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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

Many students at WCHS use tracking apps such as Life360. Many parents use this as a way to make sure their kids are safe and it makes pickup times easier.

Under surveillance: the rise of tracking apps

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor December 13, 2024

In today's digital world, tracking apps such as Find My or Life360 have proven essential for many teens and kids. From parents tracking their kids' location to coordinating picking them up or making sure...

Speech therapy is a widely used and relied on resource for students who are in school. Now, with the MCPS speech therapist and pathologist shortage, it is harder for students to get personal attention concerning their speech which can hinder their learning and prevent them from reaching their full potential.

Words left unspoken: tackling the speech therapist shortage in MCPS

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor December 13, 2024

Speech is a part of everyday life. It is used to communicate with one another and even now with the rise of technology, speech is a crucial part of clear communication. Without being able to clearly communicate,...

WCHS APES students analyze maps ranging from nautical charts, which depict the depth of the Chesapeake waters, to land use maps, classifying the different types of land within a region. After recording what they think, see, and wonder about the maps, groups present their observations to the rest of the groups.

Bringing lessons to life with more field trips

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor November 27, 2024

Many high school students struggle to find motivation to come to school every morning. The same repetitive routine again and again often tires students out, giving them less of a reason to come into school...

New Media Assistant Ryan Medina has quickly filled his role. He has his daily tasks he completes such as checking in and out books, helping students and troubleshooting tech issues. He already has new ideas of what to add to the media center and is a great addition to the media team!

Turning the page: Introducing the media center’s newest team member

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor October 28, 2024

With constant bustling hallways, WCHS is a busy environment filled with students traveling from class to class and in and out of the building. However, there is one place in the school that students can...

WCHS jazz band seniors line up for their last jazz coffeehouse performance. They look forward to their future and further exploring jazz in college.

Bean there, heard that, jazz band rocks the coffeehouse

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor June 6, 2024

The jazz band, while on the surface just another part of the WCHS band, is actually its own extension of the WCHS music department. The jazz ensemble does not perform in the traditional band concerts that...

"The Idea of You" book by Robinne Lee has sparked popularity with it bringing awareness to relationships with a larger age gap than the typical norm. Therefore, the recent movie adaptation of this book further illustrates the theme of how there is no age gap restriction to love.

Unconventional romance movie sparks new ideas of love

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor May 23, 2024

A romantic, heartwarming and a little bit sappy comedy, starring a 40 year old mom and a boy band member. What happens when problems arise and a group of young teens are at risk of missing Coachella, the...

¨Anybody but you¨ has swept TikTok and the nation by a storm. This new movie is only rising in popularity starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, this movie is a new staple romantic comedy.

Best movies released during the 2023-2024 school year

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor May 20, 2024

Churchill students often spend most of their time at school, after-school activities, or at home. Churchill students binge tv shows or watch comfort movies to unwind and relax. Recently, many new movies...

The McDonalds workers have been hard at work since their opening at WCHS to ensure they can accommodate the students.

Would you like fries with that? Check out the Golden Arches

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Avid McDonald's Enthusiast & Fangirl April 4, 2024

WCHS students scrambled to school on March 1, 2024 to see if the rumor was true. There  were whispers that the McDonalds that closed at Cabin John Shopping Center was coming to WCHS and as much as students...

"Friends" will have an everlasting impact on the film industry as it highlights the highs and lows about adulting and growing up.

The one where Mathew Perry’s legacy lives on

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Promotions and Subscriptions Manager January 8, 2024

You laugh with them, spend afternoons with them and maybe also live with them; friends can be some of the greatest influences on a person. The classic TV show “Friends” follows a group of friends in...

Celebrate this holiday season by decorating cookies with your loved ones and share with neighbors, friends and family!

Ways to kick off traditions this holiday season

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Subscriptions and Promotions Manager December 3, 2023

Traditions often mean something to one and their loved ones. Small moments like these can light up a holiday season with joy and happiness. While some holiday traditions live through generations and generations...

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