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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Tulin submitted this picture, featuring WCHS junior Siju Onadipe, to the contest and it is one of his most well-known pieces.

Student art spotlight: Sebastian Tulin

By Nate Levine, Social Media Manager June 8, 2023

WCHS junior Sebastian Tulin has been making waves in the art community with his exceptional and talented photography skills, garnering recognition and earning multiple prestigious awards. Most recently,...

WCHS senior Gabriella Ward enjoys taking her pictures outdoors.

Student Art Spotlight: Gabriella Ward

By Ela Jalil, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2022

Armed with her trusty Canon T6, the camera she received for her 13th birthday, WCHS senior Gabriella Ward can often be found outdoors, taking inspiration from nature for her photoshoots.   Ward first...

Olivia Meshanko and Natalie Heshmat pose on top of a newly decorated car. Shoshana Rosenthal has been using an app that emulates a disposable cameras in order to make lasting memories with her friends.

Disposable cameras bring back some 90’s nostalgia

By Trevor Gardemal, Social Media Manager December 1, 2020

In a year like 2020, it is no surprise that students are trying to escape to the past. Single-use disposable cameras, first popular in the 1990s, have recently made a comeback amongst teenagers. Although...

One of Grant's favorite subjects to photograph is nature. When he's not taking pictures of nature, he enjoys documenting protests and the lives of his fellow WCHS students.

Student Art Spotlight: Avi Grant

By Bryan Fletcher, Production Manager November 20, 2018

Whether you see him in the hallways giving out high fives or hear him cracking jokes in his classes with his quirky sense of humor, just about everyone at WCHS knows who senior Avi Grant is. However, what...

Junior Dylan Fan’s award winning photo, taken in NYC.

Student Art Spotlight: Dylan Fan

By Sophie Liss, Sports Editor January 9, 2018

Some students find exhilaration in playing a championship sports game. Others enjoy writing stories or poems to express their thoughts and feelings. For junior Dylan Fan, photography is his way of expressing...

Alex Zarynow poses with Congressman John Delaney at the Congressional Art Competition. Zarynow has achieved much success through his photography.

Student Art Spotlight: Alex Zarynow

By Sarah O'Brien and Balbina Yang May 28, 2016

For some people, it’s all about the music, the dance moves or the food. However, for senior Alex Zarynow, it’s all about the pictures. Although he is in Photography 1, Zarynow is self-taught and began...

New equipment lets Photo students work like pros

New equipment lets Photo students work like pros

By Pablo Roa, Production Editor September 24, 2014

After years of relying on the same old, outdated equipment, the photography program at CHS has added a wealth of new photography materials for the 2014-15 school year. The class modernized in everything...

club cornor photography

Club Corner: Photography Club

By Jessica Hirsch, Staff Writer May 1, 2012

A place for artistic students to express their interests, the CHS Photography Club provides an outlet for students looking to learn about or expand their knowledge of photography. The club went on a field...

Student receives scholastic award

By Yasmin Akbari Observations Editor April 13, 2011

Congratulations to Senior Alex Zohore for winning the 2011 National Scholastic Awards Silver Medal in photography. His work, titled “Poor Coco,” received the silver medal as it “demonstrated high...

Students find their niche behind the camera lens

By Maddy Jacobs Online Features Editor March 21, 2011

The phrase “picture this” has never been more appropriate. Amid the star athletes, honor society members and future Broadway stars that swarm CHS, quietly lie those whose aesthetic visual ability practically...

Award of Excellence in Photography Winner

By Emma Crutchfield and Dana Youngentob Staff Writers and Dana Youngentob Public Relations March 2, 2011

Congratulations to junior Santiago Noguera and freshman Cameron Heger for winning an Award of Excellence in Photography. Congratulations also to senior Hillary Tilles for winning honorable mention in...

Talented art students hone their skills in class

By Katherine Lindblad, Staff Writer June 3, 2010

With so much focus on sports and academics, the arts often go unrecognized as a prestigious talent in many high schools. However, many CHS students pursue their talent in the arts by taking the many art...

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