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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

One of YouTube's best AP History cheat codes, Steve Heimler, more commonly known as Heimler's History, has published countless review videos students nationwide use to study for their tests.

Teacher of the month: Heimler’s History

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor April 11, 2025

Countless students have visited him for AP prep, last-minute reviews before a test or extra understanding of a history topic. He is also a savior for many teachers when they need to teach their class a...

During the past week, WCHS AP English classes have taught Middle English: the language of Chaucer's time. It has largely replaced the Modern English of later writers.

A farewell to Shakespeare

By Ray Guan, Wee, Sleeket, Cowran and Tim’rous April 11, 2025

Whan that Aprille with his shoures soote, the droghte of Marche hath perced to the roote, and bathed every veyne in swich licour of which vertu engendred is the flour, techeres goon homward and ychosen...

The Observer won SAS for the best publication at WCHS.

Student Art Spotlight: The Churchill Observer

By Cecilia Bernstein, Leah’s #1 Hater April 11, 2025

It is with the utmost privilege that the Churchill Observer staff bestows the honor of “Student Art Spotlight” on none other than the Observer staff itself for producing the best WCHS student publication. After...

MILF's report, released on March 32, ranked WCHS as the Maryland school with the worst quality food in all of MCPS. Mr. Taylor is now working with Dr. Taylor and Mr. Taylor to improve the quality of WCHS lunches.

DILF Taylor gives meat, veg

By Ava Van Vuren, Martin Van Buren’s sister April 11, 2025

On the 32nd of March, the Maryland Institute of Lunches & Food (MILF) came out with a survey that ranked MCPS as having the worst cafeteria food out of all the public school counties in Maryland. Furthermore,...

The Department of Government Efficiency releases official posters to promote the new initiative of Educational Supervisors in schools, in order to gain favor with school districts.

DOGE education supervisors coming to WCHS

By Isabella Ngwana, Victim of Senior Year April 7, 2025

Federal workers are being fired across the board. New executive orders are shocking Americans every day. Who knows what will happen with the USA? Education has become a territory that everyone wants a...

How to climb the WCHS roof: a step-by-step tutorial

How to climb the WCHS roof: a step-by-step tutorial

By Isar Uslu, Phone Password: 361448 (seriously) April 4, 2025

When Walter Johnson High School senior Swedlana Delanco, a Subway Surfers enthusiast with over 13 million max points, went to WCHS, he wanted to put his skills to good use. He decided that he was going...

WCHS students protest against chicken rights while others protest for their rights.

Cluck cluck; chicken-flu infected students out of luck

By Olga Engler, #1 Chicken Rights Enthusiast April 4, 2025

The chicken—an animal with red ridges protruding from its head, a strong beak and a long mane of feathers—is the new carrier of the bird virus that has ravaged WCHS and which has a devastating side...

The Churchill Observer's correspondent is chased out of the senior basement by former students after disrespecting one of their hellish rituals.

Graduated and grounded: Alumni found in basement

By Isar Uslu, Phone Password: 361448 (seriously) April 4, 2025

For most WCHS students, graduation is the end goal, it is the moment they are able to step out into the real world and really be themselves. But, a WCHS student’s recent discovery has raised questions...

Paws for Thoughts: One very last bark

Paws for Thoughts: One very last bark

By Leah Kreisler and Cecilia Bernstein, The Best Editors-in-Chief April 4, 2025

L: Well, I suppose it was bound to happen: we have no idea what to write about. After an entire year of constant bickering and annoying each other (all thanks to Cecilia) we have run out of things to argue...

WCHS official new Shayla statue in the Bulldog lobby.

Mr. Taylor earns bestowed title of WCHS’ “Shayla”

By Nataly Behnia, Claire’s Best Friend April 4, 2025

In a stunning and completely unexpected announcement, WCHSl has officially declared Principal John Taylor as its very own ‘Shayla,’ aligning with the viral TikTok trend. When the anonymous decision...

WCHS PMD policies have been debated non-stop since their initial introduction during the 2024-2025 school year. Starting in April 2025, however, the PMD policies will no longer be enforced.

WCHS students rejoice as PMD policy goes up in sparks

By Cailey Harrington, Chronically Offline April 3, 2025

Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, both MCPS and WCHS have cracked down on student use of personal mobile devices (PMDs). Due to the severe backlash MCPS received from students and parents, as of March...

Students participating in the new addition of Formula 1 drive their cars to school ahead of the tryouts. The newest sport at WCHS, F1 racing has energized students and staff alike.

Braking news: MCPS is now training the next F1 champions

By Sydney Stern, Aquafor #1 Fan April 3, 2025

Say goodbye to the days of basic sports and say hello to prestigious car racing because tedious training sessions and running to stay fit are now only for the humble. WCHS has recently announced the addition...

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