The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

A view of a building at Montgomery Colleges Rockville campus. Because of COVID-19, classes in the Early College Program are being held virtually, instead of on campus.

Early College Program offers a unique education experience

By Jeremy Fredricks, Copy Editor November 29, 2020

Like most American 16-year-olds, Ariadne Dimitoglou is doing her schooling from home. Unlike most of her classmates, who are learning material from their junior year of high school, she is learning at...

When playing Among Us, there are two ways to play. You can play in a public lobby with people who you dont know, or if you have enough people, you can play with your friends in a private server.

Among Us helps bring friends together during quarantine

By Elijah Savett, Sports Editor November 23, 2020

You are in a small corridor in a spaceship. The oxygen is depleting and you have one task left to complete. All of your crewmates are counting on you. Suddenly, you see your friend in the corridor with...

The 2020 WCHS Boys Varsity basketball team is shown in the picture with two of their coaches. The photo was taken at the beginning of the basketball season. The text next to the image shows how dominant the team was, starting their season off with a 7-1 record.

Boys basketball team prepares for season

By Justin Greenzaid, Assistant Sports Editor November 22, 2020

After winning the 2020 Regional Championship for 4A West Region 1, the WCHS varsity boys basketball team looks to defend their title this coming winter. With a delayed season scheduled to start on Feb....

Andrew Xue (far left) races in the 100 meter event at the Urbana Track Series Meet, head-to-head with fellow WCHS runner Langston Major. Xue finished second overall in the event. With no MCPS indoor track season, Xue took it upon himself to run at club track meets for the Corentyne Coasters.

Athlete of the Month: Andrew Xue

By Andrew Chan, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2020

It has always been the same grind. With his spikes shredding into the track, wind blowing through his hair, the only thing different for Andrew Xue is the mask on his face. Even with the world around him...

McEvoy loves working with the English Department and WCHS students. She loves the feeling of successfully helping others.

TOTM: Samantha McEvoy

By Emily Zhang, Features Editor November 19, 2020

Kind, determined and passionate are three words that perfectly describe Samantha McEvoy, a WCHS Honors English 10 and AP Literature teacher. She has been teaching for four years, which have all been at...

Social media influencer Hannah Meloche wears a mask made by student run Solidarity Masks. Wearing masks are necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Wearing a mask is necessary to stop COVID-19 spread

By Nur Yavuz, Features Editor November 19, 2020

It is no secret that COVID-19 has taken over 2020 and the lives of everyone across the globe. The never ending wait for it to be over has a lot of people wondering when they will be able to walk around...

Wind farms like the one pictured are part of the future of clean energy. Soon, large corporations across the globe will use these to power stores, cell towers, and even homes.

Big businesses take action with clean energy initiatives

By Ryan Weiner, Assistant News Editor November 19, 2020

In an effort to slow climate change and lower carbon footprint, many big corporations from all industries such as Apple, Starbucks and Disney have created environmental initiatives. These initiatives range...

The Boys Basketball team at WCHS had a great last season and they were disapointed to here that they will most likely not be meeting in person this season.

As the winter approaches, sports continue to be online

By Austin Vinner, Observations Editor November 17, 2020

With the first quarter over, the 2020-2021 school year is heading into the winter season. Students have adjusted to virtual learning but have many unanswered questions concerning extracurricular activities...

Senior Edina Weinbaum posing for the On Cloud 9 Instagram, where she works as a sales associate. She is wearing a cozy and stylish tie dye set, which matches her simple black face mask.

Fall quarantine fashion trends to look out for

By Ava Freeman, Online Editor in Chief November 12, 2020

Exchanging sweaters for hoodies, dresses for tie-dye sets and scarves for masks: fall fashion looks a little different in 2020 than years prior. The global pandemic that has rocked all of our worlds is...

A WCHS student uses the Dunkin Donuts app to order food pickup. The Dunkin Donuts app allows students to order food safely during the pandemic.

Restaurant apps turn into a lifesaver during the pandemic

By Jasper Bernstein, Observations Editor November 12, 2020

In a world of increasing economic uncertainty, WCHS students look for savings and deals at every turn. However, some students may not realize that one of the best ways to save money is in their pocket:...

Singer Harry Styles soaks up the sun, wearing nothing but a pair of trousers and a vintage yellow hat, on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. He poses with his eyes closed, standing tall on a rock along the shoreline, during the shooting of the music video for his single Golden.

Harry Styles shows artistic abilities in his new music video “Golden”

By Charley Hutton, Advertisements and Subscriptions Manager November 11, 2020

Although 2020 has been a year of near-constant turmoil, an unexpected hero has swooped in to turn it all around. Harry Styles, a singer and songwriter, promises us that “we’ll be alright,” in his...

On the inside of Sarahs Handmade Ice Creams Wildwood shopping center location are photographs and descriptions of their flavors lining the entire wall.

Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream opens in Wildwood Shopping Center

By Jordan Pashkoff, Assistant Online Editor November 11, 2020

No matter the weather, it is always a good time for ice cream. Whether you are in the mood for a scoop of ice cream, a sundae, an ice cream sandwich or a milkshake, Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream has it...

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