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

Wrestling relies on veterans to lead team this season

By By Maddy Flax- Archive Manager December 22, 2010

The boys wrestling team looks forward to a solid season with the return of its strongest wrestlers. Although one of the team’s top returners, junior Jake Sutton, is unable to compete during the first...

New crew team has large turnout, starts with basics

By By Tony Raffa- Staff Writer December 22, 2010

In response to interest from students last year, juniors Alisa Dan and Julianna Hsing have created a crew team. Although they are not officially a CHS team, they are ambitious in their hopes of a great...

An angry fan rants about FIFA’s World Cup snub

By By Matthew Brothers- Sports Editor December 22, 2010

Dear FIFA, Earlier this month, Dec. 2,  FIFA’s Executive Committee voted to have Russia host the 2018 World Cup. You selected Russia over England, the birthplace of soccer, which was a surprising...

Atheletes use preventive equipment against concussions

By By Allison Srour- Contest Manager December 22, 2010

Concussions and other head injuries have been a persistent problem among contact-sport-playing athletes.  In response, many of these athletes are now taking more preventive measures to protect themselves...

Hockey begins season with dominating victories

By By Donald Kim- Staff Writer December 22, 2010

Losing to Wootton in the first round playoffs in the previous season, the ice hockey team showed its desire for redemption as it began its season with two consecutive wins against a Poolesville/Quince...

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...

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...

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...

All Star XC squad places second in states

By By Lori Koenick November 23, 2010

The boys cross country team brought CHS honor by placing second to rival Walter Johnson in the state championships Nov. 13.  “Everyone ran great [in states],” junior Will Conway said. “Both CHS...

Golf team’s states legacy not upheld this year

By By Justin Rheingold- News Editor November 23, 2010

After finishing strong and emerging as the co-winners of the district championships, the golf team ended its season with satisfying individual finishes at the state championship. Senior Bradley Rotter...

After Strong season, soccer defeated in semi-final

By By Matthew Brothers- sports editor November 23, 2010

After resting up with its first round bye in the playoffs, boys soccer took on Richard Montgomery and lost Nov. 2 in the regional quarterfinals. The team started off slow in the first half and did not...

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