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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

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...

Members of the Winston Churchill Ethics Bowl pose for a picture after a team meeting on February 10th, 2022. From left to right: David Ameh, Amanda Kossoff, Jaehee Lee, Ryan Chernoff, Brady Cohen, Yasmine Abou Aly, George Chang, Antoine Martinez, and Isabella Ngwana.

Right or Wrong? Ethics Bowl addresses social dilemmas

By George Chang, Staff Writer March 15, 2022

An uproar of voices erupts as two groups of seven students discuss their stances on the ethics of ghosting. Regionals are in two days, which means it is time to get serious. “Maybe we can bring up...

New classes for semester two means new assignements. WCHS freshmen Zander Greenspun and Olivia Song work on a group project together.

Friends in classes: beneficial or not?

By Aleeza Ali, Staff Writer March 11, 2022

The last few assignments have been turned in and grades have been finalized. Semester one has ended, which means students have said goodbye to their first semester classes. With the start of semester two,...

WCHS students in the Interact Club program came together in May of 2021 during COVID-19 to decorate a mural for Suburban Hospital for the pediatric center.

WCHS’s Interact Club gives back to the community

By Kendyl Groisser, Staff Writer March 8, 2022

WCHS is all about giving back to the community. Whether it is through volunteering outside of school or joining clubs to benefit those in need, helping others is important. MCPS implemented a Student Service...

On Valentines Day weekend, a group of WCHS sophomores craft heart-shaped personal pizzas to celebrate their appreciation for one another in a heart-themed gathering.

Students and teachers express themselves at WCHS

By Ananya Pandit, Staff Writer March 8, 2022

From wearing a butterfly beret, to the music sneakily playing in one’s headphones during class, self-expression is everywhere. Not only does self-expression permeate almost every facet of our lives,...

On January 15, 2022, WCHS freshman Morgan Nkamshire reflects on her overall experience during the 2021-2022 school year so far so that she can provide her thoughts and suggestions at the next Student’s Voices meeting.

New program gives students a voice

By Isabella Ngwana, Staff Writer March 8, 2022

Lack of attention towards student needs, emotions being dismissed and not having a sense of belonging dwells on the thoughts of WCHS students. WCHS students often complain about the administration not...

The Spanish Honor Society held their monthly meeting during lunch on February 9th, 2022 to discuss new chapter initiatives.

Spanish Honors Society reaches communities beyond WCHS

By Julia Levi, Staff Writer March 8, 2022

From fundraisers and helping Central American communities, to making efforts towards educating students, the WCHS Spanish Honor Society provides unique opportunities for students to spread awareness for...

The return to regular in-person learning during the 2021 school year also coincided with a return of the typical 7 class school day.

Block schedules are more beneficial to students

By Liam Klein, Opinions Editor February 17, 2022

Over the past two school years, WCHS has experimented with different versions of the daily school bell schedule. With varying start times, time in between classes, lunch length, class length, and classes...

During sixth period on Jan. 21, students walk out in the bus loop of WCHS, to call for more transparency from MCPS on COVID-19. This was part of a countywide initative.

Students elect to stay “in” during meaningful walk out

By Jeremy Fredricks, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2022

In hundreds of schools across the U.S., students walked out to call for more actions regarding the spike in COVID-19 cases. Among those schools were WCHS and other MCPS schools, where students walked out...

Boxlight boards have been placed a large number of classrooms like this one. Here one is powering up as Mr. Hakopian begins class.

Boxlights ring in 2022 with unknown potential

By Austin Vinner, News Editor February 15, 2022

As students get back into the hustle and bustle of school after winter break and the multitude of snow days, there are more changes than meets the eye. Surrounded in controversy around in-person school,...

Throughout this decision making process, the Montgomery County Board of Education has made attempts at increased transparency.

MCPS should remain in person despite rising COVID cases

By Liam Klein, Opinions Editor January 28, 2022

The question of a possible return to virtual learning has gripped WCHS since before teachers and students alike departed for winter break. However, without any surprise, WCHS along with a multitude of...

Maps like these are posted outside the auditorium each day, telling teacherless students where to sit.

Teachers deserve better compensation for subbing

By Austin Vinner, News Editor January 25, 2022

$15 an hour. This is the minimum wage in more than 20 states including parts of Maryland, like Montgomery County. Sadly, $15 is also the amount being offered to MCPS teachers who choose to give up free...

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