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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

A photo of the Black Eyed Susan voting party at WCHS.

Maryland Black-Eyed Susan nominees are released

By Andrew Chan, Sports Editor May 17, 2019

Typically, students have to search long and hard just to find a decent book. But imagine if there was a list with the best books of the year specifically tailored for high schoolers. Such a list exists,...

Tinbite visits classes throughout WCHS to talk about policies he hopes to inplement if elected as the next SMOB.

MCPS votes for new SMOB

By Sophie Liss, Senior Writer May 17, 2019

Junior Nate Tinbite of Kennedy High School was elected to be the 42nd Student Member of the Board (SMOB) April 24. The SMOB provides a connection between MCPS students and the Montgomery County Board...

Jennifer Miller is the head of the English department and has loved English since she was a kid.

TOTM: Jennifer Miller

By Riley Hurr, Editor in Chief May 14, 2019

Always having known from the beginning that English was her favorite subject, this month’s Teacher of the Month loves to continue and share her love of reading, writing and thinking. Having 18 years...

MCPS Board of Education addresses substitute shortages

MCPS Board of Education addresses substitute shortages

By Vicky Gunawan, Observations Editor April 1, 2019

Substitute teachers are among the least appreciated of teachers. They are called last minute to work, but they are still able to conduct classes with organization and poise. Recently in Montgomery County...

TOTM: Gary Rogers

TOTM: Gary Rogers

By Fatima Yazdi, Features Editor April 1, 2019

Ever wanted to meet a teacher who has extensive knowledge on current events, global warming, pollution, energy conservation or ecological footprints? Well look no further, as WCHS has the teacher for you. A...

"Wandraiser" helps to care for animals in need

“Wandraiser” helps to care for animals in need

By Olivia Yasharoff, Staff Writer April 1, 2019

Mascara wands are usually used to make eyelashes appear longer, darker and thicker, but with the help of WCHS’s Junior Civitan club, they can also be used to save the lives of animals. The Junior...

The WCHS media center puts on a blind date with a book display every year.

Media Center Hosts Successful Blind Date With a Book

By Mary Hinton, Staff Writer March 6, 2019

At this point in the year, most WCHS students, if not all, feel tired, overwhelmed and completely stressed out. A solution to this can be found at a somewhat unlikely location: the media center. At...

Photo courtesy of Amir Pourmand.

WCHS MSA Participates in MIST

By Nur Yavuz, Staff Writer March 6, 2019

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) is reaching out to WCHS students to join and participate in the 2019 Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST), an educational competition about the religion of Islam,...

Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

WCHS snowed in by controversy

By Ari Dimitoglou, Staff Writer March 6, 2019

For the past couple of months, MCPS has had a plethora of early releases, two-hour delays and days off of school due to weather-related issues. As much as students enjoy the shortened days and weeks, the...

Photo courtesy of Julia Greenberg.

WCHS’ Glow Dance is a Success

By Jordyn Green, Assistant Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2019

Different schools have different dance traditions such as winter formals, Sadie Hawkins dances and even dance marathons. As of the 2017-2018 school year, WCHS started the tradition of the Glow dance, a...

These breast cancer awareness packets provide students with important breast cancer information in a cute package.

WCHS Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Day

By Sophie Liss, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2019

Cancer affects many WCHS student in some way, whether they have a family member or friend with cancer, or they get involved with trying to prevent and spread awareness of cancer. It is important to start...

WCHS Chinese teacher  Yih Lee is the teacher of the month for March.

March TOTM: Yih Lee

By Vicky Gunawan, Observations Editor March 6, 2019

When choosing a language to learn at WCHS, many students think of Spanish or French, yet there is one language that is unique and taught with extraordinary knowledge: Chinese. A member of the language...

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