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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer
The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer
Clara Young

Clara Young, Copy Editor

Clara Young is a WCHS senior and the Copy Editor for The Observer. This is her third year taking journalism. During her free time away from The Observer, Clara is usually at her soccer practice or reading a book. She loves spending time with her friends and watching horror movies.

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Mama Luna describes an unexpected journey

Mama Luna describes an unexpected journey

By Clara Young, Copy Editor
September 13, 2024
MCPS Board of Education members are in the discussion of revamping the 50% rule. It was first initiated during the COVID-19 era but we are in post-COVID times now so its effects may not longer be applicable.

MCPS kicks 50% rule to the curb in grading revamp

By Clara Young, Copy Editor
June 4, 2024
WCHS senior Julia Levi is used as a test subject for the implanted trackers. An electric shock was sent through her body after she had been in the hallway for over fifteen minutes.

Don’t pee your pants!

By Clara Young, Suspiciously Way Too Nice
April 23, 2024
There are many holidays to commemorate the significant values and events of life. One holiday that is, however, often overlooked is Earth Day, despite its core importance, as there would be no life without Earth.

Green and blue are not only colors of our school but our precious Earth

By Clara Young, Copy Editor
April 23, 2024
On Feb. 2, 2024, superintendant Monifa McKnight resigned from her position after serving MCPS for two years.

Superintendent Mckinght steps down amid turmoil

By Clara Young, Copy Editor
March 1, 2024
WCHS senior Matt Hsuan watches the new Percy Jackson show. As a lover of the original series, he is disappointed.

New Percy Jackson live-action series proves itself to be disappointing

By Clara Young, Copy Editor
January 23, 2024
Ms. Emmalee Kenny proudly holds up her Teacher of the Month sign.

Teacher of the month: Emmalee Kenny

By Clara Young, Copy Editor
December 15, 2023
WCHS senior Lyndee Sklute dresses up as a vampire for Halloween on the night of Oct. 31.

Halloween Costumes: The Lack of Uniqueness Over The Years

By Clara Young, Copy Editor
November 13, 2023
WCHS students Laura Jablonover (left) and Kaylee Tasin (right) stand next to the Project Happy Feet donation box in WCHS. This donation box is near the main office and accepts shoes along with other sports equipment.

WCHS club steps towards sports equity

By Clara Young, Copy Editor
October 18, 2023
Antonio Canova's piece, "Adam and Eve Mourning the Dead Abel," is shown in its beginning terracotta stages. The National Gallery of Art will be displaying Canova's sculpting process and practice pieces in the exhibition "Canova: Sketching in Clay" that will debut on June 11, 2023.

Exhibitions to fill up a monotonous summer schedule

By Clara Young, Copy Editor
June 8, 2023
WCHS students diligently work during their classes. Although time consuming, this work does not benefit them the way it should as MCPS’ rules and standards do not truly prepare students for college.

How well does MCPS actually prepare their high schoolers for college?

By Clara Young, Copy Editor
May 30, 2023
WCHS junior Julia Levi affectionately pets her cat, Samba, as she does her schoolwork. She feels much less stressed now.

WCHS initiates new wellness protocol: bring your pets

By Clara Young, The Other News Editor
May 20, 2023
MCPS wants to apply new security protocols to fight the growing drug problem in schools. WCHS restrooms are currently unmonitored. However, with five schools being randomly selected, WCHS may soon see vape detectors installed in the bathroom entrances.

MCPS attempts to smoke out potential vape users

By Clara Young, Assistant News Editor
May 15, 2023
The new WCHS assignment schedule 1. WCHS website sets strict deadlines for students. Students have mixed emotions about the changes that were enacted on February 28, 2023.

WCHS has done ‘well’ with taking care of their students

By Clara Young, Assistant News Editor
April 27, 2023
The three bronze ritual wine pouring vessels will be featured at the new exhibition at the National Museum of Asian Art. The exhibition, "Anyang: China's Ancient City of Kings," is debuting on February 25, 2023 and will display works from Anyang, the captal city of the influential Shang dynasty.

Ancient bronze exhibit deserves a gold star

By Clara Young, Assistant News Editor
March 30, 2023
With Valentine's Day comes ingenuine gifts, disappointments, and loneliness. The unrealistic balloon of love it claims to be is quickly popped with the realization of its materialistic qualities and stress-induction.

Valentine’s Day is now a mockery of true love

By Clara Young, Assistant News Editor
March 26, 2023
Protestors stand outside the Supreme Court on Oct. 30, a day before the beginning of arguments regarding the status of affirmative action at U.S. colleges.

Controversy sparks over new affirmative action case

By Clara Young, Assistant News Editor
March 21, 2023
When selecting their courses for the 2023 to 2024 school year, students can choose from the classes listed on the course catalog. WCHS provides students with a variety of options from which they can explore their interests.

WCHS students select new classes based on rigor and interests

By Clara Young, Assisant News Editor
January 24, 2023
On October 10, 2022, the BOE met to announce the results of the System Wide Anti-Racist Audit.

MCPS releases audit, highlights county issues

By Jeremy Chung and Clara Young
December 2, 2022
Students crowd the WCHS cafeteria on the morning of September 29, 2022 to buy and eat breakfast.

Limited lunch options leave students hungry for more

By Clara Young, Assistant News Editor
October 20, 2022
On May 14, 2022, protesters filled the streets of Washington D.C. to stand against the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Students stand up to threat against Roe v. Wade

By Clara Young, Assitant News Editor
June 9, 2022
The boys varsity volleyball team jumps in victory after scoring the winning point for the game against Clarksburg team on March 21, 2022.

Boys volleyball beats the defending county champions

By Clara Young
May 6, 2022
Terry Bell, WCHS security team leader, stands in front of the Bulldog lobby on February 10, 2022, as he watches over movement in the hallway. Security is extremely important, especially after everything that has happened recently.

Tragic events within school district rock community

By Clara Young, Staff Writer
March 17, 2022
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