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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Bright and early at 8:00 AM, students line up at the auditorium to take their morning APs, usually coming out at noon.

Take the morning APs

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager May 16, 2025

Rise and shine: it is AP exam season. Every spring, high school students across the country face the intense pressure of advanced placement exams. With college credit on the line, students prepare for...

WCHS students eat lunch in the cafeteria on April 23. WCHS offers various options for the daily lunch, from hot pizzas to refrigerated salads.

To eat or not to eat, with lunch choices for MCPS students

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager May 15, 2025

What is even in the school lunches that many students eat daily? From soggy pizza to ultra-processed nuggets, the contents of high school cafeteria trays have sparked debate nationwide. For many high school...

Singers Lana Del Rey and Jelly Roll sing "Save Me" together at the 2025 Stagecoach festival.

Artists saddle up for Stagecoach

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor and Social Media Manager April 30, 2025

Yeehaw! Stagecoach is an annual country music festival. Stagecoach 2025 spanned from Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27, and featured a variety of popular artists. Fans from all over the country show...

WCHS freshman Patty Cake balances a goat on her back whille learning a new move in the newest class at WCHS, Honors Goat Yoga

WCHS has a baaa-last with new program

By Ella Carnathan, Speck of Dust April 3, 2025

Do not be alarmed by the goats wandering the halls! WCHS has implemented a new class into the curriculum: Goat Yoga. The growing recognition of the importance of mental health drove the decision to incorporate...

Honors Spanish teacher Ms. Carmen Moreno Sanz was awarded Teacher of the Month for February given her passion for teaching.

Teacher of the Month: Carmen Moreno Sanz

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager March 1, 2025

Language has the power to connect people and open doors to new perspectives. Señora Carmen Moreno Sanz exemplifies this mentality by bringing the Spanish language to life in her classroom. She makes a...

WCHS Junior Leah Sonnabend at the Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Philadelphia with her friends in 2023.

The End of an Era, the Start of a New Chapter

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, & Communication Manager January 18, 2025

It is the end of an era, but the start of an age. Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” ended on December 8, 2024. The Eras Tour made a lasting impact on “Swfities” over the course of nearly two years....

Starbucks and Dunkin' released their new holiday beverages in time for the Christmas season. Items range from peppermint mochas to a cookie butter doughnut.

Cheers to the season: a guide to the best holiday beverages

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager November 20, 2024

It is beginning to look a latte like Christmas! November marks the beginning of the holiday season, and with it comes festive drinks and snacks from Starbucks and Dunkin’. These coffee shops are a great...

WCHS a cappella group, 'The Sirens,' put together a special rendition of songs for their annual fall concert. Their hard work pays off with an impressive show.

Voices in sync: the rise of WCHS’ new acapella group

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, & Communication Manager October 28, 2024

Acapella is the art of singing without any added instrumental component. Over the past decade, a cappella music has enjoyed a revival in popularity, particularly with the success of media such as “Pitch...

"Dancing with the Stars" banner features the new celebrity cast for season 33. Celebrities include athletes, actors, and reality TV show stars.

Lights, camera, dance: ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33 premieres with high-Energy performances and surprising twists

By Ella Carnathan, Promotions and Subscriptions Manager September 25, 2024

Live from Hollywood, “Dancing with the Stars” is back. “Dancing with the Stars” is a reality show featuring celebrities taking on new roles as ballroom dancers. The hit show premiered its 33rd...

WCHS senior Layton Johnson is captured running from opponents with the ball. He has committed to continue his football career in college and is one out of many WCHS athletes who are currently in the transition phase between high school and college athletics.

Behind the scenes: The realities of transitioning from high school to college sports

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, and Communications Manager June 4, 2024

For some, the end of high school means the end of playing their favorite sport. However, for others it opens a new chapter for college sports. Shifting from playing for a high school team to a college...

Young girls using expensive Sephora products results in popular products being sold out and samples left messy.

Tween Sephora girls spark controversy and cosmetic chaos

By Ella Carnathan, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

In the ever-evolving social media landscape, a new phenomenon has emerged: the “ten-year-old Sephora girls.” These young girls, usually around the age of 10, have captured the spotlight for their disruptive...

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