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

Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children is an interesting movie based upon a teen book.

Miss Peregrine’s Projects Stunning Visuals

By Emily Wang, Features Editor October 11, 2016

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”, another popular young adult novel turned movie, has outdone “Deepwater” and “Masterminds”, trumping both with a box office opening earning of...

An example of what one can order and personalize at Class 520 ice cream shop that just opened in Rockville.

Ice Cream Trend Rolls Into Rockville

By Vicky Gunawan, Contest Manager October 3, 2016

Class 520, a popular dessert hangout, just opened in Rockville. The shop sells Thai ice cream rolls, a trend that is popular in New York and other major cities, and has now been brought to Maryland.   Thai...

Bill Nye sports his trademark bowtie.

Bill Nye to Debut on Netflix

By Matthew Sun, Fact Checker September 29, 2016

Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill Nye the Science Guy! Bill Nye has finally returned to the small screen once again. Bill Nye the “Science Guy” will star in a new Netflix original show, “Bill Nye Saves...

People everywhere are walking around with their phones

Pokémon Go Trainers Trying to Catch’ Em All

By Emiliana Cardinale, Production Manager September 29, 2016

All around the world, no matter where you go, you can see people wandering while staring down at their phones trying to catch ‘em all. Pokémon Go is a GPS based, augmented reality game in which...

Gene Wilder starred in popular movies such as “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”

Gene Wilder Remembered

By Eli Gordon, Production Editor September 29, 2016

What do Willy Wonka, Frederick Frankenstein and The Waco Kid all have in common? They were all played by Gene Wilder. Wilder, most well-known for his iconic portrayal of Willy Wonka in “Willy Wonka...

Senior Lauren Hassan, founder of the CHS Slam Poetry Club, delivers a slam poem. Hassan writes and performs poems covering a wide range of topics from racism to romance.

Student Art Spotlight: Lauren Hassan

By Sarah O'Brien and Balbina Yang, Arts Editors September 29, 2016

When we think of the arts, it’s usually music, theater or fine arts. However, ever since senior Lauren Hassan started the Slam Poetry Club, the CHS arts community has had an outspoken new member. “Since...

Winona Rider stars as Joyce Byers in the latest Netflix Original, “Stranger Things.” Netflix has gained popularity with its multitude of Original TV shows and movies that are being released this year.

Netflix Originals Keep Viewers Queued Up

By Sophie Liss and Nora Holland, Social Media Editor and Contest Manager September 29, 2016

When CHS students are not doing sports, school work, or extracurricular activities, they’re probably binge-watching shows on Netflix. Netflix Originals are TV shows and movies created and produced...

Junior Sam Nasar recently released his EP Self Signed, which features original songs.

Junior Releases Original EP

By Sarah O'Brien and Thomas Atkinson, Arts Editor and News Editor September 22, 2016

On Sept. 15, junior Sam Nasar released his first Extended Preview (EP), “Self Signed.” Ever since Nasar’s mother introduced him to musical theater, he has always had a passion for the arts. Nasar...

Alex Zarynow poses with Congressman John Delaney at the Congressional Art Competition. Zarynow has achieved much success through his photography.

Student Art Spotlight: Alex Zarynow

By Sarah O'Brien and Balbina Yang May 28, 2016

For some people, it’s all about the music, the dance moves or the food. However, for senior Alex Zarynow, it’s all about the pictures. Although he is in Photography 1, Zarynow is self-taught and began...

Replacing Bennys Bar and Grill, Lahinch Tavern and Grill opened April 20 and features American, traditional Irish and even vegan cuisine.

Irish Restaurant Lahinch opens at Cabin John

By Joe Raab, Social Media Editor May 26, 2016

Cabin John Mall’s new restaurant is bringing a new dining concept to the Potomac scene. Lahinch Tavern and Grill opened April 20, taking over the area formerly occupied by Benny’s Bar and Grill. It...

Hamilton is currently playing at the Richard Rogers Theatre on Broadway. It is coming to the Kennedy Center for the 2017-2018 season.

CHS Students Have Their Eyes on ‘Hamilton’

By Dani Miller, Production Editor May 26, 2016

Prepare to learn about our founding fathers as you never have before. Based off the novel Hamilton by Ron Chernow, composer and lead actor Lin Manuel Miranda’s Broadway play Hamilton humorously and...

Feldman in the CHS auditorium during the interview.

‘Observer’ Sits Down with Actor Ben Feldman

By Thomas Atkinson and Sarah O'Brien May 26, 2016

CHS alumnus Ben Feldman is a television and film actor in such shows as Mad Men, Silicon Valley and Cloverfield. Though he has done endless interviews, the Observer had the privilege of interviewing Feldman...

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