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
News
Thomas S. Wootton High School is demanding for renovations after not being renovated for fifty five years. There have been proposals by the Wootton parents, staff and students for the new Crown High School, which is planned on opening in 2027, to be used as a holding school, while Wootton HS gets renovated.
Wootton demands renovations, refusing to go “old school”
By Ava Van Vuren, News Editor • December 4, 2025
On Thursday, Nov. 13, employees of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), along with dozens of other government agencies, returned to work in Washington, D.C.
WCHS community finds relief after shutdown
By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-chief • December 4, 2025
WCHS student's view at a concert on July 6, 2025. Currently, it is not feasible for students to see their favorite artists due to the increasing costs of tickets on Ticketmaster.
Ticketmaster gets caught in the moshpit by federal lawsuit
By Zafina Matin, Opinions Editor & Internal Communications Manager • November 7, 2025
On Sept. 19, 2025, WCHS students packed the stands of Walter Johnson High School's football stadium to cheer on the Bulldogs. WCHS came out on top with a final score of 28-6.
WCHS students are feeling a new sense of pride this fall
By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-chief • November 7, 2025
Observations
Features
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, allows students to apply for federal grants, loans and scholarships to cover college costs.
WCHS students face the challenges of increasing college tuition
By Isaac Ban, Opinions Editor & Promotions Manager • December 5, 2025
When arriving at the entrance at Six Flags in Bowie, visitors knew that they were in for a fun day of some of the best rides in the area. Many students visited one last time this past month.
Six Flags closure results in a rollercoaster of emotions
By Zafina Matin, Opinions Editor & Internal Communications Manager • December 4, 2025
The College & Career Information Center at WCHS offers help to students who are planning their future after high school. Rhonda Applebaum, the College and career counselor, works in the office to guide students.
Senior year overshadowed by tedious applications
By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager • December 4, 2025
On April 20, 2024 Test Free Tails club leader WCHS senior Nafees Chaboki, is energetic to raise money to educate other on the harms of animal testing and the to save annaimals form testing. Test Free Tails is just one of the many clubs at WCHS that are connecting to the MOCO community in a positive way.
Discover hidden gems: underrated clubs at WCHS
By Ava Van Vuren, News Editor • November 11, 2025
Meet WCHS FBLA's officers for the 2025-26 school year. They are excited to see their hardwork pay off, and look forward to their first of three competitions.
FBLA brings new business to the WCHS club scene
By Anne Ma, Online Managing Editor • November 11, 2025
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    Wise
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    Nov 28 / Football
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    Clarksburg
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    Nov 7 / Football
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    Severna Park
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    Nov 5 / Girls Varsity Field Hockey
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    Paint Branch
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    Oct 30 / Football
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    Poolesville
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    Oct 10 / Boys Soccer
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    Bethesda-Chevy Chase
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    Sep 5 / Football
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    Richard Montgomery
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    Sep 5 / Girls Varsity Volleyball
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    Leonardtown
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    Roosevelt
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    Blair
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    BCC
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    May 15 / Softball
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    Walter Johnson
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    Quince Orchard
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    Gaithersburg
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Meet the Staff
Sydney Stern
Sydney Stern
Copy Editor & Social Media Manager
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Staff Editorials
Students at WCHS check their grades during the school day find GradeMelon’s color-coded, detailed semester view makes tracking progress easier, in comparison to StudentVue’s outdated grey interface with only basic grades.
Observer Opinion: The Battle of the grades
By Aryana Ali, Assistant News Editor & Promotions Manager • December 4, 2025
Paws for Thoughts: Is education at stake?
Paws for Thoughts: Is education at stake?
By Maximus Wang, Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2025
Arts
Daniel Caesar, a Canadian singer and songwriter, released "Son of Spergy" which is widely considered to be an album that captures how the artist is much like his father, Norwill Simmonds.
Daniel Caesar’s new album opens up old scars and new perspectives
By Isaac Ban, Opinions Editor & Promotions Manager • December 4, 2025
The new Bethesda Bagels location in Cabin John Village offers a variety of authentic New York-style bagels. Since it is newly opened, this local Bagel shop has taken off with many students at WCHS eating there daily.
Bethesda Bagels fills the hole in Cabin John Village
By Aryana Ali, Assistant News Editor & Promotions Manager • December 4, 2025
With the airing of season two of Netflix Original series "Nobody Wants This" in Oct. the cliffhanger ending, and impromptu anouncement of season three, leaves fans wanting more of Kristen Bell (Joanne) and Adam Braody (Noah).
Nobody wants this? More like everybody wants this!
By Cailey Harrington, Features Editor & Photo Manager • December 4, 2025
On October 24, "Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc" released in theatres across the US. The film has been extremely successful as a result of its phenomenal characters, intricate story and remarkable animation.
Chainsaw Man slices screens with vibrant animation
By Malaki Kagwa, Assistant Online Editor & Internal Communications Manager • December 4, 2025
WCHS senior Penelope Levy performs on stage at a Young Artists of America preformance. She has been acting and singing since she was 11 years old and has continued to preform in all WCHS musicals and Blast productions.
Sports
WCHS Girls' Soccer team is frequently among the teams with the highest GPA. The team runs back to the line after the National Anthem before their game against Paint Branch HS.
MCPS athletic policy: make the bell or sit out on the whistle
By Sydney Stern, Copy Editor & Social Media Manager • December 4, 2025
WCHS Sophomore Sophie Finkleman, dressed in her Ravens jersey, cheers on the Ravens during their Sunday night game. This Sunday ritual strengthens their bond as they cheer for their favorite team, creating lasting memories with each play.
Local NFL rivalry divide WCHS students
By Aryana Ali, Assistant News Editor & Promotions Manager • October 29, 2025
WCHS senior Santiago Gutierrez leads the WCHS cross country team in strides before the beginning of a meet against Montgomery Blair HS and Walt Whitman HS in September.
Passing the torch: the next generation of cross country
By Isaac Ban and Ryan Shenker • October 8, 2025
The sun sets over as students watch the Varsity Football team take on Wootton in 2024.
Jesse Smith is the magic behind thriving WCHS athletics
By Sydney Stern, Copy Editor & Social Media Manager • October 8, 2025
WCHS senior Belen Rabade looks up after finishing her drive at a Maryland State Golf Association event.
Opinions
"Home Alone" from 1990 is a classic Christmas movie that students often rewatch due to nostalgia. Nowadays, holiday movies lack this charm and are uninteresting.
The holiday movie epidemic: is it all too cliche?
By Zafina Matin, Opinions Editor & Internal Communications Manager • December 5, 2025
Sammi Silber with her dog, Kuzy, and the Sports Emmy she won as an Associate Producer on "Games of the XXXIII Olympiad."
A Chance to Bark: an EIC’s blast from the past
By Sammi Silber, Editor-in-Chief, 2014-15 • December 4, 2025
Students at WCHS check their grades during the school day find GradeMelon’s color-coded, detailed semester view makes tracking progress easier, in comparison to StudentVue’s outdated grey interface with only basic grades.
Observer Opinion: The Battle of the grades
By Aryana Ali, Assistant News Editor & Promotions Manager • December 4, 2025
WCHS senior Lily Meek uses Grammarly to check for AI for her essay. Grammarly's AI detection service is available for student usage where most of the other options are restricted.
False positive? Do not jump the gun on AI detectors
By Anne Ma, Online Managing Editor • December 4, 2025
Computer Science teacher Ms. Pomeroy has been teaching for 25 years. Now on her 9th year teaching WCHS students, she has helped sponsor clubs such as Competitive Coding Club and the National Computer Science Honors Society.
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