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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer
The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer
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WCHS senior Eden Shaw promotes her foundation, Speak2Youth Advocacy at club fairs at various schools. She posts with pictures like this on Instagram. With more limited access to Instagram, it will be more difficult for students to use the apps professionally, like to promote their clubs or show their art.
Social media on trial: the verdict, innocent or guilty?
By Julianne Haddad, Assistant Features Editor • October 8, 2026
The Gender and Sexuality Alliance at WCHS meets every Thursday in room 224 to discuss LGTBQ+ topics and offer support to classmates in the community.
Pride flag downed, self-expression questioned
By Audrey Harless, Promotions Manager • October 8, 2026
WCHS uses a real grass field, which often causes dirt piles when teams like football or soccer play on the field.
MCPS weighs the enviornment against practical use
By Mallory Weiner, Sports Editor • October 8, 2026
WCHS junior Megan Choi eats lettuce at home, highlighting how commonly students consume fresh produce as concerns about the Cyclospora outbreak raise questions about food safety.
Cyclospora parasite outbreak harvests fresh health concerns for WCHS families
By Aryana Ali, Features Editor • September 30, 2026
Observations
Features
Fall according to TV
Fall according to TV
By Aryana Ali, Features Editor • October 12, 2026
Bridge to Wellness staff members Christy Romero, Kayli Quaye, Nicholas Phalen, and Maddie Burg pose behind their informational table.
Bridge to Wellness team “bridges” the mental health gap
By Alexandra Wu, Editor-in-Chief • October 9, 2026
In Room 101F in the WCHS Main Office, Morales fulfills her principal intern duties by preparing for Hispanic Heritage Month with a drape displaying the various cultures apart of Hispanic Culture.
WCHS family welcomes new principal intern
By Lulu Li, Observations Editor • October 9, 2026
Julie Yang discusses priorities facing Montgomery County Public Schools during a Board of Education meeting after being elected board president for the upcoming year. The meeting was held at MCPS headquarters to outline goals and leadership plans for the district.
Julie Yang: Stepping up as a helpful hand in MCPS
By Isaac Ban, News Editor • June 11, 2026
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections occur, where WCHS students' education policies could be impacted by the results.
Do politics matter yet? The importance of elections for the student population
By Aryana Ali, Features Editor • June 11, 2026
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    Seneca Valley
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    Oct 19 / Girls Varsity Soccer
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    Poolsville
    20
    Oct 19 / Flag Football
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    Gaithersburg
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    Oct 14 / Varsity Girls Field Hockey
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    Clarksburg
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    Oct 14 / Girls Varsity Volleyball
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    Watkins Mill
    19
    Oct 13 / Flag Football
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    Rockville
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    Oct 12 / Field Hockey
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    Gaithersburg
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    Oct 9 / Varsity Boys Football
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    Northwest
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    Oct 8 / Field Hockey
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    Paint Branch
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    Oct 7 / Boys Varsity Soccer
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    Seneca Valley
    3
    Oct 7 / Girls Varsity Volleyball
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    10
    Paint Branch
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    Oct 7 / Varsity Girls Soccer
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    Walter Johnson
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    Oct 6 / Girls Varsity Field Hockey
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    Quince Orchard
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    Oct 6 / Flag Football
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    Damascus
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    Oct 5 / Boys Varsity Soccer
Meet the Staff
Julianne Haddad
Julianne Haddad
Assistant Features Editor, Subscriptions & Internal Communications Manager
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Staff Editorials
Observer Opinion: Halloween sleep-in?
Observer Opinion: Halloween sleep-in?
By Malaki Kagwa, Online Managing Editor & Copy Editor • October 7, 2026
Paws for Thoughts: Bring back "Human slop"?
Paws for Thoughts: Bring back “Human slop”?
By Zafina Matin and Alexandra Wu • October 7, 2026
Arts
A lineup of the fall Starbucks drinks starting with Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, the Pumpkin Cream Chai, the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and finally the Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Starbucks’ 2026 fall menu spices things up with both new items and seasonal favorites
By Sahana Shah, Promotions Manager • October 9, 2026
Coach Bread, Coach Lasso and Coach Chilton standing together watching the team practices, the three main coaches in "Ted Lasso" season four.
Soccertastic show back better than ever?
By Henry Wolf, Assistant News Editor • October 8, 2026
Cast members of the new television comedy series stand in matching crop tops in the season two premiere episode.
Hulu original matures with second season
By Tinsley Cottone, Social Media Manager • October 8, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo's lateset album, "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love," like many of her earlier works is a candid exploration of heartbreak and teenage anxiety. Rodrigo's newest album revises her iconic raw, vulnerable songwriting style with a more expansive, expimental sonic landscape.
Olivia Rodrigo + new album = no-skip album? <3
By Isaac Ban, News Editor • October 8, 2026
WCHS Junior, Samir Ahmed, using the wheel to create a ceramics piece. His skill in the wheel is admirable, showing students what can be achieved when enough time and effort is put into something. His precision pays off, being able to turn a mound of clay into a work of art.
Sports
The Varsity Flag Football team waits for a game to begin against Seneca Valley High School on September 4, 2024. With an almost 40 person team, most of the players never got to see the field during game time.
JV flag football introduced in all MCPS high schools two years after inaugural varsity season
By Danya Saleem, Observations Editor & Photo Manager • October 9, 2026
Chris Hacopian had his first official press conference with the Washington Nationals on July 24, 2026. Hacopian debuted 16 days later for the Wilmington Blue Rocks, a High-A affiliate team of the Nationals.
WCHS alumnus takes a huge swing at the MLB
By Luke Chadwick, Sports Editor • October 8, 2026
During a flag football game againts Blake High School, on Friday September 11th, Katelyn Ragheb focuses and prepares for the upcoming play.
MCPS changes the game with middle school flag football
By Violet Wilner, Assistant Online Editor & Social Media Manager • October 8, 2026
BBVA stadium is one of many stadiums hosting a world cup game, tickets to these games can cost thousands of dollars
Foul play: World Cup prices are turning WCHS students away
By Henry Wolf, Assistant News Editor • June 12, 2026
WCHS freshman and member of the Boys Varsity Football team Ben Kaplan getting ready to play against Northwest High School on September 10, 2026.
Opinions
WCHS Sophomores pose in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Students often enjoy the sights of D.C as well as the actual dance.
Homecoming costs may outweigh student fun
By Scott Heyman, Promotions Manager • October 8, 2026
WCHS Senior Troy Chou wears glasses while doing his work. In a classroom, it can be hard to differentiate between someone wearing Meta Glasses and normal, non-smart glasses.
Meta glasses: a not so rose-tinted view
By Justin Lorenz, Assistant Arts Editor • October 7, 2026
Observer Opinion: Halloween sleep-in?
Observer Opinion: Halloween sleep-in?
By Malaki Kagwa, Online Managing Editor & Copy Editor • October 7, 2026
Students are given free time at the end of the class. Some students choose to complete their schoolwork, and other students browse on their Chromebooks.
Screen time is not the problem; what you do with it is.
By Felix Bernstein, Opinions Editor & Online Content Manager • October 7, 2026
Paraeducator, Samuel Stashower recieves his 'Teacher of the Month' certificate. He started at WCHS at the beginning of the school year and is excited for the rest of the year.
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