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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

Dr. Anne Beggs, an AP Research, AP English Literature and Honors English 12 teacher, is on her second year of teaching at WCHS.

Teacher of the Month: Anne Beggs

By Maximus Wang, Opinions Editor November 1, 2024

Political musicals and wildlife conservation are interests that rarely overlap, but Dr. Anne Beggs meshes them together seamlessly. Her interests are not limited to this odd pairing; in all aspects of...

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has been the face of efforts to reduce youth crime in her County since 2018. Following late April's teenage brawl at National Harbor, Alsobrooks has spoken out against the melee.

Fight for your right to party? Not in PG County

By Maximus Wang, Opinions Editor June 6, 2024

Eight year old children beating each other, stealing from local businesses and smoking marijuana seems like a scene out of a dystopian sci-fi novel. However, that became reality last month when about 800...

A member of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club's inner circle hoisting Punxsutawney Phil up for the crowd, 2018.

Groundhog Day: early spring and PETA on the way

By Maximus Wang, Promotions & Subscriptions Manager March 1, 2024

Every year, on Feb. 2, a furry rodent crawls out of his den to the bated breath of thousands of people, ready to predict the upcoming weather. His name is Punxsutawney Phil, and according to legend, this...

Cursive is an old art form found commonly on many historical documents. Teaching and learning cursive in schools is essential for students to continue to comprehend old texts.

Faceoff: Cursive should be taught at school again

By Maximus Wang, Promotions and Subscriptions Manager December 18, 2023

Once upon a time, learning proper cursive was an essential part of any school curriculum. However, in modern days, it has become the exception. Only 21 states now require school curriculums to teach cursive...

WCHS administration, security and students take in the aftermath of an incident in which one student jokingly slammed a cake into another student's face.

Trash Talk: student responsibility at lunch

By Maximus Wang, Promotions & Subscriptions Managers October 18, 2023

The bulldog statue near the media center had to witness a terrible sight during lunch on Sept. 8, as a “fight” broke out right next to him, leaving icing on the floor and cake in a student’s face....

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