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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

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Student Panels Improve Tolerance and Communication

By Eliza Asbury, Features Editor June 6, 2017

A student panel was created at CHS April 3 in order to gain student input on topics such as  inclusiveness and bias.   The goal of the student panel is to bridge the gap between students, teachers...

Senior Class Fundraises for Annual Events

Senior Class Fundraises for Annual Events

By Emi Cardinale and Rebekah sklute June 6, 2017

Fundraising has been an important activity for the senior class of 2017. They had multiple fundraisers this year and throughout their four years at CHS in order to fund senior events like prom and the...

The CHS Lacrosse team stands for the national anthem ahead of the state championship game.

Boys Lacrosse Falls Short in State Championship

By Ethan C. Miller, Staff Writer June 1, 2017

The CHS boys lacrosse team lost a heartbreaking state championship to Severna Park by a score of seven to six on May 24. The bigger stage at Stevenson University led to an epic 4A/3A state title game....

Apple has released red iPhones in order to raise money for the AIDS epidemic in third world countries.

Red iPhone Released for AIDS/HIV Charity

By Bradley Furgerson, Public Relations Manager June 1, 2017

Since the beginning of the technology era, iPhones have been seen as a symbol of status and wealth—a computer in your pocket that carries a heavy price tag. But now, Apple is trying to make it more than...

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Mr. Churchill Under Review for Cancellation

By Max Kandel, Observations Editor May 26, 2017

Due to concerns over inappropriate comments that were made at this year’s ‘Mr. Churchill’ competition that took place March 9, the future of this longtime CHS tradition is under administrative review.   While...

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Vending Machines Now Held to Different Standards

By Gaurav Gandhi, Staff Writer May 26, 2017

The Montgomery County Council recently approved legislation which requires healthier food items in vending machines around the county. The measure, lead by council member George L. Leventhal, mandates...

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Bathrooms Closed for Increased Monitoring

By Emily Wang and Balbina Yang May 26, 2017

CHS has enacted a bathroom directive as of April 2017, which calls for several of the boys’ bathrooms to be locked at all times.   The two bathrooms in the foreign language hallway as well...

7 CHS Students Receive Honorable Mentions or Spots on Washington Post's 2016-2017 Winter All Met List

7 CHS Students Receive Honorable Mentions or Spots on Washington Post’s 2016-2017 Winter All Met List

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor May 21, 2017

Whether it's dribbling down the court, skating down the ice, or pinning an opponent to the ground, athletes always have same goal: to win.   This year, 7 CHS students have received honorable...

Boys Lacrosse Update and Final Four Preview

Boys Lacrosse Update and Final Four Preview

By Jake Herman and Ethan S. Miller May 18, 2017

https://soundcloud.com/user-745639745/episode-6-5-18-17 Jake and Ethan discuss the Boys Lacrosse team's playoff run to the Final Four, interview starting defender Ian Rosenthal, and preview the team's...

Chris Samuels with the Redskins. He played 10 NFL seasons with them.

New Football Offensive Coordinator

By Arielle Gordon and Emily Wang May 17, 2017

Former NFL lineman Chris Samuels was hired to be the new offensive coordinator for the CHS varsity football team March 31.   Samuels played offensive tackle for the Washington Redskins for...

CHS Ranked #1 in M.D., #75 in U.S.

CHS Ranked #1 in M.D., #75 in U.S.

By Julia Lescht, Online Opinions Editor May 1, 2017

CHS was recently ranked the number one high school in the state of Maryland and the 75th best high school in the U.S. by US News and World Report’s 2017 High School Rankings. CHS additionally earned...

CHS students perform in Blast 28: Infinity under the dazzling, colorful lights.

Blast Infinity Continues to be Successful

By Eliza Asbury, Features Editor March 30, 2017

As the lights begin to dim in the CHS auditorium, singers scatter the stage and sparkling lights illuminate the dancers. The audience falls silent. Blast 28 Infinity has begun.   Similar to...

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