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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

CHS honored for canned food drive

CHS honored for canned food drive

By Emilie Plesset, Online Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2012

CHS was honored by the Maryland Department of Education on May 30 for having the most successful 2012 Kids Helping Kids canned food drive in MCPS.

Ultimate Frisbee is state runner-up in second season

Ultimate Frisbee is state runner-up in second season

By Lauren Price, Online Arts Editor May 30, 2012

It may be just a club sport, but this year’s Ultimate Frisbee team, the Discos, is a force to be reckoned with. The team finished its season with a 7-2 record, coming in second place in the state championship,...

Superintendent Starr's book club focuses on skills not scores

Superintendent Starr’s book club focuses on skills not scores

By Josh Denicoff and Lara Fu May 29, 2012

Superintendent Joshua Starr held his third book club meeting April 24 to advocate his desire to encourage MCPS teachers to focus on critical thinking and communication skills instead of simply improving...

Fundraising efforts make sign a reality

Fundraising efforts make sign a reality

By Dana Harris, Online Opinions Editor May 29, 2012

After four years of planning and fundraising, a digital sign is set to replace the current brick one at the corner of Tuckerman Lane and Gainsborough Road by the end of May. The digital sign will promote...

CHS ranked best high school in Maryland

CHS ranked best high school in Maryland

By Julia Greenzaid, Online Breaking News May 29, 2012

The May 2012 U.S. News and World Report awarded CHS first place out of 232 Maryland High Schools and ranked it 57th in the country for academic performance and preparation of students for college. According...

Montgomery County rapper rises to fame

Montgomery County rapper rises to fame

By Greer Smith, Staff Writer May 25, 2012

In the past, the Montgomery County community has been relatively untouched by the hip-hop world. Of local hip-hop artists, D.C. native Wale is the only successful one, until now. Gaithersburg has birthed...

After Prom at Bowlmor Lanes

After Prom at Bowlmor Lanes

By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor May 14, 2012

The “Celebration 2012” CHS After Prom party will be held at the Bowlmor Lanes bowling alley in Bethesda from 12:30 to 4 am this year instead of in the CHS gymnasium. The PTSA, which provides all...

Expect South African band to be a hit in America

Expect South African band to be a hit in America

By Lauren Price, Online Arts Editor May 4, 2012

They single handedly sold out the Johannesburg Coca-Cola Dome to 20,000 people. They were handpicked as the Johannesburg and Cape Town opening acts for Coldplay last year. They’re one of the biggest...

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