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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

WCHS APES students carefully pick up fish to analyze their characteristics while on their Oct. 23 and 24 field trip. Students use their critical thinking skills to match the characteristics of the caught fish to those described in the booklet to identify their species.

APES students reel in more knowledge from boat trip

By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor November 28, 2024

Whether taking homecoming pictures near the Lincoln Memorial, admiring the exhibitions in various museums or indulging in the classic Georgetown Cupcakes, WCHS students can recount their fondest memories...

WCHS's first ever Latin dance team XPlosion holds an after school practice in the Cafeteria on October 2, 2024. They start with warm-ups and reviewing basic steps, and then teach choreography to dances like mambo, salsa, cha-cha, and bachata.

Dance team, XPlosion Latina, blasts away

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor November 21, 2024

While there are hundreds of clubs at WCHS, none of them have combined art with culture as well as WCHS’ first-ever Latin dance team, XPlosion Latina. Brought to life by seniors Lia Salazar and Bianca...

WCHS English classes have long incorporated both in-paper and online assignments. The return to entire handwritten essays adds a sizable chunk to that.

The pen is mightier: a shift from keyboards to notebooks in education

By Ray Guan, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager November 20, 2024

The clicking of keystrokes fades into scratching pencils and gliding pens as WCHS English classes respond to artificial intelligence. In sophomore English classes especially, assignments that would have...

Dr. Anne Beggs, an AP Research, AP English Literature and Honors English 12 teacher, is on her second year of teaching at WCHS.

Teacher of the Month: Anne Beggs

By Maximus Wang, Opinions Editor November 1, 2024

Political musicals and wildlife conservation are interests that rarely overlap, but Dr. Anne Beggs meshes them together seamlessly. Her interests are not limited to this odd pairing; in all aspects of...

On October 16, AP AF-AM teacher, Sandy Young, plays a warm up video showing hidden stories about African American history.

WCHS debuts new AP African American Studies course

By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Arts Editor October 31, 2024

While some classes tread softly around controversial topics, WCHS teacher Sandra Young takes pride in the fact that her class does not shy away from “the hard stuff.” AP African American Studies is...

WCHS senior Steven Li checks "EJ Connect" for his election worker status. As part of civic engagement opportunities, MCPS has digitized most of their systems to ensure easy registration to programs.

Decision 2025: WCHS students and their voice

By Isar Uslu, News Editor October 29, 2024

As some Americans prepare to vote in the upcoming general election, millions plan to stay home. According to the Pew Research Center, just 37 percent of eligible voters participated in the last three general...

WCHS Nurse Ms. Joselyn Gonzalez opens the yellow cabinet where the healthroom stores Narcan in the case of an emergency. Narcan is stored alongside other "911 medication" used by healthroom staff until emergency services arrive.

MCPS is saving student lives, one spray at a time

By Anne Ma, Assistant Online Editor October 29, 2024

The sudden rise of fentanyl and other opioids has quickly become a national anxiety. In the past year, the NIH identified that over nine million Americans ages 12 or older are abusing opioids and that...

EcoMoco and Clean Waters Club recently organized a park cleanup at Cabin John Regional Park with Montgomery Parks. Park Cleanups is an example of an environmental community service activity that can be documented to contribute to the MAEOE Green School certification application.

WCHS club is branching out with new initiative

By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor October 29, 2024

Green. One of the two WCHS school spirit colors. Recently, WCHS has been embracing more of its “green” as, under the leadership of the Green School Club, it is on the mission to become an official...

WCHS seniors Isabel Ginsburg and Lana Abuoaid both leave during lunch for their different after-school activities such as studying at MC (Montgomery College), working at a job or interning at a farm.

WCHS seniors find purpose through internships and college classes

By Olga Engler, Arts Editor October 29, 2024

The age-old question: what do students do after school? The vast majority of responses can be summed down to three answers: either students do sports, have a job or do nothing. But with modern times come...

New Media Assistant Ryan Medina has quickly filled his role. He has his daily tasks he completes such as checking in and out books, helping students and troubleshooting tech issues. He already has new ideas of what to add to the media center and is a great addition to the media team!

Turning the page: Introducing the media center’s newest team member

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor October 28, 2024

With constant bustling hallways, WCHS is a busy environment filled with students traveling from class to class and in and out of the building. However, there is one place in the school that students can...

WCHS senior boys are sitting on the bleachers, waiting to perform their Boms performance for the pep rally.

Boms shine in dance-off: Poms choreograph a show-stopping routine

By Nataly Behnia, Social Media and Photo Manager October 28, 2024

WCHS recently had an amazing performance by Boms, a group of senior boys who are taught dances by the Poms team. The event, held in WCHS’ stadium during the homecoming pep rally, brought together students...

WCHS' newest chamber choir group "Camerata" rehearses for their upcoming debut at the Winter Choral Concert.

Pitch Perfect: Meet WCHS’ newest a capella group

By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor October 4, 2024

11 vocalists. One voice. WCHS’ new vocal group Camerata embodies this concept. The term “Camerata” comes from the Italian root word “camera,” meaning “chamber.” As its root word suggests,...

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