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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

Pictured is the Clarksburg Premium Outlet.

Clarksburg Premium Outlets show Montgomery Mall Competition

By Brandon Li, Circulation Manager November 14, 2016

After a year long wait, Clarksburg Premium Outlets (CPO) opened Oct, 27 in Clarksburg, MD. Located off of Interstate 270 at Exit 18, the outlet is only a 20 minute drive from CHS. This mall is convenient...

CHS holds annual food drives in an effort to give back to the community.

CHS Sponsers Annual Canned Food Drive

By Sophie Liss, , and November 9, 2016

CHS had a food drive during the month of October to provide food for local families in need of assistance. All food for the drive was donated by students and collected by class sponsors until Oct. 28...

Senior Suffrage

Senior Suffrage

By Rebecca Jackson, Online Features Editor November 7, 2016

With the presidential election day upon us in less than seven days, the hallways of CHS are buzzing with excitement and nervousness about the two major candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. However,...

Beheler (left) accepts her award for being recognized an exceptional teacher by Stanford University alongside Laclef (right).

CHS Spanish Teacher Recognized Under Stanford’s Teacher Tribute Initiative

By Emiliana Cardinale, Production Manager November 7, 2016

Stanford University recently recognized Spanish teacher Kristin Beheler for exceptional teaching as part of their Teacher Tribute initiative. Beheler was nominated by CHS Alumnus Bradley Lawrence because...

Art Speak! Brings Broadway Actors to CHS

Art Speak! Brings Broadway Actors to CHS

By Jake Herman, Public Relations Editor November 1, 2016

Lights, camera, action! ArtSpeak! is coming to the CHS auditorium Nov.17. The event, which is organized and led by students enrolled in the CHS Advanced Acting and Directing class, is completely free and...

Solange Knowles' album, "A Seat at the Table" has established her as an outstanding artist and successfully comments on society.

Solange’s “A Seat at the Table” Successfully Comments on Society

By Dani Miller, Production Editor October 25, 2016

Following in the footsteps of her über-famous sister Beyonce, Solange Knowles’ new album “A Seat at the Table” infuses neo-soul and poetry to sonically share the story of Black America in a way...

A picture of people walking for AFSP, shot for a documentary about suicide experiences and prevention.

CHS Student Walks for Suicide Prevention

By Kyle Emery, Sports Editor October 21, 2016

The CHS school year of 2015-2016 witnessed two devastating losses from students who committed suicide. Fortunately, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention(AFSP) not only seeks to help others who...

By including hijabs worn by models in New York Fashion week, women and girls are beginning to feel represented in the fashion community.

Modeling of Hijabs in New York Fashion Week Shows Representation of All Cultures

By Laura Sneller, Public Relations Editor October 21, 2016

History was made during the New York Fashion Week, with Muslim designer Anniesa Hasibuan being the first to show her collection with hijabs in every outfit. This was a huge milestone in the fashion industry...

Many CHS seniors will have the opportunity to vote this year, and nothing should stop them from exercising their right.

No Vote? No Excuse.

By Jake Herman, Production Editor/Video Team October 21, 2016

The 2016 presidential election is rapidly approaching, and Americans will head to the polls and vote Nov. 8 to choose their next president. Any U.S. citizen who will be age 18 or older on Nov. 8 is eligible...

Junior Plans Possible Class for Aspiring Entreprenuers

Junior Plans Possible Class for Aspiring Entreprenuers

By Drew Ingall, Social Media Editor October 20, 2016

It’s not often that a whole new area of interest is developed into the CHS curriculum. So if you’re thinking about a future in the business world, you might want to plan your schedule around a new...

Exchange students and their hosts enjoy a 'family' dinner together.

CHS Exchange Program brings Danes and Americans Together

By Sara Heimlich, Features Editor October 17, 2016

While some CHS students spent their weekend doing homework and attending sporting events, others spent their weekend in a more unique way: with a Danish exchange student by their side. The CHS exchange...

Pep rallies are meant to show the best of CHS, yet they often fail to do so.

Pep Rallies Lack Excitement and Attendance

By Anna Baranko, Social Media Editor October 13, 2016

A pep rally is like a mandatory class on school spirit, except most kids skip. The fall pep rally is scheduled for Friday October 14, which also happens to be SOS day. The homecoming football game...

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