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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

2022 was the first year of Senior Day at WCHS, and it was a great experience for the seniors. With the class of 2025 set to go to Dave & Buster's, many are excited to see how they day will play out.

Countdown to fun: Senior Day approaches with thrills ahead

By Cecilia Bernstein, Editor in Chief March 29, 2025

As seniors finish out the school year and make decisions about their future, many express the desire to make every last second of their high school experience count. While some of the more well-known activities...

AP Research student Paul Ndingue makes revisions to his AP Research paper before final deadline of April 30, 2025.

AP Research students at WCHS push towards the final stretch before final submissions

By Isabella Ngwana, Online Managing Editor March 28, 2025

What is the true meaning of life? How can a student understand it or discover the true definition of the universe? At WCHS, students can research whatever ponders their curiosity in the academic world....

Every year around late March to early April, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Washington, DC. The event features over 3,000 Cherry Blossom trees, parades, concerts, art and more.

DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival blooms in WCHS students’ hearts

By Katy Edwards, Social Media Manager March 28, 2025

Every year, as the trees turn pink, WCHS students head to Washington, DC, for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. This year will be no different when the cherry blossoms finally reach their peak, meaning...

Prom is a night that WCHS students look forward to all four years of their high school career. For this year's seniors though there has been a cloud put over their excitement with word that their tickets could be close to 150 dollars due to lack of student engagement at fundraising events.

High prices and low student engagement may crash WCHS prom

By Claire Moylan, Copy Editor March 20, 2025

Senior prom is an event students look forward to their whole high school career. The dresses, corsages, busses and dinners are planned months in advance. What is not taken into consideration though is...

After growing the plants in the WCHS green house, WCHS Gardening Club members are depicted planting them in the surrounding memorial garden area. Aside from beautifying the school, these plants together function as an environmentally friendly rain garden.

Flower power: secret garden rains supreme post snowdays

By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor March 1, 2025

Upon entering the building, students might notice a small but meaningful area with beautiful flowers of varying types and colors surrounding memorial stones. In addition to being a sight for admiration...

Honors Spanish teacher Ms. Carmen Moreno Sanz was awarded Teacher of the Month for February given her passion for teaching.

Teacher of the Month: Carmen Moreno Sanz

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager March 1, 2025

Language has the power to connect people and open doors to new perspectives. SeƱora Carmen Moreno Sanz exemplifies this mentality by bringing the Spanish language to life in her classroom. She makes a...

WCHS has incorporated honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. and applying his teachings to the school.

WCHS community honors legacy of civil rights hero

By Aryana Ali, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Unity. Justice. Peace. Equality. These are the ideals that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for, and these values continue to resonate deeply within society today. At WCHS students and educators are keenly...

The Churchill Barstool Instagram account, passed down from each senior class, filled with gameday graphics and story highlights about each rival school.

“Friendly” banter on WCHS Barstool account

By Ryan Shenker, Observations February 4, 2025

In recent years, parody accounts of Barstool Sports have become a social media phenomenon within colleges and high schools, serving as platforms for student-athlete recognition and memes. While these accounts...

The current extreme weather conditions codes with their various meanings above include red, orange, yellow, green and blue, but no longer purple.

Code [redacted], MCPS virtual learning is gone

By Cailey Harrington, Assistant Arts Editor February 4, 2025

Snow days are eagerly anticipated by both students and staff alike. At the beginning of January 2025, MCPS had three snow days which is typically the total number of snow days during a full school year....

WCHS students, Augustus Ulrich and William Jiang, show their support for the Pickleball Club during Club Day, on Wednsday, Jan. 14.

Club day: an opportunity to explore, join and engage

By Malaki Kagwa, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Clubs, an essential part of the academic journey. On Jan. 14, 2025 the annual WCHS Club Day made its eagerly awaited return. During lunch, students were once again provided the opportunity to explore the...

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.

Teacher of the month: Kayla Best

By Sydney Stern, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager February 3, 2025

Upon first glance, chemistry seems extremely complex, filled with what appears to be a handful of intricate gibberish terms combined with difficult work. While this may be true, Ms. Kayla Best decodes...

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.

A teacher’s journey to becoming board certified

By Katy Edwards, Social Media and Photo Manager January 31, 2025

WCHS is known for its academic excellence and high ranking among Maryland schools. While the students are accredited for this success, much of it is also due to the drive of WCHS teachers to go above and...

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