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Successful Swim Season!
May 27

May 27 Successful Swim Season!

JCHS Observer
Athletics

By Alex Garrow

After a season filled with races, relays, splashes, and flops, the JCHS swim season has come to an end.

Our Data on Facebook: Who does it belong to?
May 25

May 25 Our Data on Facebook: Who does it belong to?

JCHS Observer
World News, Politics

By Jesse Lieberman

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the stereotypical millennial. He lives in the tech capital of the world. He has a big fluffy white dog. He works for a major tech company.

The Journey to Arts Evening
May 25

May 25 The Journey to Arts Evening

JCHS Observer
Art and Theatre

By Naomi Bennett

The path to Arts Evening is not easy; it’s full of long, dedicated hours and hard work.

Ms. Noel: Scientist and Dinosaur Lover
May 22

May 22 Ms. Noel: Scientist and Dinosaur Lover

JCHS Observer
Student Life

By Max Bamberger

How did Ms. Noel come to be the science teacher we all know and love?

Student WiFi: Wi’s and Wi-Not’s?
May 15

May 15 Student WiFi: Wi’s and Wi-Not’s?

JCHS Observer
School Policy, Student Life

By Nava Schweig

Starting this year, the school has introduced a Wi-Fi network exclusively for student phones. The reason for this?

Fashion With Compassion: $5000 To Save a Child's Heart
May 15

May 15 Fashion With Compassion: $5000 To Save a Child's Heart

JCHS Observer
Student Life, Art and Theatre

By Sophie Fudim

Fashion with Compassion — a global organization based in Israel — helps students worldwide put on a fashion show fundraiser.

Revival of Women's Soccer
May 14

May 14 Revival of Women's Soccer

JCHS Observer
Athletics

by Zoe Moskowitz

Last year it felt as though something was missing from our athletic department. That something was the women’s soccer team.

Why JCHS Students are Growing their Beards Out
May 14

May 14 Why JCHS Students are Growing their Beards Out

JCHS Observer
Student Life

By Max Bamberger

“Oh, are you growing your beard out for that Omer challenge thingy?”

Tips and Tricks for Finals
May 13

May 13 Tips and Tricks for Finals

JCHS Observer
Advice Column, Student Life

By Danelle Tuchman

Here is a list of tips and tricks to help you survive finals and to make them easier to handle!

Bullet Journaling and Its Benefits
May 10

May 10 Bullet Journaling and Its Benefits

JCHS Observer
Advice Column, Student Life

By Shoshanah Alessi

Many use bullet journaling as a way to de-stress, organize, and express themselves. The bullet journal can be essential for a high schooler.

JCHS Ping Pong, a Look Back (Sp)in Time
Feb 26

Feb 26 JCHS Ping Pong, a Look Back (Sp)in Time

JCHS Observer
Student Life

By Sam Lieberman

JCHS ping pong can be compared to European history.

Nicholas Grossenbacher, Professional Adventurer
Feb 25

Feb 25 Nicholas Grossenbacher, Professional Adventurer

JCHS Observer
Student Life

by Max Bamberger

Nicholas Grossenbacher is many things: a teacher, a writer, a linguist, but above all, he is a man of adventure.

Social Media Cleanse
Feb 24

Feb 24 Social Media Cleanse

JCHS Observer
Student Life

By Zoe Moskowitz

I quit social media for a week, and to be honest...it felt so good!


Senior Keystones
Feb 15

Feb 15 Senior Keystones

JCHS Observer
Student Life

by Nava Schweig

Each year, seniors at JCHS participate in a year-long “Keystone” course, pursuing their passions while serving the community and creating impactful products.

Netflix Autoplay: The Silent Killer
Feb 15

Feb 15 Netflix Autoplay: The Silent Killer

JCHS Observer

By Danelle Tuchman

It is a known fact that high school students struggle with sleeping and by that, I mean functioning when lacking it.

Net Neutrality and The Government Shutdown
Feb 15

Feb 15 Net Neutrality and The Government Shutdown

JCHS Observer
Politics

By Jesse Lieberman

What is ‘net neutrality’ and why is it crucial that everyone inform themselves about this policy?

Fresh Takes on JCHS: A Transfer Student and A Freshman
Dec 26

Dec 26 Fresh Takes on JCHS: A Transfer Student and A Freshman

JCHS Observer
Student Life

By Alex Garrow and Max Bamberger

Fresh takes on JCHS from the perspective of a transfer student and a freshman.

The Wolves Loved the Shabbaton!
Dec 13

Dec 13 The Wolves Loved the Shabbaton!

JCHS Observer
Student Life

By Sarrah Wilkes

This past October, JCHS held its annual Shabbaton at Walker Creek Ranch — and, surprisingly, it wasn’t canceled!

Thanksgiving’s Not All About That Baste
Dec 12

Dec 12 Thanksgiving’s Not All About That Baste

JCHS Observer
Student Life

By Danelle Tuchman

"You can't have Thanksgiving without turkey. That's like the Fourth of July without apple pie, or Friday with no two pizzas" (Friends).

Check them out!
Dec 11

Dec 11 Check them out!

JCHS Observer
Athletics

By Sam Lieberman

The JCHS chess team kicked off the season with a bang!

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