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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

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...

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.

Starting off the new year by venturing to the happiest place on earth

By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor January 24, 2025

While most WCHS students are bundling up in extra layers due to the recent frigid temperatures and windy and snowy weather, some are wearing summertime clothing and enjoying warm tropical weather.  On...

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.

No need to fear, WCHS club is hear to spread cheer

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor December 19, 2024

Everyone deserves to feel love during the holiday season. WCHS’ Dawgs Against Substance Abuse club (DASA) is helping this become a reality through their holiday card making project for patients in drug...

National honor societies can offer various benefits for members, including networking and leadership opportunities.

A guide to the honor societies

By Olga Engler and Maximus Wang December 19, 2024

With over a dozen different honor societies operating at WCHS, it can feel overwhelming to understand what and where each honor society is. Below is a guide to all the societies, their sponsors and their...

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.

Teacher of the month: Jamie Frank

By Ava Van Vuren, Assistant News Editor December 19, 2024

Colorful posters with political terms cover the walls, engulfing students in the immense and complex world of the United States government. At first, these terms appear completely foreign, but as Jamie...

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.

Mr. Taylor’s phone call rings in the new week for parents

By Leah Kreisler, Editor in Chief December 4, 2024

Every Sunday, as the clock strikes 6:00 p.m., phones ring and email inboxes buzz around the WCHS community as the new week is ushered in by Principal John Taylor. A school newsletter and recorded phone...

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.

Teacher of the month: Christopher Tappis

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor December 4, 2024

From telling jokes to deriving complex equations, Mr. Christopher Tappis always finds new ways to make math class more exciting and engaging every day. By fostering a relaxed yet focused classroom environment,...

Waves4Change founder Maximus Devinney and donor Akshay Gandhi pose with their donations at a 2024 summer swim meet held at Country Glen Swim & Tennis Club.

WCHS students create waves in the community

By Katy Edwards, Social Media Manager December 4, 2024

WCHS students are making a splash in the lives of aspiring young swimmers. In today’s world, many sports are organized in a pay-to play structure, where the purchase of expensive equipment and training...

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...

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