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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

A “Keep Calm and Get a 5 on the AP Exam” poster designed to encourage AP Exam Prep Club members to succeed.

How can WCHS help students prepare for AP exams?

By Collin Chen, Online Editor February 7, 2023

It’s almost that time of the year again. Students busting out their textbooks, reviewing Khan Academy, making quizlets, and doing whatever it takes to cram a year’s worth of knowledge for one special...

WCHS students gathered outside in the cold  weather on January 23, 2023 to listen to executive board members of the WCHS Jewish Student Union, Oriya Appel and Leah Kreisler, speak about the battle against antisemitism.

JSU walks out against antisemtism

By Cecilia Bernstein, Photo Manager February 1, 2023

As antisemitism and hate crimes continue to spread like wildfire around the country, some WCHS students have made it their goal to fight these actions. The Jewish Student Union (JSU) at WCHS held a walkout...

Noa Assouline poses with friends at the top of a ski slope during the senior ski trip before taking a run down to the bottom of the mountain.

WCHS students get away for MLK weekend

By Caitlin Murphy, Copy Editor February 1, 2023

One of WCHS’ most beloved unofficial traditions is the senior ski trip. Every year, seniors board buses to travel to Canada over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, where they spend a few days hitting the...

Li Turner, a worker at Playa Bowls, a popular counter service restaurant in Cabin John Village, uses an electronic tablet to checkout a customer. Playa Bowls uses the tablets to make the ordering process more convenient for customers and workers, and it prompts customers to leave a tip at the end of checkout.

New technology leads to tipping culture changes

By Caitlin Murphy, Copy Editor January 31, 2023

Picture this: you are standing in front of the counter at your local Starbucks waiting for the familiar beep that signals your credit card approval as you pay for your daily latte. Just as you are about...

WCHS strives to include all of its diverse student body and faculty. The culture and equity forums are an important step towards this goal.

WCHS places an emphasis on culture and equity

By Leah Kreisler, Online Photo Manager January 31, 2023

In a school as multicultural as WCHS, the administration strives to bring together and hear the varied voices of students and staff in order to create a more inclusive environment. On Jan. 18, students...

Although Southwest Airlines is still continuing with several passengers, some predict that the airline will go out of business soon. With several passengers losing their luggage on flights and airports, the community may resort to other airlines with better service in 2023.

2023 trend predictions

By Diya Kachoria, Photo Manager January 31, 2023

With a whole year ahead, new trends and breakthroughs are bound to occur. Teens across the country use the social media app TikTok to list their predictions about pop culture and global events that will...

In response to the withholding of National Merit information, Fairfax County parents staged a protest. Parents are seeking accountability for the actions of Jefferson and other high schools across the county.

Thomas Jefferson High School scandal brings up concerns for WCHS students

By Caroline Harless, Observations Editor January 31, 2023

The National Merit Scholarship is an achievement many top-performing students strive for while taking the PSAT. Providing financial aid to attend college, National Merit can benefit students who may need...

On January 15th, the last evening before WCHS students were to head home from Orlando, Fla., WCHS teachers spent time relaxing at the hotel arcade. Mr. Benjamin Schnapp, Mr. Kristofer Sanz and Mr. Ariel Allal played numerous arcade games and spent time having fun with their students.

WCHS band heads to Orlando to experience movie music

By Brianna Frank, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager January 31, 2023

A 16-hour-long crowded bus ride to Orlando, Florida on the morning of Jan. 12 was only the beginning of a fun-filled trip for the WCHS music program. For the first time in four years, WCHS’s music program...

When selecting their courses for the 2023 to 2024 school year, students can choose from the classes listed on the course catalog. WCHS provides students with a variety of options from which they can explore their interests.

WCHS students select new classes based on rigor and interests

By Clara Young, Assisant News Editor January 24, 2023

As the 2022-2023 school year progresses, students now are making their class selections for the upcoming year. Throughout their years, WCHS students choose rigorous courses to challenge themselves as they...

Teamania is a great place to get refreshing milk teas such as coffee milk tea and matcha milk tea.

A perfect place to sip, sit or study: local coffee shops to try

By Kalena Yee, Arts Editor January 24, 2023

Nothing compares to the smell of fresh baked goods, calming music, quiet chatter, and a warm cup of coffee. Whether looking for a place to study, to catch up with friends, take aesthetic Instagram worthy...

The DMR team poses together with their trophies after finishing the race.

Sprinters and distance runners come together to win DMR

By Paige Tasin, Social Media Manager January 8, 2023

On Saturday, December 17th the WCHS track team ran a meet at PG Sportsplex. The meet had many highly competitive events, but the main attraction of the day was the distance medley relay (DMR) which both...

With packed assignment schedules all throughout the month of December, it can be draining for students to take tests right before a long break.

Tests before break: Yay or Nay?

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

It’s 7:45 am on Dec 19. The bell ringing symbolizes the start of what many consider to be the longest four days of the school year, the week before Winter Break. While many students simply want to show...

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