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

Racing towards the finish line at the WCHS track, Arnav Juneja practices for the next upcoming track meet. The junior prepares for the 200 meter and 400 meter races as a mid-distance sprinter.

AP overload: two tests in one day is unrealistic

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2023

Pens scribbling on test booklets, timers ticking down on boards, and students inevitably stressing at each turn of a page. When AP season kicks off across the nation on May 1, these are things one can...

Freshman Cailey Harrington works on an assignment for her English class to make sure she gets it in before the next deadline.

New deadlines are increasing productivity in students

By Lily Chadwick, Staff Writer May 4, 2023

“One week till the end of the quarter!” That line is enough to send many WCHS students into a frenzy. It is easy for assignments to pile up between all seven classes, especially for students who are...

WCHS sophomore Blythe Cook attempts to use ChatGPT to reply to an email sent by her teacher.

AI isn’t for the future: the downsides of AI

By Isabella Ngwana, Internal Communications Manager May 3, 2023

From the first iPad in 2010 with a built-in assistant Siri, to Amazon Alexa in 2014, artificial intelligence has shown that it’s here to stay. WCHS students can now go onto the internet and search for...

Yom Hashoah, the Israeli Holocaust Rememberance day which this year began the evening of April 17 and ended the evening of April 18 is commemorated by Jews all over the world.

Holocaust education is essential for understanding the past

By Leah Kreisler, Online Photo Manager May 1, 2023

On May 8, 1945, the allies celebrated VE-day, also known as Victory in Europe Day, as the day Germany officially and unconditionally surrendered to end the European theater of World War II. Today, not...

While water polo isnt a sport thats offered at WCHS, its a very popular team sport that many students would try if offered to them.

Think outside the court: why MCPS needs more unconventional sports

By Cecilia Bernstein, Photo Manager May 1, 2023

Football, basketball, hockey and cheerleading are some of the most popular sports at WCHS. But also among WCHS’s large sport collection stands archery, fencing, water polo and ultimate frisbee, sports...

WCHS sophomore Eva Lee, a visual learner is reviewing a topic for her AP class by looking at a picture that provides a demonstration on April 16, 2023.

Beyond the celebrations: the controversy surrounding ‘Bed Parties’ for college acceptances

By Michael Demske, Sports Editor May 1, 2023

The typical reaction students have when they receive an acceptance letter from their dream college or university is to celebrate with friends and family. This concept is foreign to some, though, as they...

Fields such as the one pictured below at Richard Montgomery, are not accessible to students and must be open to everyone.

Is MCPS taking protection over their fields too far?

By Michael Demske, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

OpiEvery athlete's worst nightmare is having no place to practice their sport, or be able to play sports with their friends. It is becoming harder and harder for teenagers to access the athletic fields...

WCHS Sophomore Jenna Piggot sleeps on her desk during class. A free period would have helped her overcome this tiredness.

Productivity is self-care and self-care is productivity

By Nataly Behnia, Internal Communicatons Manager March 28, 2023

A free period during the school day can be incredibly beneficial for students for a variety of reasons. These periods provide an opportunity for students to take a break from the rigors of academic work,...

There are many popular posthumous albums such as Circles, Legends Never Die and more. But are these albums popularity worth the effect it can have on an artists legacy.

Poor or progressive: Posthumous albums

By Liam Klein, Opinions Editor March 27, 2023

Posthumous albums are nothing new to the music industry. What do The Notorious B.I.G’s “Life After Death”, Jimi Hendrix's “The Cry of Love”, 2Pac’s “R U Still Down” and Marvin Gaye’s...

During daylight savings the sun sets far earlier than normal. Everyone in MOCO experiences sunsets at about 5 pm and are surrounded in darkness by 7 pm.

Daylight savings turns back the clock on progress

By Paige Tasin, Social Media Manager March 26, 2023

Twice a year the entire US is substantially more exhausted and unadjusted to their native time zone. It almost gives a feeling of jet lag, despite the fact that nobody ever left home. What causes this...

While some may assume we live far away from the danger of school shootings, Magruder High School faced an incident with a ghost gun just last year.

Observer Opinion: WCHS must do more to protect our students

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2023

Makenna Lee Elrod. Layla Salazar. Maranda Mathis. Nevaeh Bravo. Jose Manuel Flores Jr. Xavier Lopez. Tess Marie Mata. Rojelio Torres. Ellie Amyah Garcia. Eliahna Torres. Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez. Jackie...

From social media advertisements to word of mouth, finding a job can be a simple and straightforward process. The experience can improve one’s maturity and communication skills, in order to gain comfortability in future work environments.

Jobs give high school students more than just an income

By Julia Levi, Assistant Observations Editor March 26, 2023

There is no doubt that students at WCHS remain busy both in and out of school. However, what can truly distinguish one student from another is how they spend their time after school. From playing on sports...

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