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
Jordan Pashkoff

Jordan Pashkoff, Print Editor-in-Chief

Jordan is a senior and the Print Editor-in-Chief of The Observer. Her favorite TV show is “The O.C.” and “One Tree Hill.” In her spare time, Jordan loves reading and listening to music, specifically Harry Styles, Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift. She loves spending time with friends and going to concerts. Jordan is so excited for The Observer this year.

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This school year WCHS has implemented a Rage Room in the counseling office for students to get their school-related frustrations out.

Get ready to let your anger out at WCHS’ new rage room

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Cheif
June 6, 2023
Photo courtesy of Creative Commons

Mango Sorbet says WCHS can be like movies

By Jordan Pashkoff, Mango Sorbet
June 6, 2023
A tradition for many rising seniors is decorating cars before the start of senior year. Jordan Lapidus, a member of the class of 2023, poses with the car her friends decorated. Making formative memories like this are a fun way to commemorate the last year of high school.

23ENIORS pass on the torch with advice for class of 2024

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2023
On April 25, 2023 Principal John Taylor sent out an email about the graffiti found in the WCHS bathroom. This event resulted in a restorative justice lesson during pride the next day.

Restorative Justice must be served at WCHS

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2023
"Peter and the Starcatcher" starts off the second act by transforming into mermaids as magic took over the water. Actors were able to have fun while wearing eccentric costumes and dancing around the stage.

Stars align for WCHS theater in lesser-known prequel

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2023
The HOPE Concert features many student musicians as well as professionals. At their performances, they play a wide range of instruments. Shown above, is Melody Chen playing the Guzheng which is a Chinese plucked zither at the Nov. 12 concert.

The HOPE concert spreads hope through music

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2023
Crumbs and Whiskers houses cuddly kittens and offers delicious drinks and food to enjoy with a significant other on Valentine's Day.

2023 Survival Guide

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2023
The WCHS girls varsity basketball team smiles after a hard loss against Glen Burnie at the Class 4A MPSSAA state championship.

WCHS’ varsity girls take it to states

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2023
Netflix released their newest series “Wednesday” starring Disney Channel star, Jenna Ortega, on Nov. 23. “Wednesday” follows the Addams Family daughter as she navigates mysteries at her new school.

Former Disney celebrities rise to stardom after their start

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2022
On Naviance, a college and career preparation website used by WCHS, students can see where they fall on an SAT/ACT score and GPA scattergram. Not only do these graphs make students feel a sense of inferior, they are also an inaccurate representation of what is needed to get into that college.

Naviance scatters students’ perceptions on college

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2022
Aliyah Primich incorporates many of her clothing pieces that she made into her everyday outfits. This outfit features the red plaid shorts she sewed earlier in 2022.

Student Art Spotlight: Aliyah Primich

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2022
The Scoop opened in Cabin John Village in August 2022 by WCHS graduates Timothy and Mitch Ryoo. The Scoop offers ice cream and milkshakes in a variety of flavors.

New ice cream shop opens in Cabin John: what’s The Scoop?

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2022
"Harry's House" was released May 20. It is complete with 13 tracks including two songs that were performed at Coachella in April.

Welcome home: Harry Styles gets personal

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2022
Winston Churchill High School is one of many schools that have faced violent threats recently. Luckily, it was investigated and students safely attended school.

WCHS experiences violent threat after the devastating Uvalde shooting

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2022
Kira Breslawec stands proudly holding a poster at a protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Protests have occured all around the world, including the nations capital to object Putin's treatment of Ukraine.

WCHS students raise awareness for Ukraine Relief

By Jordan Pashkoff, Arts Editor
May 10, 2022
The Garfield drawing in the second floor main bathroom near the history hallways is a fan favorite and a frequently visited art piece.

The writing’s on the wall for this new trend

By Jordan Pashkoff, Journalism Lab Life Coach
April 11, 2022
With performances on five different nights in March, Blast 32 will be the first Blast production since 2019. The performers have put in work, both in person and virtually, since mid November.

WCHS Blast will re-unite with audiences this March

By Jordan Pashkoff, Arts Editor
March 11, 2022
Members of the WCHS club, Jack’s Wildcats tutor on Seven Locks Elementary School every Tuesday and Thursday after school. They tutor kindergarten through fifth grade.

Have fun and help others – Jack’s Wildcats provides a great opportunity at WCHS

By Jordan Pashkoff, Arts Editor
March 2, 2022
WCHS teacher Erin Brown passes out the biweekly MCPS-issued KN-95 masks to her students.

Trial and error: MCPS’ COVID-19 protocols fluctuate

By Jordan Pashkoff, Arts Editor
February 25, 2022
The album cover for "Red (Taylor's Version)," is simpler than the orignal 2012 cover, without the album title or even Swift's name.

“Red (TV)” vault tracks make fans feel lucky

By Olivia Yasharoff and Jordan Pashkoff
January 10, 2022
Lily Kriendler and her friends made cookies for the nonprofit organization Small Things Matter through their Kokua Foods Program.

Spread the holiday joy by helping the community

By Jordan Pashkoff, Arts Editor
January 5, 2022
On the second day of mental health awareness week, the Thrive Club encouraged WCHS students to leave positive chalk messages on the sidewalk.

Mental health tips for students to deal with stress

By Jordan Pashkoff, Arts Editor
December 8, 2021
WCHS students work on their school-issued Chromebooks during class. Every student should have the same opportunities and technology equality at school.

Students should only be using school-issued Chromebooks

By Jordan Pashkoff, Arts Editor
November 3, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo announced her first album "Sour" and its track list on April 13. The album features singles such as "drivers license" and was released on May 21.

“Sour” is a sweet success for Olivia Rodrigo

By Jordan Pashkoff, Arts Editor
May 30, 2021
Ali Kershner, a sports performance coach at Stanford posted this photo on her Instagram highlighting the differences in the men's and women's weight room for the NCAA tournament.

NCAA basketball tournament gets called out for gender inequality

By Jordan Pashkoff, Assistant Online Editor
May 3, 2021
"Love Story (Taylor's Version)" was released on February 12th with the announcement on her Instagram the morning before. The cover resembles Swift's 2008 album "Fearless" which the single is originally from.

Taylor Swift celebrates victory with release of “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)”

By Jordan Pashkoff, Assistant Online Editor
March 15, 2021
Pop for a Cause, created by Amanda Kossoff, offers popcorn in many flavors, such as zebra and kettle, in many different sizes for all type of gatherings or parties.

Pop for a Cause: a healthy, delicious way to give back and make a difference

By Jordan Pashkoff, Assistant Online Editor
February 22, 2021
WCHS spend each week on Zoom classes to be given more online homework to do. Being on a computer for this long is very stressful and exhausting for students and makes it harder for students to really absorb the information from homework assignments.

Virtual learning homework is ineffective and stressful

By Jordan Pashkoff, Assistant Online Editor
December 23, 2020
The WCHS Reading for All Club's logo, created by President Dan Wei Zuo, shows three students on computers. The club involves its members reading to elementary school students virtually.

The WCHS Reading for All Club gives back to local elementary school students

By Jordan Pashkoff, Assistant Online Editor
December 7, 2020
On the inside of Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream's Wildwood shopping center location are photographs and descriptions of their flavors lining the entire wall.

Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream opens in Wildwood Shopping Center

By Jordan Pashkoff, Assistant Online Editor
November 11, 2020
Katherine Yi and her varsity field hockey teammates play against the Wootton team during the 2019 fall season. Unlike previous years, the virtual fall season in MCPS does not allow for in person practices and games.

Fall sports take on virtual seasons

By Jordan Pashkoff, Assistant Online Editor
October 19, 2020
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