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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

Tired WCHS Junior Gage Orgel seeks energy to complete his assignments before going to bed.

Bye bye junioritis, hello senior year: Top three ways WCHS juniors can prepare for their senior year this summer

By Isabella Ngwana, Online Managing Editor June 6, 2024

What is Senioritis? Senioritis is a decline in motivation in high school seniors, affecting their grades, relationships and class performance. Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, the symptoms have spread...

Conan O'Brien makes a fool of himself while on a floating market in Bangkok, Thailand.

Comedy takes a turn for the better with new improv comedy show

By Isar Uslu, News Editor June 5, 2024

After Conan O'Brien retired from late-night television in mid-2021, the comedy TV world went into crisis leaving only a few profoundly unpopular comedians running what was increasingly seen as an obsolete...

WCHS senior Layton Johnson is captured running from opponents with the ball. He has committed to continue his football career in college and is one out of many WCHS athletes who are currently in the transition phase between high school and college athletics.

Behind the scenes: The realities of transitioning from high school to college sports

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager June 4, 2024

For some, the end of high school means the end of playing their favorite sport. However, for others it opens a new chapter for college sports. Shifting from playing for a high school team to a college...

Travis Scott performs his "Circus Maximus Tour" in Baltimore and faces his fans, as the crowd chants the lyrics to his songs with excitement.

Get ready for the best summer concerts of 2024

By Kanav Kachoria, Staff Writer May 30, 2024

That’s right — it’s that time of year again. Another successful WCHS graduation has passed, the weather is getting warmer and beach week is finally here for seniors. As we approach the end of the...

Amelia DeHart's illustrations on display at booth #108. Her paintings, following a theme of wildflowers and water, are airy and whimsical.

Fine Arts Festival brings color and creativity to Bethesda

By Anne Ma, Assistant Online Editor May 30, 2024

Spring is out and about in Bethesda, and rounding the corner onto Auburn Avenue are stalls pitched side-by-side, each displaying unique artworks and styles. The Bethesda Fine Arts Festival presented an...

Four athletes stand to greet the media following their freestyle wrestling performances at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were actually played in 2021. They each wear a different color medal depending on how they placed in the contest.

Countdown begins: Upcoming Olympics promise thrilling competitions

By Ryan Shenker, Assistant Sports Editor May 30, 2024

Let the games begin! The International Olympic Games are headed to Paris this summer, but not without controversy. While some view the Olympics as an opportunity for the world to come together, others...

Billie Eilish’s third album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” was released on May 17th, 2024. The album features 10 new amazing songs Eilish and her brother Finneas wrote and produced together that both fans and critics are praising.

Billie Eilish’s new album amazes fans like no other

By Bella Donato, Internal Communications Manager May 30, 2024

Starting with her breakout single “ocean eyes” first released in 2015 when she was only 13 years old, Billie Eilish was proven to be a musical prodigy who pushes boundaries and redefines what it means...

Visitors enjoy a fun day visiting and feeding the animals of Dream Catcher Meadows with owner Dr. Susan Rich.

The ultimate summer event bucket list: 7 events you need to attend

By Kate Edwards, Social Media Manager May 30, 2024

With summer break around the corner, WCHS students are anxiously awaiting their much needed break after a year of hard work. They are ready to swap their notes, tests and homework for a nice pair of shades...

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...

The MCPS Total Operating Budget has seen both increases and decreases since 2005, but has been sharply increasing since FY2022

Budget outrage: A call to action for civic engagement

By Maximus Wang, Opinions Editor May 30, 2024

On May 23, 2024, the Montgomery County Council approved a $7.1 billion budget for Montgomery County’s fiscal year 2025, which is higher than the gross domestic product (GDP) of at least 42 countries,...

"The Idea of You" book by Robinne Lee has sparked popularity with it bringing awareness to relationships with a larger age gap than the typical norm. Therefore, the recent movie adaptation of this book further illustrates the theme of how there is no age gap restriction to love.

Unconventional romance movie sparks new ideas of love

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor May 23, 2024

A romantic, heartwarming and a little bit sappy comedy, starring a 40 year old mom and a boy band member. What happens when problems arise and a group of young teens are at risk of missing Coachella, the...

The Taylor Swift chai cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and spice and are a must try celebrity recipe.

Celebrity recipes actually worth WCHS students’ time

By Bella Donato, Internal Communications Manager May 20, 2024

We’ve all seen Gigi Hadid’s mouthwatering vodka sauce pasta or Taylor Swift’s comforting chai cookies spread through various social media platforms. Lately, celebrity recipes have taken these apps...

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