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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

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The vast majority of the American population cannot spend close to half a million dollars on private schooling a year. For most middle-to-upper class students, Its more important to save your money to go to a more prestigious graduate school rather than devoting college expenses to undergraduate.

Put your money where the money is when it comes to college costs

By Sofia Williamson, Online Editor in Chief October 5, 2017

CHS students graduate at rates of over 95 percent each year, and if you've read the Observer's senior section, you can also tell by our never ending list of names that over 95 percent of us also go on...

Photo courtesy of Megan Park

MCPS Proposes Elimination of Athletic Fees

By Vicky Gunawan, Photo Editor June 6, 2017

On Feb. 15 superintendent Jack Smith advised that students should not be charged for athletic fees. The Montgomery County Board of Education requires middle or high school students to pay an Extracurricular...

Autism Awareness: An Inside Perspective

By Adam Gruner, Staff Writer May 26, 2017

Society likes to put people with different religions, races, genders, ethnicities and disabilities into categorized boxes. April was Autism Awareness month, and ironically, this is exactly how somebody...

7 CHS Students Receive Honorable Mentions or Spots on Washington Posts 2016-2017 Winter All Met List

7 CHS Students Receive Honorable Mentions or Spots on Washington Post’s 2016-2017 Winter All Met List

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor May 21, 2017

Whether it's dribbling down the court, skating down the ice, or pinning an opponent to the ground, athletes always have same goal: to win.   This year, 7 CHS students have received honorable...

Various locations at CHS were vandalized

Destructive Acts Prompt Investigation

By Rebecca Jackson and Julia Lescht February 27, 2017

Police are currently investigating various incidents of vandalism that have been reported over the past month at CHS and Walter Johnson High Schools. The initial vandalism incident at CHS was reported...

Photo Courtesy of Jesse Smith

New Bulldog Logo Brings Unity to School Image

By Joe Raab, Social Media Editor February 22, 2017

Athletic Director Jesse Smith released a new bulldog logo for CHS Feb 17. The new bulldog logo will not only be used for all of the sports at the school, but will also be used by the school as a whole....

Women’s March on Washington

January 23, 2017

On Jan. 21, 2017, more than 500,000 people came together and marched in Washington, D. C. to the White House to support the rights of women and other minorities.   Due to the recent election...

Signs have been put up at the East Gate Swim and Tennis Club in protest of the proposed Verizon Wireless cell phone tower.

Conflict Over East Gate Cell Tower Continues

By Jake Herman, Online Opinions Editor January 23, 2017

A zoning hearing on Jan. 9 may determine whether Verizon Wireless can build a cell phone tower at East Gate Swim and Tennis Club on the corner of Gainsborough Road and Democracy Boulevard. After the...

Racist Vandalism Disturbs CHS Community

Racist Vandalism Disturbs CHS Community

By Max Kandel, Advertising Manager January 23, 2017

On Nov. 10, a sign was found in a CHS boys bathroom that read “Whites Only.” This goes along with the recent trend of offensive signs and writings in schools since November. This incident was first...

Students Take Action After Polarizing Election

Students Take Action After Polarizing Election

By Dani Miller and Megan Park January 11, 2017

With Inauguration Day right around the corner, it is time for country to start thinking about the future. Mirroring the the current political climate of our country, CHS students have different ideas...

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