When I reflect on high school and all the events that influenced me, The Observer will always come to mind first. During my freshman year, what started as just another class on my schedule swiftly grew...

In a stunning and completely unexpected announcement, WCHSl has officially declared Principal John Taylor as its very own ‘Shayla,’ aligning with the viral TikTok trend. When the anonymous decision...

Parking has always been an issue in the WCHS community. But especially today due to the overcrowded parking lots filled with cars owned by people without passes. Security and school admins have cracked...

For many WCHS students, hot chocolate is a holiday staple. Anywhere students go for the holidays, hot chocolate will be around the corner. However, where can students truly get the best hot chocolate? Starbucks: Starbucks...

Student Service Learning, or SSL, is a valuable way for students to give back to their communities and learn important life skills. MCPS required 75 SSL hours for each student in order to graduate. The...

Many students still need their required 75 student service learning hours (SSL) and summer break is a great time for students to complete them. Service learning is an excellent way for students to fulfill...

With AP exams and spring sports finishing up, most WCHS students probably haven’t given much thought to Mother’s Day, this Sunday, May 14. Mothers around the nation will be receiving greeting cards...

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 is only one type of movie that can bring everyone together and that is “Magic Mike.” The first “Magic Mike” film was released in 2012, and then the second one came out in 2015. Everyone thought...

High school is a time where everyone goes and enjoys concerts, especially when Washington D.C. has a plethora of venus for artists to visit. Many tickets go on sale during school hours on school days which...

It is often promoted that the perfect time to decorate for the holiday season is the beginning of November. However, there are still some who think that they like to start during the other months. This...

A new policy has students wondering: is WCHS really helping students' mental health or just wasting their time? At the beginning of  the new school year, WCHS decided to add a five minute wellness time...