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

A red-tinted polaroid of Riyaan Mendiratta acts as the album cover for his new record, Wallflower. It was released on Jan. 6, 2023, and it can be streamed on popular music platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and more under the name RYIN.

Student Art Spotlight: Riyaan Mendiratta

By George Chang, Arts Editor March 30, 2023

WCHS sophomore Riyaan Mendiratta communicates with melodies and harmonies: synths that swirl and oscillate, guitar licks that are paired with fragile vocals, reverb-drenched bass that pulsates to the beat....

One of sophomore Sydney Willichs hardest projects to sew was this shirt, which involved making a pattern from scratch.

Student Art Spotlight: Sydney Willich

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Copy Editor May 17, 2021

The whirring of a sewing machine as it churns out fabrics of vibrant colors is a familiar comfort for sophomore Sydney Willich. Well-accustomed to the world of art, fashion design is the perfect combination...

Senior Mason Catalon uses dry materials and ink to create artwork.

Student Arts Spotlight: Mason Catalon

By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor December 12, 2018

From the random paint colors staining her wardrobe to the doodle-filled sketchbook that is glued to her hand, it is no secret that senior Mason Catalon is a passionate artist. For her, art is an integral...

Student Art Spotlight: Ethan Shrier

Student Art Spotlight: Ethan Shrier

By Drew Ingall, Arts Editor June 14, 2017

What do Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Miles Davis and Barry Manilow all have in common? Not only are they legendary musicians, but they all went to the Juilliard School. And now, senior Ethan Shrier will join...

Juniors Calissa Park and Precious Melchizedek perform during CHS Got Talent Jan. 26.

Student Art Spotlight: Precious Melchizedek and Calissa Park

By Sai Sreenivasan, Observations Editor February 21, 2017

This year’s CHS Talent winners are the dynamic duo, juniors Calissa Park and Precious Melchizedek. They performed a mash-up of “Hotline Bling” by Drake, “Needed Me” by Rihanna and “Too Good”...

Junior Kevin Ho creates digital art and charcoal drawings. He enjoys helping other artists and is the head of the CHS I-Illustrate club. Ho’s artwork is pictured below.

Student Art Spotlight: Kevin Ho

By Dani Miller, Production Editor December 5, 2016

Much like a heart, The Observer has many components that it needs to thrive: the well written stories, the unique pictures, the creative headlines, the informative graphics and the amazing cartoons. For...

Senior Lauren Hassan, founder of the CHS Slam Poetry Club, delivers a slam poem. Hassan writes and performs poems covering a wide range of topics from racism to romance.

Student Art Spotlight: Lauren Hassan

By Sarah O'Brien and Balbina Yang, Arts Editors September 29, 2016

When we think of the arts, it’s usually music, theater or fine arts. However, ever since senior Lauren Hassan started the Slam Poetry Club, the CHS arts community has had an outspoken new member. “Since...

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