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

Maya Bhattiprolu, Copy Editor

Maya Bhattiprolu is a senior and the Copy Editor for the Observer. This is her fourth year taking journalism.When she is not writing for the Observer, you can find her running for the cross country and track team at Churchill. She loves bucket hats and Just Dance and is super excited for her last year on the J!

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Ashwani Jain is an alumnus of Winston Churchill High School and graduated in 2007. Now he is running for the position of Maryland's governor.

Former WCHS student runs for Governor

By Ela Jalil and Maya Bhattiprolu
May 8, 2022

Maryland mask policies get a failing grade

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Copy Editor
April 17, 2022
Senior Josh DeAusen plays the drums at Rio with his own band, Time Machine Tunes. DeAusen has been in this band since December 2021 and is also in Concert and Jazz Band at WCHS.

Student Art Spotlight: Josh DeAusen

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Copy Editor
February 13, 2022
Carol DeOro, an Honors English 12 and AP Language and Composition teacher, holds up her Teacher of the Month sign in her classroom. DeOro has been teaching English for 31 years and loves helping her students improve their reading and writing skills.

Teacher of the Month: Carol DeOro

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Copy Editor
January 2, 2022
The poster for the Marvel movie "Eternals," released on Nov. 5 2021, features the names of the well-known cast. Though these actors played their roles well, the development of the characters was not present in the film.

Marvel’s “Eternals” should not last forever on movie screens

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Copy Editor
November 25, 2021
Senior Sebby Breton runs ahead of the pack at the Woodward Relays at Georgetown Prep on Sept. 4 2021. Breton first joined cross-country sophomore year and has become the number one runner on the team.

Athlete of the Month: Sebby Breton

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Copy Editor
October 26, 2021
Sophomore Zara Kanold-Tso (left) talks with her friends after a Track meet on June 1st. Although masks are no longer required, Kanold-Tso prefers to keep it on as an extra safety precaution.

Montgomery County begins to lift COVID-19 restrictions

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Copy Editor
June 14, 2021
One of sophomore Sydney Willich's hardest projects to sew was this shirt, which involved making a pattern from scratch.

Student Art Spotlight: Sydney Willich

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Copy Editor
May 17, 2021
The Greenbelt Metro Station mass vaccination site administers vaccines to local residents. As one of the closest mass vaccination centers to most WCHS students, this location is a popular one to receive the vaccine.

WCHS students receive COVID-19 vaccines

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Copy Editor
April 30, 2021
Marvel’s “WandaVision” follows telekinetic Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and her synthezoid husband Vision (Paul Bettany) as they settle into seemingly ordinary suburban life in Westview, New Jersey. Packed with humor and suspense, the sitcom-style show is enjoyable for both Marvel lovers and those unfamiliar with previous films.

Marvel Cinematic Universe spices up reality with “WandaVision”

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
March 5, 2021
Released on Feb. 12, 2021, "To All the Boys: Always and Forever" is the third and final film in the popular rom-com series.The film starts halfway through senior year as Lara Jean (Lana Condor) and Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) face the uncertainity of their relationship after high school.

“To All the Boys: Always and Forever” stays true to romantic-comedy cliches

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
February 24, 2021
Many prominent social media companies, such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter have banned users that do not follow their user policy. Tech giants have an obligation to suspend the accounts that violate their guidelines.

Social media companies should ban inappropriate users

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
January 27, 2021
Junior Callie Burd poses in the dressing room of a thrift store with her new finds. Burd has been thrifting for almost three years and loves finding unique items and being eco-friendly.

Thrifting rises in popularity amongst teens

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
December 11, 2020
Wallows' new EP "Remote" was released on Oct. 23, 2020. The album was recorded and completed entirely during quarantine through facetime sessions.

“Remote” by Wallows shows how powerful virtual connections can be

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
December 2, 2020
Junior Bridget Kelly (right) walks into the Potomac Community Center on Oct. 28 for her assignment as a poll worker. Kelly's shift runs from 6 am until 11 pm and consists of setting up the precinct, checking voters in and helping them vote.

Student volunteers gear up for 2020 presidential election

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
November 1, 2020
Netflix Original "Enola Holmes" released September 23, 2020, stars Millie Bobby Brown as the lead. The film has consistenty remained on the top ten charts for the past two weeks.

“Enola Holmes” brings a new twist to an old story

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
October 20, 2020
Thousands of people worldwide take to the streets to demand justice for the murder of innocent Black lives. Attending protests is just one way to advocate for change.

How to support the Black Lives Matter movement

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
June 26, 2020
Netflix Original "Outer Banks" released on April 15, 2020, claiming the #1 spot for over four weeks.

Netflix’s “Outer Banks” almost hits the jackpot

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
June 1, 2020
Lauren Kuo (left) and Jessica Bowen (right) get pumped up before their 2019 State Cross Country Meet. Kuo and Bowen have been on the team since freshman year and were disappointed when their last season was cancelled.

Seniors mourn loss of final spring season

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor
May 30, 2020
Ellen Degeneres and wife, Portia De Rossi, are featured on an Amazon Alexa ad that was showcased during the superbowl.

March Adness

By Emma Chen, Ohio Meshanko, and Maya Bhattiprolu
March 11, 2020
"High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" is a popular show on Disney Plus. The series was created specifically for Disney Plus and is a fan favorite.

Disney Plus outperforms their streaming competitors

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
February 2, 2020
The organization Extinction Rebellion holds a climate strike outside the World Bank in Washington DC. Many students have become climate activists over the decade and attend these protests.

Best of 2010’s

By Maya Bhattiprolu and Ela Jalil
December 27, 2019
The cast of Netflix Original “Let it Snow” poses for a photo at the premiere. The movie is based on the book by authors John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle

“Let it Snow” captures the essence of the holidays in a unique way

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
November 28, 2019
Sophomore Sydney Norris practices her dives at her practice during the summer. Norris dives year round and does not have breaks between seasons, allowing for more developed skills.

Out of season work-outs great for team bonding

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
November 20, 2019
Senior Serena Xu soars high to hit an outside set. Xu is usually the one setting, but she is able to play almost any position due to her high skill level.

Athlete of the Month: Serena Xu

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
October 21, 2019
Senior Hannah Roberts captures photos of activists at the Climate Strike this past Sept 20 through her photography. The Climate Strike is one of the many series of strikes and protests to demand action against the impending dangers of climate change.

Student protestors take on climate change

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
October 19, 2019
Bridget Kelly runs ahead of the pack during one of her meets. She averaged a 6:05 in her 1600 meter events during the 2019 Outdoor Track season.

Freshman Bridget Kelly races past expectations

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
June 4, 2019
Randy Houser is a country singer and many of his previous songs have contained references to drug use.

Country music is more explicit than people may think

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor
May 9, 2019
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