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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

A gender-neutral bathroom sign is posted in order to allow people who don't identify specifically as "male" or "female."

LGBTQ+ students deserve more at WCHS

By Kendyl Groisser, Online Managing Editor June 6, 2023

In today's world, creating an inclusive and accepting environment is crucial. Students of all backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBTQ+, deserve a safe and supportive space to learn and grow....

Student advisor Kaylen Chang (pictured left), and club teacher Aishling McGinty (pictured right) pose next to each other in at the GSA Club meeting held on February 8, 2022.

GSA provides safe space for LGBTQ+ studentss

By Olga Engler, Staff Writer March 15, 2022

Walking down the hallway, one’s eye might catch a brightly-colored poster on the wall. Students stop in front of it and read “GSA club at Churchill! Looking for new members! Anyone is welcome.” They...

The LGBTQ+ Studies course, established for the first time in the 2021-2022 school year at WCHS, explores the identities, issues and history around the LGBTQ+ community. This elective is a hopeful sign that more diverse classes will continue to be developed and implemented.

Diverse texts for a diverse student body

By Ha-Yeon Jeon, Opinions Editor October 23, 2021

Shakespeare, Hemingway, Steinbeck and Hawthorne. What do these four have in common? They are examples of the predominantly white male authors that have traditionally been overrepresented in school curriculums....

Released on Hulu on Nov. 25th, "Happiest Season" is the first LGBTQ+ Christmas rom-com produced by a major studio.

“Happiest Season” blazes new paths for LGBTQ+ representation in romantic comedies

By Olivia Yasharoff, Arts Editor December 6, 2020

The most wonderful time of the year is rapidly approaching and holiday season lovers are gearing up by binging their favorite feel-good Christmas movies. This year, a Christmas movie that breaks the cookie-cutter...

The student members of MoCo Pride pose for a group picture. They have been working hard all year to create the country's first high school LGBTQ+ Studies curriculum.

New MCPS LGBTQ+ Studies course makes history

By Trevor Gardemal, Social Media Manager May 13, 2020

Over the past few years, MCPS has made efforts to diversify their curriculum. These changes include the introduction of books written by women and people in color into English curriculums, and the introduction...

Some CHS students taped their mouth shut April 15 to show support for LBGTQ students who are bullied.

CHS Students Participate in National Day of Silence

By Ethan S. Miller, Fact Checker April 15, 2016

CHS students participated in the National Day of Silence April 15, an event bringing attention to LGBTQ causes that hit especially close to home for some students who have been mourning the loss of LGBTQ...

LGBTQ representation in the media, arts increases

By By: Elizabeth Chen Circulation Manager November 23, 2010

On ABC’s Modern Family, Cam and Mitchell liven the show with their quick wit and complementary personalities. But they are not only a hilarious couple; they also help make up a handful of television...

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