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Starbucks releases its limited edition cups around the holiday times and it is very popular amongst WCHS students.

Sipping through the sweetest rankings of hot chocolates

By Nataly Behnia, Social Media Manager December 12, 2023

For many WCHS students, hot chocolate is a holiday staple. Anywhere students go for the holidays, hot chocolate will be around the corner. However, where can students truly get the best hot chocolate? Starbucks: Starbucks...

The WCHS swim and dive team celebrate after their first meeting against Blair. The team would eventually go on to dominate the competition.

Swim and dive makes a splash in local competitions

By Jeremy Chung, News Editor May 15, 2023

From the very first meet of the season, the WCHS swim and dive team showcased their dominance in the pool, setting the tone for what would be a record-breaking year. With each competition, the team proved...

Less than 2 hours away, Whitetail Ski Resort is a very popular getaway for a common winter hobby among the WCHS community.

Local ski resorts provide fun activity for WCHS students

By Justin Greenzaid, Sports Editor December 17, 2022

As the winter approaches there are many seasons to look forward to. Not only does the cold weather bring the winter athletics season, holiday season and ugg slipper season, it also brings ski season. A...

After losing the 2022 State Championship, the WCHS basketball team poses with the runner-up trophy with grim looks on their faces.

State Champion runner-ups return for vengeance

By Justin Greenzaid, Sports Editor December 2, 2022

As the final buzzer sounds at the University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center, tears rush down the faces of fans and players alike. On one half of the court, the Eleanor Roosevelt HS basketball team celebrates...

WCHS winter sports team captains pose all together. Their leadership and hard work helped lead all teams to great seasons.

Winning winter sports teams wrap up their seasons

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor March 22, 2022

Successful: one word to recap the WCHS winter sports season. After a winning-filled fall that included unprecedented Bulldog spirit, the momentum and expectations bled through to winter sports teams. They...

Catherine Kutson attended Artechouse in early November. The Crystalline exhibit features many different blue themed rooms that all include interactive pieces of artwork as well as many different photo opportunities.

Safe activities for teens during COVID-19

By Ally Salzberg, Opinions Editor December 10, 2020

Although it is in our best interest to stay home as much as possible, it can be very detrimental for people’s mental health. This elongated period of social isolation can result in depression, anti-socialness...

In preparation for tryouts Feb. 28, boys lacrosse players shoveled their practice field Feb. 25, only to have school closed the next day due to snow.

Indoor practices do not work, let the Dawgs out

By Jake Certner, Staff Writer March 23, 2015

As someone who has participated in baseball every year at CHS, I have experienced first-hand the effects cold and snow have on tryouts and practice. Every year I have been here it has been an issue. In...

Junior Bridie Dunn successfully lands a dive in a recent competition.

Winter’s top five hardest things to do in sports

By Michael Fox, Sports Editor December 22, 2014

In the world of sports, many debates focus on how difficult a sport is to play compared to other sports. The debates have continued on and on, so the Observer weighs to share its opinion on the top five...

The Observer’s guide to Winter Break

By Danielle Kiefer, Features Editor December 11, 2014

As winter break quickly approaches, many students and teachers are finalizing travel plans. However, those who are not going anywhere do not have to fear facing 12 days of boredom: the Observer is here...

MCPS makes a mistake sending students to school

MCPS makes a mistake sending students to school

By Yash Nigam, Production Editor January 10, 2014

MCPS acted irresponsibly by deciding against a school delay Jan. 7, the coldest day of not only this year but also the past two decades. Its inaction and failure to realize that subzero temperatures can...

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