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Foreign exchange students enjoy a day in the city.

CHS welcomes foreign exchange students from France

By Sara Heimlich, Public Relations Manager November 10, 2015

From Nov. 4 through Nov. 14, CHS students enrolled in French classes have the opportunity to get involved in an exchange program and host students from Lycée Célonie (Célonie High School) in Aix-en-Provence,...

Golfer Adam Gray leads CHS to a state championship in back-to-back years.

CHS Golf team repeats as State Champions

By Ben Dross, Production Editor November 9, 2015

The defending champs did not let the pressure, or anything at all, really, get in the way of a repeat this season. The golf team displayed complete dominance in the Maryland State Championship tournament....

The Sadie Hawkins dance comes back to CHS after a 4 year delay.

Roles are reversed as Sadie Hawkins comes to CHS

By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer October 30, 2015

A high school dance that takes a twist with girls asking guys has been approved to come back to CHS in Feb. “The Sadie Hawkins dance is a very important event for Churchill because it is one of the...

The Robert Lee restores oyster habitats in the Bay with recycled oyster shells.

Local restaurant aids chesapeake oyster recovery efforts

By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor October 29, 2015

The next time you sit down to enjoy a fresh seafood meal, take a moment to consider the work that allows you to continue to enjoy your meal. The Grilled Oyster Company in Cabin John has been working...

The field hockey team made a goal to raise enough money to send a family of four on a vacation to Disney World.

Girls Field Hockey raises money for Make-A-Wish

By Thomas Atkinson, Online Features Editor October 29, 2015

The varsity girls field hockey team fundraised for the Make-A-Wish Foundation during its game Oct. 6 and raised over $8,000. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit organization that seeks to grant...

Current College athletes (Daniel Dibono, David Fitzgerald and Kali Becker) signed their binding commitments to play in college.

Early High School Recruiting: Not as Effective

By Cristian Edwards and Nathan Gertler October 29, 2015

For most high school athletes aspiring to further their athletic experience, the next step is to play in college. However, the cruel realities of college recruiting serve as a daunting process for students. Each...

Kate Reese is now playing soccer for Loyola University.

Catching Up with CHS’ Athletic Alumni

By Jake Certner, Sports Editor October 29, 2015

Last year’s CHS senior class excelled in almost every sport, and the Observer would like to highlight several CHS athletes that have continued their excellence at the collegiate level.   Lucy...

Yumna Owais is new to CHS

Foreign exchange students shares her culture with CHS

By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor October 29, 2015

The average CHS student has a 10-20 minute commute from school to home. If Yumna Owais wants to go home, she’ll have to take a 17 hour plane ride. Senior Yumna Owais is an exchange student from Pakistan...

CHS has been taking measures to warn students against drunk driving.

Students, parents still wary after Wootton crash

By Rebecca Jackson, Circulation Manager October 29, 2015

At the beginning of summer break, four students from Wootton High School were involved in a tragic drinking and driving accident. The news of the car crash, the two deaths, serious injuries and the resulting...

AP Art History Classes Get Chance to Learn about Material Outside of Classroom

AP Art History Classes Get Chance to Learn about Material Outside of Classroom

By Ben Dross, Production Editor October 24, 2015

The AP Art History class took a field trip to the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore in order to learn more about the ancient art work they were studying in class Oct. 21. The class examines artwork from...

CHS Choral Concert Connects Poetry to Music Lyrics

CHS Choral Concert Connects Poetry to Music Lyrics

By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor October 14, 2015

The CHS Choral Music Department had its first concert, entitled “More Than Words.” Oct. 12. The title was meant to signify the connection between poetry and music lyrics, which was reflected in...

AP Psych students work on their door design during class

Door Decorating Contest Raises School Spirit During Homecoming Week

By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor October 9, 2015

As an addition to the homecoming week festivities this year, teachers engaged in a competition to see who could create the best decorations on their classroom door. There was a competition for best...

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