![WCHS has incorporated honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. and applying his teachings to the school.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/images.png)
WCHS community honors legacy of civil rights hero
By Aryana Ali, Staff Writer
• February 4, 2025
![The Churchill Barstool Instagram account, passed down from each senior class, filled with gameday graphics and story highlights about each rival school.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Shenker_Barstool2-1200x927.jpg)
“Friendly” banter on WCHS Barstool account
By Ryan Shenker, Observations
• February 4, 2025
![The current extreme weather conditions codes with their various meanings above include red, orange, yellow, green and blue, but no longer purple.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Harrington_CodePurple1.png)
Code [redacted], MCPS virtual learning is gone
By Cailey Harrington, Assistant Arts Editor
• February 4, 2025
![WCHS students, Augustus Ulrich and William Jiang, show their support for the Pickleball Club during Club Day, on Wednsday, Jan. 14.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kagwa_ClubDay2.jpeg)
Club day: an opportunity to explore, join and engage
By Malaki Kagwa, Staff Writer
• February 3, 2025
![Honors Chemistry teacher Ms. Kayla Best was awarded Teacher of the Month for January because of all the effort and commitment she puts into her class.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Stern_BestTOTM-e1738601487805-900x1200.jpg)
Teacher of the month: Kayla Best
By Sydney Stern, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager
• February 3, 2025
![The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nationwide organization that recognizes teachers who show mastery through an extensive evaluation of their teaching practices and knowledge.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Edwards_NationalBoard.png)
A teacher’s journey to becoming board certified
By Katy Edwards, Social Media and Photo Manager
• January 31, 2025
![WCHS senior Iris Ou and her fellow orchestra friends smiling and screaming out of excitement during the big drop in "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" ride in Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_0140-1.jpg)
Starting off the new year by venturing to the happiest place on earth
By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor
• January 24, 2025
![DASA members and anyone else willing to help out met during lunch for a few days in Ms. Zitnik's to produce creative, inspiring cards.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Chadwick_DASACardMaking1.jpeg)
No need to fear, WCHS club is hear to spread cheer
By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
• December 19, 2024
![National honor societies can offer various benefits for members, including networking and leadership opportunities.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EnglerWang_HonorSocieties2.png)
A guide to the honor societies
By Olga Engler and Maximus Wang
• December 19, 2024
![Ms. Jamie Frank is the WCHS Teacher of the Month for December 2024. Ms. Frank's experience and enthusiasm as a teacher is demonstrated through her engaging class environment and her entertaining lessons.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Van-Vuren_TOTM_Frank1-950x1200.jpg)
Teacher of the month: Jamie Frank
By Ava Van Vuren, Assistant News Editor
• December 19, 2024
![WCHS parent Natalie Billington listens to Principal Taylor's weekly phone call on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. In the phone call, Mr. Taylor reads over the key details from his Sunday newsletter including upcoming school events, holidays and reminders.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kreisler_WeeklyNewsletterPhoneCall-1200x900.jpeg)
Mr. Taylor’s phone call rings in the new week for parents
By Leah Kreisler, Editor in Chief
• December 4, 2024
![From teaching more than a decade at WCHS, Mr. Christopher Tappis has become a fan favorite for many students as they know they can go to him for math assistance in any math course they are struggled with and he will be ready to help.](https://www.thechurchillobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Chadwick_TappisTOTM2-e1733328067533-900x1200.jpg)
Teacher of the month: Christopher Tappis
By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
• December 4, 2024
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