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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

The "Visiting Musicians" club plays music for the elderly at senior citizens homes. They have been invited back to play more frequently, given that the homes love the joy that the club brings to their residents.

“Visiting Musicians” volunteer for senior citizens

By Sophie Liss, Sports Editor February 7, 2018

CHS is home to many talented music groups, ranging from choral groups such as Show-Stoppers and Voices of a Generation to the skillful band and orchestra, but the CHS Visiting Musicians add a whole new...

Mokhtari released her single, "Quicksand," along with a music video Jan. 8, 2018.

This is Sahara: CHS alumna shoots for stardom

By Sara Heimlich, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2018

Since she was three years old, current University of Maryland sophomore and 2016 CHS alumna Sahara Mokhtari has been singing along to all of her favorite tunes. Since she was ten years old, she’s been...

Student Art Spotlight: Karis Lee

By Laura Sneller, Opinions Editor February 7, 2018

Being extremely talented in both arts and athletics while also maintaining good grades in school is an amazing feat, requiring life balancing skills that could land one a job at the Cirque du Soleil. Most...

Sophomores win Churchill’s Got Talent

By Fatima Yazdi, Social Media Editor January 9, 2018

The crowd roars in applause as the performer walk up onto the stage. A single spotlight is placed center stage, he holds the mike up to his face and begins to sing. From comedic acts to bhangra dancing,...

CHS students look forward to fashion careers in future

CHS students look forward to fashion careers in future

By Fatima Yazdi, Social Media Editor January 9, 2018

Fashionista: a designer of haute couture and devoted follower of fashion. The dynamic and global industry that is the fashion world better watch out, because CHS students are ready to conquer it. While...

“Coco” proves best Disney-Pixar film so far

By Sofia Williamson, Online Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2018

Given the plethora of amazing cartoonists, songwriters, and cast writers that Disney and Pixar have had together in the past, it’s hard to walk out of any of their movies without questioning if it was...

The Netflix Original Series uses humor to discuss serious topics, like menstruation.

“Big Mouth” puts big emphasis on real life situations

By Nora Holland, Arts Editor January 9, 2018

Being a teenager and growing up is a difficult process. But the key is to laugh at life and all the awkward experiences it entails. “Big Mouth” is an animated comedy that came to Netflix Sept. 29....

Korean-Pop group BTS poses for a picture in their studio.

K-pop group BTS brings music craze to CHS

By Dani Miller, Opinions Editor January 9, 2018

In 2012, South Korean rapper PSY released “Gangnam Style,” a song that encaptured America and had everyone dancing for months after. However, the Gangnam Style craze doesn’t even begin to encompass...

Dram’s number one hit, “Brocoli,” is off of his new album, “Big Baby.”The album consists of 22 songs and is Dram’s second.

DRAM’s “Big Baby”: sophomore effort excels

By Drew Ingall, Arts Editor January 9, 2018

Mixing rock, blues, soul, R&B and electronic dance music (EDM) with hip-hop and rap to create great music may seem impossible, but to hip-hop artist DRAM, it can be achieved, and he proves this on...

Junior Dylan Fan’s award winning photo, taken in NYC.

Student Art Spotlight: Dylan Fan

By Sophie Liss, Sports Editor January 9, 2018

Some students find exhilaration in playing a championship sports game. Others enjoy writing stories or poems to express their thoughts and feelings. For junior Dylan Fan, photography is his way of expressing...

A scene from the latest Star Wars installment.

Star Wars continues be be success

By Ethan C. Miller, Staff Writer December 19, 2017

  Warning! Spoilers Ahead! The second installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” is packed with action, excitement and a fresh plot not seen before in a Star Wars...

Stapleton's new album delivers soulful, yet pure tunes.

Stapleton’s third album supplies raw sound

By Jake Herman, News Editor December 11, 2017

  Chris Stapleton’s third album “From A Room: Volume 2,” released Dec. 1, sticks to the elements that made its predecessor, “From A Room: Volume 1,” the best-selling country album of...

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