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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

On a hot summer day, a scoop of Key Lime Key West from Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream is sure to cool any WCHS student down.

I scream, you scream, we all want…some ice cream!

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2023

As the weather warms, people’s sweat drips, and so do their ice cream cones. While most local ice cream shops are open all year long, as people spend more time outside during the summer months, ice cream...

WCHS seniors Sanaz Wycoff and Hannah Schulsinger pose together outside of the school building in shirts with their colleges on it on May 1, 2023.

May 1st: a day to celebrate Seniors

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2023

Left and right, surrounding the front entrance outside of the school, phones could be seen everywhere taking pictures of friends touting shirts announcing their plans for after graduation. May 1st is the...

On April 25, 2023 Principal John Taylor sent out an email about the graffiti found in the WCHS bathroom. This event resulted in a restorative justice lesson during pride the next day.

Restorative Justice must be served at WCHS

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2023

On April 25, the WCHS community received an email from Principal John Taylor about hateful graffiti that was written on the wall of one of the girl's bathrooms. While what was written was disclosed, Principal...

Roaming Rooster started out of fun food trucks like these that patrolled the streets of DC during lunchtime.

Roaming rooster, a restaurant worth flocking to

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2023

In 2015, the Habtemariam family had a dream, bought a food truck and started their culinary adventure in Washington, DC. Their dream? To produce fresh comfort food to local customers in the form of chicken...

Freshman Cailey Harrington works on an assignment for her English class to make sure she gets it in before the next deadline.

New deadlines are increasing productivity in students

By Lily Chadwick, Staff Writer May 4, 2023

“One week till the end of the quarter!” That line is enough to send many WCHS students into a frenzy. It is easy for assignments to pile up between all seven classes, especially for students who are...

WCHS sophomore Blythe Cook attempts to use ChatGPT to reply to an email sent by her teacher.

AI isn’t for the future: the downsides of AI

By Isabella Ngwana, Internal Communications Manager May 3, 2023

From the first iPad in 2010 with a built-in assistant Siri, to Amazon Alexa in 2014, artificial intelligence has shown that it’s here to stay. WCHS students can now go onto the internet and search for...

Inside the Rockville Pike location of Hangry Joe’s Restaurant, their spicy chicken sandwich is photographed with a side of seasoned waffle fries, Diet Coke and the signature “hangry sauce.”

DMV’s top halal spots worth the stop

By Amir-Abbas Yazdi, Assistant Opinions Editor May 3, 2023

The DMV area is unofficially known for its diverse food scene, and halal restaurants are no exception. Now that Ramadan is over, Muslims are no longer fasting during the day which makes it a great time...

IMAX and "Guardians of The Galaxy 3" have decided to collab for an exclusive early marathon screening beginning on May 3 which brings lots of excitement towards fans as they would love to experience the movie before the real release.

“Guardians of the Galaxy 3”: the highly anticipated finale promises to deliver new surprises for the Marvel Cinematic Universe

By Jack Gans, Social Media Manager May 1, 2023

One of the most eagerly awaited movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is “Guardians of the Galaxy 3.” The first two Guardians movies received positive reviews and performed well at the box...

Yom Hashoah, the Israeli Holocaust Rememberance day which this year began the evening of April 17 and ended the evening of April 18 is commemorated by Jews all over the world.

Holocaust education is essential for understanding the past

By Leah Kreisler, Online Photo Manager May 1, 2023

On May 8, 1945, the allies celebrated VE-day, also known as Victory in Europe Day, as the day Germany officially and unconditionally surrendered to end the European theater of World War II. Today, not...

Former WCHS student Reva Mannan poses for the camera during her prom of May 2022. She picked an ombre style dress to be trendy but also wear something she loves.

8 popular prom trends of 2023

By Diya Kachoria, Photo Manager May 1, 2023

With Senior Prom coming up on May 20, many WCHS students are scrambling to find a last minute prom dress and finalize everything needed to make the memorable night perfect. Some students started preparing...

WCHS sophomore Eva Lee, a visual learner is reviewing a topic for her AP class by looking at a picture that provides a demonstration on April 16, 2023.

Tips for success: how to prepare for AP exams

By Naomi Wright, Promotions Manager May 1, 2023

Papers with black bold letters titled “practice sheet” or “study guide” blanket the table where a student attempts to study. The bright light coming from their school computer spotlights their...

Jennifer Inglisa (left) and Jennifer O'Donnell (right) work together as a dynamic duo to run Write In 2 College which provides students with thorough help throughout the college admissions process.

WCHS community gets help from “Write In 2 College” to navigate the college admissions process

By Justin Greenzaid, Sports Editor May 1, 2023

As May 1 quickly approaches, high school seniors around the country will be deciding how to spend the next four plus years of their lives. The accumulation of the past few years of work is finally going...

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