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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

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...

With AP testing, comes the changed complicated schedule that most WCHS students and staff dislike.

AP Scheduling leaves WCHS students stressed and proves to ineffective

By Cailey Harrington, Assistant Arts Editor May 20, 2024

With the week of Advance Placement (AP) testing on the horizon, stress is increasing for students and teachers. The testing weeks have an adjusted schedule due to morning and afternoon exams. As students...

Internships, jobs and volunteering fill up students summer and after-school hours very quickly. However, some WCHS students still struggle with finding one of these opportunities. WCHS has many resources to offer on any one of these paths and the possible future benefits they can offer.

Summer of Service: Finding opportunities in summer Jobs and internships

By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor May 16, 2024

Trying to find a summer job or internship can be a tedious process, but WCHS students should not be intimidated by it. There are plenty of opportunities available for high school students during the school...

"Civil War", directed by Alex Garland, was released on April 24, 2024 and has since been the subject of an intense controversy online. Although set in a politically and physically divisive civil war, the movie's commentary is more so on the power of journalism than the current political landscape of the USA.

The Civil War as a riveting exploration of journalism in conflict

By Leah Kreisler, Editor in Chief May 15, 2024

When the world is going up in flames, make sure to grab a camera. That seems to be a recurring theme in Alex Garland’s new movie, “Civil War”, a blockbuster that has received both criticism and acclaim...

WCHS senior Allison Zhang completes her asynchronous learning work on April 22, 2024. She appreciates the flexibility of doing school work at home and on her own time.

Asynchronous day at WCHS leaves students with work instead of fun

By Kalena Yee, Features Editor April 30, 2024

On Monday April 22, WCHS students did not wake up and rush to catch the bus; instead they rolled out of bed to learn in the comfort of their own home. Was this a flashback to the COVID-19 pandemic? No,...

WCHS Girls Tennis Varsity Captain Sasha Stupak, left, and Ingrid Yang, right, smile after a win against Walter Johnson High School.

Spring into action: Why the spring sports season is racing by faster than ever

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor April 30, 2024

Sports are extremely competitive and a huge part in MCPS, especially at WCHS. Every school year, fall sports are given around 18 weeks for the regular season and winter sports 20 weeks. In stark contrast,...

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