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
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Junk, Ayad Akhtar's Shakespearean paced satire, masterfully grips the audience and keeps this grip from scene to scene, while also packing in rife subtext critiquing money's chokehold on our culture.

Arena Stage’s “Junk” proves to be quite valuable

By Jenna Greenzaid, Senior Writer
May 10, 2019
Hando posted a congratulatory photo for senior Halle Pogorelc on her commitment to Wisconsin. WCHS seniors have been using Instagram stories to shout out their friends in honor of their future college.

Instagram stories captivate WCHS users

By Eliza Asbury and Jenna Greenzaid
April 8, 2019
All in the stars? Don't live your life by celestial movement

All in the stars? Don’t live your life by celestial movement

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2019
Students who take AP classes spend hours studying for their exams, which may not even end up providing them with the college credit they were hoping to recieve.

High cost of AP exams hinders students

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2019
The current bell schedule would be greatly modified to include the new advisory period.

New advisory period keeps students informed about issues

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2019
This play shown in Arena Stage D.C., portrays post-USSR Russia.

“Kleptocracy” brings post-USSR Russia to life on stage

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2019
Arena Stage's Anything Goes takes place on the S.S. American ship and displays the interconnected lives of passengers on their way to London.

Anything Goes is a big hit on Arena Stage

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2019

Q&A with Deborah Schaumberg, Author of “The Tombs”

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2018
The Anti Defamation League has a very common motto, "No Place for Hate."

WCHS confronts multiple circumstances of hate

By Jenna Greenzaid and Sophie Liss
November 19, 2018
(From right to left) Seniors Jack Butler, Nick Wagman, and Nick Smyth committed to colleges they’ll be attending in the 2019-2020 school year.

New WCHS athlete commitments make community proud

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2018
Senior Kadron Washington and the rest of the bulldog football team have started out the season at a high level, surprising most of Montgomery County. The team looks to continue improving through the rest of the season and will try to secure a spot in the MPSSAA playoffs.

Bulldogs look to score a spot in Md. playoffs

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2018
"To all the Boys I'ved Loved Before," released Aug. 17, and "Sierra Burgess is a Loser," released Aug, 20, are both romantic comedy originals that take place in a high school setting.

Netflix romances the idea of originals directed at teens

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2018
Md. education resource disparity causes teachers to strike

Md. education resource disparity causes teachers to strike

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2018

Self-tanning is burned into the minds of CHS students

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2018
Prom: Then vs Now

Prom: Then vs Now

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2018
Md. education resource disparity causes teachers to strike

Md. education resource disparity causes teachers to strike

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor In Chief
May 9, 2018
Students turn to medication for a quick and easy fix

Students turn to medication for a quick and easy fix

By Jenna Greenzaid and Sophie Liss
March 7, 2018

New 3D printer will add new dimension to CHS

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
February 8, 2018
Photo courtesy of Jimmy Rubino

Students pay the price to play CHS sports

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
January 10, 2018
Shovel Buddy: a business fit for winter weather

Shovel Buddy: a business fit for winter weather

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
January 9, 2018
XXXTentacion's new album come with multiple layers and raw sounds.

XXXTentacion Reveals Multiple Layers with 17

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
December 10, 2017
New Chromebook program allows teachers to monitor student computer activities

New Chromebook program allows teachers to monitor student computer activities

By Ben Dross and Jenna Greenzaid
November 1, 2017

Frequent Wifi disconnection affects instruction

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
October 25, 2017
Barbie is a renowned symbol of beauty that little girls look up to from a young age.

Teach girls to value brains, not just beauty

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
October 5, 2017
Juniors and Seniors Distance Themselves from Underclassmen

Juniors and Seniors Distance Themselves from Underclassmen

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
October 1, 2017
It is acceptable for high school students to put themselves before others.

CHS Students Need to Put Selves First When it Comes to College

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
September 29, 2017
Dress codes tend to disproportionately impact girls more than boys.

Sexist Dress Codes Sometimes Fall Too Short

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
June 13, 2017
7 CHS Students Receive Honorable Mentions or Spots on Washington Post's 2016-2017 Winter All Met List

7 CHS Students Receive Honorable Mentions or Spots on Washington Post’s 2016-2017 Winter All Met List

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
May 21, 2017
Dani Miller with fellow competitors at a semi-final round to compete for selection on the DC Youth Slam Team.

Dani Miller Slams to Success with Poems

By Jenna Greenzaid, Circulation Manager
March 10, 2017
readers may find themselves taking on the traits of their favorite characters due to a phenomenon called "experience-taking."

Good Reads Can Alter Our Minds, Studies Show

By Jenna Greenzaid, Circulation Manager
February 21, 2017
Asterixs are used for clarification and will not be seen by colleges.

New Grade Report Asterix

By Jenna Greenzaid, Circulation Manager
January 23, 2017
Junior Aidan Liquorie was a manager on JV boys basketball his freshman year. He played on the JV team during his sophomore year and made the varsity team this year.

From JV Manager to Varsity Player: A Journey

By Sophie Liss and Jenna Greenzaid
January 10, 2017
A snippet of The Chainsmokers' lively performance at JingleBall.

Jingle Ball Rings with Holiday Cheer

By Jenna Greenzaid, Circulation Manager
December 16, 2016

Courtyards Will Benefit Students If Maintained

By Jenna Greenzaid, Circulation Manager
December 7, 2016
The Bulldogs celebrate on the ice after defeating Wootton 3-2 Nov. 18.

Hockey Welcomes New Players, Keeps Goals the Same

By Jenna Greenzaid, Circulation Manager
December 6, 2016
Top left: sophomore Thomas Young; top right: sophomore Brooke Barclay; bottom left: sophomores Emma Sumberg, Nick Wagman and Lauren Hando; bottom right: Sumberg, Barclay and Hando.

Students Seek A Spook

By Eliza Asbury and Jenna Greenzaid
November 2, 2016
There are positive and negatives when it comes to Early Graduation. Pictured: Justin Greenzaid, 6th grader at Cabin John MS.

Early Grad: Best Three Years of Your Life?

By Jenna Greenzaid, Circulation Manager
October 4, 2016
An astronomer looks at the night sky through a telescope.

Is it Time to Start Counting Nine Planets Again?

By Jenna Greenzaid, Circulation Manager
September 29, 2016
Freshman Danielle Menkart practices the piano. Recent studies have linked the use of music while learning math skills to an improvement in basic math proficiency.

Math Plus Music is a Sure Formula for Success

By Jenna Greenzaid, Circulation Manager
May 27, 2016
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