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

CHS community honors Autism Awareness Month

CHS community honors Autism Awareness Month

By Jessica Gold, Staff Writer April 26, 2013

Every 11 minutes, a child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Statistics show autism now affects one in 88 children.  Autism is a bio-neurological developmental disease that affects areas of the...

Churchill pays homage to the ‘British Bulldog’

By Jordan Janis and Danielle Kiefer, Fact Checker and Circulation Manager April 24, 2013

When some in Montgomery County hear the name Winston Churchill, several things come to mind: a National Blue Ribbon school, a sports rivalry or a bunch of rich kids driving BMWs.  However, one of the...

April Fools Crossword Answers

April Fools Crossword Answers

By Emily Birnbaum and Jamie Lescht April 3, 2013

Across: 7. Peanut butter sandwich 9. Masquerade 12. Zach and Spencer 13. Frisbee 14. Wootton 15. Hockey 16. WJ 17. Blue 18. Ski 19. Second   Down: 1. Booboo...

Churchill Compliments brightens students’ days

Churchill Compliments brightens students’ days

By Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer March 1, 2013

A Facebook account called "Churchill Compliments" has become a popular way for students to anonymously compliment each other. The Facebook account, which was created in December and has more than 1,000...

Tips for surviving the zombie apocalypse

Tips for surviving the zombie apocalypse

By Charlotte Scarborough and Sammi Silber March 1, 2013

The hallways are bare of another living soul. The school colors once a pristine display on the walls, now mix with red.  The auditorium doors are locked shut, with chains looped through the adjoining...

Facing stress, students smoke to blow off steam

Facing stress, students smoke to blow off steam

By Ben Fox, Sports Photo Editor March 1, 2013

You can smell it on their breath. It lingers in their cars. It sticks to their clothes and cannot be washed out. The smell of cigarettes follows smokers everywhere, even through the Bulldog Lobby and into...

CHS cluster celebrates Black History Month

CHS cluster celebrates Black History Month

By Jordan Janis, Fact Checker March 1, 2013

February marks National Black History Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the achievements of African Americans in American history and celebrating African American culture. Black History Month began...

Top five technical difficulties of modern history

By Matt Raab and Ben Schick March 1, 2013

The 49ers, the Ravens and fans all over the country were in despair  during this year’s Superbowl as they watched their favorite players try to stay loose while they awaited the return of the lights. The...

How not to rebound on new years resolutions

How not to rebound on new year’s resolutions

By Ben Fox and Julia Heimlich December 21, 2012

As the final midnight of 2012 inches closer, many people will partake in a tradition that has been around for decades. On Dec. 31, at 12 a.m., people all over the world will make New Year’s Resolutions...

HSI continues programs despite regional conflicts

HSI continues programs despite regional conflicts

By Dana Harris, Online Opinions Editor December 21, 2012

The Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism, has remained intact since the destruction of the Second Jerusalem Temple in 70 C.E.   Seeing it, touching it and leaving a prayer within the Western Wall...

Chickens remind local family of a distant past

Chickens remind local family of a distant past

By Spenser Easterbrook and Matt Rabb December 21, 2012

Students walking into school at sunrise need not worry. No, you are not going crazy. You did just hear a rooster crow. Look no farther than the Pham residence, a home on Gainsborough Road across from CHS...

The ‘Observer’ brings you this year’s sexiest men

By Sammi silber, Production Editor December 21, 2012

People Magazine crowned actor Channing Tatum as the Sexiest Man Alive in their November issue, along with 185 runner-ups.  While Tatum may suffice for some readers several men that People chose, such...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Features