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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

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,...

NHS inducts new class of bright members

NHS inducts new class of bright members

By Julia Lescht, Online Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2018

CHS National Honor Society (NHS) inducted the rest of its members for the 2018-2019 school year Thursday, Oct. 4. The ceremony took place in the CHS auditorium and was led by NHS sponsor and social...

After a recent rise of STDs and STIs in the state of Md., MCPS officials have implemented a new condom policy

New countywide initiative encourages safe sex

By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2018

As of Oct. 1, all MCPS high schools will begin a free condom distribution program in light of a rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) amongst teens in...

Q&A with Principal Brandice Heckert

By Sophie Liss, Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2018

This year, Brandice Heckert has taken over as CHS principal and has already brought a multitude of new changes to the school, as well as an increase in school spirit. Heckert was the assistant principal...

CHS Poms served coffee to any teacher wearing green, blue, white, or a CHS shirt.

WCHS Poms serve coffee to spirited teachers

By David Malament, Promotions Manager October 18, 2018

On Friday Sept. 28, the CHS Poms team served free coffee to any teacher who showed their school spirit in the second floor teacher’s lounge. The coffee was available to any faculty member wearing blue,...

Luana Zimmerman introduces the 21 admission officers who came to visit CHS for Maryland College Night.

WCHS hosts 15th annual Maryland College Night

By Ben Pham, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager October 5, 2018

CHS hosted the 15th annual Maryland College Night on Tues., Sept. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium and several classrooms, in which 21 admissions officers from colleges across Md. met with students...

WCHS movie night draws big crowds

WCHS movie night draws big crowds

By Ohio Meshanko, Promotions Manager October 5, 2018

On Sept. 27, the class of 2020 hosted a Movie Night to provide a fun opportunity to raise funds. An important component of movie watching is the accompanying snack, and CHS Movie Night served up a...

New principal arrives at CHS

By Sophie Liss, Editor-in-Chief June 8, 2018

The MCPS Board of Education appointed Ms. Brandice Heckert to be the new principal of CHS May 21. Heckert will replace principal Joan Benz July 1. Heckert was the assistant principal at Bethesda Chevy...

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