Changes to athletic department boost school spirit
By Joe Raab, Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
Filed under Online Exclusives, Sports
If you feel a sudden rush of school spirit and you aren't quite sure why, it may be because of the new changes that the athletics department has made to the look of the school. The bulldog logo on top of the scoreboard was updated to match the official WCHS logo. This was just one of many projects do...
CHS cheer team qualifies for states
By Sapna David, Assistant Arts Editor
December 21, 2018
Filed under Online Exclusives, Sports, Winter
Best known for their cheers on Friday nights, WCHS varsity cheer also competes in multiple competitions when they are not cheering on the sidelines. Competition season consists of multiple early Saturday mornings during the fall season. Their first competition was invitationals at Whitman High School...
WCHS basketball programs hosts Midnight Madness
By Max Kandel, News Editor
December 20, 2018
Filed under Online Exclusives, Sports, Top Stories, Winter
On Nov. 30 the boys and girls basketball teams hosted Midnight Madness. The event was intended to boost excitement/hype for the teams’ upcoming season, was free to students and other young community members and helped raise funds for both teams. The night included a three point shooting competition, a dunk co...
Fall sports in review
By Jackson Resnick, Features Editor
December 17, 2018
Filed under Fall, Sports, Top Stories
Boys Soccer (8-5-1) Coach Arnold Tarzy’s squad impressed once again this season, but could not get past an obstacle that the team has not been able to overcome in the past couple of years-- the sectional semi-finals. The team finished 10-5, a disappointment by WCHS standards. However, three of...
Poms continues training to remain within division two
By Kathy Hu, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager
December 17, 2018
Filed under Fall, Sports, Top Stories, Winter
Poms often does not get the credit they deserve, as they are one of only two teams at WCHS whose season lasts through both the fall and winter seasons. Their fall season consists of performing at halftime during football games, while their winter season consists of competing against other poms teams...
WCHS alumni continue their athletic careers
By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
For most WCHS athletes, there will be a last shot, dribble, hit, stroke or pass. They will step off the field one last time in high school and move on to a new chapter in their lives. However, a select few get another four years to play, and even fewer get a shot to continue after college. Each year,...
All WCHS sports should have a junior varsity team
By Julia Lescht, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
This year, WCHS swim and dive coach Christopher Tappis decided to add a junior varsity (JV) swim team. Traditionally, swim and dive was one of WCHS’ few sports that did not have both varsity and JV teams. This change should encourage the rest of WCHS athletics to add a JV team if their sport does not...
Athlete of the Month: November 2018
By David Malament, Promotions Manager
November 21, 2018
Filed under Athlete of the Month, Fall, Sports, Top Stories
Senior Jane Olcott led the varsity girls soccer team to a 10-4 record and to a MPSSAA sectional final by remaining focused and ready to tackle any challenges during the season. Olcott is the girls varsity soccer team captain and has already committed to Villanova University. Olcott started playing...
Hockey hopes to win fifth consecutive championship
By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
November 21, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Not one, not two, not three, but four state championship titles, back to back to back to back years. With the season already underway, WCHS varsity ice hockey looks to add one more title. After winning a record-setting four- straight Md. state championships, the team hopes to break their own record...
Field hockey secures regional championship
By Eli Gordon, Sports Editor
November 21, 2018
Filed under Fall, Sports, Top Stories
The WCHS field hockey team is off to a strong start, winning their first 11 games and advancing to the state semifinals for another four games. Despite losing six seniors this year, the team has come together and is looking to improve on last year’s playoff run. “Our biggest strength is our...
Students ride their way to equestrian success
By Benjamin Pham, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager
November 20, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
When people are asked to name a sport, they usually mention football, soccer, basketball or baseball; they are not wrong. However, what people forget to mention is horseback riding. For senior Courtney Stefan and junior Maddie Kupinsky, horseback riding is something they know like the back of their...
Girls cross county runs toward successful end to the season
By Jordyn Green, Assistant Online Editor
November 20, 2018
Filed under Fall, Sports, Top Stories
WCHS girls cross country is not only running the show; they’re also running their division, going undefeated this season. The team used a renewed focus and dedication to conquer the five-team division after not winning a division in three years. “We stayed focused during workouts and pushed...