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
News
With classes canceled due to winter weather, the school remains quiet and vacant. The closures forced the district to make major calendar changes for the 2026/2027 school year.
MCPS 2026/2027 calendar changes face backlash for rushed decisions
By Rizzy Rana, Assistant Opinions Editor • June 12, 2026
By the lower lot at Wootton, where majority of the school campus was affected, there are lots of sewers to prevent flooding, whcih did not effectively drain the floodwater. The flood vasty entered this section of the parking lot from Wootton Parkway, affecting students' transportation.
Water main break near Wootton High School raises concerns about county infastructure
By Hana Majmudar, Staff Writer • June 12, 2026
On May 2, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert about an outbreak of the Andres hantavirus strain on the H/V Hondius cruise ship. The people on the cruise ship were detained for the 42-day recommended period of time to prevent the spread of the virus.
Hantavirus brings back unwelcome memories of the Covid pandemic
By Aryana Ali, Features Editor • June 11, 2026
On May 21, the Montgomery County Counci approves a $7.9 billion operating budget. MCPS was delegated $36 million dollars less than they had requested. This decision will more than likely lead to hundreds of school staff losing their jobs, as well as numerous other items.
When the budget takes a nosedive, losses seem inevitable
By Felix Bernstein, Opinions Editor & Online Content Editor • June 3, 2026
Observations
Features
Julie Yang discusses priorities facing Montgomery County Public Schools during a Board of Education meeting after being elected board president for the upcoming year. The meeting was held at MCPS headquarters to outline goals and leadership plans for the district.
Julie Yang: Stepping up as a helpful hand in MCPS
By Isaac Ban, News Editor • June 11, 2026
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections occur, where WCHS students' education policies could be impacted by the results.
Do politics matter yet? The importance of elections for the student population
By Aryana Ali, Features Editor • June 11, 2026
On 'What's next?' day, WCHS Seniors gather outside of WCHS in T-Shirts of the college they plan to attend after high school. It is common for many seniors to take photos with their friends, ensuring their memories from high school will not be forgotten.
Senioritis creates contagious bonding in final strectch
By Samantha Frank, Subscriptions Manager & Internal Communications Manager • June 10, 2026
The Observer's summer drinks
The Observer’s summer drinks
By Aryana Ali, Features Editor • June 10, 2026
The Observer's spring palette
The Observer’s spring palette
By Ava Van Vuren, News Editor • March 12, 2026
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    Northwest
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    May 14 / Boys Varsity Volleyball
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    Wootton
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    May 12 / Boys Varsity Volleyball
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    B-CC
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    May 7 / Varsity Baseball
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    Blair
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    May 7 / Boys Varsity Volleyball
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    Whitman
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    May 7 / Varsity Softball
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    Walter Johnson
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    May 6 / Boys Lacrosse
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    Whitman
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    May 6 / Girls Lacrosse
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    Sherwood
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    May 5 / Boys Varsity Volleyball
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    Poolesville
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    May 4 / Varsity Baseball
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    Blair
    3
    May 4 / Varsity Softball
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    Springbrook
    13
    May 2 / Varsity Softball
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    Blake
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    May 1 / Boys Lacrosse
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    Blake
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    May 1 / Girls Lacrosse
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    Gaithersburg
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    Apr 30 / Varsity Baseball
Meet the Staff
Aryana Ali
Aryana Ali
Assistant News Editor & Promotions Manager
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Staff Editorials
Observer Opinion: less APs, less stress
Observer Opinion: less APs, less stress
By Violet Wilner, Staff writer • June 5, 2026
Paws for Thoughts: Hantavirus on the rise
Paws for Thoughts: Hantavirus on the rise
By Alexandra Wu and Zafina Matin • June 10, 2026
Arts
Pura Vida's amazing chopped caesar salad wrap. The wrap has a mix of romanine hearts and lettuce, giving the perfect crunch for each bite. The sauce blends perfectly with the overall flavor, making it so that it is not too dry.
Pura Vida is the newest sweet spot for students in Cabin John Village
By Kennedi Vincent, Arts Editor • June 12, 2026
Tres Leches, on the left, and the chocolate gelato, on the right, are by far the best dessert dishes to get when dinning at BarTaco, Pike and Rose, North Bethesda
BarTaco brings fusion flavors to Pike and Rose
By Antonella Bunces, Assistant Online Editor • June 12, 2026
Emma Chamberlain poses for the papparizi in her custom design gown based off Van Goghs Starry Nights. The hues of blue, yelllow, and and green all come together to resemble the famous painting.
Art & fashion collide with Met Gala’s shocking looks
By Sahana Shah, Promotions Manager • June 11, 2026
Yuta Okkotsu, a modern-day jujutsu sorcerer, as well as two resurrected past sorcerers, Ryu Ishigori and Takako Oro, all unleash their ultimate technique, the domain expansion, resulting in a rare three-way clash of techniques that has never before been seen in the series.
Anime-zing new season of shonen brings supernatural thrills and chills
By Malaki Kagwa, Copy Editor & Online Managing Editor • June 11, 2026
Lucas Ebert performed at Blast 36, and was prominent member of the show. He served as the Assistant Company Manager for te show. Outside of school, Ebert has performed in both the Montgomery County Youth Choir and the Maryland All State Choir.
Sports
BBVA stadium is one of many stadiums hosting a world cup game, tickets to these games can cost thousands of dollars
Foul play: World Cup prices are turning WCHS students away
By Henry Wolf, Assistant News Editor • June 12, 2026
WCHS freshman Beckett Johnson gears up for a pitch in a J.V. game at B-CC on April 11, 2026. WCHS baseball players pay for all gear, except for the jersey shirt itself.
Rising sports equipment prices, benched potential?
By Eli Parra, Promotions Manager • June 10, 2026
Coach Blumenthal of the WCHS boys varsity basketball team, prepares his players for their first game of the season against Damascus high school.
Coaching evolves at WCHS to support modern student-athletes
By Violet Wilner, Staff Writer • March 17, 2026
WCHS Freshmen Max Seligman watches highlights from the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) game between Australia and China. Soon, he'll be watching international baseball again with the 2026 WBC, and will feature many of the same teams, as well as newcomer Brazil.
WBC returns in 2026, bringing global energy to baseball
By Rizzy Rana, Staff Writer • March 17, 2026
Senior captain of the WCHS girls' varsity softball team Leah Sonnabend is up to bat, waiting for the right pitch to swing.
Opinions
The amount of information forgotten by students over the summer can be lessened if our way of learning changed during the school year itself. Taking handwritten notes builds memorization and improves information retention.
Students’ “summer slide” does not have to be as bad as it is
By Adeline Trambley, Staff Writer • June 12, 2026
"Lost" was a hit television series which ran from 2004-2010. The series features 121 episodes and is regarded as one of the best series of the 2000s.
Why the 22-episode format is necessary for modern television seasons
By Felix Bernstein, Opinions Editor & Online Content Editor • June 11, 2026
WCHS freshmen Maya Fujii, Siya Palmer and Talisse Fernandez are able to spend lunch together thanks to no multi-track system at WCHS.
The traditional nine-month calendar deserves to stay
By Audrey Harles, Promotions Manager • June 10, 2026
The Norwegian Escape (left) and Celebrity X (right) docked side by side in Cozumel Mexico, on March 31, highlighting the massive scale and convenience of cruise travel. Cruises allow passengers to visit multiple destinations while keeping the comfort of the same room, dining and entertainment throughout the whole trip.
Cruises: deep dive into the world of sea traveling
By Luciano Saggese, Staff Writer • June 10, 2026
Teacher of the Month: Olivia Henry
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