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
Lily Chadwick

Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-Chief

Lily Chadwick is a senior and the Editor-in-Chief of the Observer. This is her fourth year taking journalism, and she is looking forward to working with fellow staff to put out exciting issues of the paper! In her free time, she enjoys swimming, baking, reading, and walking her dog. 

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Paws for Thoughts: new EICs, new prom?

Paws for Thoughts: new EICs, new prom?

By Maximus Wang and Lily Chadwick
May 28, 2025
Mrs. Shelley Perrett, who has been teaching at WCHS for over two decades, prioritizes the success of her students and hopes that all of her students improve their reading and writing skills during her course.

Teacher of the Month: Shelly Perret

By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2025
In addition to chatting with other parents and coaches, attendees of the Bulldog Bash on Friday, April 5, got to enjoy exciting March Madness basketball games featuring Florida, Auburn, Houston, and Duke.

Coaches and parents have a ball at the Bulldog Bash

By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2025
Jorts, a popular style from the '80s, are becoming a trendy piece to pull together a stylish, yet comfortable summer outfit for a variety of occasions.

Summer 2025 trends: enjoy the sun in style

By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2025
A giggling Sephora Baby crawls on the check out counter while covered in specks of liquid blush that a fellow baby splashed on her.

Baby takeover of Sephora ends in a blushy mess

By Lily Chadwick, Skibidi Rizzler
April 3, 2025
On Dec. 13, Howard, recipient of Assistant Principal of the Year, was honored by MCPS in the gymnasium. This was accompanied by a surprise celebration put together by students and staff.

Dr. Howard celebrated for esteemed award

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
March 5, 2025
Superintendent Taylor announced his proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year on Wednesday, Dec. 18. in the Montgomery County Board of Education Meeting Room in Rockville.

Budget increases justified after past shortfalls

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
February 3, 2025
Students can also get snow day exercise by playing outside with a furry friend or taking them for a walk.

How students can be productive in the midst of a winter wonderland

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
January 14, 2025
DASA members and anyone else willing to help out met during lunch for a few days in Ms. Zitnik's to produce creative, inspiring cards.

No need to fear, WCHS club is hear to spread cheer

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
December 19, 2024
During Veterans Day, it is typical for Americans to come together to join in on patriotic activities to respect and honor those who served in the military.

Honoring heroes: why students deserve Veterans Day off

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
December 13, 2024
From teaching more than a decade at WCHS, Mr. Christopher Tappis has become a fan favorite for many students as they know they can go to him for math assistance in any math course they are struggled with and he will be ready to help.

Teacher of the month: Christopher Tappis

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
December 4, 2024
WCHS junior Lia Kudulko retrieves her phone from the blue cubby at the front of the classroom after finishing a double period of AP Biology.

Text you later: new rule sends phones to the cubbies

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
October 29, 2024
Metal detectors are a common practice at airports and no one thinks twice about them. If they are implemented to all schools, it will become a social norm as well.

The unseen benefits of metal detectors in school

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
October 28, 2024
All of the Student-Athlete Leadership Counsel representatives from around the county had a meeting in Sep. to discuss important topics for the freshly started school year.

WCHS students join forces to shape MCPS athletics

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
September 28, 2024
Many girls at WCHS have seen either seen flag football on TV or heard of others who play it and are excited to join the growing movement of expanding girls flag football while showing off their athleticism.

Girls flag football to be added to WCHS as a new fall sport

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
June 10, 2024
Mr. Nugent proudly holds his Teacher of the Month Award.

Teacher of the month: James Nugent

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor
June 8, 2024
WCHS sophomore Isabel Vorabhanda was disappointed when she learned that Grade Melon shut down at the end of the third quarter.

Another one bites the dust: Grade Melon gets shut down

By Lily Chadwick, As. Sports Editor & Photo Manager
May 30, 2024
WCHS freshman Blake Blakely works with her pro-Taylor group create posters supporting their cause and bashing The Observer.

Observer Outrage! Taylor brings the gavel down

By Lily Chadwick, Chipotle’s #1 Supporter
April 16, 2024
WCHS sophomore Sam Gans and her friends pose for a photo dressed up in their various combinations of neon outfits at the glow dance

GLOW Dance shimmers as a dazzling success

By Lily Chadwick, As. Sports Editor, Photo Manager
March 1, 2024
Making students' schedules is one of WCHS counslers' main jobs and takes countless hours out of their schedule.

When counselors change schedules for the next semester, those should be the final changes

By Lily Chadwick, Assistant Sports Editor and Photo Manager
February 16, 2024
The WCHS Athletic Department announced Skellchock's departure in late October and thanked him for all he did to the program.

Boys’ varsity baseball coach retires, leaving lasting legacy

By Lily Chadwick, Assistant Sports Editor
January 5, 2024
"Five Nights at Freddy's" was released for streaming on Peacock on October 26, 2023, and was released by Universal Pictures to theatres the following day.

“Five Nights at Freddy’s” adaption is filled with jump scares and pizza shares

By Lily Chadwick, As. Sports Editor, Photo Manager
November 27, 2023
Many WCHS students start their days by checking their phones, opening social media, and scrolling through to see if they missed anything eventful while they were sleeping.

Teens posting politics on social media should be careful

By Lily Chadwick, As. Sports Editor, Photo Manager
November 17, 2023
The WCHS home football game on September 22nd was complete with an astonishing sunset. Many students in the student section took out their phons to snap a picture of the moment.

Students relocated: WCHS’ new student section

By Lily Chadwick, Assistant Sports Editors
October 16, 2023
Ella Carnathan, a freshman on the WCHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse team, receives the ball and pivots to carry it up field toward the goal.

The bumpy yet happy road to growth for girls lacrosse

By Lily Chadwick
June 8, 2023
Freshman Cailey Harrington works on an assignment for her English class to make sure she gets it in before the next deadline.

New deadlines are increasing productivity in students

By Lily Chadwick, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
The WCHS Athletics website contains all details needed regarding mulch orders and donations for WCHS’s annual mulch Sale.

Mulch for a purpose: support WCHS athletics by refreshing your lawn

By Lily Chadwick, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
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