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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

Mrs. Shelley Perrett, who has been teaching at WCHS for over two decades, prioritizes the success of her students and hopes that all of her students improve their reading and writing skills during her course.

Teacher of the Month: Shelly Perret

By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2025

Whether she is teaching a captivating lesson to one of her AP Language and Composition classes or assisting the yearbook staff with putting together a beautiful final issue, Mrs. Shelley Perrett is constantly...

In addition to chatting with other parents and coaches, attendees of the Bulldog Bash on Friday, April 5, got to enjoy exciting March Madness basketball games featuring Florida, Auburn, Houston, and Duke.

Coaches and parents have a ball at the Bulldog Bash

By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2025

March Madness Final Four Games on the TV, parents and coaches chatting over delicious food and money being raised for WCHS athletics. These are just a few features of the WCHS Booster Club’s 2025 Bulldog...

Jorts, a popular style from the '80s, are becoming a trendy piece to pull together a stylish, yet comfortable summer outfit for a variety of occasions.

Summer 2025 trends: enjoy the sun in style

By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2025

Is this in or out? The constant question that comes to mind for many when they open up their closet in late spring to evaluate their summer wardrobe. With trends evolving rapidly and styles making comebacks,...

Superintendent Taylor announced his proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year on Wednesday, Dec. 18. in the Montgomery County Board of Education Meeting Room in Rockville.

Budget increases justified after past shortfalls

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor February 3, 2025

$3.6 billion. While an unfathomable amount of money to most, for MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor, it is the necessary price for schools to properly function during the 2026 fiscal year, which runs from...

Students can also get snow day exercise by playing outside with a furry friend or taking them for a walk.

How students can be productive in the midst of a winter wonderland

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor January 14, 2025

Ice cubes down the toilet, spoon under a pillow or backward pajamas. Although students use these rituals to “manifest” a snow day, they often find themselves being sluggish and unproductive if the...

DASA members and anyone else willing to help out met during lunch for a few days in Ms. Zitnik's to produce creative, inspiring cards.

No need to fear, WCHS club is hear to spread cheer

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor December 19, 2024

Everyone deserves to feel love during the holiday season. WCHS’ Dawgs Against Substance Abuse club (DASA) is helping this become a reality through their holiday card making project for patients in drug...

During Veterans Day, it is typical for Americans to come together to join in on patriotic activities to respect and honor those who served in the military.

Honoring heroes: why students deserve Veterans Day off

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor December 13, 2024

Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Presidents Day and Memorial Day. These are just a few holidays that MCPS gives students and teachers off yearly. Although all of these holidays are significant for their own reasons,...

From teaching more than a decade at WCHS, Mr. Christopher Tappis has become a fan favorite for many students as they know they can go to him for math assistance in any math course they are struggled with and he will be ready to help.

Teacher of the month: Christopher Tappis

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor December 4, 2024

From telling jokes to deriving complex equations, Mr. Christopher Tappis always finds new ways to make math class more exciting and engaging every day. By fostering a relaxed yet focused classroom environment,...

WCHS junior Lia Kudulko retrieves her phone from the blue cubby at the front of the classroom after finishing a double period of AP Biology.

Text you later: new rule sends phones to the cubbies

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor October 29, 2024

PMD. An acronym many are not familiar with. WCHS students, however, know exactly what it means as they hear this phrase many times throughout the day. PMD stands for “Personal Mobile Device” and includes...

Metal detectors are a common practice at airports and no one thinks twice about them. If they are implemented to all schools, it will become a social norm as well.

The unseen benefits of metal detectors in school

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor October 28, 2024

MCPS’ school safety precautions are simply not enough. Identification lanyards, StudentVue checks at football games and locked doors are all measures that prevent non-students from entering school premises....

All of the Student-Athlete Leadership Counsel representatives from around the county had a meeting in Sep. to discuss important topics for the freshly started school year.

WCHS students join forces to shape MCPS athletics

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor September 28, 2024

Many think high school athletics is merely about scoring the touchdown, running the fastest or shooting the game-winning basket. However, MCPS disregards this cliche by focusing not only on building high-performing...

Many girls at WCHS have seen either seen flag football on TV or heard of others who play it and are excited to join the growing movement of expanding girls flag football while showing off their athleticism.

Girls flag football to be added to WCHS as a new fall sport

By Lily Chadwick, Observations Editor June 10, 2024

MCPS students scored a touchdown when the county announced that girls flag football was being added to the list of sports for the fall 2024 season. The fast-paced, high-scoring and exciting games will...

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