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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Students in the media center use Google Cardboard to travel to  virtual destinations.

Students travel to virtual destinations by using Google Cardboard

By Sofia Williamson, Production Editor January 5, 2016

  CHS students are learning about ancient Chinese civilizations in their Honors Ancient History class. They are learning about the construction of The Great Wall of China, and the students wish...

NFL Star Returns to CHS Football Field, Presents ‘Golden Football’

By Nathan Deychman, Sports Editor January 4, 2016

In commemoration of Super Bowl 50, any player or coach who participated in a Super Bowl has the honor of presenting a golden football to his high school. Brian Holloway attended CHS from 1972-1976 and...

Umttr to Host Dance

By Fiona Asbury, Editor-in-Chief January 4, 2016

Although the senior class is the last class to have been at CHS during the tragic 2013 loss of then sophomore Evan Rosenstock, the effects of his death are still present in the CHS community, especially...

Teachers Required to Wear ID’s After Break

By Isabel Dibble, News Editor January 4, 2016

CHS staff will be required to wear lanyards, displaying their identification cards while at school starting Jan. 4. This change is a renewal from the policy that started many years ago at CHS. "We had...

Lucy Lee won bronze and silver at the World Wushu Championships.

Wushu Warrior: Lee Competes in World Championships

By Emily Wang, Online Arts Editor January 4, 2016

Standing a mere 5’4”, sophomore Lucy Lee may not seem like she could pose a threat in a fight, but she has proved that she is not one to be trifled with. The unassuming sophomore recently competed...

Next year’s school calendar will accommodate a professional day on Sept. 12, the Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Adha. Teachers will lose a Pre-service day, and students  and staff will attend school on Oct. 21, previously a no school day.

Board of Ed. Changes School Calendar

By Thomas Atkinson, Online Features Editor January 4, 2016

The Board of Education decided Dec. 14 to revise the school calendar for the 2016-17 school year to accommodate the addition of a professional Sept. 12, 2016. n School will start Aug. 29, 2016 with teachers...

A group of volunteers prepares a meal for the residents of the Carroll House, a housing unit through Interfaith Works.

Wrap Up the Holiday by Lending a Hand

By Becky Wolfson, Production Editor December 22, 2015

The holiday season is usually a time of joy and a time to be with family, friends and good food. However, there are at least 1,100 Montgomery County residents who do not have such privileges because they...

Photo by Emily Wang

Art Teacher Wins Award

By Emily Wang, Online Arts Editor December 8, 2015

Ceramics and Art Department Resource Teacher Brendan Roddy was selected as Montgomery County Public School’s Secondary Art Teacher of the Year. MCPS Fine Arts Curriculum Specialist, Linda Adams, nominated...

Obama Backs Anti-Standardized Testing

Obama Backs Anti-Standardized Testing

By Rebecca Jackson, Circulation Manager November 30, 2015

In a video posted to the Internet, President Barack Obama pledged to take a step toward reducing the amount of standardized testing for middle and high school students. According to the video released...

PARCC Scores Much Worse than Projections

By Isabella Dibble, News Editor November 30, 2015

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) was a brand new test administered last year by a group of states including Maryland, and the nation’s first year results are...

MCPD Officers Begin Wearing Body Cameras While on Duty

By Nathan Deychman and Lauren Roseman November 30, 2015

Police officers working in Montgomery County, including the School Resource Officers (SRO), have begun wearing body cameras while responding to incidents in order to enhance safety and allow for more extensive...

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