I am writing this for all of you kids still in high school. In my high school career I made the mistake of allowing my friends to convince me to take classes they thought would be “good for me” and...
As my high school career comes to a close, I would like to reflect on the most embarrassing story of all time.
I know you’re probably thinking it can’t be that bad, but I’m debating whether I...
Potomac is a great place. Right outside of DC, plenty of stuff to do, a great time. But as a newcomer from the outside, I’ve noticed that in many respects this place could use some help. It needs some...
High school? I have no regrets. I just wish I did everything differently.
Supposedly the four years of our lives where we “find ourselves” and become an “individual” and make our own “decisions”...
Horseback riding has been a significant part of my life for almost six years now. I’ve gotten very familiar with a wheelbarrow and shovel; I’m practically a pro at stuffing my hair into a hairnet and...
In my four years at CHS, I have learned many lessons, most of which have nothing to do with school. Here’s a list of tips that I’ve compiled over the years to help you in an awkward situation, get...
Senior year is an exciting time for a high school student, but the year can be so packed with activities and responsibilities that it’s difficult to slow down and enjoy yourself while covering...
As my senior year and time as an MCPS student come to a close and I sit down to write my final article for the Observer, I know that there are a million pieces of advice I could give the underclassmen....
As most seniors look back on their high school experience and create a bucket list of all the things they wish they could have done, I look back on my two-and-a-half years at Churchill and count five things...
If there’s one thing CHS students have in common, it’s that we all love to complain. Whether it’s that annoying teacher who assigned an essay due the next day, or the stupid new testing policy that...
