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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

Students Vote For Counselor of the Year Award

By Balbina Yang, Features Editor February 29, 2016

Counselors deal with schedules, write recommendations and support students in times of need. The Counselor of the Year Award is an award that recognizes such counselors and commends the work that they...

“Aspen” by Hannah Hansen  received an honorable mention at the Montgomery County HS Photography Show.

Photograph Win Awards

By Fiona Asbury, Editor-In-Chief February 29, 2016

The artwork of CHS seniors Emma Siritzky and Hannah Hansen were both displayed in the Montgomery County High School Photography Show at the Washington ArtWorks and Washington School of Photography Gallery,...

Sophomore Makes TV News

Sophomore Makes TV News

By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor February 29, 2016

Congratulations to sophomore Sean Nguyen, who was featured on ABC 7 news for his accomplishments on the CHS Swim and Dive Team. News reporter Scott Abraham interviewed Sean Nguyen, Nguyen’s father,...

A student “proposes” with a cupcake.

SGA to Host Sadie Hawkins Dance

By Anna Baranko, Staff Writer February 29, 2016

CHS is hosting a Sadie Hawkins dance Saturday, March 5 in hopes of boosting school spirit. For Sadie Hawkins, girls ask guys to attend the dance. There was a lot of debate about whether the dance would...

Chorus Department visits Epcot.

Music Department Disney Trip

By Adam Gruner, Staff writer February 29, 2016

The chorus, band and orchestra went on a joint trip to Disney World from Jan. 21- 24, where they performed Disney songs and explored Disney World. The different ensembles worked with professional musicians...

Students Win Art Awards

By Lauren Roseman, Business Manager February 29, 2016

Congratulations to junior Sara Miller, senior Carly Rosenfeld, and sophomore Rebecca Wolfson for being recognized in the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. The Scholastic Art & Writing...

Alum Earns Perfect AP Score

Alum Earns Perfect AP Score

By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor February 29, 2016

CHS alumnus Neil Luo, who graduated in 2015, was one of 54 students worldwide to achieve a perfect score on the 2015 AP Microeconomics exam. Luo, who now attends Duke University, received the maximum...

Senior Philip Satin (second from left), joined by seniors Zach Ruvo, Charlie Butler and Markus Hurd.

Satin in Hall Of Fame

By Eugenia Cardinale, Observations Editor February 29, 2016

Senior hockey player Philip Satin was inducted into the Maryland Hockey Hall of Fame for his achievements over his high school career. Satin qualified for this honor by scoring his 100th career point...

CHS Annual Mulch Sale

By Lauren Roseman, Business Manager February 27, 2016

The annual CHS Mulch Sale fundraiser is currently underway to benefit the junior and senior classes. The mulch costs $5.75 per bag and is being sold online from Feb. 15 to Mar. 24 (www.pay4schoolstuff.com),...

Blind Date with a Book

Blind Date with a Book

By Sai Sreenivasan, Circulation Manager February 18, 2016

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day the Media Center has continued with the tradition of “blind-date books.” The display features wrapped up books with only a cryptic label to attract a reader. Each...

Winter Band Concert

By Eugenia Cardinale, Observations Editor December 22, 2015

The CHS Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony held their winter concert Dec. 8. The Concert Band performed two songs while the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony both performed...

Hakopian Coach of the Year

Hakopian Coach of the Year

By Eugenia Cardinale, Observations Editor December 22, 2015

Girls Soccer coach Haroot Hakopian won the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s (NSCAA) State Coach of the Year and Regional Coach of the Year awards. The winners for each of those 11...

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