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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

Athlete of the Month: Cameron Mosheydi

Athlete of the Month: Cameron Mosheydi

By Dana Youngentob, News Editor May 2, 2012

He has already scored nine goals and contributed six assists—and that’s just through the first five games of the season. With this strong start, senior captain Cameron Mosheydi is in a position to...

Softball's young talent shows promise for future

Softball’s young talent shows promise for future

By Dana Youngentob, News Editor April 30, 2012

The softball team has had a rough start to the season. After seven games, the Bulldogs have clinched just three wins. The team beat Richard Montgomery 10-2 April 19, Bethesda-Chevy Chase 11-4 April...

Kids, kegs and consequences

Kids, kegs and consequences

By Emma Crutchfield, Dana Youngentob, Production Editor, Online News Editor March 26, 2012

Every weekend, many teens in the D.C. metro area hang out with friends and drink alcohol, and all too often a story appears in the news the next day about a local kid who was killed because of it. Andrea...

Departments consider test days to reduce stress

Departments consider test days to reduce stress

By By Dana Youngentob, Online News Editor December 20, 2011

 After CHS staff viewed the movie Race to Nowhere Nov. 7, the PTSA and teachers and administrators are working to reduce some of the stress placed on students. Spanish teacher Bob Roos has seen some...

Superintendent holds student press conference

Superintendent holds student press conference

By Dana Youngentob, Online News Editor November 22, 2011

  Superintendent Joshua Starr held a press conference with reporters from high school newspapers Oct. 18 to discuss MCPS issues and introduce himself to the community.   Starr focused on variability,...

CHS wins character education award

By Dana Youngentob Online News Editor October 24, 2011

CHS received the School of the Year Award for Character Education from the Maryland Center for Character Education Oct. 6.  The objective of the award, presented at Stevenson University, is to acknowledge...

New superintendent Joshua Starr visits CHS

By Dana Youngentob Online News Editor September 27, 2011

Dr. Joshua P. Starr replaced Dr. Jerry Weast as superintendent of schools July 1 and plans on starting off the new school year by familiarizing himself with the community. According to the MCPS website,...

Increase in Metro crimes concerns CHS parents

By Dana Youngentob Public Relations March 22, 2011

Some students go downtown for a concert at the Verizon Center, while others go downtown for a nice dinner. No matter the reason, the Metro is a popular mode of transportation to get to a desired location....

Gifford’s chain closes after serving imposter ice cream

By By Dana Youngentob, Public Relations November 23, 2010

All of the Gifford’s Ice Cream stores have been shut down due to an investigation which revealed the sale of Hood ice cream, a grocery store brand, inside the Chevy Chase Gifford’s store this summer. According...

Children’s meds recalled

McNeil Consumer Healthcare announced April 30 a voluntary recall of children’s and infants’ over-the-counter (OTC) medication manufactured in the U.S. The recall includes children’s and infants’...

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