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
Melissa Redlich

Melissa Redlich, Features Editor

Melissa Redlich is a senior and the Features Editor for The Churchill Observer. This is her fourth year taking journalism. When she is not editing articles, Melissa is either playing volleyball, hanging out with her friends, or listening to music. Melissa loves traveling with her sisters and eating Caesar salad.

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Tis the season of gift giving! Here are some ideas for gifts to give your close friends and family.

Last minute gift guides for every person in your life

December 17, 2022
Christopher gazes at Jessica in front of a Christmas tree for the movie poster of A Hollywood Christmas.

“A Hollywood Christmas” does not deserve Hollywood level reviews

December 16, 2022
Once a week, the drumline gets together to practice for their performances at pep rallies and football games.

Student Art Spotlight: Drumline

December 2, 2022
Eliot Dubick lifts up the plaque as the whole team runs to cheer around him.

Family mentality leads boys lacrosse to a state title

June 11, 2022
WCHS senior, Justin Carney, has a big kill on his senior night, giving the team an even better advantage at beating Blake.

Athlete of the Month: Justin Carney

June 9, 2022
For the past 31 years, Montgomery County Public Libraries has had specific branches undergoing activities specialized in each community. However, on March 19th the committee that oversees these branches, decided to dissolve them.

Farewell to Friends of the Library’s individual branches

May 10, 2022
For the first time in 50 years, the Mormon Temple is reopening for the public. Free tours begin on April 28th, so snag a ticket!

Spring into DC with the perfect itinerary

May 10, 2022
To congratulate and welcome Chris Tappis to The New York Times, the Wordle on March 21, 2022 was TAPPIS.

Mr. Tappis retires, goes to work for Wordle

April 4, 2022
Mrs. Knarr is shown holding her Teacher of the Month certificate. She loves teaching AP Lang and English 10, and has been at WCHS for 21 years.

Teacher of the Month: Kelly Knarr

March 17, 2022
March is Womens History Month! Here are some women-cast, directed and written movies to get you in the spirit.

Women’s History Month watchlist

March 9, 2022
Marry Me, the new film with Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson is now in theaters and available to stream on Peacock. However, is it worth it?

Netflix’s “Marry Me” repeats an overused trope with no new additions

March 2, 2022
Students are able to ask questions without fear of being uncomfortable and work with other students in in-person school.

In-person classes are better for students

February 25, 2022
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[Photo] MCPS must shift to virtual learning

February 25, 2022
Rom-Com Movie Review ft. Caitlin Murphy - EP 6

Rom-Com Movie Review ft. Caitlin Murphy – EP 6

February 3, 2022
How to celebrate Valentines Day ft. Grace Liu- Ep 5

How to celebrate Valentine’s Day ft. Grace Liu- Ep 5

January 29, 2022
2020 Rewind and 2021 Resolutions ft. Ela Jalil- Ep 4

2020 Rewind and 2021 Resolutions ft. Ela Jalil- Ep 4

January 29, 2022
Thoughts on Online Learning ft. Trevor Gardemal- Ep 3

Thoughts on Online Learning ft. Trevor Gardemal- Ep 3

January 29, 2022
Chatting with Charley Hutton- Ep 2

Chatting with Charley Hutton- Ep 2

January 29, 2022
Pop Culture 101- Ep 1

Pop Culture 101- Ep 1

January 28, 2022

“Tick, Tick… Boom!” blows away audiences

January 17, 2022
Prior to working at WCHS as an attendance secretary, Patrice Thomas worked in various other fields.

WCHS staff members reminisce about past jobs

January 11, 2022
Each season, Trader Joes comes out with new special seasonal items. The Observer Staff rated all of the under-the-radar items for fall and the winner was Pumpkin Ice Cream.

Trader Joe’s unbe-LEAF-able fall items

November 23, 2021
The DAmelio Show, found on Hulu, is a new reality show giving an inside to TikTok stars and the impact working in the social media industry has on them.

Hulu show highlights anxieties of influencers

October 26, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many classes being left empty. However now, 16 months later, students around the world are heading back to their classrooms, while major differences still separate them.

Follow up – “Column: looking through the eyes of high school students around the world”

June 2, 2021
Two high school sophmores decide to challenge themselves by doing a 24 hour Digital Detox. Their opinions and thoughts are completely different, but shed light on the overuse of devices.

24 hour digital detox challenges students to shut off their screens

May 6, 2021
The new movie, Moxie on Netflix was released on March 3rd. This movie is all about girl power and the consciousness of the feminist mind.

“Moxie”: a new Netflix watch about speaking up for what you believe in

March 17, 2021
Every year, a section of people decide to write down their resolutions for the year to follow. However, others believe that this is nonsense and you can decide to change your lifestyle any day of the year. Which person are you?

New Year’s resolutions: a ritual worth following or an outdated tradition?

February 1, 2021
In advisory we learn about Time Management skills and Balancing Obligations; however these values taught are incompatible with the schools practiced values.

Is Advisory a good use of time?

December 20, 2020
WCHS students recount their most embarrassing moments during the Fall and Thanksgiving. They hope to never relive this moments!

WCHS students recount embarrassing Thanksgiving day stories

December 10, 2020
Senior Alison Kaiser started swimming on her summer pools team. Now as a senior, she was recruited to Emory for swimming!

Athlete of the Month: Alison Kaiser

November 9, 2020
Lots of schools across the globe, including WCHS, have decided to make school virtual, in order to protect the students and educators.

Column: looking through the eyes of high school students around the world

October 21, 2020
Looking for more? Netflix has created a Black Lives Matter Collection that features TV shows and movies that highlight important issues and creative stories.

Educate yourself using these anti-racism resources: movies, shows, books and more

June 18, 2020
WCHS 9th grade english teacher, Grant Goodman, was the first teacher to get the MCCPTA Teacher of the Year Award.

WCHS English teacher wins MCCPTA Teacher of the Year

May 29, 2020
Since everyone has been in lockdown during the coronavirus and is using less transportation, pollution in the sky has cleared.

Worldwide shutdown amidst pandemic allows Earth to breathe

May 21, 2020
Every Friday a student official of the key club attaches their phone to the PA system and plays music. This makes every Friday calming and exciting for the students.

SPICE Club pumps up WCHS students with music

March 12, 2020
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