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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 student is listening to music, which could be distracting them from their learning.

WCHS students do not hear concerns about earbud usage

By Kathy Hu, Advertising/Subscriptions Manager December 7, 2018

Many students walk down the halls of WCHS plugged into earbuds or airpods and completely tune out from their surroundings. Even in the classroom, several students listen to music during lectures. However,...

This picture shows typical high school students. This relates to the story, since these are who metal detectors in schools are affecting.

Metal detectors have a place in WCHS

By Anna Kronthal, Assistant Opinions Editor December 6, 2018

With the hassle of getting out the door in the morning, rush-hour traffic, and school parking, would having to get through metal detectors just an additional excuse for why a student is be late to school?...

With the potential of a longer spring break, WCHS students can go to exotic resorts, like this one.

MCPS considers extending spring break

By Bradley Furgerson, Features Editor November 21, 2018

Following student and staff input in relation to which holidays the most students are absent, MCPS is considering two proposals for the 2019-2020 calendar. Both have 182 days of instruction, which...

(From right to left) Seniors Jack Butler, Nick Wagman, and Nick Smyth committed to colleges they’ll be attending in the 2019-2020 school year.

New WCHS athlete commitments make community proud

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2018

The one thing on the mind of CHS students during the fall of their senior year is college applications: where to apply, when to apply, what you need for each school. For boys varsity football seniors...

Most of the computer science classrooms are in the process of being repaired.

Pipe burst floods WCHS with problems

By Emma Chen, Assistant Observations Editor November 13, 2018

On Monday, Oct. 22, Michel Baker, a computer science teacher at WCHS, walked into his classroom only to discover the entire room flooded. This is the result of a pipe burst in the computer science...

CHS students, including Varsity Cheer and the drumline walk around the track to raise Breast Cancer Awareness.

WCHS students rally to create breast cancer walk

By Sapna David, Assistant Arts Editor November 13, 2018

Seniors Jenny Dalrymple and Karly Emery organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Oct. 17, during second period to campaign for breast cancer.In accordance to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, students and...

The MCPS Mental Health Fair was held on October 27th.

MCPS Mental Health Fair educates students

By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2018

On Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Julius West Middle School, the Office of Student and Family Support and Engagement held the MCPS Mental Health Fair in accordance with Mental Health...

Cars pull into the stadium as part of the new initiative taken by the CHS administration for morning

WCHS implements new carpool line procedures

By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor November 1, 2018

At the start of the 2018-2019 school year, CHS administrators changed the morning drop off and afternoon pick up rules for students and parents in hopes of lightening the heavy traffic. Last year,...

Renaissance-themed costumes are one of the many items sold at the festival.

WCHS students travel back in time at MD Renaissance Festival

By Nora Holland, Opinions Editor October 31, 2018

With the weather finally signaling the start of fall, many students are looking for ways to go out and enjoy the autumn air. While pumpkin patches are a must, many students have been travelling a little...

Lucia Alem and friends are all cheering on the CHS football team while wearing their blackout shirts.

Increase of selling of school shirts leads to increase in school spirit

By Jordyn Green, Assistant Online Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2018

Since the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year, CHS SGA has sold four different tee shirts: the Blackout shirt, the annual Dawg Pound shirt, Powderpuff shirts and most recently, the Blue-out shirt. “The...

Photo by Caitlyn Jennings.

Club day brings convenience to annual event

By Caitlyn Jennings, Assistant Observations Editor October 24, 2018

Have you ever wanted to be a part of a lettuce eating contest? CHS hosted its first club day Sept. 14 allowing students to connect their interests to school clubs, such as the lettuce club, where students...

Photo courtesy of Lauren Hando.

Pep rally boosts spirit

By Kathy Hu, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager October 24, 2018

Tug of war, energetic music, limbo and a routine by the varsity cheer and poms teams are just a few aspects of a CHS pep rally. The first pep rally of the 2018-2019 school year took place Sept. 21. The...

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