Shooting threat sparks community response
By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2019
On Oct. 24, a rumor flew around social media about a school shooting threat, causing WCHS students and parents to fear for their safety. The original message was posted on Snapchat and soon students were posting their reactions on their Instagram and Snapchat stories, explaining how scared they we...
Bulldogs honor WCHS history at Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony
By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2019
Peter Menke, the WCHS Athletic Director from 1989 to 1997, began the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 1995. Nearly 25 years later, WCHS inducted its fourth class, and honored the man who started it all. According to current WCHS Athletic Director Jesse Smith, Menke started the Hall of Fame to ...
WCHS drivers stressed by parking dilemma
By Austin Vinner, Photo Manager
October 17, 2019
With hundreds of cars, many of which being driven by inexperienced student drivers, the WCHS parking lot can be a dangerous place. The fewer car accidents are thanks to the security and police officers that help with the school’s pickup and drop off procedures, as well as overall parking procedures. ...
Hola to WCHS ESOL
By Trevor Gardemal, Social Media Manager
October 17, 2019
According to a local reddit user, Montgomery County has 32,000 European immigrants, 124,000 Asian immigrants, and 54,000 African immigrants, the 4th highest of any county in the United States. Needless to say, we live in a diverse region full of different cultures, peoples, and thus, languages. English...
TOTM: Stephan Wilson
By Emma Chen, Observations Editor
October 17, 2019
A gym enthusiast, family oriented guy and high school teacher at heart, Mr. Stephan Wilson is a source of light in our school. Wilson is a member of the Math department here at WCHS, and teaches Geometry and Honors Algebra 2. When Wilson was in school, he was inspired to become a teacher after he had...
School administration should stop giving out hall passes
By Janneke Kovoor, Staff Writer
June 5, 2019
Young people have always driven societal change, whether it be protesting the Vietnam War, spearheading the Civil Rights Movement, or creating Black Lives Matter. WCHS students are among those of the newest generation to fight for change. Students participated in March for Our Lives, one of the l...
“Be More Chill” appeals to WCHS students
By Julia Lescht, Online Editor in Chief
April 8, 2019
A Broadway musical review seems a far off discussion for a piece in a Potomac high school’s newspaper. A science fiction comedy makes for an even less likely candidate. However, the new musical “Be More Chill” presents an ever relevant and relatable perspective on the modern high school expe...
Montgomery county school’s start date sparks debate
By Ohio Meshanko, Promotions manager
April 5, 2019
From Feb. 19 to April 16, MCPS will not have any days off from school. This is the longest period with no days off in the entire year, beating the strait from Sept. 20 to Nov. 6 by more than two weeks. The situation has been accepted as ‘how it works’ by most, but that needs to change as it depr...
WCHS Council combats discrimination in the community
By Andrew Chan, Assistant Sports Editor
December 17, 2018
Discrimination exists everywhere, even at WCHS. After several public displays of hate, discrimination has become increasingly easy to spot, so WCHS students and parents formed the Churchill Inclusive Achievement Council to help the situation. The Churchill Inclusive Achievement Council, a group comprised...