Athlete of the Month

Maddy Flax and Joel Denicoff, Sports Editors
May 24, 2011

Bradley Grossman showed up at CHS in a big way. No one knew what to expect from the senior Landon transfer, but it is certain that no one can be disappointed by his performance on the lacrosse field, as he has become one of the leaders of the team, not only through his coachability, but also with his... Read more »

RM defeats boys volleyball in playoffs

Jessica Lee - Staff Writer
May 24, 2011

Boys volleyball started and ended playoffs May 4, losing to Richard Montgomery 3-0. Shortened practices and absent starters created less than ideal starting lineups in the regular season, which ended 5-7. “As a team, we’ve been playing pretty strong,” junior captain Raymond Li said. “Often... Read more »

Girls lacrosse continues its undefeated season

Sebastian Romero - Staff Writer
May 24, 2011

The girls lacrosse team continued its overwhelming 11-game winning streak by beating rival Walter Johnson, 9-5, May 4. Four goals were scored by junior Madelyn Flax, three by junior Mairin Hall, and senior Katie Ruben and sophomore Bailey Boyland chipped in with one apiece. The midfield stepped up with... Read more »

Coed volleyball returns with consecutive wins

Maddy Flax - Sports Editor
May 24, 2011

The 7-4 coed volleyball team finished off its regular season strong, with back-to-back wins against Walter Johnson and Sherwood following the team’s return from spring break. The back-to-back victories came at a much needed time for the Bulldogs, who, although surpassing Richard Montgomery, 3-0, April... Read more »

Baseball at 6-11, looks to regular season wrap-up

Ben Hollander - Staff Writer
May 24, 2011

After a rough start to the season consisting of five consecutive losses, the baseball team is concluding its disappointing regular season strong with a 16-0 victory at Kennedy May 7 and a 6-5 home victory over Clarksburg May 5, improving its record to 6-11. CHS dominated the batter’s box against Kennedy... Read more »

Softball finishes season strong, preps for playoffs

Joel Denicoff - Sports Editor
May 24, 2011

  The softball team suffered its first loss at home to Clarksburg, 7-3, May 5, dropping its record to 7-7. The Lady Bulldogs only have two regular season games left before they start a playoff run. Despite the loss, the Lady Bulldogs are in third place in the 4A West Division and on track to have the... Read more »

Crew team rows in its first regatta on Potomac

Justine Stayman - Staff Writer
May 24, 2011

  The crew team participated in its first regatta May 7 after six months of training and practicing three times a week at Bladensburg Waterfront Park on the Anacostia River. The girls team faced neighboring high schools Blair, B-CC, Holton Arms, Whitman, Bishop Ireton, Saint John’s Academy and Whitman... Read more »

PROM……?

Lauren Perrine, Staff Writer
May 23, 2011

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and for many seniors this means preparing for graduation, banquets and another highly anticipated event: Prom.  As if finding a date is not hard enough, how they will ask or be asked to Prom is something that concerns most seniors.   Many senior girls believe... Read more »

The ‘Observer’ goes behind the scenes of ‘Daily Dose’

By Jamie Lescht Public Relations
May 23, 2011

Every day at the end of fourth period, that catchy Beatles song comes on, and students tune in to watch the Daily Dose as seniors Janey Asher and Josh Rosefelt appear on the screen relaxed and ready to report the CHS news. Watching the Daily Dose is part of the typical routine school day for many teachers... Read more »

‘96 alum takes cross-country philanthropic road trip

Emilie Plesset, Online Opinions Editor
May 23, 2011

A road trip through all 50 states, Canada, Washington D.C. and Mexico may seem daunting to some, but it is not a problem for 1996 alumnus Keith Donohue.  In February, Donohue started 50Give, a four-month journey dedicated to charity and volunteering.  At each location he visits Donohue volunteers for... Read more »