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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

A concerned student protests a couple's display of affection in the hallway.

Affection deflection: SOLO students kiss PDA good-bye

By Ela Jalil, Head of Party Planning Committee April 4, 2022

During Bulldog Pride, WCHS has covered issues from procrastination to bullying. Now due to rising student protests, WCHS tackles a new issue emerging in the county - public displays of affection.   Imagine...

To all those looking for romantic advice, this new column from the Love Doctors themselves is sure to prove useful!

Dear Observer romance gurus,

By Ela Jalil and Nur Yavuz April 4, 2022

Dear Observer Romance Gurus, I’ve liked this person for a long time but they’ve never seemed to notice me. We only pass each other in the hallways at school, but those are the best 20 seconds of...

The Princeton Review Prep book for AP Anti-Bullying is a top pick for those who are already starting to prepare for the exam. The book includes 6 practice tests so students are able to put their anti-bully skills to the test.

Be nice: AP Anti-Bullying stomps out negative behavior

By Caroline Harless, The Better Photo Manager April 4, 2022

AP Psychology, AP Biology, AP Government and Politics. The list goes on for the AP classes offered at WCHS. However, for years there has been one class that many students were advocating for: AP Anti-Bullying....

In this distant image of Pluto taken by NASA, viewers can see how incredible of a planet it would make. Although, at this time it is still considered a dwarf planet, protesters are working adamantly to get this changed.

Out of this world! Pluto will not be “cancelled”

By Paige Tasin, Observer of Observatories April 4, 2022

Protesters around the world have begun to draw attention to an injustice that occurred back in 2006. When the planet Pluto was discovered in 1930 it was instantly declared a planet. This discovery brought...

WCHS alumnus Pmurt Dlanod recently discovered a planet that shows remarkable signs of being inhabitable, and now is the legal owner.

In a galaxy far, far away…

By Ha-Yeon Jeon, Spelling Bee Champion April 4, 2022

Elon Musk. NASA. SpaceX. For the past few years, these three words have been most associated with American progress in space exploration. However, with a recent astonishing discovery by a first-year astronomer...

Hey, McFly, your Chromebook and iPhone are obsolete

Hey, McFly, your Chromebook and iPhone are obsolete

By Amir Abbas-Yazdi, Computer Charger Crew April 4, 2022

MCPS has moved far past the old days of pen and paper. The county has instituted a personal Chromebook for every student and most schools have normalized online services like Google Classroom and Canvas...

WCHS auditorium celebrates its new prestigious award for Teacher of the Year with a big crowd and a bundle of congratulatory balloons.

Teacher of the Year: The Auditorium!

By Ryan Weiner, Professional Half-Face Snapper April 4, 2022

During the 2020-21 school year, this teacher took a break for most of the year as classes went virtual and only had a limited role for AP tests, even when students came back. Yet, since the start of the...

To congratulate and welcome Chris Tappis to The New York Times, the Wordle on March 21, 2022 was TAPPIS.

Mr. Tappis retires, goes to work for Wordle

By Melissa Redlich, Wanna be New Yorker April 4, 2022

Beloved, revered and an inspiration to all, AP AB Calculus and Honors Precalculus teacher Chris Tappis is leaving WCHS after 11 years. Not only will students miss his many jokes, but they also will lack...

Looking for new and unique ways to use your mask? Jump on these trends (above) before they catch on!

Reduce, reuse, recycle: Repurposing masks

By Caitlin Murphy, Claiming her desk for next year already April 4, 2022

Throughout the past two years, people across the world have depended on face masks to keep them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the virus being declared a hoax by the government last week,...

This rendering of the new Starbucks that will replace the attendance office features many WCHS ensignias to promote bulldog pride.

Plans for new attendance office brew at WCHS

By Austin Vinner, Laughs at own jokes April 4, 2022

Just a gentle reminder that late arrivals, notes for early dismissal passes and notes for past absences should go to the now open attendance office by the main entrance. Does this sound familiar? Maybe...

“The Batman” released on Mar 4, 2022 to critical acclaim. Starring Robert Pattison as the titular character, this movie promises to be the darkest Batman film to date.

DC returns with vengeance: “The Batman” is a box office success

By Ela Jalil, Online Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2022

From Adam West to Christian Bale, many actors have fulfilled the role of the beloved DC comic book character Batman. Robert Pattison now dons the signature cowl as one of the darkest versions of the character...

WCHS winter sports team captains pose all together. Their leadership and hard work helped lead all teams to great seasons.

Winning winter sports teams wrap up their seasons

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor March 22, 2022

Successful: one word to recap the WCHS winter sports season. After a winning-filled fall that included unprecedented Bulldog spirit, the momentum and expectations bled through to winter sports teams. They...

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