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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

Miley's new single 'Malibu' is a fresh change from her normal music.

Miley’s Malibu Single Delivers

By Camila Camp, Staff Writer June 5, 2017

Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus released a new single titled Malibu on May 11, 2017.   The peaceful melody of the song provides a relaxing feeling to the people of the CHS community.   “I...

The CHS Lacrosse team stands for the national anthem ahead of the state championship game.

Boys Lacrosse Falls Short in State Championship

By Ethan C. Miller, Staff Writer June 1, 2017

The CHS boys lacrosse team lost a heartbreaking state championship to Severna Park by a score of seven to six on May 24. The bigger stage at Stevenson University led to an epic 4A/3A state title game....

Apple has released red iPhones in order to raise money for the AIDS epidemic in third world countries.

Red iPhone Released for AIDS/HIV Charity

By Bradley Furgerson, Public Relations Manager June 1, 2017

Since the beginning of the technology era, iPhones have been seen as a symbol of status and wealth—a computer in your pocket that carries a heavy price tag. But now, Apple is trying to make it more than...

Lesser Known Clubs Make Large Impact

Lesser Known Clubs Make Large Impact

By Arielle Gordon, Editor In Chief May 31, 2017

    For the past two months, The Observer has been delving deep into the world of the 95 official clubs at CHS. Many of those clubs work in the shadows of more well-known ones, so we’ve decided...

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Mr. Churchill Under Review for Cancellation

By Max Kandel, Observations Editor May 26, 2017

Due to concerns over inappropriate comments that were made at this year’s ‘Mr. Churchill’ competition that took place March 9, the future of this longtime CHS tradition is under administrative review.   While...

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Vending Machines Now Held to Different Standards

By Gaurav Gandhi, Staff Writer May 26, 2017

The Montgomery County Council recently approved legislation which requires healthier food items in vending machines around the county. The measure, lead by council member George L. Leventhal, mandates...

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Bathrooms Closed for Increased Monitoring

By Emily Wang and Balbina Yang May 26, 2017

CHS has enacted a bathroom directive as of April 2017, which calls for several of the boys’ bathrooms to be locked at all times.   The two bathrooms in the foreign language hallway as well...

7 CHS Students Receive Honorable Mentions or Spots on Washington Post's 2016-2017 Winter All Met List

7 CHS Students Receive Honorable Mentions or Spots on Washington Post’s 2016-2017 Winter All Met List

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor May 21, 2017

Whether it's dribbling down the court, skating down the ice, or pinning an opponent to the ground, athletes always have same goal: to win.   This year, 7 CHS students have received honorable...

Boys Lacrosse Update and Final Four Preview

Boys Lacrosse Update and Final Four Preview

By Jake Herman and Ethan S. Miller May 18, 2017

https://soundcloud.com/user-745639745/episode-6-5-18-17 Jake and Ethan discuss the Boys Lacrosse team's playoff run to the Final Four, interview starting defender Ian Rosenthal, and preview the team's...

Chris Samuels with the Redskins. He played 10 NFL seasons with them.

New Football Offensive Coordinator

By Arielle Gordon and Emily Wang May 17, 2017

Former NFL lineman Chris Samuels was hired to be the new offensive coordinator for the CHS varsity football team March 31.   Samuels played offensive tackle for the Washington Redskins for...

Rockville Rape Charges Dropped

Rockville Rape Charges Dropped

By Brandon Li, Online News Editor May 17, 2017

According to a May 5 WTOP article, charges filed against two Rockville High School students are now dropped.   According to a May 5 MCPS announcement, Superintendent Jack Smith states the 18-year-old...

CHS Ranked #1 in M.D., #75 in U.S.

CHS Ranked #1 in M.D., #75 in U.S.

By Julia Lescht, Online Opinions Editor May 1, 2017

CHS was recently ranked the number one high school in the state of Maryland and the 75th best high school in the U.S. by US News and World Report’s 2017 High School Rankings. CHS additionally earned...

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