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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

Mr. Haroot "H" Hakopian is seen celebrating at WCHS for his retirement on April 16, 2023. Hakopian has retired after teaching at WCHS for twenty-one years.

Introducing this year’s cast of who’s leaving WCHS?

By Kendyl Groisser, Assistant Online Editor May 15, 2023

As the school year comes to a close, some of WCHS’ beloved teachers prepare to say farewell to their students and colleagues with a heart full of joy and gratitude. These teachers are able to look back...

A part of Tristan Cai's exhibit, this photograph depicts a 'houseboy' with a European boy sitting on his lap. The usage of halftone color separation and intricately arranged solid colored dots allow for new details and ghosting effects to emerge at different viewing distances.

Travel to Asia with these AAPI month area attractions

By George Chang, Arts Editor May 15, 2023

In 1841, 14-year-old Nakahama Manjirō was forced to become the man of his family after his father passed away. To support his family, he found work as a fisherman and joined a crew of brothers to catch...

A student logs in to their MyMCPS account, which is the portal through which they access all of their Dual Enrollment courses at Montgomery College.

True or false? Dual Enrollment misconceptions

By Ha-Yeon Jeon, Features Editor May 15, 2023

Dual Enrollment, Dual Education, Dual Excitement. From Organic Chemistry to Philosophy in Literature, or Modern Military History to Advanced Object-Oriented C++ Programming, the 518 courses available at...

A tradition for many rising seniors is decorating cars before the start of senior year. Jordan Lapidus, a member of the class of 2023, poses with the car her friends decorated. Making formative memories like this are a fun way to commemorate the last year of high school.

23ENIORS pass on the torch with advice for class of 2024

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2023

May 1. Social media floods with celebratory posts and the Beyond the Bulldog Instagram account gets its newest round of posts as National Decision Day marks the end of the college process for many, if...

REWILD, Cabin John Village's newly opened indoor plant boutique, displays a variety of plants from orchids to umbrella trees.

Go “wild” for greenery at local plant shop

By Julia Levi, Assistant Observations Manager May 15, 2023

Rows of exotic plants, potted succulents and blooming orchids displayed galore. Plants hang from ceilings, sit on tiered shelves and the ground, appealing to all the senses. Tucked into Cabin John Village’s...

Inside the Rockville Pike location of Hangry Joe’s Restaurant, their spicy chicken sandwich is photographed with a side of seasoned waffle fries, Diet Coke and the signature “hangry sauce.”

DMV’s top halal spots worth the stop

By Amir-Abbas Yazdi, Assistant Opinions Editor May 3, 2023

The DMV area is unofficially known for its diverse food scene, and halal restaurants are no exception. Now that Ramadan is over, Muslims are no longer fasting during the day which makes it a great time...

Former WCHS student Reva Mannan poses for the camera during her prom of May 2022. She picked an ombre style dress to be trendy but also wear something she loves.

8 popular prom trends of 2023

By Diya Kachoria, Photo Manager May 1, 2023

With Senior Prom coming up on May 20, many WCHS students are scrambling to find a last minute prom dress and finalize everything needed to make the memorable night perfect. Some students started preparing...

WCHS sophomore Eva Lee, a visual learner is reviewing a topic for her AP class by looking at a picture that provides a demonstration on April 16, 2023.

Tips for success: how to prepare for AP exams

By Naomi Wright, Promotions Manager May 1, 2023

Papers with black bold letters titled “practice sheet” or “study guide” blanket the table where a student attempts to study. The bright light coming from their school computer spotlights their...

Jennifer Inglisa (left) and Jennifer O'Donnell (right) work together as a dynamic duo to run Write In 2 College which provides students with thorough help throughout the college admissions process.

WCHS community gets help from “Write In 2 College” to navigate the college admissions process

By Justin Greenzaid, Sports Editor May 1, 2023

As May 1 quickly approaches, high school seniors around the country will be deciding how to spend the next four plus years of their lives. The accumulation of the past few years of work is finally going...

WCHS students and friends play Monopoly, play ping-pong and even study for their APs at the Islamic Education Center to pass time during the last 10 nights of Ramadan.

Balancing school and spirituality: how students observe Ramadan

By Amir-Abbas Yazdi and Graeme Finley, Assistant Opinions Editor and Promotions Manager May 1, 2023

2,007,832,686. This number represents the approximate population of Muslims worldwide, which makes up 25 percent of the world's total population of over eight billion. In other words, a quarter of the...

Senior Vincent Leon stands outside the WCHS Main Entrance with his water guns that he bought from Target.

Watch your back, and don’t get wet during senior assassin

By Diya Kachoria and Collin Chen April 28, 2023

266 students. 56 teams. One winner. It’s time for Senior Assassin, WCHS’s firecest and wettest tradition. With the year coming to an end, the annual “Senior Assassin” game will be played by...

WCHS seniors Ezekiel Avit and Isaiah Mbeng examine the new California Tortilla menu on April 14, shortly after the reopening.

WCHS beloved California Tortilla is back up and running

By Justin Greenzaid, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

When WCHS students think of favorite local restaurants, one that almost always comes to mind is California Tortilla. The backbone of the Cabin John Shopping Center, California Tortilla serves fast casual...

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