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

An MCPS press release provides a visual diagram of how semester grades began getting calculated starting the 2016 school year.

MCPS grades are inflated and that needs to change

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2022

In a world where college admission is already so difficult with so many high-achieving students, MCPS’ current grading system puts its top students at a disadvantage. With no differential in a 10% grading...

That Awkward Moment provides male perspective on a rom com genre

“That Awkward Moment” provides male perspective on a rom com genre

By Caitlin Doherty, Circulation Manager February 6, 2014

Killer cast, funny one-liners and a heartthrob protagonist all create a recipe for success: That Awkward Moment, a new romantic comedy that CHS students have been raving about.   The movie follows...

Childish Gambino releases Because the Internet

Childish Gambino releases “Because the Internet”

By Arjun Swaminathan, Productions Editor January 9, 2014

The latest offering from rapper Childish Gambino is a brilliant display of lyrical skill and musical talent, mesmerizing the listener.   Gambino, also known under his real name as actor Donald...

Hoodie Allens Party with Your Friends tour comes to Silver Spring

Hoodie Allen’s “Party with Your Friends” tour comes to Silver Spring

By Madison Hurr, Production Editor November 26, 2013

Two thousand teenagers crowded into the Fillmore in Silver Spring on Friday Nov. 22. Girls and guys alike dressed as though it was summer, braving the wintry weather to see hip-hip artist and rapper Hoodie...

CHS Students prepare for No Shave November

CHS Students prepare for No Shave November

By Caitlin Doherty, Circulation Manager November 8, 2013

Men everywhere can put down their razors and rejoice because, for one month, it is socially acceptable to flaunt facial hair.   No Shave November is a nationally recognized event that celebrates...

J.K. Rowling announces prequel to Harry Potter

J.K. Rowling announces prequel to Harry Potter

By Jeanine Liu, Contest Manager September 25, 2013

The magic lives on in the world of Harry Potter. Two years after the release of the last Potter film, Warner Bros. announced that J.K. Rowling, author of the famous Potter series, will be writing the screenplay...

Handball comes to CHS

Handball comes to CHS

By Caitlin Doherty, Circulation Manager September 20, 2013

Originated in the late nineteenth century in Denmark, team handball is a sport in which two teams with seven players each pass a ball in order to score a goal. Although it was created more than 200...

First annual UMTTR basketball tournament

By Ben Fox, Sports Editor September 13, 2013

On Sunday Sept 15, the Bullis school will be hosting the first annual UMTTR (pronounced “you matter”) 3 vs 3 Basketball Tournament & Fun Day in Memory of Evan Rosenstock. The proceeds for the tournament...

CHS Students Remember 9/11

CHS Students Remember 9/11

By Julia Reagan, Arts Editor September 11, 2013

Today marks the twelfth anniversary of one of the most tragic events our country has experienced.  On this day, 12 years ago, four jet planes were hijacked by terrorists who attacked the New York World...

Teens waiting longer to obtain drivers licenses

By Allison Srour, Staff Writer March 2, 2010

For years teenagers have been getting their driver’s licenses as soon as they are of legal age. Recent studies have shown that many teens are waiting longer before beginning to drive, and instead rely...

Local elementary school in danger of closing

By Anu Jain, News Production Editor November 24, 2009

Dickerson Monocacy ES, which has been open since 1961, faces a future closing, forcing kindergartners and the rest of its students to attend Poolesville ES. The date of the closure has not yet been assigned...

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