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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

Step 1: Bring a ladder (or use a bike rack as a makeshift one). Allows for easy access to low-hanging sheds and maintenance buildings.

How to climb the WCHS roof: a step-by-step tutorial

By Isar Uslu, Phone Password: 361448 (seriously) April 4, 2025

When Walter Johnson High School senior Swedlana Delanco, a Subway Surfers enthusiast with over 13 million max points, went to WCHS, he wanted to put his skills to good use. He decided that he was going...

WCHS students protest against chicken Rights while others protest for their rights.

Cluck cluck; chicken-flu infected students out of luck

By Olga Engler, #1 Chicken Rights Enthusiast April 4, 2025

The chicken—an animal with red ridges protruding from its head, a strong beak and a long mane of feathers—is the new carrier of the bird virus that has ravaged WCHS and which has a devastating side...

The Churchill Observer's correspondent is chased out of the senior basement by former students after disrespecting one of their hellish rituals.

Graduated and grounded: Alumni found in basement

By Isar Uslu, Phone Password: 361448 (seriously) April 4, 2025

For most WCHS students, graduation is the end goal, it is the moment they are able to step out into the real world and really be themselves. But, a WCHS student’s recent discovery has raised questions...

Paws for Thoughts: One very last bark

Paws for Thoughts: One very last bark

By Leah Kreisler and Cecilia Bernstein, The Best Editors-in-Chief April 4, 2025

L: Well, I suppose it was bound to happen: we have no idea what to write about. After an entire year of constant bickering and annoying each other (all thanks to Cecilia) we have run out of things to argue...

WCHS official new Shayla statue in the Bulldog lobby.

Mr. Taylor earns bestowed title of WCHS’ “Shayla”

By Nataly Behnia, Claire’s Best Friend April 4, 2025

In a stunning and completely unexpected announcement, WCHSl has officially declared Principal John Taylor as its very own ‘Shayla,’ aligning with the viral TikTok trend. When the anonymous decision...

WCHS PMD policies have been debated non-stop since their initial introduction during the 2024-2025 school year. Starting in April 2025, however, the PMD policies will no longer be enforced.

WCHS students rejoice as PMD policy goes up in sparks

By Cailey Harrington, Chronically Offline April 3, 2025

Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, both MCPS and WCHS have cracked down on student use of personal mobile devices (PMDs). Due to the severe backlash MCPS received from students and parents, as of March...

Students participating in the new addition of Formula 1 drive their cars to school ahead of the tryouts. The newest sport at WCHS, F1 racing has energized students and staff alike.

Braking news: MCPS is now training the next F1 champions

By Sydney Stern, Aquafor #1 Fan April 3, 2025

Say goodbye to the days of basic sports and say hello to prestigious car racing because tedious training sessions and running to stay fit are now only for the humble. WCHS has recently announced the addition...

WCHS freshman Patty Cake balances a goat on her back whille learning a new move in the newest class at WCHS, Honors Goat Yoga

WCHS has a baaa-last with new program

By Ella Carnathan, Speck of Dust April 3, 2025

Do not be alarmed by the goats wandering the halls! WCHS has implemented a new class into the curriculum: Goat Yoga. The growing recognition of the importance of mental health drove the decision to incorporate...

Biofreeze, a menthol based pain reliever and potential hallucinogen, has been used to treat athletic injuries, among other things.

Athlete of the month: Biofreeze

By Maximus Wang, RIghtful SMOB April 3, 2025

Some terribly misinformed people out there will say that athletes are what makes any sport interesting. Those people are wrong. In actuality, mere human mortals are no match for the lifeless, artificial...

WCHS senior Riya Menon puts into practice her hating skills shortly after her announcement that she will be the first WCHS bulldog to commit to a Division 1 school for hating.

First student in WCHS History to go D1 for super-hating

By Leah Kreisler, For the last time, it’s LEAH not leah April 3, 2025

The WCHS athletics program is chock-full of athletes who are constantly setting records and achieving new and exciting goals. That is no different for WCHS senior Riya Menon who on March 31, announced...

WCHS will now extend grade levels past twelfth grade.

Observer Opinion: Yes to SuperSeniorPlus

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Biggest Yapper April 3, 2025

High school students spend four years of their teenage life attending high school. Now, make that five. Recently, there has been a new mandate starting for the Class of 2026 (now Class of 2027) to attend...

WCHS Spanish teacher Carmen Moreno-Sanz squares up to fight English teacher Il Kim in the final round of the 2025 WCHS FC tournament.

March Madness: WCHS teachers

By Ryan Shenker, Little League Umpire April 3, 2025

Kim (-400) vs. Nahigian (+315) Round one started with a heavy favorite as Il Kim, the English department’s nominee, stepped into the octagon against consistent substitute David Nahigian, who took...

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