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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

WCHS' basketball class has all grades from freshmen to seniors. Most classes at WCHS do not have such blended classes due to seniors typically taking advanced courses.

Day in the life at WCHS: seniors vs. freshmen

By Ava Van Vuren, News Editor March 11, 2026

Walking up the steps into the Bulldog Lobby, past the green doors and into the blue and white hallways where the bulldog statue sits, is now a familiar experience for freshmen, but for the seniors, it...

The College & Career Information Center at WCHS offers help to students who are planning their future after high school. Rhonda Applebaum, the College and career counselor, works in the office to guide students.

Senior year overshadowed by tedious applications

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager December 4, 2025

The first semester of senior year brings lots of fun experiences. From senior sunrise and homecoming to leading chants in the student section of football games, seniors have a lot of excitement. However,...

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets at the BCC Squadron stand in formation and salute each other. Through CAP, cadets learn discipline, order and respect, important aspects of the military.

Sophomore flies high in the skies for the USA

By Bella Donato, Internal Communications Manager June 3, 2024

At school, WCHS sophomore Aidan Rapp is known to his friends and teachers by his name. However, dressed in his full army fatigues, he is addressed and saluted as “Sergeant” by his squadron and other...

WCHS junior Kate Edwards poses as she walks down the runway at the Miss Teen Maryland USA Pageant.

Sashaying to success: Kate Edwards’ story

By Olga Engler, Assistant Copy Editor and Photo Manager December 18, 2023

Many little girls dream at least once of standing on a stage, wearing a gorgeous dress, doing a model walk down a runway, posing before a table of judges and then walking back in four-inch heels without...

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