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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer
The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer
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Senior and SNHS president Riley Hurr poses at an SNHS luncheon. Many of these luncheons were dedicated to the senior class, to honor and celebrate their achievements.

Senior Luncheons – 2020

By Riley Hurr, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2020
Snap Maps is a feature on Snapchat where locations can be shared with friends while using the app. This technological feature can hurt teens' mental health as they can see when they are being left out from an event which can lead to the feelings of isolation, depression or anxiety.

Location tracking apps are not the right snap

By Riley Hurr, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2020
WCHS home football games would not be complete without Pep Band cheering on our fellow Bulldogs.

Keep an eye (and ear) out for our fellow musicians

By Riley Hurr, Editor-In-Chief
February 4, 2020
WCHS senior Robin Bali travels to Lakeland Elementary School Middle School in Baltimore, Md. to deliver books and other supplies. In the photo, Bali is giving a presentation to students that attend this school and is extremely grateful for their reactions.

C4C donates supplies and warms the hearts of many

By Riley Hurr, Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2020
Jake Cassell loved to give back and did so through donating backpacks to Honduras.

Live like Jake, love like Jake

By Riley Hurr and Fatima Yazdi
October 21, 2019
Athlete of the Month: June 2019

Athlete of the Month: June 2019

By Riley Hurr, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2019
Christopher loves to travel and experience a variety of cultures from around the world. His favorite places he has visited are Laos and Cambodia.

Young travelers broaden their horizons

By Riley Hurr and Fatima Yazdi
May 15, 2019
Jennifer Miller is the head of the English department and has loved English since she was a kid.

TOTM: Jennifer Miller

By Riley Hurr, Editor in Chief
May 14, 2019
On March 14, there was a walkout against gun violence where MCPS students protested in front of the White House.

MCPS student activists walk out for gun reform

By Riley Hurr, News Editor
April 1, 2019
The TEDx event is a Churchill tradition, hosted by the Think Big club.

[Photo] Think Big club hosts fourth annual TEDx event

By Jackson Resnick, Features Editor
March 14, 2019
The WCHS slam poetry team poses after their 2017 competition with club sponsor, Christin Nixon, who also teaches English (top left).

Slam poetry club soon to compete in poetry slam festival

By Riley Hurr, News Editor
March 7, 2019
The WCHS varsity girls basketball team takes a photo with their two coaches. The team is led by co-captains senior Kamryn Testa and junior Brittani Martin.

WCHS basketball prepares for memorable playoff run

By Riley Hurr, News Editor
February 8, 2019
Wilder company models during their shoot.

Giving back during the holidays

By Riley Hurr, News Editor
February 5, 2019
Sophomore Emily Tong and senior Janneke Kovoor practice their speaking points and plan their arguement at the Dec. 12 debate tournament at Blair High School.

Debate team advances under new sponsorship

By Riley Hurr, News Editor
December 17, 2018
Many CHS students are faced with having their hardests tests all assigned on the same day. The testing schedule was designed to eliminate this.

WCHS teachers need to follow the testing schedule

By Riley Hurr, News Editor
October 23, 2018
Junior Paula Hayden attended a nursing program this summer, where she learned more about the field of nursing throuigh medical professionals.

NYU covers full medical school tuition cost for students

By Riley Hurr, News Editor
October 19, 2018
Junior Jiyou Kang often uses different mediums to create his art. Above is a collage he is currently working on.

Student Art Spotlight: Jiyou Kang

By Riley Hurr, Circulation Manager
April 12, 2018
Photo courtesy of Riley McGuire.

Swim and dive team drowns private school record

By Riley Hurr, Circulation Manager
March 13, 2018
Brandes cheered on the Class of 2012's girls during their annual Powderpuff game.

CHS assistant principal Doreen Brandes retires

By Riley Hurr, Circulation Manager
February 8, 2018
Shelly Baker (middle) and her children Gabriella (left) and Gina (right) led a team and fundraised over $2,000 at the Out of the Darkness Walk Oct. 28.

Suicide awareness walk steps towards prevention

By Riley Hurr, Circulation Manager
November 21, 2017
Policemen on horses lead the Parade, holding the colors of Maryland and the U.S.

Potomac Day delivers yet again

By Riley Hurr, Circulation Manager
October 30, 2017
Homecoming hype boosts CHS spirit

Homecoming hype boosts CHS spirit

By Riley Hurr, Social Media Editor
October 25, 2017
New Cookie Dough stand at Montgomery Mall gains popularity among CHS students

New Cookie Dough stand at Montgomery Mall gains popularity among CHS students

By Riley Hurr, Circulation Manager and Social Media Editor
September 30, 2017
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