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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

Money matters: CHS to fix financial flaws

Money matters: CHS to fix financial flaws

By Lara Fu and Dana Youngentob February 28, 2013

CHS staff and administration are working to improve financial processes and procedures after receiving a subpar 2012 internal audit from MCPS. Some of the audit’s criticisms included incorrectly classified...

Students to access WiFi next year

Students to access WiFi next year

By Julia Heimlich, Circulation Manager February 28, 2013

Students across Montgomery County will finally have free access to a wireless connection on any personal device in schools beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, thanks to an MCPS Board of Education vote...

New Promethean boards grace CHS classrooms

New Promethean boards grace CHS classrooms

By Elizabeth Campbell, Production Editor January 29, 2013

Seven new promethean boards were set up in classrooms around the school during the semester exam break. Five of the new boards were purchased by the Educational Foundation with money from fundraisers,...

How not to rebound on new year's resolutions

How not to rebound on new year’s resolutions

By Ben Fox and Julia Heimlich December 21, 2012

As the final midnight of 2012 inches closer, many people will partake in a tradition that has been around for decades. On Dec. 31, at 12 a.m., people all over the world will make New Year’s Resolutions...

Volunteer guard keeps students safe

Volunteer guard keeps students safe

By Spenser Easterbrook, Editor-in-Chief December 21, 2012

From 6:30 in the morning when the first high school buses arrive, to after 4 in the afternoon when the last activity buses have dropped off students, Jane Houston is busy keeping local kids safe. Houston,...

December 17, 2012

December 17, 2012

December 17, 2012

Achievement gap subject of Starr's 'State of the Schools'

Achievement gap subject of Starr’s ‘State of the Schools’

By Dana Youngentob, News Editor December 3, 2012

Superintendent Joshua Starr gave a "State of the Schools" address Nov. 12 to update the community on MCPS’ progress. The theme of this inaugural address was "Building the Future Together." The slogan...

Gym renovation ends

Gym renovation ends

By Tiffany Trankeim, Staff Writer December 3, 2012

The main gym floor renovations were completed Nov. 12, after causing conflicts with sports teams, community activities and physical education classes. "It is good to have the gym back because before we...

Students, staff give back during CHS' Day of Service

Students, staff give back during CHS’ Day of Service

By Emilie Plesset, Online Editor-In-Chief December 3, 2012

Students gathered in the cafeteria Nov. 16 to give back to the community on the CHS Day of Community Service. Students and faculty met after school to make sandwiches that were donated to Martha’s Table,...

November 29, 2012

November 29, 2012

November 29, 2012

Chef Geoff’s offers wide variety of fine dining

Chef Geoff’s offers wide variety of fine dining

By Ilana Berger, Fact Checker November 29, 2012

For anyone looking to show their buds some love—taste buds that is—Chef Geoff’s is the place to go. Chef Geoff’s became wildly popular with its first two locations in D.C., and after spreading...

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