People shoving past their neighbors in pre-dawn store lines, abandoning their children in aisles to stockpile merchandise and stampeding toward limited-quantity today-only deals. Otherwise reasonable people...
C: We’ve almost made it guys! Only a few more days until it’s acceptable to sleep until 11 a.m., play in the snow until our fingers are frozen to the tips and we can drink hot chocolate to our heart’s...
Chicken nuggets are a staple meal for picky eaters, but they are also a comfort food beloved by people of all ages. Over the years, there has been much debate on where to find the best chicken nuggets....
L: Sweaters are out, leaves are falling and Starbucks pumpkin drinks are in full swing—it’s officially fall! With Thanksgiving on the horizon and the weather beginning to cool, students are feeling...
MCPS leadership has seen a bit of a revolving door in the past few years. But with the arrival of new superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, the cycle seems to be slowing and the county hopes to find lasting...
As the school year begins and students start to find their bearings around school, they must find a supportive community. It may be tough to see this in pressure-filled classrooms, so many students seek...
In 2024, the job market has grown increasingly fast-paced, and more than ever, employers prioritize candidates with specialized skills. Accordingly, the demand for employees with advanced coding skills...
L: AP season has come to a close, shorts are now a staple in everyone’s closet and you know what that means: It’s time for a new Observer staff! Amidst too many AP exams, Cecilia and I took on our...
Every generation has its trends and slang. For Baby Boomers, it is their strong work ethic. For Millenials, it is their Buzzfeed quizzes. However, for Generation Z, it is their excessive use of emojis....
By Cecilia Bernstein, Assistant Observations Editor
• December 15, 2023
“Students at WCHS are all naturally smart and do not have to work for anything,” as many would say when asked about WCHS students. While only a stereotype, WCHS’s reputation around MCPS has always...
One of the most valuable positions you can be in baseball is actually all of them. That’s why WCHS senior Isaac Kreisler is incredibly valuable to the WCHS varsity boys’ baseball team. Kreisler can...
As unusual sports have gained popularity over the years and now WCHS is hopping on the bandwagon. In the coming weeks, Principal John Taylor and athletic director Jesse Smith plan to announce the start...
