Reddit builds a following in CHS community

By Justine Stayman, Circulation Manager and Jessica Hirsch, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2011

When it comes to using the power of the Internet, a website called Reddit is rapidly gaining popularity at CHS. Founded by Steve Huffman and Alex Ohanian in 2005, Reddit is a website that allows users to submit original content, content found elsewhere on the Internet or simple text for review by their... Read more »

Countdown to 2012 with Top 11 of 2011

By Allison Srour, Features Editor
December 22, 2011

It has been one crazy year, CHS. As we kiss 2011 goodbye and ring in the new year of 2012, the Observer looks back at some of the most memorable moments of 2011. Here are what our staff believes are the most significant moments that should be remembered from this year. Top 11 Most Memorable Moments: 1.... Read more »

Tests From Last Night

By Nicole Weltmann, Staff Writer
December 22, 2011

It is 3 a.m., and you just sent your friend a text message without knowing it. According to the Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute, sleep texting is when someone texts while sleeping, most likely during the non-rapid eye movement cycle. Sleep texting could be considered a parasomnia, an abnormal or unwanted... Read more »

<3 iHeart my iPhone <3

By Emma Crutchfield, Sports Production Editor
December 22, 2011

You are on a date, and she keeps checking her phone. She is not only texting all of her friends but is also on Facebook and Twitter. You can’t keep a conversation with her because she is too interested in what is going on with her peers. Every time her phone vibrates, she immediately checks it and ignores... Read more »

Film Club

By Olivia Parven, Staff Writer
December 22, 2011

choose to go out with their friends, while some frantically study for upcoming tests. But the Film Club does something different–they relax and watch movies. The club meets in sponsor Wesley Russ’s room from Wednesdays to Fridays at lunch to watch different films each week. “You do not have... Read more »

Race to Nowhere Club

By Justine Stayman, Circulation Manager
December 22, 2011

The movie Race to Nowhere calls on families, educators and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to prepare America’s youth to become effective and responsible leaders. The new Race to Nowhere Club serves as CHS’ acknowledgement of the movie’s goal. The club provides a forum where... Read more »

Girl scouts recognized

By Luke Frentsos, Sports Photo Editor
December 22, 2011

Congratulations to seniors Emma Glass and Chloe Hand for earning the Girl Scouts Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can receive. Both are members of Girl Scout Troop 3288, and Glass has been in Girl Scouts for 11 years, while Hand has been in Girl Scouts for 10 years. To earn... Read more »

EHS holds book drive, donates to Children’s Inn

By Jamie Lescht, Public Relations Manager and Julia Reagan, Staff Writer
December 22, 2011

The English Honor Society raised $570 though pizza sales and dues to purchase and wrap 125 new books for The Children’s Inn Foundation, which benefits children with terminal ilnesses. They also held a book drive and collected hundreds of gently used books to be donated to students being tutored... Read more »

CHS athlete commits

By Brett Sachs. News Production Editor
December 22, 2011

Congratulations to junior Matt Leonard, for verbally committing to play Division I lacrosse at Towson University. Leonard has played lacrosse since age 10 and has been on the varsity team at CHS since his freshman year. He also trains with Next Level and Performance club lacrosse teams.

Civitans hold fundraiser

By Nicole Malament, Staff Writer
December 22, 2011

The Civitans Club held a cereal drive and pizza sale during the week of Dec. 15. All cereal boxes collected will be donated to the Manna Food Center to support the fight against hunger in Montgomery County and all proceeds from pizza sales will be used to fund upcoming fundraisers. “Our goal in Civitans... Read more »