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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

The officers of the Think Big club give their thanks to the audience at the end of the 2016 TEDxCHS.

My Experience Hosting a TEDx Conference

By Madison Hurr, Senior Writer April 20, 2016

A year ago, I never would have thought that I’d be hosting a TEDx conference. Being up on stage introducing Emmy Award-winning journalists and successful entrepreneurs at an official TED event–it felt...

Some of the many students who partake in the Bollywood Dance Classes.

CHS Indian Club Holds Dance Classes for Charity

By Sofia Williamson, Production Editor March 22, 2016

On March 3, the CHS Indian Club began holding Bollywood Dance Exercise Classes every Thursday in the CHS dance studio to raise money for autism programs in third world countries. According to junior...

The Dark Knight Will Rise Again / The Man of Steel is the Real Deal

By Jonathan Greenzaid and Ross Tanenbaum March 22, 2016

Human versus alien. Vigilante versus hero. Bruce Wayne versus Clark Kent. The Dark Knight versus the Man of Steel. March 25 will be the fight of the century as two heavyweights face each other in Batman...

Freshman Benson Cheng rollerblades during his mile commute to and from school each day.

They See Him Rolling…

By Jake Herman, Staff Writer March 22, 2016

It’s daring. It’s bold. Some might even say it’s crazy. Roller blading down Gainsborough Road alongside traffic could be described as a lot of things; typical isn’t one of them. That is, unless...

Freshman Charlie Butchko’s half- Schnauzer, half-poodle, Trixie, makes him smile after a long day.

Student’s Best Friend

By Sophie Liss, Staff Writer March 22, 2016

National Puppy Day, celebrated annually on March 23, was created to honor the love, joy and loyalty of puppies. However, there are more to puppies and other pets than their lovable and energetic presence. Pets...

A common sacrifice during Lent is giving up sweets like chocolate.

Staff, Students Fast in Observance of Religious Holidays

By Sara Heimlich and Jasmine Baten March 22, 2016

Fasting has never gone so slowly. CHS students and staff began Lent Feb. 10, a 40-day period of self reflection and fasting leading up to Easter. Lent is a period of fasting from a food or habit, but...

Freshmen Hannah Bush and Maia Primerano with Girl Scout Troop 5537 while on a troop outing at the Escape Room in D.C.

Not Just Cookies: Girl Scouts Make a Change

By Emiliana Cardinale, Production Manager March 22, 2016

March 12 is National Girl Scouts day. Nearly everyone is familiar with Girl Scout cookies but not everyone knows how being a Girl Scout impacts the community. The Girls Scouts of the USA is composed of...

Forney poses in front of a temple in Southeast Asia.

Teacher Travel Guide: Add These Destinations to Your Next Trip

By Thomas Atkinson and Sarah O’ Brien February 25, 2016

As spring break is right around the corner, many CHS students and staff seem uncertain of their travel plans. If you happen to be one of these people, have no fear because some CHS teachers are here to...

Technology has changed romantic relationships, making face-to-face interaction less frequent and communication more impersonal.

Turning on Your Technology Can Be a Turnoff

By Balbina Yang, Features Editor February 25, 2016

There is no question that technology is influencing high school teens. From online relationships to newly coined terms of endearment, such as ‘ily’ (I love you), ‘imu’ (I miss you) and ‘bae’...

CHS ‘12 alumnus and senior Air Force Academy Cadet Colin Asbury loudly welcomes a new cadet to basic training this past summer.

Students Give Military Service Their Attention

By Sara Heimlich, Social Media and Public Relations Editor February 25, 2016

The typical college senior might roll out of bed at 10 a.m., grab some breakfast and head across campus just in time for an 11 a.m. class. However, Air Force Academy Cadet First Class Colin Asbury is not...

Junior Nick Mason demonstrates his appreciation for his friend who helped him run again.

CHS Appreciates Random Acts of Kindess

By Emily Wang, Online Arts Editor February 25, 2016

Some students think kindness is the act of showing extravagant gestures or gifts for someone, but sometimes it is the little things that one person does for another, stemming from feelings of compassion,...

Junior Student Member of the Board Eric Guerci.

CHS Observer Finds out what it is like to be SMOB

By Sarah O’Brien, Production Editor February 23, 2016

With elections for the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) approaching in the spring, many students are wondering what the jobs of SMOB are. The Observer interviewed current SMOB Eric Guerci to find out...

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