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
Ryan Weiner

Ryan Weiner, Print Editor-in-Chief

Ryan Weiner is a part of the class of 2023 and is the Editor-in-Chief of the Churchill Observer. This is his fourth year taking journalism. Outside of the Observer, Ryan enjoys playing baseball, watching movies and writing for his sports blog, Let’s Talk Sports.

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Cookies & Cream bows out with a mic drop

Cookies & Cream bows out with a mic drop

By Ryan Weiner, Cookies & Cream
June 6, 2023
There are five hidden dollar bills in this photo alone! One of them is a real spot for a dollar bill... Take that extra hint and go make some money!

Need Money? WCHS might have you covered…

By Ryan Weiner, “The Ginger”
May 20, 2023
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
A relay squad comprised of Nathan Encinas, Bradan Welby Stepan Volkov and Griffin White (left to right) takes home a regional win after another dominant performance.

Indoor track builds track-ion towards victory

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2023
Roaming Rooster started out of fun food trucks like these that patrolled the streets of DC during lunchtime.

Roaming rooster, a restaurant worth flocking to

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2023
The central theme of an inability to escape the past was heavily promoted throughout the lead-up to the film.

“Creed III” lands the punch as a must see movie

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2023
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
Currently, 49/50 states have approved Seals of Biliteracy, with the final one on the way. Getting this award is highly beneficial for students in the future.

Requirements should change to promote biliteracy

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2023
With packed assignment schedules all throughout the month of December, it can be draining for students to take tests right before a long break.

Tests before break: Yay or Nay?

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2023
Talking about favorite floats from the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade is another great way for seniors to avoid the awkward college conversation.

The secret to avoiding Thanksgiving interrogations

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2022
Just like many of the tracks on HDTV, the album cover clearly highlights Verdes' journey through heartbreak and moving on.

Verdes drops “HDTV”, a heartache journey

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
Gatorade spotlighted each winner with an official press release.

Top state baseball award given to WCHS player Chris Hacopian

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-chief
June 13, 2022
Students who are cooped up in their houses doing unnecessary work are far more likely to be stressed and in a poor mood. Rather, it would benefit them to spend outdoors and on the water, as pictured here.

Sunny days shine on a homework-free summer break

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief
June 10, 2022
Jeni's consistently comes out with new and unique flavors such as the above pictured "Powdered Jelly Donut", which was released on April 14.

Jeni’s Ice Cream freezes the competition

By Ryan Weiner, Sports Editor
May 10, 2022
WCHS teams already have to play on many turf fields against opponents like Wootton (as pictured above). Thus, getting a turf field makes it more unilateral for our teams.

It’s time for a change, invest in turf

By Ryan Weiner, Sports Editor
May 8, 2022
WCHS auditorium celebrates its new prestigious award for Teacher of the Year with a big crowd and a bundle of congratulatory balloons.

Teacher of the Year: The Auditorium!

By Ryan Weiner, Professional Half-Face Snapper
April 4, 2022
Symbols of patriotism like the US flag stand in virtually every room of the WCHS building. Yet, this has not stopped the increasing apathy towards "patriotic" acts such as standing for the Pledge.

Pledge of Allegiance at WCHS: To stand or not to stand?

By Ryan Weiner, Sports Editor
March 10, 2022
Gifts such as chocolates and flowers are very stereotypical and do not make the holiday and fun while cockroaches spice things up.

Flying solo? Fun activities for V-Day

By Ryan Weiner, Sports Editor
February 25, 2022
With the barring of fans from attending Winter sports games in January, scenes like this from a Fall football game were missed by fans and players alike.

Fans flock back to games to cheer on WCHS

By Ryan Weiner, Sports Editor
February 15, 2022
The house of the Madrigals is just as magical as they are, and every part of the house can move at the convenience of the family.

Disney’s “Encanto” spotlights magic of Latin America

By Ryan Weiner, Sports Editor
January 10, 2022
Although fans might see him in a basketball uniform now, just a few weeks ago Jamie Calhoun was catching passes for the WCHS football team.

No rest for the best: dual-sport athletes have a unique challenge

By Ryan Weiner, Sports Editor
December 14, 2021
Although the window to visit schools was shortened for this year's senior class, many prospective athletes still took advantage of what they had. These visits, whether official or unofficial, are great ways for high school students to determine if a school is a good fit for them.

Recruiting process proves challenging through pandemic

By Ryan Weiner, Sports Editor
December 8, 2021
Since NIL deals have been legalized, athletes Haley and Hanna Cavinder have partnered with clothing companies to produce merchandise.

College athletes finally cash in on NIL deals

By Ryan Weiner, Sports Editor
October 26, 2021
Although many staple ballpark traditions aren't taking place anymore due to COVID, fans can still get game balls from players. Here, Max Brodsky shows off one he recieved from the Nationals game on May 22nd.

Eager Nationals fans get to return to games

By Ryan Weiner, Sports Editor
May 30, 2021
Visual effects like the hologram showed above were just one of the things that Zack Snyder nailed in his version. Additionally, great camera angle choice makes this scene one of the best in the movie.

Zack Snyder’s cut of “Justice League” is better than the original but not worth it

By Ryan Weiner, Assistant News Editor
May 3, 2021
The fate of Cara Dune, which is Gina Carano's character in The Mandalorian, is still unknown to fans. However, most suspect she'll either be killed off or recast.

Social media contributes to celebrity cancel culture due to offensive posts

By Ryan Weiner, Assistant News Editor
March 19, 2021
HBO Max offers a wide variety of new movies, and often cycles through them every two to three weeks. Fortunately for subscribers, there are multiple award winning movies offered at any time.

New streaming services offer viewers ways to watch their favorite programs

By Ryan Weiner, Assistant News Editor
February 23, 2021
Pictured above, the design of the Great Beyond was one of the most intriguing parts of the film. The contrast it has to the setting of Earth gives it a surreal picture that was very different from the portrayal of the afterlife in other movies.

Pixar dives into unexplored territory with “Soul”

By Ryan Weiner, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2021
Despite losing players due to graduation, the girl's varsity basketball team feels confident in their team chemistry. Last year, the team made it to states before COVID-19 shut down the esteemed tournament. This year, they look to build on their strong chemistry and have another successful year.

Creating team chemistry is a challenge during shortened seasons

By Ryan Weiner, Assistant News Editor
December 6, 2020
Wind farms like the one pictured are part of the future of clean energy. Soon, large corporations across the globe will use these to power stores, cell towers, and even homes.

Big businesses take action with clean energy initiatives

By Ryan Weiner, Assistant News Editor
November 19, 2020
Mr. Gherman keeps his classes interested by cracking an occassional joke. This takes some of the stress off his students and allows them to feel more relaxed in his class.

TOTM: Gregory Gherman

By Ryan Weiner, Assistant News Editor
October 28, 2020
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