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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

Honors Chemistry teacher Ms. Kayla Best was awarded Teacher of the Month for January because of all the effort and commitment she puts into her class.

Teacher of the month: Kayla Best

By Sydney Stern, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager February 3, 2025

Upon first glance, chemistry seems extremely complex, filled with what appears to be a handful of intricate gibberish terms combined with difficult work. While this may be true, Ms. Kayla Best decodes...

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nationwide organization that recognizes teachers who show mastery through an extensive evaluation of their teaching practices and knowledge.

A teacher’s journey to becoming board certified

By Katy Edwards, Social Media and Photo Manager January 31, 2025

WCHS is known for its academic excellence and high ranking among Maryland schools. While the students are accredited for this success, much of it is also due to the drive of WCHS teachers to go above and...

National honor societies can offer various benefits for members, including networking and leadership opportunities.

A guide to the honor societies

By Olga Engler and Maximus Wang December 19, 2024

With over a dozen different honor societies operating at WCHS, it can feel overwhelming to understand what and where each honor society is. Below is a guide to all the societies, their sponsors and their...

Ms. Jamie Frank is the WCHS Teacher of the Month for December 2024. Ms. Frank's experience and enthusiasm as a teacher is demonstrated through her engaging class environment and her entertaining lessons.

Teacher of the month: Jamie Frank

By Ava Van Vuren, Assistant News Editor December 19, 2024

Colorful posters with political terms cover the walls, engulfing students in the immense and complex world of the United States government. At first, these terms appear completely foreign, but as Jamie...

From teaching more than a decade at WCHS, Mr. Christopher Tappis has become a fan favorite for many students as they know they can go to him for math assistance in any math course they are struggled with and he will be ready to help.

Teacher of the month: Christopher Tappis

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor December 4, 2024

From telling jokes to deriving complex equations, Mr. Christopher Tappis always finds new ways to make math class more exciting and engaging every day. By fostering a relaxed yet focused classroom environment,...

Waves4Change founder Maximus Devinney and donor Akshay Gandhi pose with their donations at a 2024 summer swim meet held at Country Glen Swim & Tennis Club.

WCHS students create waves in the community

By Katy Edwards, Social Media Manager December 4, 2024

WCHS students are making a splash in the lives of aspiring young swimmers. In today’s world, many sports are organized in a pay-to play structure, where the purchase of expensive equipment and training...

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