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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

Many teachers at WCHS just so happen to look like a lot of the Hollywood celebrities we love. Ms. Tebay looks like Emily Blunt; Mr. Clark looks like Colton Cowser; Ms. Kenny looks like Sandra Bullock; Mr. Imperial looks like Paul Reubens; Dr. Beggs looks like Zoe Deschanel; and Mr. Ho looks like Jackie Chan.

WCHS teachers’ celebrity look-alikes

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

Have you ever done a double-take while walking through the school hallways, thinking you just saw a celebrity but it turns out it was just one of your teachers? Many teachers at WCHS happen to have an...

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nationwide organization that recognizes teachers who show mastery through an extensive evaluation of their teaching practices and knowledge.

A teacher’s journey to becoming board certified

By Katy Edwards, Social Media and Photo Manager January 31, 2025

WCHS is known for its academic excellence and high ranking among Maryland schools. While the students are accredited for this success, much of it is also due to the drive of WCHS teachers to go above and...

Teacher of the Month: Jonathan Lee

Teacher of the Month: Jonathan Lee

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor-in-Chief June 10, 2022

His outfit of a cap, green shirt and basketball shorts is instantly recognizable. His room is consistently buzzing at lunch. His students appreciate his patience. His passion for WCHS with the colleagues,...

WCHS auditorium celebrates its new prestigious award for Teacher of the Year with a big crowd and a bundle of congratulatory balloons.

Teacher of the Year: The Auditorium!

By Ryan Weiner, Professional Half-Face Snapper April 4, 2022

During the 2020-21 school year, this teacher took a break for most of the year as classes went virtual and only had a limited role for AP tests, even when students came back. Yet, since the start of the...

Carol DeOro, an Honors English 12 and AP Language and Composition teacher, holds up her Teacher of the Month sign in her classroom. DeOro has been teaching English for 31 years and loves helping her students improve their reading and writing skills.

Teacher of the Month: Carol DeOro

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Copy Editor January 2, 2022

Anyone who has ever met her will say the same thing: Carol DeOro has spunk. Known for her humor and crazy stories, the Honors English 12 and AP Language and Composition teacher has touched many hearts...

Mr. Clark poses for a photo with his award. The government teacher graduated from the University of Maryland with a double degree.

TOTM: Bryan Clark

By Victoria Park, Opinions Editor March 4, 2020

Social studies classes are some of the most engaging and interesting courses to take at WCHS, especially because of the passionate teachers in the department. AP Comparative Government and AP NSL teacher...

Mr.Sanz has implemented the Frantic Friday program to help his orchestra students de-stress. On Fridays, students have the chance to study for classes, catch up on homework or even take a nap.

Relax into the weekend thanks to Frantic Fridays

By Aliki Dimitoglou, Advertising & Subscriptions Manager January 30, 2020

School and the workload can be overbearing to students and with the added weight of sports and other extracurriculars, it can be easy for students to feel like they are drowning in a swirling sea of tests,...

Blanken poses for a picture with her award. Blanken, an AP Psychology teacher, has been at WCHS for 13 years.

Teacher of the month: Katelyn Blanken

By Emily Zhang, News Editor November 20, 2019

Empathetic, passionate and energetic- these words perfectly describe WCHS AP Psychology and Physical Education teacher Katelyn Blanken. This year Blanken is teaching three classes of AP Psychology and...

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