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
WCHS 1986 graduate, Mike Sacks has turned his enjoyment of writing humorous pieces into a profession. Now in New York, Sacks published his first book in 2009 and has written many articles, scripts and books over the past two decades.
Mike Sacks: writer and WCHS alum
By Ava Van Vuren, News Editor • December 17, 2025
The Observer's completely delicious collection of culinary delights
The Observer’s completely delicious collection of culinary delights
By Dehab Habtai, Features Editor & Photo Manager • December 16, 2025
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
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    Whitman
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    Wise
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    Nov 28 / Football
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    Clarksburg
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    Paint Branch
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Meet the Staff
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Observations Editor
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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
Dave's Hot Chicken is the viral sensation that began in 2017 with $900 in an East Hollywood parking lot. It has since opened hundreds of locations across the U.S., becoming one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the world.
Dave’s Hot Chicken heats up Rockville with new location
By Felix Bernstein, Assistant Online Editor & Promotions Manager • January 5, 2026
In the film “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” detective Benoit Blanc must unravel a murder at a local church. The film is in theaters on December 12th.
“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” teaches important lessons through entertaining ways
By Fiona Southall, Subscriptions Manager & Internal Communications Manager • December 17, 2025
The 2025 reboot of "The Naked Gun" premiered to considerable buzz, marking Liam Neeson’s comedic turn under director Akiva Schaffer. Its release was widely covered as a major studio attempted to reintroduce the franchise to a new generation.
New faces, past legacy: “The Naked Gun” revives a decades old franchise
By Isaac Ban, Opinions Editor & Promotions Manager • December 11, 2025
UGGs have been a very popular shoe commonly worn by people in winter to ensure maximum comfort while still staying stylish.
Cold weather brings new fashion trends
By Kennedi Vincent, Assistant Arts Editor & Promotions Manager • December 8, 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
The Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys stand on their respective sidelines for the national anthem before their Thanksgiving game. The Cowboys host a game on the holiday every year, as do the Detroit Lions.
NFL vs. NBA: which league truly owns the holidays?
By Ryan Shenker, Sports Editor • December 8, 2025
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
WCHS senior Belen Rabade looks up after finishing her drive at a Maryland State Golf Association event.
Opinions
WCHS sophomore Sophie Finkleman spends hours doing homework assigned over the weekend at the Rockville Memorial Library, after her lacrosse practice and job shift.
Age old conflict: students vs homework
By Aryana Ali, Assistant Online Editor & Promotions Manager • January 14, 2026
As artifical intelligence software becomes integrated into our daily lives, safeguards have been installed to prevent students from cheating themsleves out of an education. But, teachers are not yet being held to the same strict standards as students.
Moral dilemna: should teachers be allowed to use AI?
By Dehab Habtai, Features Editor & Photo Manager • December 18, 2025
The Chicago Bears defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15 in the NFL's annual Black Friday match-up. Despite it's record-setting ratings for a Black Friday game, the game faced heavy controversy due to it's unusual Friday scheduling.
NFL Black Friday sets poor standards for football scheduling
By Felix Bernstein, Assistant Online Editor & Promotions Manager • December 7, 2025
"Home Alone" is a classic movie that many rewatch during the holiday season. Holiday movies created now tend to lack the typical spark that older movies had.
The holiday movie epidemic: is it all too cliche?
By Zafina Matin, Opinions Editor & Internal Communications Manager • December 5, 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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