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
Rachel Mattison

Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief

Rachel is a senior and excited to be part of The Observer this year. She loves chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, traveling and spending time with her friends. Her favorite TV show is anything trashy reality and her favorite articles are those that highlight fun moments in the WCHS community.

All content by Rachel Mattison
Cookie Dough talks about living to the fullest

Cookie Dough talks about living to the fullest

By Rachel Mattison, Cookie Dough
June 8, 2023
WCHS' recent sports success has filled the trophy case of the school where the accomplishments of WCHS athletics are on display. Awards range from State championship plaques to individual player awards.

Winning streak increases WCHS spirit and unity

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2023
A yard sign is made to distribute around the community for once Mr. Clark announces his presidential run.

WCHS’ Mr. Clark to run in upcoming presidential election

By Rachel Mattison, SHmecon Enthusiast
May 16, 2023
On a hot summer day, a scoop of Key Lime Key West from Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream is sure to cool any WCHS student down.

I scream, you scream, we all want…some ice cream!

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023
WCHS seniors Sanaz Wycoff and Hannah Schulsinger pose together outside of the school building in shirts with their colleges on it on May 1, 2023.

May 1st: a day to celebrate Seniors

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023
Rubani Singh and fellow WCHS seniors pose in the cafeteria during the GLOW dance. Their neon outfits popped against the dark setting.

Annual WCHS January dance is “GLOW” much fun

By Rachel Mattison, Online EIC
March 27, 2023
A pita chip gets dipped into spinach and artichoke dip that was offered as one of many food options at a Super Bowl party on Feb. 12.

Touchdown! Super Bowl dips are a fan-favorite

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2023
The promotional poster for “Murdaugh Mysteries: A Southern Scandal” shows a close up of Alex Murdaugh eyes to make viewers feel uncomfortable and as if they are looking directly at a murderer.

Netflix’s ‘Murdaugh Murders’ docuseries delves deep into the shocking southern scandal

By Rachel Mattison, Online EIC
March 15, 2023
WCHS junior Sophie Myers baked a blueberry pie with her her family as a way to spend time with them and produce a yummy dessert.

Yippee-pie-yay!

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
An MCPS press release provides a visual diagram of how semester grades began getting calculated starting the 2016 school year.

MCPS grades are inflated and that needs to change

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2022
Students in Ms. Dinu's English classes keep their computers open. Some work on classwork but some do their college applications during that time instead.

Best use of English class: To apply or not to apply?

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
Teacher of the Month: Jonathan Lee

Teacher of the Month: Jonathan Lee

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief
June 10, 2022
The WCHS varsity softball team poses with the regional championship plaque after defeating Walt Whitman high school.

WCHS softball team wins regional title 28 years after their first

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2022
Laying out everything one will need for their AP test such as a drink, calculator, pens and a snack, the night before is an easy way to mitigate test day stress.

Use this toolkit to prepare for AP exams

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor
April 17, 2022
WCHS winter sports team captains pose all together. Their leadership and hard work helped lead all teams to great seasons.

Winning winter sports teams wrap up their seasons

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor
March 22, 2022
The swim team competes in a relay race in which they won against WJ. On Feb. 12 the team upset Gonzaga to take home the Metro Championship.

Underdawgs on top: Swim team wins Metros

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor
March 13, 2022
Alec Lehtman goes biking through the snow with Josh Heimlich during a snow day.

Snow days spark excitement for students

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor
February 13, 2022
Students sit at graduation ready to move on to the next part of their life. In order to get to this moment students often stress themselves out jam-packing their schedule with extracurriculars in order to get into college.

Students should stack their experience, not their resume

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor
January 2, 2022
The WCHS chapter of Best Buddies is an opportunity for all students to interact and develop friendships.

Best Buddies fosters community of inclusion

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor
December 9, 2021
Smiling for the camera, the WCHS field hockey team proudly holds up the plaque for winning the county championship game.

Sunny success for field hockey team after the rain

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor
November 25, 2021
Seniors spirited in the white out theme pose at the bottom of the student section. The hype and fun of games have helped to bring out bigger crowds and fill the bleachers.

K-9s bark a new sense of spirit at WCHS football games

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor
October 26, 2021
Lexie Levitt runs past defenders on her way to scoring a goal for the WCHS JV Lacrosse Team.

Students and fans are finally allowed to attend MCPS games

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor
May 30, 2021
WCHS junior Dani Primerano smiles behind here mask after recieving her COVID-19 vaccine. Getting a cool narwhal bandaid was an added perk to finally getting the shot.

Vaccine eligibility eases student concerns

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor
May 17, 2021
Clockwise from top left are freshmen Megan Demske, Jonah Goldberg, Lyndee Sklute and John McNelis. As freshmen are struggling to find connections, the Observer hopes to introduce a few new Bulldogs to readers.

WCHS freshman speed dating: meet our newest Bulldogs

By Rachel Mattison, Assistant Advertisement and Subscription Manager
April 13, 2021
A promotional poster for the upcoming season of "The Bachelor" shows the new lead, Matt James.

Diversity in ABC’s “The Bachelor” has increased but still has a long way to go

By Rachel Mattison, Assistant Advertising & Subscriptions Manager
February 22, 2021
Tova Niles sits on the bus with a friend on the way to sleep away camp. She had attended for five summers in a row before it being cancelled last year.

Students prepare for another uncertain summer due to COVID-19

By Rachel Mattison, Assistant Advertising & Subscriptions Manager
January 31, 2021
As a teacher in the Special Education department, mainly in English, and as the Class of 2023 SGA sponsor, Ms. Kohr has been working extremely hard during this time of virtual learning.

TOTM: Shoshana Kohr

By Rachel Mattison, Assistant Advertisement and Subscription Manager
December 23, 2020
It is hard for the different freshmen to connect and form bonds while school is in a virtual environment and they only get interaction over zoom.

Freshmen students struggle with connections during virtual learning

By Rachel Mattison, Assistant Advertisement and Subscription Manager
December 10, 2020
"Dancing with the Stars" celebrity competitor, Carole Baskin, arrives on set for a day of rehearsals wearing a mask. All celebrities are required to wear masks when they are not inside the studio alone.

“Dancing with the Stars” returns during the pandemic

By Rachel Mattison, Assistant Advertisement and Subscription Manage
October 21, 2020
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