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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

Everything works out in the end for Nancy Drew

Everything works out in the end for Nancy Drew

By Dana Youngentob May 31, 2013

As my senior year and time as an MCPS student come to a close and I sit down to write my final article for the Observer, I know that there are a million pieces of advice I could give the underclassmen....

Conneticut Ave. was one of the streets affected by water main breaks.

Cause of water main break goes unsolved

By Dana Youngentob, Senior Writer April 30, 2013

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is continuing to investigate the causes of water main breaks in Chevy Chase March 18 and College Park March 20. The water main breaks caused major disruptions...

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...

You Outta Know

By Dana Youngentob, News Editor December 21, 2012

2012 was filled with newsworthy events. The following is a list compiled by the Observer of the top  events of the year.  NATIONAL Obamacare The Affordable Care Act, a nationwide health care law that...

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...

Remembering the terror of the DC sniper attacks

Remembering the terror of the DC sniper attacks

By Dana Youngentob, News Editor November 7, 2012

Ten years ago this month, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo terrorized the CHS community and the Washington D.C. metro area by randomly shooting and killing civilians for 21 days. Muhammad was executed...

1 WTC tallest in NYC

1 WTC tallest in NYC

By Dana Youngentob, News Editor May 31, 2012

Even though the oldest CHS students were just in second grade when the Twin Towers were attacked on 9/11, many still remember the day’s events. Now, the memorial building, 1 World Trade Center (1 WTC),...

Athlete of the Month: Cameron Mosheydi

Athlete of the Month: Cameron Mosheydi

By Dana Youngentob, News Editor May 2, 2012

He has already scored nine goals and contributed six assists—and that’s just through the first five games of the season. With this strong start, senior captain Cameron Mosheydi is in a position to...

Softball's young talent shows promise for future

Softball’s young talent shows promise for future

By Dana Youngentob, News Editor April 30, 2012

The softball team has had a rough start to the season. After seven games, the Bulldogs have clinched just three wins. The team beat Richard Montgomery 10-2 April 19, Bethesda-Chevy Chase 11-4 April...

Superintendent holds student press conference

Superintendent holds student press conference

By Dana Youngentob, Online News Editor November 22, 2011

  Superintendent Joshua Starr held a press conference with reporters from high school newspapers Oct. 18 to discuss MCPS issues and introduce himself to the community.   Starr focused on variability,...

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