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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

Bakari Taylor clears the High Jump bar at a March 2025 multi-school meet held at Seneca Valley High School.

Athlete of the month: Bakari Taylor

By Ryan Shenker, Sports Editor February 8, 2026

The bar rests on its uprights as the runway clears. A loud silence takes place over the arena as WCHS senior Bakari Taylor begins his approach, getting faster stride by stride before launching himself...

At Walter Johnson High School on Friday, Sep. 19, under the stadium lights, WCHS varsity football senior Noah Zhang runs into the endzone for a touchdown.

Athlete of the month: Noah Zhang

By Sydney Stern and Ryan Shenker November 7, 2025

There are a few players who, when they step on the field, change the entire rhythm of the game. From inspiring his teammates, elevating the level of play and reading the defense spotlessly, WCHS senior...

A WCHS freshman uses a MacBook Pro before class, finishing his work that could not be completed on a chromebook before the bell rings. The new policy would require him to put the device away when class starts.

Taking it personal: why school Chromebooks?

By Ryan Shenker, Sports Editor October 7, 2025

When MCPS announced that they had renewed last school year's PMD policy, many students shrugged. It was frustrating, but not exactly surprising. But then came the twist: a ban on personal laptops in classrooms....

A promotional photo for "A Minecraft Movie" featuring Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and other major cast members.

Minecraft movie: blockbuster or blocky bust

By Ryan Shenker, Sports Editor May 19, 2025

"A Minecraft Movie," which debuted on the big screen on April 4, 2025, became a viral topic across social media platforms– but not for the right reasons. TikTok was flooded with videos of people throwing...

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