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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

WCHS' recent sports success has filled the trophy case of the school where the accomplishments of WCHS athletics are on display. Awards range from State championship plaques to individual player awards.

Winning streak increases WCHS spirit and unity

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2023

WCHS has long been known for strong academics proven by its many accolades over the years such as being a National Blue Ribbon School and ranked as the best high school in Maryland based on academic performance....

Megan thee Stallion smiles for the cameras on the red carpet as her photo is taken. She swept the Grammys this year, winning 3 awards.

2021 Grammy Awards show celebrates artists during COVID-19

By Ella Kaminsky, Opinions Editor April 22, 2021

Every year music fans gather around their TVs to watch their favorite award show of the year: The Grammys. This year Trevor Noah, popular millennial talk show host, hosted the show.   Many of the...

Blanken poses for a picture with her award. Blanken, an AP Psychology teacher, has been at WCHS for 13 years.

Teacher of the month: Katelyn Blanken

By Emily Zhang, News Editor November 20, 2019

Empathetic, passionate and energetic- these words perfectly describe WCHS AP Psychology and Physical Education teacher Katelyn Blanken. This year Blanken is teaching three classes of AP Psychology and...

CHS won a record nine sportsmanship awards this past season.

CHS Athletics Receives Fall Sportsmanship Awards

By Will Hyland, Production Editor January 27, 2017

Fall CHS sports teams found success on the field, while also playing fairly this past season. A record nine CHS teams: girls soccer, boys soccer, football, field hockey, girls volleyball, team handball,...

Alexandra Ballance preforms "No Limits."

PTA Reflections Winner

By Emily Wang, Features Editor May 15, 2016

Junior Alexandra Ballance’s dance piece "No Limits," placed second and received the Award of Excellence in the high school state division of the dance choreography category of the 2016 Let Your Imagination...

Student wins art award

Student wins art award

By Ben Dross, Staff Writer March 20, 2015

Senior Marisa Lu won the National Award of Excellence in the Visual Arts Category for her artwork in the PTSA Reflections contest. The theme of the contest was “The world would be a better place if.”...

‘Observer’ wins awards

By Jordan Janis, Features Editr November 26, 2013

The Observer has received multiple awards in recognition of its 2012-2013 publications.  The National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) recently awarded the Observer the All-American honor rating, NSPA’s...

‘Observer’ Wins Media Awards

By Aileen Choi, Online Observations Editor October 3, 2013

Congratulations to the Observer for winning several Baltimore Student Media's High School Media awards. The Observer was named Best Overall Publication and placed in multiple catogories, including Best...

Seniors receive awards

Seniors receive awards

By Erica Spaeth, General Photo editor May 30, 2013

Congratulations to two students for receiving awards from the Black Educators Association of Montgomery County Schools.  Senior Adrien Bossogo-Eguom won a scholarship and senior Tina Brownlee won a community...

NSPA recognizes 'Observer'

NSPA recognizes ‘Observer’

By Luke Frentsos, Sports Photo Editor November 23, 2011

The Churchill Observer received an All-American ranking from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) for last year’s publications. The All American is the highest rating that the NSPA gives...

Observer Wins Awards

September 27, 2011

Kelly Knarr – Advisor American Scholastic Press Association Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medalist Maryland-District of Columbia Scholastic Press Association National Scholastic...

Students win science awards

By Bhaavya Srivastava News Production Editor May 13, 2011

Sophomore Stephen Lee, juniors Raymond Li, Christopher Hazard ,and Russell McQueeney and senior Sharon Ong won awards at the 2011 Montgomery County Science Fair held March 18-20 at the University of Maryland,...

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