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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

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MCPS Proposes Elimination of Athletic Fees

By Vicky Gunawan, Photo Editor June 6, 2017

On Feb. 15 superintendent Jack Smith advised that students should not be charged for athletic fees. The Montgomery County Board of Education requires middle or high school students to pay an Extracurricular...

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Credit for AP Classes Could be Lessened

By Megan Park, Photo Editor June 6, 2017

Recently, colleges such as the University of Pennsylvania and Duke University have been starting to reconsider how much credit should be given for AP exams taken in high school.   AP tests...

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New Law Aims to Redefine Consent

By Jake Herman, News Editor June 6, 2017

A new bill mandating that MCPS schools teach affirmative consent as a part of family life units in health classes was introduced in the Maryland state legislature Jan. 25.   The bill, known...

CHS Faces Increased Instances of Anti-Semitism

CHS Faces Increased Instances of Anti-Semitism

By Rebecca Jackson, News Editor June 6, 2017

Principal Joan Benz announced to the school  March 9 that a student wrote the “n-word” and “Heil Hitler” on a classroom desk, resulting in student outrage and disappointment. As has been the case...

Rape Incident at Rockville Spurs Controversy

Rape Incident at Rockville Spurs Controversy

By Sara Heimlich and Rebecca Jackson June 6, 2017

Two male illegal immigrant students, one 17 years old and one 18 years old, were accused of raping a 14-year-old student on Mar. 16 in a Rockville High School bathroom, prompting parental outrage and questions...

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Student Panels Improve Tolerance and Communication

By Eliza Asbury, Features Editor June 6, 2017

A student panel was created at CHS April 3 in order to gain student input on topics such as  inclusiveness and bias.   The goal of the student panel is to bridge the gap between students, teachers...

Senior Class Fundraises for Annual Events

Senior Class Fundraises for Annual Events

By Emi Cardinale and Rebekah sklute June 6, 2017

Fundraising has been an important activity for the senior class of 2017. They had multiple fundraisers this year and throughout their four years at CHS in order to fund senior events like prom and the...

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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...

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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