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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

The unmelted snow won Athlete of the Month due to its perservering nature and strength, which prevented other athletes from trying out on time for their spring sports.

Athlete of the Month: The Snow

By Ella Carnathan, Weather Girl April 15, 2026

Every season, WCHS athletes look forward to stepping onto the fields for the first practices of the spring sports season. This year, however, one unexpected competitor has dominated the field: the leftover...

Lasting snow outside of the WCHS bus loop reminds students of the past snowstorm and how it will affect their school year.

Face off: Let’s avoid brain melt

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager March 16, 2026

When winter arrives in Montgomery County, many families, students and educators look forward to the possibility of snow days. Snow days are often celebrated by students as unexpected rest and play, and...

Teacher of the Month: Olivia Henry

Teacher of the Month: Olivia Henry

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager March 11, 2026

Every day, students see her welcoming them into her classroom with a big smile. Olivia Henry, a social studies teacher at WCHS, teaches with excitement and engages students daily.   “It depends...

"The Housemaid" was released in theaters on Dec. 19, 2025. Starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, this movie is a must-watch.

“The Housemaid” movie is maid to remember

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager January 26, 2026

Released in theaters on Dec. 19, 2025, “The Housemaid” made waves of success. The picture-perfect Winchesters are more complex than what meets the eye. As gossip has it, Nina Winchester has a series...

The College & Career Information Center at WCHS offers help to students who are planning their future after high school. Rhonda Applebaum, the College and career counselor, works in the office to guide students.

Senior year overshadowed by tedious applications

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager December 4, 2025

The first semester of senior year brings lots of fun experiences. From senior sunrise and homecoming to leading chants in the student section of football games, seniors have a lot of excitement. However,...

The MCPS Board of Education will continue to pay for AP exams for the third year in a row.

MCPS should keep paying for AP exams

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager November 9, 2025

For the past few years, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has covered the cost of Advanced Placement (AP) exams for all high school students. While some have argued that this money would be better...

WCHS Senior Laila Foose kicks the soccer ball in her WCHS Varsity Girls Soccer game. She has 2 goals and an assist so far this season.

Athlete of the month: Laila Foose

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager October 8, 2025

From bright red cleats to a blue headband, from shoving opponents to making the perfect pass, you cannot miss number eight controlling the field. Dominating the pitch, Laila Foose, senior captain of WCHS...

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