WCHS appreciates teachers
By Ari Dimitoglou, Photo Manager
June 4, 2019
Filed under Observations
For decades, the first week of May has been dedicated to honoring the impact teachers have made on students and fellow staff members, but what does being a teacher at WCHS during Staff Appreciation Week exactly mean? At WCHS, it is an annual tradition for students to write thank you notes at the...
Students actively volunteer at the Potomac Community Center
By David Malament, Productions Manager
June 4, 2019
Filed under Observations
In September 2018, the Potomac Community Center director, Peter Selikowitz, had the idea to start a student advisory board to brainstorm new events and activities for the PCC. “A lot of attendance at the PCC is students, it’s important to hear the ideas of the students in order to make the PCC t...
TOTM- Lee
By Ella Kaminsky, Features Editor
June 4, 2019
Filed under Observations
Although Honors Chemistry is known to be a very difficult course, Mr. Jonathan Lee has made learning effective yet enjoyable for his students. Lee has taught at WCHS for five years. Students every year boast about his impressive teaching style and his unmatched relatability. Before working as a teacher, Lee graduated f...
TOTM: Yih Lee
By Victoria Gunawan, Senior Writer
May 27, 2019
Filed under Awards, Observations, Teachers
When choosing a language to learn at WCHS, many students think of Spanish or French, yet there is one language that is unique and taught with extraordinary knowledge: Chinese. A member of the language department, Yih Lee teaches Chinese 4 through 7 and AP Chinese. Growing up, Lee had no intentions ...
Maryland Black-Eyed Susan nominees are released
By Andrew Chan, Sports Editor
May 17, 2019
Filed under Observations
Typically, students have to search long and hard just to find a decent book. But imagine if there was a list with the best books of the year specifically tailored for high schoolers. Such a list exists, and it is called the Black Eyed Susan novels list. Each year, a group of librarians choose seve...
MCPS votes for new SMOB
By Sophie Liss, Senior Writer
May 17, 2019
Filed under Local, Observations
Junior Nate Tinbite of Kennedy High School was elected to be the 42nd Student Member of the Board (SMOB) April 24. The SMOB provides a connection between MCPS students and the Montgomery County Board of Education by representing students’ issues at board meetings. Sophomores and juniors are eligi...
TOTM: Jennifer Miller
By Riley Hurr, Editor in Chief
May 14, 2019
Filed under Observations
Always having known from the beginning that English was her favorite subject, this month’s Teacher of the Month loves to continue and share her love of reading, writing and thinking. Having 18 years of teaching experience, all at WCHS, AP Language and English department head, Jennifer Miller, is ...
MCPS Board of Education addresses substitute shortages
By Vicky Gunawan, Observations Editor
April 1, 2019
Filed under Observations
Substitute teachers are among the least appreciated of teachers. They are called last minute to work, but they are still able to conduct classes with organization and poise. Recently in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), there has been a shortage of substitute teachers. Because of this, the...
TOTM: Gary Rogers
By Fatima Yazdi, Features Editor
April 1, 2019
Filed under Observations
Ever wanted to meet a teacher who has extensive knowledge on current events, global warming, pollution, energy conservation or ecological footprints? Well look no further, as WCHS has the teacher for you. A member of the science department, Gary Rogers teaches AP Environmental Science and is a scie...
“Wandraiser” helps to care for animals in need
By Olivia Yasharoff, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
Filed under Observations
Mascara wands are usually used to make eyelashes appear longer, darker and thicker, but with the help of WCHS’s Junior Civitan club, they can also be used to save the lives of animals. The Junior Civitan club is currently working with the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge (AWR), a non-profit organization ...
Media Center Hosts Successful Blind Date With a Book
By Mary Hinton, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Filed under Observations
At this point in the year, most WCHS students, if not all, feel tired, overwhelmed and completely stressed out. A solution to this can be found at a somewhat unlikely location: the media center. At the media center, you can make your way over to the “Blind Date With a Book” section, where you c...
WCHS MSA Participates in MIST
By Nur Yavuz, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Filed under Observations
The Muslim Student Association (MSA) is reaching out to WCHS students to join and participate in the 2019 Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST), an educational competition about the religion of Islam, including interesting workshops for students to participate in. As the WCHS community grows in diversity, le...