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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

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...

After growing the plants in the WCHS green house, WCHS Gardening Club members are depicted planting them in the surrounding memorial garden area. Aside from beautifying the school, these plants together function as an environmentally friendly rain garden.

Flower power: secret garden rains supreme post snowdays

By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor March 1, 2025

Upon entering the building, students might notice a small but meaningful area with beautiful flowers of varying types and colors surrounding memorial stones. In addition to being a sight for admiration...

Honors Spanish teacher Ms. Carmen Moreno Sanz was awarded Teacher of the Month for February given her passion for teaching.

Teacher of the Month: Carmen Moreno Sanz

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager March 1, 2025

Language has the power to connect people and open doors to new perspectives. Señora Carmen Moreno Sanz exemplifies this mentality by bringing the Spanish language to life in her classroom. She makes a...

WCHS has incorporated honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. and applying his teachings to the school.

WCHS community honors legacy of civil rights hero

By Aryana Ali, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Unity. Justice. Peace. Equality. These are the ideals that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for, and these values continue to resonate deeply within society today. At WCHS students and educators are keenly...

The Churchill Barstool Instagram account, passed down from each senior class, filled with gameday graphics and story highlights about each rival school.

“Friendly” banter on WCHS Barstool account

By Ryan Shenker, Observations February 4, 2025

In recent years, parody accounts of Barstool Sports have become a social media phenomenon within colleges and high schools, serving as platforms for student-athlete recognition and memes. While these accounts...

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