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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

Defense wins championships

Half baked has no regrets on his journey through WCHS

By Jack Gans, Social Media Manager September 12, 2023

As I reflect on my time in the Churchill Observer, I realize just how much this experience has impacted my life. When I first signed up for the class, I had no idea what to expect. I was simply looking...

Make everyday of highschool count

Coffee says make the most of each moment of highschool

By Diya Kachoria, Photo Manager June 14, 2023

When it came time to sign up for junior year classes, I knew exactly the class I wanted to take. I powered through AP Computer Science and Ceramics as an underclassman, but quickly realized neither of...

Private Reflections Lemon Sorbet container.  "It is what it is," says Lemon Sorbet.

Lemon Sorbet says avoid being sour when times are tough

By Liam Klein, Lemon Sorbet June 8, 2023

Throughout the past four years being part of The Observer has been constant. From the first day of Freshman orientation up until now like clockwork every day I would spend one period in room 243 (except...

Cookie Dough talks about living to the fullest

Cookie Dough talks about living to the fullest

By Rachel Mattison, Cookie Dough June 8, 2023

I am one of the least artistic people I know. I am pretty bad at design and don’t have an eye for  making things look aesthetic. Therefore, my mom was pretty surprised when I signed up to be part of...

Mint Chocolate Chip says to savor every moment at WCHS

Mint Chocolate Chip says to savor every moment at WCHS

By Melissa Redlich, Mint Chocolate Chip June 6, 2023

Wow. First off, I can not believe I am writing my senior section article for Journalism. I know this sounds cheesy, but boy does it feel like yesterday that I was checking off the box to take Journalism...

Cookies & Cream bows out with a mic drop

Cookies & Cream bows out with a mic drop

By Ryan Weiner, Cookies & Cream June 6, 2023

Sitting in the Herbert Hoover Middle School computer lab on a cold January day, I remember feeling overjoyed to finally have the freedom to pick my classes, specifically journalism. I had already started...

The Ben & Jerry's ice cream container features Jimmy Kimmel. The ice cream is made of caramel and chocolate ice creams with chocolate cookie swirls, and chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough and peanut butter cookie dough.

Tonight Dough discusses loving each moment at WCHS

By Caitlin Murphy, The Tonight Dough June 6, 2023

Much like every other article I have written for The Observer over the past three years, I am writing this one, in typical Caitlin fashion, the night before it is due. I think the reason I procrastinate...

Chocolate discusses benefits of journalism in life

Chocolate discusses benefits of journalism in life

By Vaughn Malamut, Chocolate June 6, 2023

Some of my most fond memories took place in the Journalism classroom. While some classes are dreadful, I looked forward to every 45 minute class period in Journalism with Ms. Zitnik. I never saw myself...

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Mango Sorbet says WCHS can be like movies

By Jordan Pashkoff, Mango Sorbet June 6, 2023

The inspiration for my joining The Observer was undoubtedly because of my favorite movie of all time: “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” Now, you might be wondering what a rom-com from 2003 starring Kate...

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Salted Caramel is not salty about time at WCHS

By Michael Demske, Sports Editor June 6, 2023

Every good story has five elements of a plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution (Thanks, Mrs. Dempsey). The funny part about my story is, the readers will never know where...

Cotton Candy talks about celebrating changes

Cotton Candy talks about celebrating changes

By Paige Tasin, Social Media Manager June 6, 2023

259156. That is the ID number I was given in seventh grade and have used almost every day of the week since. It’s an odd thing to feel sentimental about a number but the idea of recycling it to some...

Phish Food speaks on enjoying all of the small moments

Phish Food speaks on enjoying all of the small moments

By Justin Greenzaid, Phish Food June 6, 2023

After sitting here for almost an hour listening to my old Spotify playlist from freshman year, I am finally putting pen to paper. I initially decided to listen to some of my old songs for inspiration to...

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