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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

Scarlet Overkill writes one last journal entry

Scarlet Overkill writes one last journal entry

By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor June 10, 2025

“Dear Diary, today I—”  I have been journaling ever since I learned to write, so what started as a book of blank pages has now transformed into pages overflowing with ink, chronicling my thoughts...

Elizabeth Seldin is using the light board to control the color, hue, brightness, and patterns of the stage lights and turning them on and off by entering their respective code during the performance.

Designing the future: Summer Rise Program ’25

By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor February 3, 2025

Sooner or later, WCHS students will notice their time as high school students is ending and begin planning for their future, with many applying to colleges. However, when asked to choose a major, many...

From visiting Santa at the mall to preparing cookies and a warm glass of milk for him to indulge in when he drops off the anticipated Christmas presents, there is no better way for kids to experience the joy of the holiday season than by taking part in the classic long-standing tradition of believing in Santa.

Face off: Is Santa a ho-ho-go?

By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor December 17, 2024

Ho-Ho-Ho, Merry Christmas! For many WCHS students, this saying used to or even still today brings the brightest smile to their faces. Whether they grew up recognizing it as the voice of Santa Claus or...

EcoMoco and Clean Waters Club recently organized a park cleanup at Cabin John Regional Park with Montgomery Parks. Park Cleanups is an example of an environmental community service activity that can be documented to contribute to the MAEOE Green School certification application.

WCHS club is branching out with new initiative

By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor October 29, 2024

Green. One of the two WCHS school spirit colors. Recently, WCHS has been embracing more of its “green” as, under the leadership of the Green School Club, it is on the mission to become an official...

On April 5, 2024, JoJo Siwa released the song Karma, which is her first song that shows her in a more adult light. The song has become viral and highly controversial since it represents a major shift in her audience.

Is it time to say “No, no” to JoJo? Nope.

By Catherine Chan, Online Content Editor May 1, 2024

The ponytail, once accessorized with a large, colorful bow, has now transformed into a mohawk with glittery black spikes edged around it. JoJo Siwa has always emphasized how she would “come back like...

WCHS junior Aydan Lee (on the left) makes his opponent fall short from lunging. Lunging is one of the most commonly used form of attack in fencing. Only skilled fencers will know how to properly be defensive and make their opponent fall short.

Athlete of the month: Aydan Lee

By Catherine Chan, Assistant Online Editor March 1, 2024

Every WCHS student has experienced the frustration of being stuck between two answer choices on a test, both seemingly correct, but only one can be rewarded a point. Similarly, fencers like WCHS junior...

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