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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

Senior Capstone exhibit

Senior Capstone exhibit

By Taylor Stansbury, Staff Writer March 20, 2015

Senior Pablo Roa’s Capstone Exhibit, titled “Journeys,” will be displayed in front of the media center until March 25. “I chose photography not only because it's my concentration for the Arts...

CHS’s Sexuality and Gender Association Club welcomes all with open arms

By Emiliana Cardinale, Production editor March 20, 2015

The Sexuality and Gender Association (SAGA) Club works to help members of the LGBT community at CHS in many ways. One of the club’s main focuses is educating students about the LGBT community. “During...

Senior earns scholarship

Senior earns scholarship

By Madison Hurr, Arts Editor March 20, 2015

Senior Erik Johnson was selected for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he will be attending next fall. The scholarship covers the expense of a four...

Literary Magazine Fundraiser at Five Guys

Literary Magazine Fundraiser at Five Guys

By Julia Heimlich, Features Editor March 3, 2015

What do burgers, fries and CHS writers have in common? All three will be present at Five Guys in the Potomac Village Feb. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. Be sure to mention the CHS Literary Magazine at the cash...

CHS TEDx conference

CHS TEDx conference

By Julia Heimlich, Features Editor February 25, 2015

Next month, 100 lucky students will be able to witness the CHS auditorium as it transforms from an empty set of seats and a stage into a jam-packed captivating center of inspiration. Led by CHS’s...

Coaches vs. Cancer

Coaches vs. Cancer

By Peter Durand, Staff Writer February 24, 2015

CHS played its annual Churchill vs. Cancer basketball double header at home Feb. 3 to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Though the boys lost to Whitman 47-46 and the girls lost 49-26, CHS students...

Puerto Rico band trip

Puerto Rico band trip

By Alissa Li, Observations Editor February 24, 2015

CHS Band, Orchestra and Choral students went to Puerto Rico Feb. 12-17 to perform at Dorado Academy and to introduce the idea of a performing arts department to the Academy. “Puerto Rico was the...

Journalism certification

Journalism certification

By Peter Durand, Staff Writer February 24, 2015

English and Journalism teacher Kelly Knarr and English and Yearbook teacher Naomi Ratz earned their Master Journalism Educator and Certified Journalism Educator certificates, respectively, this past January....

Basketball spirit nights

Basketball spirit nights

By Jasmine Baten, General Photo Editor February 24, 2015

The SGA held spirit nights on Dec. 22, Jan. 9, Feb. 3 and Feb. 17 to boost morale for CHS Basketball.  Spirit nights have ranged from pink to whiteouts. Class sponsors and presidents chose various themes,...

Student authors signing

Student authors signing

By Katie Clem, Production Editor February 24, 2015

Seniors Sammi Silber, Elina Kapoor and Dalhia Huh participated in an author book signing at CHS on Feb. 4. Friends and family of the young authors supported them in their achievements. Their writings ranged...

CHS Math Team season

CHS Math Team season

By Alissa Li, Observations Editor February 23, 2015

The CHS Math Team finished its season on Feb. 4, placing fourth in Montgomery County.  The math team consists of: Senior Neil Luo Senior Janet Sun Senior Alan Yan Junior Arjun Swaminathan Junior...

Inspirational sayings appeared on the walls throughout CHS.

The mysterious verses that have appeared on the walls of CHS

By John Walsh, Spanish 4/5 student February 2, 2015

Suddenly one day, numerous “mottos” appeared on the walls of the school. But what are they? These mottos, or “lemas,” are verses or sentences that explain the love that a person has for something....

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