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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

An in-game screencap from Pokémon Go.

Pokémon Go 101

By Ethan S Miller, Fact-Checker September 23, 2016

For many CHS students, Pokémon is more than just a game, it's a way of life. Hopefully these tips and tricks help you to master Pokémon Go. 1. Stock up on poke balls Make sure you keep your pokeball...

Typing is a crucial skill to have for future job opportunities.

Typing Classes Should be Offered at CHS

By Balbina Yang, Arts Editor September 23, 2016

With the advent of the smartphone, we now carry mini computers in our pockets. But other than taking selfies and posting that “insta”, phones do not serve any purpose in learning how to type. In fact, since...

Junior Sam Nasar recently released his EP "Self Signed", which features original songs.

Junior Releases Original EP

By Sarah O'Brien and Thomas Atkinson, Arts Editor and News Editor September 22, 2016

On Sept. 15, junior Sam Nasar released his first Extended Preview (EP), “Self Signed.” Ever since Nasar’s mother introduced him to musical theater, he has always had a passion for the arts. Nasar...

Vactor led the CHS golf team to its second straight state title this past year and was  honored as the All-Mets Coach of the Year in recognition of his coaching abilities.

Golf Coach Honored as All-Met Coach of the Year

By Rebekah Sklute, Online News Editor June 5, 2016

Golf coach and LAD Resource teacher Aaron Vactor was named the All-Met Coach of the Year, an award recognizing him as the best coach in the Maryland, Virginia and D.C area. This is Vactor’s fourth...

CHS long and triple jump coach Muhammad Halim will represent the U.S. Virgin Islands at the Olympics in Rio this summer.

Assistant Track Coach to Compete in Olympics

By Ethan C. Miller, Staff Writer May 31, 2016

CHS long jump and triple jump coach Muhammad Halim qualified to compete for the U.S. Virgin Islands at the 2016 Rio Olympics after competing at the Morgan State Legacy meet in April. Born in St. Croix,...

Feldman in the CHS auditorium during the interview.

‘Observer’ Sits Down with Actor Ben Feldman

By Thomas Atkinson and Sarah O'Brien May 26, 2016

CHS alumnus Ben Feldman is a television and film actor in such shows as Mad Men, Silicon Valley and Cloverfield. Though he has done endless interviews, the Observer had the privilege of interviewing Feldman...

Eric Guerci attends a board meeting during his first term as SMOB this past year.

Eric Guerci Re-elected as SMOB

By Jake Certner, Senior Writer May 2, 2016

Eric Guerci of B-CC was re-elected as the MCPS Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) April 27. Every student attending a secondary school in MCPS was eligible to vote and 84.1 percent of them...

Sophomore students ignite candles and friendships at U-Nite 2016.

U-Nite: A night to remember

By Maya Rosenberg, Opinions Editor April 25, 2016

The sophomore class held U-nite, an event meant to unify the CHS community after the passing of Alex Baumann and Maya Castillo in Hadley’s Park April 24. U-nite was held on a perfect evening, with...

'Aurdr' Co-Founders Tim Manik, Ramsey Hatoum and Luka Jeremic promote their app

New App Makes Online Shopping Simple for CHS Students

By Michael Fox, Senior Writer April 22, 2016

Aurdr is a recently released app on the app store that allows CHS students to both buy and sell high demand products at discounted prices. This unique app was founded by juniors Ramsey Hatoum, Govind...

Last year, CHS seniors displayed their college decisions by wearing their college shirts to school on May 1. This year, seniors will be wearing them April 22.

College Shirt Day Falls Before College Decision Day

By Fiona Asbury, Senior Writer April 18, 2016

CHS seniors will be wearing college shirts and other college paraphernalia to school April 22 to display pride for their college decision. The date by which most students must commit to a college is May...

Some CHS students taped their mouth shut April 15 to show support for LBGTQ students who are bullied.

CHS Students Participate in National Day of Silence

By Ethan S. Miller, Fact Checker April 15, 2016

CHS students participated in the National Day of Silence April 15, an event bringing attention to LGBTQ causes that hit especially close to home for some students who have been mourning the loss of LGBTQ...

Freshman Ian Rosenthal uses a fan to cool himself off during the school day as a substitute for air conditioning.

Lack of Air Conditioning at CHS Causes Discomfort Among Students

By Sara Heimlich, Features Editor April 12, 2016

Here’s the CHS forecast for the week: the original date for turning on the air conditioning, April 11, will be pushed back until the weather warms up. According to an email sent to CHS faculty by...

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