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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

The Sadie Hawkins dance comes back to CHS after a 4 year delay.

Roles are reversed as Sadie Hawkins comes to CHS

By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer October 30, 2015

A high school dance that takes a twist with girls asking guys has been approved to come back to CHS in Feb. “The Sadie Hawkins dance is a very important event for Churchill because it is one of the...

CPR now a graduation requirement

By Lauren Roseman, Business Manager May 27, 2015

Starting in the 2015-16 school year, all incoming freshmen will be required to learn hands-only CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) as a graduation requirement in all Maryland...

Superintendent Joshua Starr requested an additional $220.8 million be added to the county’s school construction budget.

CIP amendments to help deal with growing student population

By Pablo Roa, Production Editor December 1, 2014

In an effort to address capacity issues caused by MCPS’s ever-growing student population, Superintendent Joshua Starr requested an additional $220.8 million be added to the county’s school construction...

Assistant Principal John Taylor is helping to supervise the mentoring program.

New mentoring program implemented to help students

By Kim Rooney, Production Editor November 21, 2014

Whether it was a kind smile when it was needed most or an offer to help, teachers and staff members can have a profound influence on students’ experiences at school. Starting this year, CHS has implemented...

Current seniors Jessie Gloger, Tanya Dhingra and Crystal Mehdizadeh set up for 2013 homecoming in the CHS hallways.

Homecoming float building to undergo changes

By Arielle Gordon, Contest Manager September 29, 2014

Gone are the days of staying for hours after school to work on homecoming floats. As of this year, all homecoming floats will be built off campus and only brought to school for the parade. “The...

Class of 2018 bonds during Freshman Picnic

Class of 2018 bonds during Freshman Picnic

By Gil Jacobson, News Editor September 12, 2014

CHS freshmen gathered at Shepherd Stadium during lunch Thursday for the annual D.A.W.G.S. Freshman Picnic. According to event co-chair and CHS parent Natasha Greig, D.A.W.G.S. is an acronym for “Dances...

Nigerian kidnap sparks social media advocacy

Nigerian kidnap sparks social media advocacy

By Guransh Singh, Senior Writer May 23, 2014

On April 14, around 300 girls were kidnapped from a local school in northeastern Nigeria. Armed militants rode in pickup trucks and rounded up before driving into the forest. Terrorist group Boko Haram...

Meningitis outbreak plagues CHS community

Meningitis outbreak plagues CHS community

By Aileen Choi, Senior Writer May 9, 2014

Numerous students all over the country have contracted the fatal disease of meningitis, including a student at CHS. Meningitis, or meningococcal disease, is a contagious infection of the brain and spinal...

Seniors enjoy annual banquet

Seniors enjoy annual banquet

By Ana Faguy, News Editor May 2, 2014

CHS seniors gathered at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center for the annual Senior Banquet May 1. The event included a meal, an awards ceremony and a slideshow. Through the organization...

Bomb threats lead to evacuation

Bomb threats lead to evacuation

By Dana Harris, Senior Writer April 29, 2014

Gun violence and bomb threats led to evacuations at Northwest High School and Northwood High School at around 9:50 a.m. on April 29. “Once police received the threats both schools were evacuated as...

Holocaust speaker talks to CHS students about experiences

Holocaust speaker talks to CHS students about experiences

By Eugenia Cardinale, Production Editor April 29, 2014

Ninety-two-year-old Holocaust survivor Margo Friedlander spoke to a group of CHS students and teachers April 11. Friedlander was finishing a tour for her book Try to Make Your Life. CHS is the only...

Lee J. Kaplan presents his show 'Bully' at CHS

Lee J. Kaplan presents his show ‘Bully’ at CHS

By Katherine Michael, Staff Writer April 7, 2014

Churchill students eagerly gathered in the auditorium Thurs. April 3 to listen and learn about the terrors of bullying. Producer, writer and actor Lee J. Kaplan performed Bully, an original production...

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