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

Sports becoming more about the cost than the game

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor January 9, 2014

The sporting world has changed. Kids no longer learn their skills from pick-up games around the neighborhood. To be a top athlete, a few new qualities are becoming necessities — a spot on a club team,...

Tennis

Tennis

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor December 4, 2013

After a series of many strong matches under the guidance of new head coach Megan Lee, the girls tennis team ended its season at counties with a 6-1 record to finish second in its division. "We had great...

Golf

Golf

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor December 4, 2013

The golf team had eight golfers qualify for States including sophomores Luke Schaap and Adam Gray, who placed third and sixth, respectively. The boys team  finished second in the state overall to rival...

Swim and Dive

Swim and Dive

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor December 4, 2013

After last year’s second place finish for the girls and ninth place finish for the boys at Metros, swim and dive hopes to continue its success this season. All-American swimmers seniors Alicia Tiberono...

Catching Fire pleases readers and moviegoers alike

‘Catching Fire’ pleases readers and moviegoers alike

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor November 22, 2013

A theater packed with preteen and teenage girls sporting red hair ribbons and long braids down their backs can only mean one thing—the premier of the movie adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ novel, Catching...

Let the coin wars begin

Let the coin wars begin

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor October 3, 2013

SGA officers walking around with big painted jugs asking for money can only mean one thing--the annual coin war has started at CHS. In an epic battle between the classes, each grade competes to raise the...

Rivinius takes the reins as athletic director

Rivinius takes the reins as athletic director

By Caitlin Doherty, Circulation Manager September 30, 2013

Scott Rivinius is the new athletic director after former athletic director Dave Kelley retired at the end of last school year. "The opportunity came up for me to be athletic director, and I took it,"...

New poms coach joins CHS

New poms coach joins CHS

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor September 30, 2013

The team known around the school for its high kicks and dance moves has a new head coach this year, Melissa Lichter. The poms coach and 8th grade teacher at Cabin John Middle School has a background in...

Fitness focus for tennis coach

Fitness focus for tennis coach

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor September 30, 2013

The undefeated girls tennis team will face this season’s tough competition with the help of new head coach Meaghan Lee. As a CHS ’09 alumna and former tennis player, Lee played on the top doubles...

MCPS mandates all teams take concussion test

MCPS mandates all teams take concussion test

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor September 25, 2013

Whether it is from a blow to the head or a violent shake of the body, a concussion alters the way the brain functions. Concussions are one of the leading sports injuries, and can happen from any high...

CHS graduate participates in Maccabiah

CHS graduate participates in Maccabiah

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor August 20, 2013

CHS ’13 graduate and former varsity soccer captain Zoe Forster and the U.S. Women’s soccer team brought home a win at the 19th world Maccabiah Games in Israel this summer. Forster and teammate BCC...

New coach brings hope for rebuilding team

New coach brings hope for rebuilding team

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor April 26, 2013

With the hiring of new head coach Jamie Frank, the girls lacrosse team hopes to repeat last year’s triumphs and win another regional title. The team has been the reigning regional champs for the past...

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