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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

Last year, WCHS Junior Heidi Gohari performed a solo at Carnegie Hall with the Strathmore Youth Chorus. The holiday concert titled "A World of Celebration" featured holiday music from various global traditions, including carols, folk songs, and traditional pieces from countries like Thailand, Korea, and Sweden.

Student Art Spotlight: Heidi Gohari

By Alexandra Wu, Art Editor & Subscriptions Manager October 8, 2025

WCHS junior Heidi Gohari stepped foot into the world of music when she was just four years old. Now, the stage feels like her second home, where her voice blends seamlessly with the rest of the chorus...

Kpop Demon Hunters recently hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in September 2025. The lead single, "Golden" became the ninth K-pop song to reach #1 on the Hot 100.

K-pop demon hunters, the convergence of two worlds

By Alexandra Wu, Arts Editor September 22, 2025

How does a niche movie about K-pop, demons and idols who battle each other through song come to rule the summer of 2025? "KPop Demon Hunters" did exactly that. From being a movie with little expectation,...

WCHS social studies teacher Jamie Frank grades students' papers following the structure of the current 2025 grading policy, which the BOE is reconsidering.

MCPS BOE plans to redefine semester grading

By Alexandra Wu, Arts Editor & Subscriptions Manager May 14, 2025

Since the 2016-2017 school year, MCPS students have been enjoying a semester-based grading system. However, in the upcoming school year, that may change. In a memo released on April 10 from MCPS Superintendent...

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