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

Freshman Emma Gray relaxes with an adult coloring book.

Adult Coloring Books Gain Popularity as a Method of Stress Relief

By Laura Sneller, Public Relations Editor April 29, 2016

After a stressful week of tests and homework, students typically unwind by napping or watching Netflix. Now, there is a new relaxation method that increases artistic ability while relieving stress—all...

President junior Lauren Hassan delivers a slam poem.

Slam Poetry Club Allows Students To Express Themselves

By Jonathan Greenzaid, Senior Writer April 29, 2016

Fresh, expressive and passionate, slam poetry, a new form of art, is filling the halls of CHS. Junior Lauren Hassan formed the Slam Poetry Club last September as an outlet for students to express...

Zootopia has tackled social issues.

‘Zootopia’ Applauded for Tackling Social Issues

By Jasmine Baten, Senior Writer April 29, 2016

It’s a zoo over here. Disney’s Zootopia was released March 4, starring Ginnifer Goodwin as bunny cop Judy Hops and Jason Bateman as hustler fox Nick Wilde, alongside guest voice Shakira as pop singer...

Senior Anthony Ratinov has been playing piano since age 4. He has performed at the CHS Arts Festival, Strathmore and the Kennedy Center.

Student Art Spotlight: Anthony Ratinov

By Emiliana Cardinale, Production Manager April 29, 2016

Senior Anthony Ratinov began playing piano at the age of 4, and his grandmother has been his teacher ever since. He started playing because his grandmother noticed he was singing along to the piano and...

The revival of Disneys The Jungle Book displays realistic visuals that bring the audience into the movie.

Jungle Book Revival Has Viewers Swinging From the Vines

By Emily Wang, Features Editor April 25, 2016

Jon Favreau’s re-adaptation of the timeless Disney masterpiece, The Jungle Book, manages to once again capture the magic of the jungle adventure while at the same time bringing even more to the story. While...

Iain Glen and Emilia Clarke will return to star as Jorah Mormont and Daenerys Targaryen, respectively, in the sixth season of the HBO show.

Game of Thrones Returns for Sixth Season

By Arjun Swaminathan, Senior Writer April 23, 2016

It may be spring, but winter is coming. HBO’s Game of Thrones returns for its sixth season April 24, promising a new set of storylines filled with drama, mystery and violence.  The excitement is...

Senior Jake Certner accepts his crown after emerging victorious from the annual Mr. Churchill competition.

Mr. Churchill Is A Success, Covers Wide Range of Topics

By Peter Durand, Senior Writer April 19, 2016

CHS hosted its annual “Mr. Churchill” performance on April 14, an event where several junior and senior boys go on stage to perform a talent and amuse the audience with a question and answer session,...

Ellie Kemper stars as Kimmy Schmidt in the second season of the Netflix original show.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Returns for Season Two

By Isabel Dibble, Senior Writer April 17, 2016

The highly-anticipated return for the second season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt finally arrived April 15 with our favorite quirky characters and jokes. Season two jumps right into the hot mess of problems...

Duck Donuts will open location on Rockville Pike across from Best Buy.  Students who have been to the Outer Banks are familiar with the chain.

Popular North Carolina Donut Chain Coming to Rockville

By Becky Wolfson, Contest Manager March 22, 2016

Duck Donuts, a well-known donut chain that began in North Carolina’s Outer Banks in 2007, is set to open on Rockville Pike in early spring. Duck Donuts gets its name from Duck, N.C. “I am excited...

Richard Serra’s Sylvester provides viewers with an interactive exhibit they can observe and walk through.

Glenstone: Local Art Museum is Worth a Visit

By Madison Hurr, Features Editor March 22, 2016

Interested in modern art museums but don’t want to make the trek to D.C. or New York City? Look no further than Glen Road. Spanning 200 acres of natural landscape, contemporary art and architecture,...

Art Department resource teacher Brendan Roddy displays original pottery that will be raffled off during the Arts Festival  April 19-29.

Annual Arts Festival Draws and Displays Talent

By Emily Wang, Online Arts Editor March 22, 2016

The opportunity to see stunning photographs, paintings, sculptures, one-act plays, orchestra performances and fashion shows will be available to the CHS community at the annual CHS Arts Festival, held...

Junior Libby Spriggs has helped design costumes for CHS performances since freshman year. She plans to continue fashion in the future.

Student Art Spotlight:

By Sarah O’Brien, Production Editor March 22, 2016

Although often overlooked, fashion has a major influence on show business, and junior Libby Spriggs dedicates her time to ensure that all the actors and actresses of CHS look their part. Spriggs has...

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