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

CHS athlete commits

By Natalia Derechin Features Production Editor December 22, 2010

Congratulations to senior Jake Sickels for committing to play football for Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania. Sickels has played football since he was 7, and will go on to play safety for the Division...

Senior scholar recognized for testing achievements

By Jenna Cantor Observations Editor December 22, 2010

Congratulations to senior Shoruk Hassan for being recognized as one of 1,600 Semifinalists in the 2011 National Achievement Scholarship Program (NASP). According to Hassan, she is one of approximately...

The Rock finally finds his niche in action film ‘Faster’

By Zack Potter, News Editor December 22, 2010

After several years of misguided leading roles in children’s movies (Tooth Fairy, The Game Plan) or lighthearted comedies (The Other Guys, Get Smart), Dwayne Johnson finally broke back into what he does...

Churchill Green makes environment priority

By Allison Srour Contest Manager December 22, 2010

Churchill Green, a club founded by senior Aaron Katz and junior Hal Zeitlin this year, was created to help the school become more environmentally aware. Its main goal is to promote a “greener” environment...

Swimming off to a strong start with win over WJ

By By Jillian Postal- Online Sports Editor December 21, 2010

With the upcoming MCPS Division 1 Relay Carnival Jan. 8, the Swim and Dive team hopes to duplicate its early season success against Northwest and Walter Johnson. The Bulldogs will lean on their skilled...

Boys basketball looks promising after strong start

By By Joel Denicoff- Staff Writer December 21, 2010

The basketball team started off the season strong with big wins over Kennedy and Watkins Mill. CHS looked like a dominant team as the Bulldogs defeated both teams by double digits. The Bulldogs defeated...

Scans, pat-downs invade travelers’ privacy

December 21, 2010

Four months of school complete and ten days of relaxation in sight—winter break, a much needed vacation time, is the only thing on most students’ minds as the temperatures drop and the holiday decorations...

Girls Basketball shoot to improve past records

By By Maddie Flax- Archive Manager December 21, 2010

The girls basketball team kicked off its 2010-2011 season on a very average note with a seven-point win over Kennedy Dec. 7 followed by a 10-point loss to Watkins Mill Dec. 13.  “Our coaches have been...

House representatives hope to pass Safe Cosmetics Act

Representatives Janice Schakowsky (IL), Tammy Baldwin (WI) and Edward Markey (MA), introduced the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 to the House July 20, which hopes to expand the FDA’s powers to regulate the...

Athlete of the Month: Leeda Jewayni

By By Joe Haynes: Sports Editor December 21, 2010

To make a varsity team as an upperclassmen is a challenge, but to make it as a freshman is an even greater feat. Senior point guard Leeda Jewayni made the varsity girls basketball team as a freshman...

Student Snapshot: Kerry Scott

By By Stacey Stein Public Relations December 21, 2010

When freshman Kerry Scott’s father took her to the rock-climbing wall at what was then known as Galleons as a purely fun activity, he had no idea that he was introducing her to her future passion. Kerry...

K-12 Math Work presents county with changes for its math curriculum

By By Sarah Reitzes, Fact Checker December 21, 2010

The K-12 Math Work Group presented a set of 26 recommendations for changes to the MCPS math curriculum to Superintendent Jerry Weast and the Board of Education in early November. Assembled in January...

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