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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

What’s Trending This Month

By Nathan Deychman, Production Editor May 29, 2014

X-Men: Days of Future Past Marvel’s upcoming film portraying some of their most popular and powerful heroes and villains is one of the most anticipated films of all time. Set to be released May 23,...

Upcoming movies project action-packed summer

By Ross Tanenbaum, Production Editor May 29, 2014

Summer time is the time of year when some of the most anticipated movies are released. These movies tend to be the highest-grossing movies, as a lot of them are sequels, reboots or movies based off books. With...

Observer writer stars as extra in local movie

‘Observer’ writer stars as extra in local movie

By Danielle Kiefer, Features Editor May 29, 2014

As I scrolled through Twitter this past December, I discovered that an actor, Bryan Greenberg, from one of my favorite television shows, One Tree Hill, was filming a movie in Maryland. After much Internet...

‘Observer’ presents Top 12 shows to binge-watch

By Jane Zankman, Senior Writer May 29, 2014

While some of us get to soak up the sun on exotic islands or explore European cities during spring break, many CHS students are either going on college road trips or relaxing at home. Binge-watching...

Captain America: Winter Soldier swoops into theaters

‘Captain America: Winter Soldier’ swoops into theaters

By Thomas Atkinson, Public Relations Manager May 29, 2014

CHS Assemble! Captain America, the world’s first Avenger and a fan-favorite at CHS, swings into theaters this April 4. “I like Cap because he is one of Marvel’s most interesting characters,”...

CHS looks to enhance 2014 Festival of Arts

CHS looks to enhance 2014 Festival of Arts

By Catherine Goohs, Senior Writer May 29, 2014

This year, viewers of CHS’ annual Festival of Arts, held April 28 through May 1, will be able to see presentations from the performing arts classes, have the chance to participate in a silent auction...

Arts Academy members prepare Capstone projects

Arts Academy members prepare Capstone projects

By Kim Rooney, Production Editor May 29, 2014

Ever since she joined the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, senior Leslie Sterling has been preparing to complete her senior capstone project—building her portfolio of photographs, choosing a...

What’s Trending This Month

By Arjun Swaminathan, Online Arts Editor May 29, 2014

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Marvel’s latest film release and sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger is an action-packed blockbuster filled with stunning special effects and an intriguing...

Fans follow Maggie Rose

By Hannah Yasharoff, Staff Writer May 28, 2014

“Looking back now, I probably should’ve let him run” is the opening line to country singer, Potomac native and Georgetown Visitation alumna Maggie Rose’s new hit single “Looking Back Now,”...

CHS alumna Kelen Coleman catches up with Observer

CHS alumna Kelen Coleman catches up with ‘Observer’

By Ana Faguy, Production Editor May 28, 2014

This past week, the Observer sat down with actress and ‘03 alumna Kelen Coleman, who has starred in shows such as Men at Work, The Mindy Project and The Newsroom.   Q: Were you born and raised in...

Teen novel is worth a read

Teen novel is worth a read

By Danielle Kiefer, Arts Editor May 28, 2014

Teenage romance is the backbone of countless young adult books. It is seemingly nothing new. However, Rainbow Rowell's novel about young love Eleanor & Park is anything but ordinary. Set in 1986,...

Release of Divergent movie thrills avid fans

Release of ‘Divergent’ movie thrills avid fans

By Julia Reagan, Arts Editor May 28, 2014

Devotees of Katniss Everdeen and her Hunger Games crew will fall in love with the similar dystopian Divergent trilogy.  It features love, action, friendship and secrecy–what more could a teenage girl...

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