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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 Girl's Varsity Soccer Team poses for a team photo outside the field after a game.

Girl’s Varsity Soccer Takes the Field with High Hopes for 2017 Season

By Ethan S. Miller, Digital Media Editor October 4, 2017

After a heartbreaking finish in last year’s Regional Championship game and the departures of multiple Division One athletes, a new bulldogs team lead by a core group of seniors and young and emerging...

MCPS grading changes prove overwhelming and confusing for students and parents

MCPS grading changes prove overwhelming and confusing for students and parents

By Observer Opinion October 4, 2017

The idea that change is a good thing is a well known concept, however MCPS really took that saying to heart. Ending the use of Edline as a way for students to check grades is only the most recent of many...

Junior Camie Kia's car parked on Gainsborough Road. She now parks there during the school day since she received a permit.

CHS should not prioritize senior parking spots

By Julia Lescht, Online Opinions Editor October 4, 2017

Every teenager knows, or at least envies, that, victorious tangible symbol of entering adulthood—a driver’s license. Nothing seems better than to finally drive to and from school by your own will....

Photo Courtesy of Cay Miller.

Field Hockey Looks to Improve on Last Season, Bring Home State Title

By Maya Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2017

CHS’ Field Hockey team was undefeated in the 2016-2017 regular season, and lost only in the highest level of competition at last year’s state championships. They had a commanding season last year,...

This year the CHS Art Department has been able to eliminate the former fee for supplies.

Previously required art class fee eliminated

By Anna Baranko, Online Features Editor October 3, 2017

This year CHS decided to do away with the fee required for art classes. In past years, art classes at CHS required students to pay a $20 fee at the beginning of the semester, but this is no longer the...

Big changes are occurring in Cabin John Mall this season.

Cabin John Plaza and Mall welcomes new businesses

By Max Kandel, Observations Editor October 3, 2017

Cabin John Plaza and Mall, a popular shipping center for CHS students, was recently bought by the company EDENS. The recent purchase has brought in a plethora of new changes, including the addition of...

Gusto Farm to Street restaurant attracts CHS students

Gusto Farm to Street restaurant attracts CHS students

By Ethan C. Miller, Staff Writer October 2, 2017

Gusto Farm to Street, a make-your-own pizza and salad joint, opened in the Westfield Montgomery Mall Food Court Sept 4. Gusto Farm to Street adds to the lineup of quick options that CHS students can...

Boy’s Soccer Looks to Build on Last Season’s Success

By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer October 2, 2017

LAfter a devastating loss to Walter Johnson HS in the last year’s playoffs, the Boy’s Varsity soccer team is ready for a new season. The 2017-2018 team features a combination of talent from new additions...

Many students are bringing their Juuls to school and many are not caught due to their discreet sizes.

Juul E-Cigarettes On the Rise Among Students

By Gaurav Gandhi and Drew Ingall October 2, 2017

Whether you’re aware of it or not, you’ve probably seen a Juul in the past few months. The small, lightweight black device can be found plugged into walls and even being used all over Churchill. Juul’s...

Students cheering on CHS at the football game against Whitman show spirit appropriately in "white out" clothing theme.

School spirit should not be used as an excuse to show wealth

By Jake Herman, News Editor October 2, 2017

At the Sept. 8 Churchill vs.Wootton football game, a sizeable, mostly male contingent of the CHS student section strolled through the gates of Wootton High School’s stadium dressed in their “rich”...

School spirit on the rise at CHS

School spirit on the rise at CHS

By Eliza Asbury, Features Editor October 2, 2017

SThe half empty bleachers were full of a silent student section. Suddenly, lights turn on and the game begins.  Spectators sitting in the crowd seem dead and those just entering are lazily shuffling in.....

Juniors and Seniors Distance Themselves from Underclassmen

Juniors and Seniors Distance Themselves from Underclassmen

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor October 1, 2017

Just like popcorn and candy is a natural inclination of people at the movie theaters, hierarchy and social class is a natural inclination of people in a society. It may seem that hierarchy and social...

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