features Editor May 15, 2023

Dual Enrollment, Dual Education, Dual Excitement. From Organic Chemistry to Philosophy in Literature, or Modern Military History to Advanced Object-Oriented C++ Programming, the 518 courses available at...

A tradition for many rising seniors is decorating cars before the start of senior year. Jordan Lapidus, a member of the class of 2023, poses with the car her friends decorated. Making formative memories like this are a fun way to commemorate the last year of high school.

23ENIORS pass on the torch with advice for class of 2024

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2023

May 1. Social media floods with celebratory posts and the Beyond the Bulldog Instagram account gets its newest round of posts as National Decision Day marks the end of the college process for many, if...

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