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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


On March 14, there was a walkout against gun violence where MCPS students protested in front of the White House.

MCPS student activists walk out for gun reform

By Riley Hurr, News Editor April 1, 2019

Thousands of high schoolers walked out of their classrooms and onto Pennsylvania Avenue March 14 to protest gun violence. With posters reading “Enough is Enough” and “Policy and Change” which caught...

The TEDx event is a Churchill tradition, hosted by the Think Big club.

Think Big club hosts fourth annual TEDx event

By Jackson Resnick, Features Editor March 14, 2019

On Saturday, Feb. 23, the Think Big Club hosted the fourth annual TEDxChurchillHighSchool event. The event was held in the auditorium and featured a few guest speakers, which included some of Potomac’s...

The current bell schedule would be greatly modified to include the new advisory period.

New advisory period keeps students informed about issues

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2019

WCHS is implementing a new monthly advisory period that started Feb. 14 for students to voice their thoughts and opinions and for teachers to share news with the student body. The idea came from Principal...

Students in leadership class work to promote a united WCHS community through artistic pieces such as banners. Also, a new advisory period will take place once a month for students and staff to discuss grade level and community-wide issues.

Recent events incite action from administration

By Bryan Fletcher and Fatima Yazdi March 6, 2019

Following the recent events involving N-Word usage passes being handed out to students, principal Brandice Heckert and WCHS administration are taking new measures to fight against bigotry, racism and insensitivity...

A traditional book of daily prayers, known as a the Nitnem, on display at the WCHS seminar. To its right is a traditional beaded bracelet that Sikhs count while praying.

Students teach the community about Sikhism

By Andrew Chan, Assistant Sports Editor February 8, 2019

An organization at WCHS is striving to educate the community on a religion known as Sikhism. Many Sikhs are often mistaken for other religious groups or mislabeled. Sikh Kid to Kid was created to help...

Nate Tinbite testifies in front of the Montgomery County Board of Education. The John F. Kennedy High School junior spoke in favor of an unbiased study.

New boundary changes proposed for schools in district

By Ohio Meshanko, Promotions Manager February 8, 2019

The Montgomery County Board of Education held a hearing Jan. 7 to discuss potentially changing the boundaries for each of its 206 schools. The move was proposed as a solution to the disparity in socioeconomic...

MCPS developed schoolwide training based on the nationally recognized "Avoid, Deny, Defend" model.

MCPS modifies assailant situation procedures

By Sophie Liss, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2019

If you are an MCPS student, the phrase “lockdown” likely generates memories of covering classroom windows, locking the door and sitting silently under desks during drills and emergencies. However,...

Mr.Allal conducts the Jazz Ensemble in the band room.

WCHS Jazz Ensemble hosts annual concert for good cause

By Benjamin Pham, Advertising/Subscriptions Manager January 8, 2019

On Friday Dec. 14, The WCHS Jazz Ensemble hosted their annual Jazz Coffeehouse in the band room. To accompany the music, they provided snacks and refreshments outside. The jazz performance was broken up...

The CHS stage crew helped make Cinderella memorable.

Stage crew dedicates hard work to school productions

By David Malament, Promotions Manager December 21, 2018

School plays, they’re full of hard work, dedication, music and performances put on by students who have a passion for theatre. It requires countless hours of memorizing lines and practicing. But what...

The EHS book fair sells books of every genre so that all readers will find something to choose from.

WCHS English Honors Society hosts book fair

By Ohio Meshanko, Promotions Manager December 21, 2018

On Dec. 13, the WCHS English Honors Society (EHS) held its third annual charity book fair. The fair offered over 500 books, all of which cost less than $5. Preparations started at lunch the day before,...

The THRIVE club hosted a successful health fair.

THRIVE club strives to improve CHS mental health

By Andrew Chan, Assistant Sports Editor December 20, 2018

Recently, mental health has become a major issue in Montgomery County, especially among high schoolers. The WCHS Thrive Club has taken it upon itself to shed more light on mental health, taking steps to...

Sophomore Emily Tong and senior Janneke Kovoor practice their speaking points and plan their arguement at the Dec. 12 debate tournament at Blair High School.

Debate team advances under new sponsorship

By Riley Hurr, News Editor December 17, 2018

This school year, the WCHS debate team gained three new sponsors: Scott Rivinius, Kevin Doherty and Evan Rosenthal. Previously, the team has gone through two faculty sponsors over the past two years. These...

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