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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

Teacher of the Month: Christopher Forney

By Max Kandel, Observations Editor December 13, 2017

Even though AP Psychology and AP World History are both difficult classes, Christopher Forney engages his students in a supportive way while also trying to emulate his favorite childhood teacher. A...

“SKODAWGS”: student-made bracelets sell out fast

By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer December 13, 2017

Whether cheering for a sport or just showing school spirit for CHS, “let’s go dawgs” has consistently maintained its popularity. But a new version, “Sko Dawgs,” has nearly replaced the older...

Teacher of the Month: Jodi Boppana

By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer December 13, 2017

Different catch phrases, such as “break a leg” or“don’t let the bedbugs bite” are used around the world, but from the beginning of the year until the end, only Mrs. Boppana’s students will...

The new myMCPS system has confused many students. In response, UMD student and Wootton graduate Solomon Sapiro created myMCPS+ to solve solve of those issues.

MyMCPS confusion solved by new app

By Bradley Furgerson, Public Relations Manager December 13, 2017

MCPS rolled out myMCPS portal and myMCPS Classroom as a replacement of Edline for the 2017-2018 school year. These services will enable students to check grades and keep up to date with school work, among...

Senior Mary Sailer is a brand ambassador for Wakami, a bracelet company that works with Guatemalan villages.

Senior brand ambassador helps Guatemalan village

By Max Kandel, Observations Editor December 6, 2017

Senior Mary Sailer has found a way to affect people in a completely different part of the world. Through a summer program, HERlead, a fellowship that encourages the empowerment of young female leaders,...

Photo by Sara Heimlich

Student Panels Improve Tolerance and Communication

By Eliza Asbury, Features Editor June 6, 2017

A student panel was created at CHS April 3 in order to gain student input on topics such as  inclusiveness and bias.   The goal of the student panel is to bridge the gap between students, teachers...

Photo Courtesy of Ethan Shrier

Senior Holds Concert

By Eliza Asbury, Business Manager February 22, 2017

CHS senior Ethan Shrier and Marshall High School, in Virginia, senior Allison Park held a benefit concert on Jan. 29 to raise money to help continue music programs in public schools. The CHS musician...

Photo Courtesy of Tatiana Teixeria

Poms Team Holds Camp

By Vicky Gunawan, Contest Manager February 22, 2017

The CHS Poms team held a mini camp Feb. 15-16 to give first to eighth graders an opportunity to learn how to dance. The camp is something the poms team has hosted in the past. After a two years hiatus,...

Photo Courtesy of Garrett Goltz

Senior Wins Design Award

By Eli Gordon, Production Editor February 22, 2017

CHS senior Garrett Goltz won the Wheaton Arts Parade poster competition for his digital art poster Dec. 21. The goal of the project was to make a poster symbolizing art in the Wheaton area. His design...

Photo Courtesy of Bill Wu

Orchestra’s Tango Night

By Eugenia Cardinale, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2017

The CHS Symphonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Ensemble Symphony held their annual winter concert Dec. 15. The theme of the concert was "Tango Nights." Songs performed included "Oblivion"...

Photo Courtesy of Jostens

Spanish Teacher Retired

By Rebekah Sklute, Online News & Observations Editor January 11, 2017

After many years of being a devoted, enthusiastic and compassionate Spanish teacher of several levels, World Language Department Chair, Sharon Kleiman retired over the summer and did not return for the...

MCPS Libraries Awarded

By Camila Camp, Production Editor December 8, 2016

The Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) won the Top Innovator Award from the Urban Libraries Council Oct. 24, 2016. MCPL has been rapidly increasing in the selection of books and the amount of computers...

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