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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

The Pope greets the adoring crowd at his reception.

Pope Francis visits the US for the first time

By Peter Durand, Social Media Manager September 25, 2015

Pope Francis met with 25,000 roaring Americans on Sept. 23 by the Catholic University Basilica. Arriving the previous day, the Pope met with President Obama  Wednesday morning before riding through...

Class of 2019 Secretary Imani Raze

Class of 2019 SGA Officers

By Emi Cardinale, Production Manager September 19, 2015

Class of 2019 SGA Officers: President: Andrew Robinson VPs: Emma Sumberg. Bradley Furgerson Secretary: Imani Raze Treasurer: Eden Max MCR: Dani Miller Historian: Jordyn Pegues “I am...

The Daily Dose works to get ready for their new live shows.

Live from Churchill, it’s the Daily Dose

By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor September 18, 2015

Starting this year, the Daily Dose will be broadcasted live every day. The live broadcast allows for more up-to-date information and in-depth segments. “The Daily Dose change allows us to have...

SNHS president Bradley Lawrence helps students find new science opportunities.

Science National Honors society provides students with science experiences

By Sai Sreenivasan, Staff Writer September 16, 2015

Science National Honors Society (SNHS) is one of the largest groups in the school encompassing juniors and seniors with accomplishments in science. Students in SNHS have a 3.5 unweighted GPA or higher...

Girls Varsity coach Haroot Hakopian talks on the Dr.OZ show about concussions.
link: http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/concussion-epidemic-and-test-changed-oz?video_id=4490006960001

Hakopian stars on Dr.Oz show

By Lauren Roseman, Business Manager September 16, 2015

Varsity girls’ soccer coach Haroot Hakopian will be on The Dr. Oz Show Thursday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. to talk about concussions. When Dr. Oz recently got brain scans back from the doctor that showed...

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists receive recognition

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists receive recognition

By Arjun Swaminathan and Isabel Dibble September 15, 2015

CHS honored its National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists for their performance on the 2014 PSAT on Sept. 11. Out of the 1.5 million juniors nationally who take the PSAT, only 16000 are selected for...

The CHS boys lacrosse team poses with the regional championship plaque after their 10-9 2OT win against QO

Boys lacrosse wins the 4A West regional championship

By Noah Salzberg, Senior Writer May 14, 2015

The CHS boys lacrosse team beat QO in the regional championship Wed. May 13, winning in double overtime by the score of 10-9. This win came after another double-overtime victory against Whitman on Mon....

Due to weather and permit issues, the dugouts are still not finished.

Dugout construction won’t affect baseball season

By Cristian Edwards, Online Sports Editor April 29, 2015

If you have driven on Tuckerman Lane these past few months, you may have seen what looks like a major construction zone on the baseball field. But baseball season already started, so how could they be...

The show can't go on without the CHS tech crew

The show can’t go on without the CHS tech crew

By Gil Jacobson, Senior Writer April 29, 2015

Every school year, CHS puts on multiple productions ranging from Churchill’s Got Talent to Blast.  In addition to the on-stage performers who spend hours after school rehearsing, each performance requires...

If students receive a 5 on an Advanced Placement exam, some AP teachers will bump their semester grade to reflect their content mastery.

A five on the AP should merit an A in the class

By Arjun Swaminathan and Yash Nigam April 29, 2015

Currently, a student at CHS can receive the highest possible AP exam score, a five, and not receive an A in said AP class. This is unacceptable. A student who shows mastery on the AP test should receive...

Snow days ate up time and caused cancellations of traditional school events.

MCPS’ seven snow days plow plans, schedules

By Jordan Janis, Online Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2015

A staggering seven snow days this winter have affected CHS students both inside and outside of the classroom, from standardized test preparation to extracurricular activities being cancelled. With the...

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