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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 Best Buddies Club at CHS uses friendship building in order to unite students with their buddies

Best Buddies Friendship Walk Promotes Awareness

By Julia Lescht, Public Relations Editors May 5, 2016

Best Buddies is hosting their Friendship Walk May 7 at the University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center Pavilion in College Park to raise awareness for the support of people with disabilities. Best Buddies...

Junior Zack Einhorn received an honorable mention for the boys swim and dive team.

CHS Athletes Named to Post’s All Met Team

By Ben Dross, Sports Editor May 4, 2016

Twelve CHS athletes were named to The Washington Post All Met winter teams for their respective sports.   The All Met teams represent the top talent from both public and private schools in the D.C....

Sophomore Nina Aksentijevich enjoys the snow during January’s blizzard.

MCPS Extends School Year by One Day Due to Snow

By Sofia Williamson, Online Opinions Editor May 3, 2016

MCPS extended the 2015-2016 school year by one day, making the last day of the school year June 20. The request for the one-day waiver was approved by the Maryland State Department of Education April 19. State...

Before a game, the varsity girls soccer team huddles around their coach, Haroot Hakopian. Despite finishing third in the state, fewer CHS fans attend their games compared to the boys soccer games.

Pro Sports’ Gender Disparity Evident at CHS

By Dani Miller, Production Editor May 3, 2016

Recently, five members of the U.S women’s national soccer team, Carli Lloyd, Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe and Becky Sauerbrunn, sued the U.S Soccer Federation for wage discrimination. This...

MCPS does not have a specified bathroom policy for transgender students.

Students Respond to Lack of Transgender Policy

By Tatiana Hewitt, Senior Writer May 3, 2016

Though the state of Maryland has had a law in place since 2014 that protects the rights of transgender individuals, MCPS has yet to implement any specific policies regarding transgender students. At CHS,...

Photo Courtesy of Finest Hours

CHS Community Mourns Loss of Junior

By Thomas Atkinson, News Editor May 2, 2016

Junior Anna Castillo (Maya Castle) passed away April 16 at the age of 16. She is survived by parents Daniela and Victor Castillo and extended family members. Maya’s legal name was Anna Castillo,...

Pep Rally Recap

April 19, 2016

Bill Expands SMOB Power

By Rebecca Jackson, Circulation Manager March 22, 2016

The Maryland House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 87, which will significantly expand the voting rights of the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) for Montgomery County. If passed in the...

The team’s robot climbs up the ramp during the competition.

Robotics Team Wins Award

By Emiliana Cardinale, Production Manager March 22, 2016

The first-year Robotics team made up of four male and four female MCPS students, including CHS’ freshman Medha Tumkur, recently won a “Control Award.” Other awards won include the Finalist Alliance...

Second from left, senior Mitch Welter, junior Matthew Goldsmith and seniors Michael Hughes and Josh Frielich run as part of the Wolfpack. The close-knit group of distance runners have excelled as a group.

CHS Wolfpack Hunts Competition While Side-by-Side

By Peter Durand and Arjun Swaminathan March 22, 2016

For some CHS student athletes, distance running is more than a sport; they consider it a way of life. Meet the CHS “Wolfpack.” The Wolfpack is a group of some of the best runners at CHS who have become...

One of the many hairstyles, one can wear for any occasion.

Snazzy Hairstyles For Any Occassion

By Brooke Weiner, Advertising Manager March 11, 2016

Here are some quick and creative hairstyles that you can to dress up or dress down to fit any occasion. Split the hair into two equal parts. Begin a braid as you normally would, except for putting...

First Lady Michelle Obama gives a speech and answers students questions at "The Musical Legacy of Ray Charles."

Students visited the White House to celebrate the music of Ray Charles

By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor February 29, 2016

25 CHS students visited The White House Feb. 24 to attend “The Musical Legacy of Ray Charles.” All CHS U.S. History students created posters about an influential African American figure and the...

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