December TOTM: Rebecca Smith
By Emma Chen, Assistant Observations Editor
January 4, 2019
Filed under Observations
Not every teacher at WCHS can say that they have taught all high school grade levels, but as AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) becomes increasingly popular, AP CSP teacher Rebecca Smith has become one of those teachers. A member of the Computer Science and Technology department at WCHS, Smith...
Technology grant awarded
By Bryan Fletcher, Production Manager
December 20, 2018
Filed under Observations
Throwing together a full high school musical is no small task, and no one can vouch for this more than Media Services Technician and Technical Director Benjamin Schnapp and the WCHS tech crew, responsible for creating the sets seen in our theater performances. Fortunately, in an effort to obtain more...
WCHS homes decorated in spirit of the holiday season
By Sapna David, Assistant Arts Editor
December 20, 2018
Filed under Observations
With the holiday season right around the corner, WCHS families begin to flood their front yards with a multitude of bright lights, inflatables, garlands and more. One WCHS family that fills their front yard with Christmas decorations are the Fentons. This house, located on Trailridge Terrace, has over 4...
THRIVE club strives to improve CHS mental health
By Andrew Chan, Assistant Sports Editor
December 20, 2018
Filed under News, Observations, Online Exclusives, School
Recently, mental health has become a major issue in Montgomery County, especially among high schoolers. The WCHS Thrive Club has taken it upon itself to shed more light on mental health, taking steps to try and help alleviate students’ stress. “Thrive Club’s main goal has always been to raise awareness ...
CHS students represent school on television
By Caitlyn Jennings, Assistant Observations Editor
December 17, 2018
Filed under Observations, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
Have you ever thought, “I can do that,” while watching Jeopardy? On Nov. 10, three WCHS students participated in the first round of the It’s Academic quiz show for the 2018-2019 school year. Sponsored by Giant and Morgan State University, It’s Academic is not just any quiz show; it’s the longes...
Contest boosts spirit
By Kathy Hu, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager
November 21, 2018
Filed under Observations
To Kill a Mockingbird and “Toy Story” are two examples of the many intriguing themes teachers have used in past WCHS door decorating contests. Every year, along with many other WCHS homecoming festivities such as floats and skits, teachers from each department compete in a door decorating con...
TOTM: Scott Rivinius
By Max Kandel, News Editor
November 21, 2018
Filed under Observations
Teaching in three different states and being an athletic director are not simple tasks, but Personal Finance and AP Comparative Government teacher Scott Rivinius has been able to juggle it all. A member of the social studies department, Rivinius has taught a wide range of courses including U.S. History, Wo...
Instagram account mocks poor WCHS parking jobs
By Emma Chen, Assistant Observaions Editor
November 21, 2018
Filed under Observations, Top Stories
“Just back up to the car behind you. You can do it. I believe in you,” reads the caption the Instagram account @churchillshi**yparkers posted Sept. 24, for the first time. Pictured were two examples of cars parked in front of WCHS that left too much room while parallel parking, effectively ru...
Pipe burst floods CHS with problems
By Emma Chen, Assistant Observations Editor
November 13, 2018
Filed under News, Observations, Online Exclusives, School, Top Stories
On Monday, Oct. 22, Michel Baker, a computer science teacher at WCHS, walked into his classroom only to discover the entire room flooded. This is the result of a pipe burst in the computer science hallway. All of the classrooms were affected by the water. “The room had a lot of water on the f...
CHS students rally to create breast cancer walk
By Sapna David, Assistant Arts Editor
November 13, 2018
Filed under News, Observations, Online Exclusives, School, Top Stories
Seniors Jenny Dalrymple and Karly Emery organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Oct. 17, during second period to campaign for breast cancer.In accordance to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, students and staff were encouraged to dress in pink and hold up posters during the walk. “I thought the w...
Club day brings convenience to annual event
By Caitlyn Jennings, Assistant Observations Editor
October 24, 2018
Filed under Observations, Online Exclusives
Have you ever wanted to be a part of a lettuce eating contest? CHS hosted its first club day Sept. 14 allowing students to connect their interests to school clubs, such as the lettuce club, where students compete in lettuce eating contests. This year’s club day replaced a CHS tradition known as club...
Pep rally boosts spirit
By Kathy Hu, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager
October 24, 2018
Filed under Observations, Online Exclusives
Tug of war, energetic music, limbo and a routine by the varsity cheer and poms teams are just a few aspects of a CHS pep rally. The first pep rally of the 2018-2019 school year took place Sept. 21. The pep rally was originally scheduled for Sept. 7 as a precursor to the reputable CHS versus Wootton...