Expand your summer reading list with these books
By Alissa Li and Katie Clem
May 27, 2015
As summer rapidly approaches, students not only buckle down for the final stretch of school but they also begin to make plans for the upcoming break. Whether you find yourself sightseeing in Europe or simply lounging around at home, a book is sure to be good company. The Observer has picked out a couple...
The Go-to Summer Festivals of 2015
By Alissa Li, Staff Writer
April 17, 2015
With summer quickly approaching, students will find themselves scrambling to get internships, find summer jobs and prepare for the next upcoming school year. However, it is summer after all. From music to cultural awareness, there are festivals of every kind all around the DC area for students to...
The Observer provides tips on celebrating “Galentine’s Day”
By Alissa Li, Observations editor
February 13, 2015
As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, single people cringe at the thought of stomaching another day of infatuated couples, saccharine chocolates and giant teddy bears. However, right before that commercialized day comes the most underrated day of the year: Galentine’s Day. Originating...
Singer Jason Derulo wows crowd at Fillmore
By Thomas Atkinson and Alissa Li
November 11, 2014
International pop star Jason Derulo performed Oct. 28 at the Fillmore alongside Becky G and Wallpaper. Derulo started his music career back in 2009 by writing songs for other musicians, and then released his debut single “Whatcha Say”, shooting him into the limelight. The concert was held at...
MCPS students march to close the achievement gap
By Alissa Li, Observations Editor
June 2, 2014
A sea of black and purple t-shirts flooded the streets of Rockville April 27, each shirt branded with the words “United Are We.” Students marched through the streets, raising awareness of the achievement gap and a program to combat it. The Minority Scholars Program (MSP) organized this march to...
National Honors Society
By Alissa Li, Observations Editor
May 29, 2014
The following students were inducted into the National Honor Society May 12. Megan Armstrong Victoria Chang Kaitlin Cruz Michelle Dan Ana Faguy Katie Gauch Christina Hnatov Kyle Hwang Gil Jacobson Erik Johnson Carly Kabelac Elina Kapoor Danielle Kieffer Andy...
ASL Gallaudet Field Trip
By Alissa Li, Observations Editor
May 28, 2014
CHS American Sign Language students visited Gallaudet University April 24 to have a hands-on experience in signing. Their sole method of communication was signing to each other and their guides at Gallaudet. “It was an amazing experience, and I was glad I went on this trip to see [how well we could...
Robotics Club excels
By Alissa Li, Observations Editor
May 28, 2014
The Robotics Club continues to excel as it placed fourth in both the Double Elimination Rounds and the overall 2014 Greater DC Regional Botball Tournament. “Placing fourth this year was a big success for the club since it helped motivate and encourage next year’s participants to do better,”...
CHS Student Congress
By Alissa Li, Observations Editor
May 28, 2014
Juniors Jordan Janis and Katie Kidney were selected to attend the 2014 Student Congress at the Henry Clay Center in Lexington, KY where they will attend a week-long program. The Student Congress only accepts 50 students: 16 from Kentucky, 32 from all other states and two from other foreign countries....
College Board makes much-needed changes to SAT
By Alissa Li and Madison Hurr
April 21, 2014
Three letters, one test. The SAT. For lucky test takers, this dreaded test that is imperative for college admissions is completing transforming in spring 2016. In early March, College Board announced that it will change the entire structure of the test that millions of students have been tirelessly prepa...
CHS alum gives lecture
By Alissa Li, Observations Editor
April 11, 2014
Dr. Kevin Crutchfield, a ’79 CHS alumnus, gave a presentation to students April 3 about his research and background for treating head and neck injuries. Crutchfield, the team neurologist for the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles and DC United, shared his methods and experiences with sports concussions.
2014 Scholastic Art Awards
By Alissa Li, Observations Editor
April 11, 2014
Juniors Marisa Lu and Kelly Ervin earned national recognition in the 2014 Scholastic Art Awards as National Silver Key winners, and senior Emily Birnbaum earned recognition as a National Silver Key winner with distinction. Birnbaum will receive a scholarship of $1,500 for each year in college. All of...