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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Children in the Philippines are all smiles and full of laughter when receiving their shoebox from Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Initiative. This initiative is one example of many that aims to spread the holiday joy to less fortunate children.

‘Tis the season of giving: cozy causes worth melting for

By Catherine Chan, Assistant Online Editor December 18, 2023

December. A season of external cold, but internal warmth. A season where friends and family reunite and most importantly, express their joy with one another through gift giving. The best gift anyone can...

Carolina Noguera (far right) with her cousins Elena and Sonia Hupmann all wearing Solidarity Masks. For more information, go to their Instagram @solidarity.masks.

WCHS teens give back with student-run organizations

By Olivia Yasharoff, Arts Editor June 25, 2020

Toke Ibraheem, a rising junior and Black Lives Matter activist, is one of many WCHS students who, during this time of quarantine and social distancing, have taken it upon themselves to start helping the...

WCHS senior Robin Bali travels to Lakeland Elementary School Middle School in Baltimore, Md. to deliver books and other supplies. In the photo, Bali is giving a presentation to students that attend this school and is extremely grateful for their reactions.

C4C donates supplies and warms the hearts of many

By Riley Hurr, Editor-in-Chief January 3, 2020

Charity 4 the Children (C4C) is dedicated to reducing child poverty in the U.S. by donating educational supplies to impoverished schools in our community and country. Their mission is to empower, equip,...

The Robert Lee restores oyster habitats in the Bay with recycled oyster shells.

Local restaurant aids chesapeake oyster recovery efforts

By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor October 29, 2015

The next time you sit down to enjoy a fresh seafood meal, take a moment to consider the work that allows you to continue to enjoy your meal. The Grilled Oyster Company in Cabin John has been working...

The field hockey team made a goal to raise enough money to send a family of four on a vacation to Disney World.

Girls Field Hockey raises money for Make-A-Wish

By Thomas Atkinson, Online Features Editor October 29, 2015

The varsity girls field hockey team fundraised for the Make-A-Wish Foundation during its game Oct. 6 and raised over $8,000. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit organization that seeks to grant...

Drop Squad to collect unused food for charity

Drop Squad to collect unused food for charity

By Nicole Malament, Observations Editor November 30, 2012

For students who feel guilty throwing away their uneaten food, the new club Drop Squad is collecting uneaten food to be donated. Each week the members of Drop Squad collect non-perishable food items like...

‘Burrito Mile’ runners compete on full stomach

By Luke Frentos, Staff Writer March 22, 2010

A relatively new sporting event has gained in popularity over the past few years. It has been hailed as one of the greatest tests of athletic and intestinal fortitude. Yes, this is the Burrito Mile. The...

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