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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

Social Media Influencers Nara Smith, Hannah Neeleman, and Emily Mariko create cooking and lifestyle content on their social media pages that often experience controversy.

How to make high school students overanalyze their lives, from scratch

By Isabella Ngwana, Online Managing Editor February 4, 2025

Wake up at 5 a.m., spend an hour getting ready and glide through the day with the perfect routine. Preparing not just meals but household and skin care products from scratch, these women, known as “tradwives”...

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...

On Jan. 26th, the Commanders faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in a tough game of the NFC Championship.

Touchdown or not, WCHS community reflects on Washington Commanders success

By Isabella Ngwana, Online Managing Editor January 28, 2025

15-34. If the Commanders scored a few touchdowns, they could truly win this. At 23-34 in the third quarter, Washington’s football team was progressing toward a win. But then, shortly but quickly, the...

From chips and dip to pizza, Superbowl parties is the ultimate event for snacks and sports.

Scoring big with Super Bowl snack ideas

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor January 28, 2025

The Super Bowl is notorious for many things, particularly the parties as it is the ultimate football game of the year.  However, the most important part that pulls it all together is the snacks that are...

WCHS freshman Austin Ma enjoys a snow day at Whitetail Ski Resort, where he developed his passion for skiing at age 10.

Exploring how students make the most out of snow days

By Alexander Wang, Staff Writer January 26, 2025

Everyone knows the feeling of waking up in the morning, remembering it is a snow day and excitedly hurrying over to the window to see the winter wonderland outside. While younger children often spend the...

Diya Blatt is practicing her piece on the piano. In Piano 1, students are given a book to practice off of, consisting of pieces on their level.

WCHS offers new harmony with piano lessons

By Kennedi Vincent, Staff Writer January 26, 2025

Since it is January, many students are choosing the classes they want to participate in next year. While there are many academic options, there are also many elective classes. These classes not only give...

A detailed scheduling board outlines the various classes for students at a high school implementing an innovative school schedule, showcasing the complexity of organizing learning pathways under innovative calendar models.

Beyond the bell: innovating school schedules for better learning

By Isaac Ban, Staff Writer January 26, 2025

The MCPS Board of Education (BOE) stands at a pivotal crossroads in shaping the future of the classroom for its students. As students' academic and personal needs evolve, so must the system designed to...

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...

"Twin Peaks" is Lynch's most recognizable work, paving the way for modern crime dramas like "True Detective." The show centers around the mysterious death of homecoming queen Laura Palmer through the eyes of the town's eccentric characters.

Farewell to David Lynch: honoring his artistic contributions to film

By Rebecca Dean, Features Editor January 24, 2025

For decades, acclaimed director David Lynch’s works have transported audiences to surrealist American landscapes composed of equal parts dreams and nightmares. Within these distinctly Lynchian worlds,...

WCHS Junior Leah Sonnabend at the Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Philadelphia with her friends in 2023.

The End of an Era, the Start of a New Chapter

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, & Communication Manager January 18, 2025

It is the end of an era, but the start of an age. Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” ended on December 8, 2024. The Eras Tour made a lasting impact on “Swfities” over the course of nearly two years....

Students can also get snow day exercise by playing outside with a furry friend or taking them for a walk.

How students can be productive in the midst of a winter wonderland

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor January 14, 2025

Ice cubes down the toilet, spoon under a pillow or backward pajamas. Although students use these rituals to “manifest” a snow day, they often find themselves being sluggish and unproductive if the...

Elementary school students cluster in their designated color-coordinated groups to compete against each other.

Field days can be a game-changer for WCHS

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor December 19, 2024

Field day: a day of games, color themes, competitions and activities that take place under the warm sun and end with ice pops. These strong memories associated with the term “field day” are  created...

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