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

A little bit of patience and some ingredients are all that is needed to make these wonderful holiday snacks.

Quick and easy holiday treats

By Rebekah Sklute, Circulation Manager December 9, 2015

Cooking for the holidays can be a tricky and tiring process, but these three desserts are easy to make and tasty too. Chocolate Raspberry Pudding: Ingredients: ½ cup of fresh raspberries 3...

Frozen inspired merchandise range from mouthwash to soup.

Frozen took the world by a storm, and the ice age has yet to end

By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor December 5, 2015

We just can’t let it go. Following its release on Nov. 27, 2013, Frozen swept the nation with its catchy tunes and lovable characters. The film surprised viewers by declaring that true love can exist...

The How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying cast performs on stage during a dress rehearsal. The show opened Nov. 13.

CHS Theater Shows How to Succeed in Musicals

By Sofia Williamson, Production Editor November 30, 2015

CHS’ production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying opened Friday, Nov. 13. With a large crowd of parents, students and staff attending, CHS’ performance of this classic ‘60s...

The Botanic Garden contains miniatures of famous D.C. landscapes created entirely from plant material. Above is a miniature of the Lincoln Memorial and below is a reproduction of the Washington Monument.

Local Museums’ Holiday Exhibits Worth a Visit

By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor November 30, 2015

The holidays are a time to be spent with family, and CHS students’ close proximity to Washington, D.C. allows them to spend time with family while also enjoying some of our nation’s tourist destinations...

Customers gather at Milk Bar to try its rich desserts.

Momofuku Restaurant and Milk Bar take DC

By Isabel Dibble, News Editor November 25, 2015

The long wait for the highly anticipated opening of the Momofuku and Milk Bar stores at City Center in D.C. finally ended Oct. 23. The restaurant Momofuku and its sister bakery, Milk Bar, both originally...

Brown jams on out on his guitar for fun.

Teachers list their favorite songs from their playlists

By Sarah O'brien, Production Editor November 25, 2015

Kevin Brown English and AP Lang teacher Kevin Brown likes rock songs with masculine singers, that give meaning to their words. Here are his favorite songs: 1) “Black” by Pearl Jam 2)“Where Did...

Senior Samantha Locraft is learning how to play the E-flat Clarinet, piano and flute in addition to her skills with the clarinet and saxophone.

Student Art Spotlight: A Noteworthy Musician

By Sarah O'Brien, Production Editor November 25, 2015

Senior Samantha Locraft knows the keys to success and has been fine tuning her skills on the clarinet for the past nine years. Locraft currently plays in the Montgomery County Youth Orchestra (MCYO)...

New Disney Character Shines

New Disney Character Shines

By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor November 24, 2015

Meet Moana, Disney’s newest princess. She’s the most recent addition to the Disney princess lineup; she’s a courageous and inquisitive Polynesian teen intent on adventure. Considering it’s been...

A group of CHS students saw every Hunger Games Premiere together.

Katniss’ Final Games

By Arielle Gordon and Emily Wang November 24, 2015

The final movie installment of the Hunger Games trilogy, Mockingjay: Part 2, premiered Nov. 20. Students were excited to see the conclusion of the Hunger Games and curious about how the actors and...

The last installment in the Hunger Games, Mockingjay Part 2, debuted in theaters Nov. 20.

Mockingjay Part 2 concludes beloved Hunger Games

By Isabel Dibble, News Editor November 24, 2015

The dreadful end to the Hunger Games Franchise came Fri. Nov. 20 with Mockingjay Part 2. Many fans, myself included, waited with mixed emotions of excitement and sadness for the final installment starring...

The 33, based on the real life struggle of Chilean miners trapped underground premiered Nov. 9.

The 33, a tale of survival

By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor November 20, 2015

The 33, a movie based on the true story of the 33 Chilean miners who survived underground for 69 days, premiered Nov 13. The movie covers the unbelievable, but true story of the 33 Chilean miners who...

YouTube Red will offer features such ad-free videos, exclusive show content and the ability to save videos.

YouTube launches Youtube Red

By Becky Wolfson, Production Editor November 19, 2015

YouTube announced their plans on Oct. 21 for a new paid video subscription service, YouTube Red, on the premise that it will provide an upgraded viewing experience of YouTube. In exchange $9.99 a month,...

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