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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

Students have all of their important information stored within Naviance and were worried it will not be there during the college application season.

Hack on Naviance terrifies the MOCO community

By Nur Yavuz, Assistant Observations Editor November 13, 2019

The safety concerns of administration greatly increased after the news of two students in Montgomery County hacking into the Naviance college-prep database system came into light. The suspects were able...

The back corner of classrooms are usually this empty everyday, including parent observation day where the turnouts are low.

Parent Observation Day must go out the door

By Austin Vinner, Photo Editor November 12, 2019

With the turnout at last month’s Parent Observation Day being low, the purpose of this event comes into question. On the outside, Parent Observation Day seems like a great idea that allows parents to...

Mr. Rosenthal, David Miskin, and Jay Wood pose with an American flag in spirit of USA day.

Homecoming week improvements boost school spirit

By Charley Hutton, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager November 12, 2019

Cowboys are wandering the halls on Wednesday. Captain America is eating in the cafeteria on Friday. The only time of the year that it is socially acceptable to wear pajamas to school has arrived: Homecoming...

Senior Wysh Anstine comes to school in outfits that not only make her stand out but make her feel good.

WCHS students express themselves through their clothing choices

By Trevor Gardemal, Social Media Manager November 12, 2019

American photographer and designer Bill Cunningham once said: “Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.”  This is especially true in high school, where students may feel judged...

School violence threats must be taken seriously

School violence threats must be taken seriously

By Anna Kronthal, Opinions Editor November 10, 2019

Last year’s bomb threat left WCHS students evacuated from the building and contained within the football field stadium for hours. This past month’s shooting threat left students in their regular classes...

TBaar bubbles its way past other tea shops

TBaar bubbles its way past other tea shops

By Cherri Tung, Arts Editor November 10, 2019

Many students may think of Kung Fu Tea or Gong Cha when the topic of bubble tea comes up, however, TBaar is the latest bubble tea shop in the WCHS area. TBaar is a bubble tea shop rooted in New York,...

On Oct. 27, Justin Bieber posted this on Instagram, announcing that he’s working on a new album that might be released before Christmas. Here’s the catch: he wants 20 million likes first.

Justin Bieber needs a new purpose

By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor November 9, 2019

For all the Beliebers out there, there might be a treat coming sometime this Christmas: Justin Bieber is working on a new album. But, as you might suspect, there’s a catch: Bieber asked fans for 20 million...

Senior Jeremy Ashe (left) stands along Constitution Ave. for the Nationals “Nats” Parade, sporting the baseball team in support of their recent World Series win.

Washington Nationals Fans celebrate World Series victory

By Hannah Zozobrado, Arts Editor November 9, 2019

It is no secret that recently, Washington D.C. has been the hub of sports championships: the Washington Capitals witnessed their first Stanley Cup win in 2018, the Washington Mystics received their first...

All 15 members of the WCHS golf team worked hard this season leading to the team’s success.

WCHS golf team members swing their way to the top

By Emily Zhang, News Editor November 7, 2019

WCHS golf makes a comeback this year, persisting through everything set in front of them this season. The 15 team members were extremely motivated after missing the cut last year at states. “We have...

Former track student-athletes (left to right) Audrey M. Gariepy-Bogui, Louise Hannallah Bayly and Erin McManus pose together with their Athletics Hall of Fame trophies.

Bulldogs honor WCHS history at Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony

By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2019

Peter Menke, the WCHS Athletic Director from 1989 to 1997, began the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 1995. Nearly 25 years later, WCHS inducted its fourth class, and honored the man who started it...

WCHS student takes a walk in forest during the fall. The leaves turn orange at the trees which is a sign that winter break is rapidly approaching.

Students look forward to fall into autumn

By Austin Vinner, Photo Manager November 7, 2019

Fall can be an exciting time for many people, but with all the holidays and winter break rapidly approaching, it is easy to get distracted from school work. However, many students claim that Fall is their...

The sun sets during WCHS home opener football game vs Walter Johnson on Friday, September 6, 2019. It costs $3 for students to attend the game

Free football games will increase school spirit

By Jeremy Fredricks, Assistant Opinions Editor October 27, 2019

On Friday nights, there are many different activities for WCHS students to go to -- shop at the mall, watch a movie, hang out with friends and attend school events. Also, WCHS students can go to football...

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