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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

Sudhir Bottu holds up his "Teacher of the Month" certificate. For about three years, Bottu has been teaching autistic students at WCHS.

Teacher of the Month: Sudhir Bottu

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Observations Editor October 7, 2025

Kind hearted, patient and determined to make a difference, WCHS Autism teacher Sudhir Bottu continues to make some of the most important and impactful differences at WCHS. A core member of one of the most...

On Aug. 25th, new students got a chance to explore WCHS and experience what a school day would feel like prior to having the whole study body present.

Extended transition day helps to ease new students’ anxiety

By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2025

New hallway layouts to master, new teachers to meet and new classmates to learn about. Transitioning to a new school is no easy feat. In order to help with this stressful process, MCPS has implemented...

WCHS showcases new flooring in the main gym. This update is one of many this school year.

Splash into the new school year with a fresh coat of paint

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager October 7, 2025

Many students returned to class several weeks ago, anticipating the long-awaited refresh that so many of their teachers raved about at the end of last school year. Over the summer, WCHS received a mini...

Seniors Evie Namath and Luke Molinaro welcome students to their first Students Demand Action meeting of the school year. They hope to educate students on gun violence and advocate for change.

Gun violence runs rampant in American schools, the SDA rallies for change

By Isabel Vorabhanda, Observations Editor October 2, 2025

Bulletproof backpacks, active shooter drills, assemblies on gun violence and school shootings are now the reality for students around the country. These problems need to be addressed. 20 years ago, school...

A student at an on-the-spot-admissions event at Seneca Valley high school in Montgomerey County learns about his options.

On-the-spot admissions are a game changer for college admissions

By Dehab Deglel, Features Editor & Photo Manager May 20, 2025

Imagine going to a college event, submitting an application and getting an answer on the spot, experiencing none of the characteristic stress and wait time that accompanies the usual college admissions...

Mrs. Shelley Perrett, who has been teaching at WCHS for over two decades, prioritizes the success of her students and hopes that all of her students improve their reading and writing skills during her course.

Teacher of the Month: Shelly Perret

By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2025

Whether she is teaching a captivating lesson to one of her AP Language and Composition classes or assisting the yearbook staff with putting together a beautiful final issue, Mrs. Shelley Perrett is constantly...

Holocaust Education Center founding director Matt Lebovic and WCHS seniors Ila Benitah, Leah Kreisler and Josh Feldman pose on the WCHS auditorium stage following Lebovic's April 24 assembly on the Holocaust.

Holocaust Remembrance Day reflects on key history

By Maximus Wang, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2025

On March 24, 2025, WCHS held a school-wide assembly that marked the school’s recognition of Yom HaShoah, the Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day, in which a guest speaker from pro-Israel nonprofit StandWithUs...

In addition to chatting with other parents and coaches, attendees of the Bulldog Bash on Friday, April 5, got to enjoy exciting March Madness basketball games featuring Florida, Auburn, Houston, and Duke.

Coaches and parents have a ball at the Bulldog Bash

By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2025

March Madness Final Four Games on the TV, parents and coaches chatting over delicious food and money being raised for WCHS athletics. These are just a few features of the WCHS Booster Club’s 2025 Bulldog...

2022 was the first year of Senior Day at WCHS, and it was a great experience for the seniors. With the class of 2025 set to go to Dave & Buster's, many are excited to see how they day will play out.

Countdown to fun: Senior Day approaches with thrills ahead

By Cecilia Bernstein, Editor in Chief March 29, 2025

As seniors finish out the school year and make decisions about their future, many express the desire to make every last second of their high school experience count. While some of the more well-known activities...

AP Research student Paul Ndingue makes revisions to his AP Research paper before final deadline of April 30, 2025.

AP Research students at WCHS push towards the final stretch before final submissions

By Isabella Ngwana, Online Managing Editor March 28, 2025

What is the true meaning of life? How can a student understand it or discover the true definition of the universe? At WCHS, students can research whatever ponders their curiosity in the academic world....

Every year around late March to early April, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Washington, DC. The event features over 3,000 Cherry Blossom trees, parades, concerts, art and more.

DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival blooms in WCHS students’ hearts

By Katy Edwards, Social Media Manager March 28, 2025

Every year, as the trees turn pink, WCHS students head to Washington, DC, for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. This year will be no different when the cherry blossoms finally reach their peak, meaning...

Prom is a night that WCHS students look forward to all four years of their high school career. For this year's seniors though there has been a cloud put over their excitement with word that their tickets could be close to 150 dollars due to lack of student engagement at fundraising events.

High prices and low student engagement may crash WCHS prom

By Claire Moylan, Copy Editor March 20, 2025

Senior prom is an event students look forward to their whole high school career. The dresses, corsages, busses and dinners are planned months in advance. What is not taken into consideration though is...

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