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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Foxy Cleopatra suggests enjoing the journey

Foxy Cleopatra suggests enjoing the journey

By Manisha Singh, Senior Writer May 31, 2013

Every year the Observer’s seniors are privileged a section in the last newspaper of the year to write about their experiences at CHS. I’m not going to complain about the cliques of high school or share...

Despite third place finish, crew’s hopes high for spring

By Manisha Singh, Senior Writer April 26, 2013

The crew team experienced a loss at the Cindy Cole Cup April 20 after placing third in its scrimmage against Woodrow Wilson and Walter Johnson on the Anacostia River April 6. "Seeing the competition has...

Israeli chain Aroma promises quality food, coffee

Israeli chain Aroma promises quality food, coffee

By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor April 25, 2013

Spring is approaching, but it might not be just the flower blossoms that brighten up everyone’s day.  CHS is obsessing over caffeine—whether in the form of a sweet iced coffee or a sudden jolt of...

December AP Tips

By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor December 17, 2012

1. Don’t let that holiday spirit consume you. As winter break approaches, keep in mind that you should be reviewing and refreshing your memory during this time. Coming back to school will be hard if...

Teacher triathlete to compete in Maccabi Games

Teacher triathlete to compete in Maccabi Games

By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor December 3, 2012

CHS resource teacher Brielle Dana has recently qualified, among only 20 other U.S. candidates, to represent Team USA in the Maccabi Games, or "Jewish Olympics." She will be promoting her Jewish pride and...

Education Foundation offers grant to promote change

By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor November 30, 2012

The "Power to Improve" Challenge Grant is the new CHS Educational Foundation Grant Program that encourages students to discover new ideas and ways to promote change in the CHS community. The grant provides...

November AP Tips

By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor November 12, 2012

1.   Keep reviewing. Congratulations, you have gotten through the first quarter! However, that doesn’t mean you should forget everything you have learned. Continue to refresh your memory on past...

Deadly disease rediscovered

Deadly disease rediscovered

By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor November 7, 2012

The deadly superbug Klebsiella pnemoniae (KPC) reappeared at the National Institute of Health Clinical Center Sept. 7. An individual infected with the KPC strain shows symptoms such as fever, chills and...

Skydiver breaks speed record

Skydiver breaks speed record

By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor November 7, 2012

Forty-three-year-old Austrian athlete Felix Baumgartner broke the sound barrier in a 39-kilometer skydive from the edge of space Oct. 14, setting the world record for highest jump and fastest human free-fall....

MCPS student town hall

By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor October 14, 2012

Montgomery County Superintendent Joshua Starr will hold his first Student Town Hall meeting at Northwest High School Oct. 15. There will be multiple events held at various schools throughout the county...

Bulldog's AP scores highest in MCPS, nation

Bulldog’s AP scores highest in MCPS, nation

By Lara Fu and Manisha Singh October 2, 2012

Of CHS’ 2011 graduates, 82.8 percent scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam, making CHS the school with the highest scores in MCPS and Maryland. MCPS high schools as a whole ranked first in Maryland...

September AP Tips

September AP Tips

By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor September 10, 2012

It's no question— AP classes are hard. This is why the Observer is here to help you strategize. For those of you who are taking your first AP, or are possibly AP veterans, here are some smart tips to...

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