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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Senior Brandon Bland specializes in personal photography and strives to capture people's emotions in his work. He draws inspiration from his own life, such as his encounters and relationships.

SAS: Brandon Bland

By Laura Sneller, Senior Writer May 8, 2019

When watching the beautiful WCHS theater productions, the hard work that goes on behind the scenes and during rehearsal is easy to overlook. Senior and student producer Brandon Bland is an integral part...

Will Hyland, Sophie Liss, Max Kandel, and Joe Raab smile for a picture together during Homecoming 2017.

Senior Bucketlist

May 8, 2019

No senior wants to leave high school with regrets or feeling unfulfilled. Everyone wants to get all of their bucket list items checked off before the last bell rings on the last day of school. We have...

When Jamie Lescht was on the Observer, their journalism class took a trip to learn more in San Francisco.

Observer alumni pass the torch to new editors

By Emma Chen and Vicky Gunawan May 8, 2019

As we transition editors for the Observer, it is time to recognize crucial contributions to our paper, and honor the amazing writers and editors that came before us and have shaped the paper into what...

Eli Langer (freshman) with denim shorts, minimalistic white button down with black and white converse and slim black cat-eye sunglasses.

Cool fashion trends for a sizzling summer

By Nur Yavuz, Staff Writer May 8, 2019

Fashion trends that will appear this spring and summer have already had their debut at events such as New York, Milan, Paris and London fashion weeks. The most unique fabrics have been transformed into...

Electric scooters in Finland provide clean and safe transportation alternatives.

Rentable scooters show future of transportation

By Bradley Furgerson, Features Editor April 8, 2019

The future of transportation has arrived, and despite how many thought 2019 would be like twenty years ago, it is not hovercrafts, but instead electric scooters. The motorized scooters, rentable via mobile...

The new 1 Second Everyday (1SE) app will allow people to turn second-long video snippets into cohesive memories that they can have forever.

New photo album app creates memory videos

By Nora Holland, Opinions Editor April 8, 2019

A long, long time ago in a land far, far away, cell phones did not exist and people used photo albums to document their lives. Today, we prefer a 365 second video instead. 1 Second Everyday (1SE) is...

Hando posted a congratulatory photo for senior Halle Pogorelc on her commitment to Wisconsin. WCHS seniors have been using Instagram stories to shout out their friends in honor of their future college.

Instagram stories captivate WCHS users

By Eliza Asbury and Jenna Greenzaid April 8, 2019

Just when we thought social media could not possibly captivate our attention, energy, and time any longer, the Instagram story feature scrolled into our lives. The circles sit right at the top of the screen...

Omar poses with the rest of the track team after their meet against other schools in MCPS.

Positive Friend Groups Boost WCHS Experience

By Benjamin Pham, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager April 8, 2019

High school is a time for students to build memorable relationships with new friends while cherishing every moment before leaving for college. However, there can be tension or negative energy within a...

LeAnh Duckett rides on the back of her brother, Tim Duckett on a foggy day during a trip.  The WCHS freshman will miss her brother when he leaves for college soon.

Sibling Bonds Grow Despite Inevitable Change

By Benjamin Pham, Advertising & Subscriptions Manager April 8, 2019

Older siblings may consider their younger siblings annoying, immature and even embarrassing. Likewise, younger siblings often consider their older siblings to be bossy and mean. Eventually, however, the...

Senior Sophia Vezis posts a collection of photos and a short bio in the University of Maryland 2023 Facebook group in order to find a roommate.

Roommate search stresses rising college students

By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief April 5, 2019

Some say it’s more stressful than applying to college. Some say it’s harder than writing all those essays. It’s more than proving yourself; it’s making yourself seem chill, smart, desirable and...

Students Compete in E-Sports

By Bryan Fletcher, Production Manager April 5, 2019

Given the recent increase in popularity of video game franchises like League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. and Fortnite, it is not surprising that many gaming fans have found a way to add a competitive...

Phillips Exeter Academy, founded in 1781, sends a third of its students to Ivy League schools.

Elite academy reinvents teaching styles

By Janneke Kovoor, Staff Writer April 5, 2019

Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire is arguably the most elite prep school in America, with an endowment of over one billion dollars and a list of notable alumni that includes Mark Zuckerberg....

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