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

Allison Jacobs, Editor-in-Chief

Allison Jacobs is one of the Editors-in-Chief for the Observer. She is part of the class of 2021. She loves spending time with her friends and her dog Taco, playing field hockey and making TikToks. Her favorite shows include Avatar: The Last Airbender and New Girl, and she loves horror movies.

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By Allison Jacobs, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2021
WCHS senior Ella Kaminsky started her own tie dye clothing brand called Sets and Sweats. Using Etsy to sell her product, Kaminsky now makes tie dye sweat sets as well as tank tops and college apparel.

Flashback to early quarantine with these memorable trends

By Allison Jacobs, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2021
Tom Hayden (Eddie Redmayne) and Rennie Davis (Alex Sharp) were representives of Students for a Democractic Society, who two of the defendants in the trial. The movie creates a few separate stories regarding them and only their experiences, which add to the overall enjoyment of the film.

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” is a captivating watch about historic events

By Allison Jacobs, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2021
The counseling department made this one pager to easily show resources to use if you or someone you know is going through mental health issues.

SOS lessons on depression are out of touch

By Allison Jacobs, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2021
Padilla keeps all of her Squishmallows organized on her bed, with the large cat in the middle. Padilla loves to sleep on the cat, using it as an extra pillow to make her bed even more comfortable.

From the FYP to your home, TikTok showcases trending items for users to purchase

By Allison Jacobs, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2021
A senior stands smiling as she holds up her acceptance letter to University of Southern Florida. Although some feel overjoyed when they receive letters, these sentiments are not shared with all seniors.

College acceptances are over romanticized and unrealistic

By Allison Jacobs, Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2020
Netflix released Grand Army on Oct. 16, a TV show featuring student life at an extremely competitive NYC high school. The show did an amazing job of keeping teen life realistic and focused on prominent issues in today's society.

“Grand Army” is a realistic portrayal of high school

By Allison Jacobs, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2020
The show takes place in the beautiful city of Paris. A constant theme throughout the season is Emily figuring out how to navigate the unique culture and language Paris holds.

“Emily in Paris” takes viewers on a whimsical trip abroad

By Allison Jacobs, Editor in Cheif
November 11, 2020
Before the pandemic hit, Sperling and her boyfriend cuddle up at Lake Seneca in New York as a vacation together.

COVID-19 challenges couples to stay connected

By Allison Jacobs, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2020
Joe Burrow, the LSU quarterback who led his team to a National Championship, was drafted first overall by the Cincinatti Bengals in the 2020 NFL Draft.

NFL Draft virtually broadcasts top picks

By Allison Jacobs, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2020
One popular way to stay entertained during Quarantine is through TikTok. Each video is different, ranging from humor to horror and it is easy to stay on the app for a while.

How to stay entertained during quarantine

By Allison Jacobs, News Editor
May 12, 2020
Churchill for Climate members smile with representative Jamie Raskin, as they hold posters with reasons as to why they participated in the polar plunge

Churchill for Climate raises awareness for a hot issue

By Allison Jacobs, News Editor
March 4, 2020
At the meeting, there were seven posters that explained different facts about MCPS districts and the timeline that was going to be followed. This poster explained the different phases as well as showed the other future meetings for audience members.

Redistricting meeting opens eyes to both sides of the debate

By Allison Jacobs, News Editor
February 5, 2020
At the meeting, there were seven posters that explained different facts about MCPS districts and the timeline that was going to be followed. This poster explained the different phases as well as showed the other future meetings for audience members to see.

MCPS Board members showcase plans to redistrict schools

By Allison Jacobs, News Editor
December 27, 2019
Hankim keeps perfect form as she follows through the ball. Hankim was one of the team's most consistent players throughout the season.

Athlete of the Month: Hannah Hankim

By Allison Jacobs, News Editor
December 17, 2019
Mateo Noguera (right, blue) has been playing soccer since he was three years old. Now as a senior captain, Noguera still shines on the field.

Athlete of the Month: Mateo Noguera

By Allison Jacobs, News Editor
November 20, 2019
Haley Gye and Aiden Sung smile as they model bright pink to raise awareness about the Dig Pink game and the cause.

Girls volleyball dig deep for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Allison Jacobs, News Editor
October 22, 2019
Students in Mr. Lee's fourth period have an extremely large class. WIth over 36 students, the overcrowding in the class can greatly affect Lee's attention and ability to work with all of his students equal.

A little larger than usual: overcrowding at WCHS

By Allison Jacobs, News Editor
October 21, 2019
The Instagram logo is very famous for it’s various changes in color, shape and overall appearance.

Will no likes be disliked by many?

By Allison Jacobs, News Editor
May 15, 2019
Athlete of the Month: April 2019

Athlete of the Month: April 2019

By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor
April 1, 2019
Netflix continues to come out with equally creative and addicting shows for users to watch. “Sex Education”, released Jan. 11, has already been renewed for a second season.

Netflix show hooks WCHS students with comedy

By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor
March 7, 2019
Penn Badgley plays Joe Goldberg, Beck’s boyfriend and creepy stalker. He is often the star of many of the horrifying drama that takes place in You.

Netflix’s You reveals the dark side of human nature

By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor
February 26, 2019
WCHS Class of 2018 alumna Francesca Moore and her friends attended a football game at Coastal Carolina University in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

How to survive college: a guide for incoming freshmen

By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor
February 8, 2019
First Amendment should not protect dangerous speech

First Amendment should not protect dangerous speech

By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editior
December 20, 2018
Juniors Katie Stanish and Brooke Buckingham embrace each other at the WCHS walk for Breast Cancer awareness Oct. 17 during school. Many students wanted to participate in the walk but felt that they could not, for they feared missing out on educational time.

School time should be put aside for student walks

By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor
December 12, 2018
Elite stars Miguel Bernardeau and Danna Paola sit together during an interview. In the show, the two are in a dramatic off-on relationship.

Spanish teen drama entrances WCHS students

By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor
December 5, 2018
Cars pull into the stadium as part of the new initiative taken by the CHS administration for morning

WCHS implements new carpool line procedures

By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor
November 1, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Michael Clark.

Wrestling team pins down record-breaking season

By Allison Jacobs, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018
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