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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

Blanken poses for a picture with her award. Blanken, an AP Psychology teacher, has been at WCHS for 13 years.

Teacher of the month: Katelyn Blanken

By Emily Zhang, News Editor November 20, 2019

Empathetic, passionate and energetic- these words perfectly describe WCHS AP Psychology and Physical Education teacher Katelyn Blanken. This year Blanken is teaching three classes of AP Psychology and...

All 15 members of the WCHS golf team worked hard this season leading to the team’s success.

WCHS golf team members swing their way to the top

By Emily Zhang, News Editor November 7, 2019

WCHS golf makes a comeback this year, persisting through everything set in front of them this season. The 15 team members were extremely motivated after missing the cut last year at states. “We have...

Shannon Hu enjoys painting, as it is a creative outlet for her to express herself. This is one of the many art pieces that Shannon has completed in the past. She often likes to use a variety of mediums to create her art.

Student Art Spotlight: Shannon Hu

By Emily Zhang, News Editor October 21, 2019

Charcoal, acrylic paint and digital- these are a few of sophomore Shannon Hu’s favorite mediums to work with when creating her spectacular pieces of art. For Hu, art’s infinite possibilities provided...

Students are often stressed  out trying to study for standardized tests.

SAT/ACT pushes students past their limits

By Emily Zhang, News Editor June 4, 2019

Attending countless tutoring sessions, spending a fortune on prep books, taking the SAT/ACT over and over again to get the best score possible—sound familiar? Students, especially at WCHS, put a lot...

Many students get very stressed out over standardized tests and don't believe the tests are an accurate representation of who they are.

Standardized testing may not be the best way for colleges to see who you are

By Emily Zhang, News Editor May 10, 2019

Attending countless tutoring sessions, spending a fortune on prep books, taking the SAT/ACT over and over again to get the best score possible—sound familiar? Students, especially at WCHS, put a lot...

Artist Claire Yang at work, painting on canvas for John’s Hopkins's art competition.

I-Illustrate club allows students to express their creativity

By Emily Zhang, Staff Writer March 11, 2019

Interested in art, but do not know where to start? One of WCHS’ many clubs, i-Illustrate is the right place to express one’s creativity. Every Thursday during lunch in room 276, WCHS students can drop...

SGA Holds Carnival

By Christina Zhang April 28, 2010

The annual SGA Spring Carnival was held April 24 at the football stadium. “Our goal [was] to put on a final [SGA] event that unites the community and showcases the diversity of clubs and activities...

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