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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The Grammys are an award show at which many well known artists are recognised for their acheivments over the past year.

[Photo] 66th Grammys awards gave fans surprising wins and announcements

By Cailey Harrington, Promotions and Subscriptions Manager
February 16, 2024
During daylight savings the sun sets far earlier than normal. Everyone in MOCO experiences sunsets at about 5 pm and are surrounded in darkness by 7 pm.

[Photo] Daylight savings turns back the clock on progress

By Paige Tasin, Social Media Manager
March 26, 2023
Students eagerly get back on the field to play sports after over a year long break due to COVID restrictions in the county.

[Photo] WCHS sports teams prepare for an in-person spring season

By Austin Vinner, Observations Editor
March 22, 2021
Tom Hayden (Eddie Redmayne) and Rennie Davis (Alex Sharp) were representives of Students for a Democractic Society, who two of the defendants in the trial. The movie creates a few separate stories regarding them and only their experiences, which add to the overall enjoyment of the film.

[Photo] “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is a captivating watch about historic events

By Allison Jacobs, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2021
Students are faced with immense stress as they prepare for the AP test in May. Many students have different stress responses to the removal of the Long Essay Question from the exam

[Photo] Removal of LEQ leaves students with mixed feelings

By Alfonso Arduz, Staff Writer
March 14, 2021
While depression and anxiety are often the most common and talked about teen mental illnesses, many teenagers struggle with a multitude of other illnesses. It is important for parents, teachers, and teens themselves to not overlook mental health, and to take the necessary steps to prevent and combat mental illnesses, such as limiting social media.

[Photo] Social media damages teens’ mental health

By Caitlin Murphy, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
Switching teachers for the second semester was much easier with in person school as students received schedules like the one shown at the beginning of the year. In virtual learning, students had to search for new classes on Canvas and make sure they could find all of their new Zoom links.

[Photo] Students adjust to new schedules for their second semester of virtual learning

By Austin Vinner, Observations Editor
February 7, 2021
With many families opting to stay home during winter break, video chatting is the easiest way to stay connected. Families like the one shown here organize Zoom calls to catch up and stay socially connected.

[Photo] COVID hinders people from celebrating a normal winter break

By Austin Vinner, Observations Editor
January 20, 2021
Because WCHS students have direct access to our nation’s capital, there are many opportunities for them to get involved politics. Instead of just attending marches and walkouts. students now have the chance to work as an Election Worker.

[Photo] Elections offer new opportunities for WCHS students

By Charley Hutton, Advertising & Subscription Manager
June 4, 2019
The use of vapes and e-cigarettes at WCHS have grown into a harmful and dangerous situation, and for this reason the administration is considering taking new precautions to prevent their use at school.

[Photo] Administration attempts to puff out vaping

By Bryan Fletcher and Benjamin Pham
May 8, 2019
The 33, based on the real life struggle of Chilean miners trapped underground premiered Nov. 9.

[Photo] The 33, a tale of survival

By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor
November 20, 2015
Harvard's doors open only for those who can pay the gatekeeper.

[Photo] College endowments should be taxed

By Yash Nigam, Senior Writer
May 21, 2015
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[Photo] Class of 2015 Graduation Speaker Announced

By Ana Faguy, Senior Writer
April 30, 2015
Point guard Melo Trimble has helped the Terrapins to an 8-1 start.

[Photo] University of Maryland men’s basketball starting off fresh

By Nathan Gertler, Staff Writer
December 10, 2014
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