Administration attempts to puff out vaping
By Bryan Fletcher and Benjamin Pham
May 8, 2019
Filed under News, School, Top Stories
Following recent, notable events at school involving THC addictions and the use of vape pens, the WCHS administration is looking into new policies restricting the presence of drugs on school grounds and in classrooms. With now being a better time than ever to initiate discussions about the hazards...
Comfort zones allow WCHS student to shine
By Benjamin Pham, Advertising/Subscriptions Manager
March 11, 2019
Filed under CHS Community, Features, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
Everyone has a comfort zone, an environment where one has a sense of familiarity, safety, and security, and there is something to be said for stepping out of it. When students step out of of their comfort zone, they accomplish things that they aren’t necessarily comfortable doing, with higher levels of st...
Karate fosters self-defense and increases exercise
By Benjamin Pham, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager
February 8, 2019
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
WCHS does not offer karate as a class or an extracurricular activity, but that does not stop students like senior Matthew Dilsizian from pursuing the sport during their free time. Dilsizian began karate when he was in fourth grade.At first, he had trouble keeping up with the other students in the...
WCHS Jazz Ensemble hosts annual concert for good cause
By Benjamin Pham, Advertising/Subscriptions Manager
January 8, 2019
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, School, Top Stories
On Friday Dec. 14, The WCHS Jazz Ensemble hosted their annual Jazz Coffeehouse in the band room. To accompany the music, they provided snacks and refreshments outside. The jazz performance was broken up into two sets, each consisting of four songs, with a brief intermission in between. Senior Tim Ducke...
Moments of silence allow communities to heal
By Benjamin Pham, Advertising & Subscriptions Manager
December 21, 2018
Filed under Observer Opinion
Around the world, the moment of silence is practiced when a tragic event occurs as a way for communities to come together, mourn the loss of loved ones and provide support to all who were impacted by the tragedy. The shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Fla., the Capital Gazette i...
Students ride their way to equestrian success
By Benjamin Pham, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager
November 20, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
When people are asked to name a sport, they usually mention football, soccer, basketball or baseball; they are not wrong. However, what people forget to mention is horseback riding. For senior Courtney Stefan and junior Maddie Kupinsky, horseback riding is something they know like the back of their...
WCHS students aspire to be involved in military
By Benjamin Pham, Advertising and Subscription Manager
October 18, 2018
Filed under Features, Students
Having a perfectly made bed, being extremely obedient, having constant room inspections and enlisting in the military purely to serve or harm people are common misconceptions that people have about those who want to join the military. However, these stereotypes are not always true. Senior Patrick...
WCHS hosts 15th annual Maryland College Night
By Ben Pham, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager
October 5, 2018
Filed under News, Online Exclusives, School, Top Stories
CHS hosted the 15th annual Maryland College Night on Tues., Sept. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium and several classrooms, in which 21 admissions officers from colleges across Md. met with students and parents. CHS ambassadors arrived early to decorate the halls with college flags and assist pare...