MCPS Board of Education addresses substitue shortage
By Vicky Gunawan, Observations Editor
April 3, 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...
“Wandraiser” helps care for animals in need
By Olivia Yasharoff, Staff Water
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 ...
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...
WCHS Snow Day Controversy
By Ari Dimitoglou, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Filed under Observations
For the past couple of months, MCPS has had a plethora of early releases, two-hour delays and days off of school due to weather-related issues. As much as students enjoy the shortened days and weeks, the snow days add up, possibly causing a shorter spring and summer break. Many parents, as well as teachers, supported...
WCHS’ Glow Dance is a Success
By Jordyn Green, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2019
Filed under Observations, Top Stories
Different schools have different dance traditions such as winter formals, Sadie Hawkins dances and even dance marathons. As of the 2017-2018 school year, WCHS started the tradition of the Glow dance, a night filled with neon lights, neon clothing and DJ’d music. This year however, with low ticket sales and...
WCHS Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Day
By Sophie Liss, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2019
Filed under Observations
Cancer affects many WCHS student in some way, whether they have a family member or friend with cancer, or they get involved with trying to prevent and spread awareness of cancer. It is important to start thinking about cancer prevention at a young age in order to be preventative and prepared to take on the man...
March TOTM: Yih Lee
By Vicky Gunawan, Observations Editor
March 6, 2019
Filed under Observations, Top Stories
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 ...
Parent information meeting held for incoming students
By Miranda Chung, Assistant Opinions Editor
February 8, 2019
Filed under Observations
In an effort to relieve the stress of incoming students and their parents, WCHS subject departments and administrators hosted the annual eighth grade parent information meeting Jan. 8. Only days into the second semester of the 2018-2019 school year, it is time for students to start signing up for...