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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

Those who were honored by the Division of Food and Nutrition services in 2024. Mrs. Wendy Stellakis, WCHS lunch professional honoree, is third from the left in the back row.

WCHS cafeteria manager honored by National Nutrition Council

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor May 30, 2024

Celebrating school nutrition professionals as heroes highlights the importance of their role in promoting student health and well-being, enhancing the public perception of school lunches and the individuals...

WCHS teacher Justin Ostry walked out of the building only to find a warning notice on his car despite it being parked in his assigned spot in the lot.

Recent parking issues drive the WCHS community crazy

By Nataly Behnia, Social Media Manager May 30, 2024

Parking has always been an issue in the WCHS community. But especially today due to the overcrowded parking lots filled with cars owned by people without passes. Security and school admins have cracked...

Juniors Alex Demitz and Morgan Branch use their glasses to watch the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Solar eclipse dims the nation while brightening minds

By Leah Kreisler, Editor-in-Chief May 29, 2024

On April 8, 2024, the world went black. For the first time in nearly seven years, a solar eclipse stretched from coast to coast of the US, its path of totality carving a track of darkness through the eastern...

Mr. Christopher Forney smiles while he stands in front of a white board drawing of himself, holding his teacher of the month certificate. He has been teaching MCPS students in subjects such as psychology and world history for 26 years.

Teacher of the month: Christopher Forney

By Amir-Abbas Yazdi, Opinions Editor May 29, 2024

On the surface: a three-time “Teacher of the Month” award winner. A social studies guru. A certified voyager. Beneath the surface: an artiste. An active listener. A kind-hearted human. These are some...

Delta Math is an example of a site math teachers use to assign asynchronous work. Instead of teaching over Zoom, many  math teachers find it more effective to assign a module of work that students can do independently at their own pace.

Learn on demand: The rise of asynchronous schooling

By Nirvaan De Silva, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

On April 22, WCHS and MCPS students woke up to a day of asynchronous learning rather than a professional day that would have meant no school. For reasons many are still unsure of, MCPS sought to switch...

There are many holidays to commemorate the significant values and events of life. One holiday that is, however, often overlooked is Earth Day, despite its core importance, as there would be no life without Earth.

Green and blue are not only colors of our school but our precious Earth

By Clara Young, Copy Editor April 23, 2024

Holidays are always a cause for celebration. Whether it be Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day or Halloween, people across the country make preparations to commemorate these special days....

From left, WCHS students Mira Wedam, Sneha David, Pavania Durbhakula, Anjali Tatavarthy, Anchal Sharma and Riya Wedam pose on the last day of the four-day conference for a congratulatory photo, holding their respective awards.

WCHS Model UN crafts diplomatic triumphs

By Kanav Kachoria, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

Their hearts race and their voices shake, as their anxiety slowly creeps up. Public speaking is a skill that is imperative in today’s world, yet the average high school student despises these situations....

As part of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, the Maryland State Department of Education is conducting expert site reviews of schools all across the state to ensure they are fulfilling the goal of "transforming education across Maryland".

Unveiling the future of education: MSDE site reviews

By Leah Kreisler, Sports Editor March 4, 2024

On Jan. 10 and 11, 2024, WCHS underwent a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Expert Review Team (ERT) site visit. MSDE is conducting these school reviews to assess how well schools around the...

Mr. Stephen Wilson serves math with a smile every day he can and does his best to brighten students' days.

Teacher of the month: Stephen Wilson

By Nate Levine, Social Media Manager March 1, 2024

The undisputed fastest grader in WCHS history. A highly caring teacher his students come to know well and love. A stickler for attendance because he knows that being present in the classroom is what allows...

WCHS students create handmade cards to send to the Cards for the Hospitalized Kids organization during the club's meeting on Sept. 28, 20244, in room 249.

WCHS students make cards for hospitalized kids

By Amari Suissa, Internal Communications Manager March 1, 2024

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), almost 5.2 million kids are hospitalized a year, with each staying an average of four days. For anyone, being cooped up in a hospital room is lonely,...

WCHS sophomore Sam Gans and her friends pose for a photo dressed up in their various combinations of neon outfits at the glow dance

GLOW Dance shimmers as a dazzling success

By Lily Chadwick, As. Sports Editor, Photo Manager March 1, 2024

Pounding music. Flashing lights. Neon clothing. The WCHS 2024 Glow Dance was a shining success. The dance is an annual tradition where students dress up in neon skirts, tops, vests, beads or anything that...

WCHS student Thao Nguyen reviews French on Duolingo while at lunch. Taking the biliteracy exam helped Nguyen understand her French skills and work to better them.

Seal the deal on language fluency with biliteracy exam

By Rebecca Dean, Assistant Arts Editor March 1, 2024

As the silver confetti streams down, some WCHS students in blue graduation robes can receive a gleaming medal in addition to their diploma. Students desire the sparkling medal that those who have earned...

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