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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

December TOTM: Rebecca Smith

By Emma Chen, Assistant Observations Editor January 4, 2019

Not every teacher at WCHS can say that they have taught all high school grade levels, but as AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) becomes increasingly popular, AP CSP teacher Rebecca Smith has become...

Senior Michael Janis, Technology director Benjamin Schnapp, Ms. Brandice Heckert, and junior William Ahn smiling for the camera just after Schnapp received the grant.

Technology grant awarded

By Bryan Fletcher, Production Manager December 20, 2018

Throwing together a full high school musical is no small task, and no one can vouch for this more than Media Services Technician and Technical Director Benjamin Schnapp and the WCHS tech crew, responsible...

The Fenton family puts up lights and decorations on their lawn, roof and in front of their house to get into the holiday spirit.

WCHS homes decorated in spirit of the holiday season

By Sapna David, Assistant Arts Editor December 20, 2018

With the holiday season right around the corner, WCHS families begin to flood their front yards with a multitude of bright lights, inflatables, garlands and more. One WCHS family that fills their front...

The THRIVE club hosted a successful health fair.

THRIVE club strives to improve CHS mental health

By Andrew Chan, Assistant Sports Editor December 20, 2018

Recently, mental health has become a major issue in Montgomery County, especially among high schoolers. The WCHS Thrive Club has taken it upon itself to shed more light on mental health, taking steps to...

The three members of Churchill’s It’s Academic Team, after they won the first round of It’s Academic, competed against Watkins Mill High School and Sherwood High School.

CHS students represent school on television

By Caitlyn Jennings, Assistant Observations Editor December 17, 2018

Have you ever thought, “I can do that,” while watching Jeopardy? On Nov. 10, three WCHS students participated in the first round of the It’s Academic quiz show for the 2018-2019 school year. Sponsored...

The Media Center chose the 1970's as their door decoration theme.

Contest boosts spirit

By Kathy Hu, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager November 21, 2018

To Kill a Mockingbird and “Toy Story” are two examples of the many intriguing themes teachers have used in past WCHS door decorating contests. Every year, along with many other WCHS homecoming festivities...

Scott Rivinius is the November TOTM.

TOTM: Scott Rivinius

By Max Kandel, News Editor November 21, 2018

Teaching in three different states and being an athletic director are not simple tasks, but Personal Finance and AP Comparative Government teacher Scott Rivinius has been able to juggle it all. A member...

A new WCHS Instagram account jokes about poor parking done by students at parking lots and on streets around the school.

Instagram account mocks poor WCHS parking jobs

By Emma Chen, Assistant Observaions Editor November 21, 2018

“Just back up to the car behind you. You can do it. I believe in you,” reads the caption the Instagram account @churchillshi**yparkers posted Sept. 24, for the first time. Pictured were two examples...

Most of the computer science classrooms are in the process of being repaired.

Pipe burst floods WCHS with problems

By Emma Chen, Assistant Observations Editor November 13, 2018

On Monday, Oct. 22, Michel Baker, a computer science teacher at WCHS, walked into his classroom only to discover the entire room flooded. This is the result of a pipe burst in the computer science...

CHS students, including Varsity Cheer and the drumline walk around the track to raise Breast Cancer Awareness.

WCHS students rally to create breast cancer walk

By Sapna David, Assistant Arts Editor November 13, 2018

Seniors Jenny Dalrymple and Karly Emery organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Oct. 17, during second period to campaign for breast cancer.In accordance to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, students and...

Photo by Caitlyn Jennings.

Club day brings convenience to annual event

By Caitlyn Jennings, Assistant Observations Editor October 24, 2018

Have you ever wanted to be a part of a lettuce eating contest? CHS hosted its first club day Sept. 14 allowing students to connect their interests to school clubs, such as the lettuce club, where students...

Photo courtesy of Lauren Hando.

Pep rally boosts spirit

By Kathy Hu, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager October 24, 2018

Tug of war, energetic music, limbo and a routine by the varsity cheer and poms teams are just a few aspects of a CHS pep rally. The first pep rally of the 2018-2019 school year took place Sept. 21. The...

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