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Austin Vinner, Observations Editor

Austin Vinner is the Observations Editor for the Churchill Observer. He is a Junior at Churchill High School in the graduating class of 2022. In his free time he enjoys watching shows on netflix and sleeping. He likes working on the Observer and enjoys the design aspect of the newspaper. Austin also likes 3D modeling and architecture.

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AP exams are usually taken in a large test booklet that students write in, but with virtual AP exams, its harder to do some types of questions, especially ones that require students to show work.

AP exams will be offered in virtual and in-person settings

March 1, 2021
Switching teachers for the second semester was much easier with in person school as students received schedules like the one shown at the beginning of the year. In virtual learning, students had to search for new classes on canvas and make sure they could find all of their new zoom links.

Students adjust to new schedules for their second semester of virtual learning

February 7, 2021
With many families opting to stay home during winter break, video chatting is the easiest way to stay connected. Families like the one shown here organize Zoom calls to catch up and stay socially connected.

COVID hinders people from celebrating a normal winter break

January 20, 2021
As online school becomes the new normal, students are learning to reap the benefits of virtual learning. Many students join school from the comfort of their beds, a definite improvement from previously having to wake up in the early morning to get to school.

MCPS should not return to in person learning

December 10, 2020
The Boys Basketball team at WCHS had a great last season and they were disapointed to here that they will most likely not be meeting in person this season.

As the winter approaches, sports continue to be online

November 17, 2020
The WCHS Ambassadors have been creating graphics to advertise their virtual socials. This particular graphic advertised for the Halloween themed social on October 14th, which involved a game of Mafia and Skribbl.io.

Virtual socials connect new and returning students during online school

October 26, 2020
Animal Fostering and pet adoption has increased greatly over the course of the Coronavirus pandemic with one family adopting 2 dogs, 6 month old Poppy (on the left) and 11 week old Pico (on the right).

Families should adopt animals during quarantine

May 29, 2020
People know that being an adult is not all that kids think it is. It comes with many challenges and local organizations like the one pictured above use this idea to make drivers laugh as they pass this sign.

Adulting classes should be offered at WCHS

March 11, 2020
Cabin John Mall is among the many places where students at WCHS look for jobs. One of the places that has been popular recently is Playa Bowls which employs mostly highschool students.

High school students kill time with summer jobs

March 7, 2020
Queen Balina tells her story by posting this photo on the ISA Facebook page. She wants others to know how she feels about her culture, as shown by the book, and encourages others to share as well.

Students share their heritage through ISA club

December 19, 2019
The back corner of classrooms are usually this empty everyday, including parent observation day where the turnouts are low.

Parent Observation Day must go out the door

November 12, 2019
WCHS student takes a walk in forest during the fall. The leaves turn orange at the trees which is a sign that winter break is rapidly approaching.

Students look forward to fall into autumn

November 7, 2019
Traffic at WCHS during pickup and drop off is intensified by the amount of buses in the parking lot.

WCHS drivers stressed by parking dilemma

October 17, 2019
Winston Churchill High School has prided itself for many years on being one of the best, with their national blue ribbon ranking being displayed in front of the school.

School ranks: the downfall of students?

June 6, 2019
Kids who attended Family Day Feb. 9 were exposed to an interesting perspective on old folktales and African American art. They also learned how to draw in traditional styles.

Black History Month blends celebration with education

June 4, 2019
Many students use VPN apps during school so they can access social media and other sites that are blocked during school hours.

MCPS monitors students’ wifi usage to help maintain safety

May 10, 2019
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