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The Observer
The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer
The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer
News
Antisemitic graffiti found on the marquee of Bethesda Elementary School was parent of a string of hate incidents targeting Jewish communities
WCHS hate bias incident challenges county protocols
By Isar Uslu and Maximus Wang • December 10, 2024
An electric bus drops off Herbert Hoover Middle School (HHMS) students on Nov. 8, 2024. MCPS has prioritized converting its vehicle fleet to electric as part of climate initiatives.
MCPS slams the brakes on electric bus program
By Ava Van Vuren, Assistant News Editor • December 10, 2024
WCHS junior Lia Kudulko retrieves her phone from the blue cubby at the front of the classroom after finishing a double period of AP Biology.
Text you later: new rule sends phones to the cubbies
By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor • October 29, 2024
WCHS junior Sydney Langer logs onto Studentview by Synergy to check her grades.
New WCHS policies tighten StudentVUE rules
By Sydney Stern, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager • October 29, 2024
Observations
Features
The WCHS community has a variety of options for their favorite best "worst" horror movie. But which option is the best?
Best “worst” horror movies
By Rebecca Dean, Features Editor • December 10, 2024
The WCHS community has a wide variety of options when it comes to getting the best chicken. But which option is the best?
The great chicken face-off
By Cecilia Bernstein, Editor-in-Chief • December 10, 2024
WCHS freshman Ava Dean looks for skincare products at CVS. Social media has encouraged many young teens to seek out Retinol products, despite the damage it could do to their skin.
TikTok’s anti-aging obsession is getting old
By Rebecca Dean, Features Editor • November 22, 2024
WCHS senior Victor Levonenko goes to the Pilot-In-Training Academy in Gaithersburg after school to get a certification in becoming a pilot.
WCHS senior soars to new heights through flight school
By Olga Engler, Arts Editor • November 22, 2024
Fall is the perfect time to get some fresh air and explore local farmers markets. The farmers market at Pike and Rose is open Saturdays April - December from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
From farm to table: Top local farmer markets you can’t miss
By Cailey Harrington, Assistant Arts Editor • October 28, 2024
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    Clarksburg
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    Nov 8 / Varsity Boys Football
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    Walter Johnson
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    Nov 6 / Varsity Girls Volleyball
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    Walter Johnson
    13
    Nov 1 / Varisty Boys Football
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    BCC
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    Nov 1 / Varsity Girls Volleyball
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    Quince Orchard
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    Oct 29 / Field Hockey
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    Whitman
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    Oct 29 / Boys Varsity Soccer
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    BCC
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    Oct 25 / Boys Varsity Soccer
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    Whitman
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    Oct 25 / Varsity Girls Soccer
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    Kennedy
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    Oct 24 / Field Hockey
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    Richard Montgomery
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    Oct 24 / Football
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    Einstein
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    Oct 23 / Girls Varsity Volleyball
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    Wootton
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    Oct 23 / Flag Football
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    Gaithersburg Sr
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    Oct 23 / Varsity Girls Soccer
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    Richard Montgomery
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    Oct 21 / Girls Varsity Volleyball
Meet the Staff
Cecilia Bernstein
Cecilia Bernstein
Editor-in-Chief
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Staff Editorials
Vape detectors are the newest and most effective tool to counteract student e-cigarette use at WCHS.
Observer Opinion: curve the vapescape
By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor • November 22, 2024
Paws for Thoughts: holiday or holi-delay?
Paws for Thoughts: holiday or holi-delay?
By Leah Kreisler and Cecilia Bernstein • November 26, 2024
Arts
James May (left), Richard Hammond (center) and Jeremy Clarkson (right) look on to the sunset as Zimbabwe's wildlife surround them in promotional content for the final episode of "The Grand Tour."
“The Grand Tour” drives home a storied television career
By Isar Uslu, News Editor • November 27, 2024
Starbucks and Dunkin' released their new holiday beverages in time for the Christmas season. Items range from peppermint mochas to a cookie butter doughnut.
Cheers to the season: a guide to the best holiday beverages
By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager • November 20, 2024
"Party School" by Jon Hart is not just about partying. It focuses on Dylan Mills finding the person he wants to become as he starts college. With atypical characters, scandals, and nudity, this is an entertaining must read.
Thriving outside the top tier: a celebration of college life in “Party School”
By Ava Van Vuren, Assistant News Editor • November 20, 2024
On Oct. 7, Netflix released a true crime documentary about brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, infamously known as "The Menendez Brothers."
True crime documentary sheds light on the story of infamous brothers
By Leah Kreisler, Editor in Chief • October 31, 2024
WCHS junior Brinlyn Cohen-Rider works diligently on stage manager responsibilities including lighting among others.
Sports
Last year's WCHS Girls JV Basketball team, who had an overall record of 2-11. Many players expressed excitement to be under new leadership are hoping Coach True will be able to turn the team around this season.
New JV girls basketball coach ready to stun on the courts
By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor • November 27, 2024
The Fall Athletics Safety Plan applies to football games, but can also apply to other sports when needed. Similar plans likely exist for the winter and spring sports seasons.
A closer look at MCPS athletics’ tiered safety plan
By Maximus Wang, Opinions Editor • November 27, 2024
The Boys' Varsity Soccer Team poses for a media day picture. Coach Stephen Hauschild can be seen on the very left.
Boys varsity soccer welcomes Coach Hauschild
By Sydney Stern, Subscriptions, Promotions, & Communication Manager • November 27, 2024
WCHS girls varsity cheer team pose with the 1st place trophy they won at the Division I MCPS County Cheerleading Competition. Their next stop is regionals.
First-place finish highlights WCHS cheer team’s dedication
By Anne Ma, Assistant Online Editor • November 8, 2024
WCHS senior Nate Swanson crosses the finish line to become the first boy to win back-to-back cross country county championships for Churchill.
Opinions
Jeffrey Dahmer, perhaps one of the most well known serial killers today, was depicted in Netflix's controversial 2022 TV show "Dahmer". The film was made without the consent of the victims' families and took many questionable approaches.
Exploring the ethical issues of true crime TV
By Anne Ma, Assistant Online Editor • November 27, 2024
WCHS APES students analyze maps ranging from nautical charts, which depict the depth of the Chesapeake waters, to land use maps, classifying the different types of land within a region. After recording what they think, see, and wonder about the maps, groups present their observations to the rest of the groups.
Bringing lessons to life with more field trips
By Isabel Vorabhanda, Opinions Editor • November 27, 2024
Vape detectors are the newest and most effective tool to counteract student e-cigarette use at WCHS.
Observer Opinion: curve the vapescape
By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor • November 22, 2024
MCPS students discuss financial topics in a classroom. While it has not always been a graduation requirement, many MCPS schools have offered classes on economics.
Faceoff: school finance courses offer little practical benefit for students
By Isar Uslu, Features Editor • November 21, 2024
From teaching more than a decade at WCHS, Mr. Christopher Tappis has become a fan favorite for many students as they know they can go to him for math assistance in any math course they are struggled with and he will be ready to help.
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