Student bemoans lack of considerate scheduling

Staff Writer, Dana Harris
October 26, 2011

 It’s Game 1 of the 1965 World Series and Sandy Koufax is set to pitch against the Minnesota Twins. Coincidentally, this game happens to fall on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish Year. Koufax, a Jewish player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, must decide whether to pitch in the game. Millions of baseball... Read more »

Superfan Kickoff Cookout aims to boost school spirit

Danny Weiss Online Sports Editor
October 3, 2011

  Everyone gathered around a grill last year with the smell of burgers and dogs wafting in the air, excited for the girls lacrosse playoff game. Even though just one small grill was cooking, everyone could smell the school spirit.   The Superfan Kickoff Cookout party is a new event held before... Read more »

Golf team tees off, places second in first match

Brett Sachs, Production Editor
October 3, 2011

  Despite a slow start to the season, the golf team is working hard toward a successful year. Led by co-captains seniors Phillip Ahn and Brandon Fisher, the Bulldogs are looking to improve their overall game for their last four matches.   The season began late this summer with tryouts and a... Read more »

Football kicks off season with three commanding wins

Joel Denicoff, Sports Editor
October 3, 2011

  The football team started off the season in the right direction as the team blew out B-CC 47-7 at home Sept. 16.   The win improved the team’s record to 3-0, to put them in first place in the Montgomery 4A South Division. The Bulldogs look to make the playoffs this year as they have not... Read more »

Young baseball team struggles at the plate

Joe Haynes Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2011

For the baseball team, the transition from last year’s senior-heavy team to this year’s younger, more inexperienced team has not gone as swimmingly as hoped. The Bulldogs dropped their first three games in succession to Sherwood, Magruder and Rockville, scoring only one run over the three-game span. CHS... Read more »

Sports teams offer athletes exciting opportunities

By Samantha Snowden Staff Writer
September 3, 2010

CHS is well known for its outstanding sports teams and coaches. All of its teams have a reputation for success, and the upcoming 2010 fall sports season will be no different. Many teams experienced much success in their seasons and tournaments last year, and triumph in upcoming seasons is anticipated.... Read more »

Football Optimistic about new team Leaders

By: Justine Stayman- staff resources manager
September 2, 2010

For the football team, the 2009 season not only met but surpassed high expectations. With Joe Allen taking over as a promising new head coach and talented younger players coming in to replace outgoing seniors, both team members and fans hoped the season would go well. However, it didn’t only go well,... Read more »

Sports leagues donate losing teams’ apparel

By Natalie Geisler Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2010

The buzzer sounds.  Duke has just won its fourth national championship.  Elated players and coaches storm the court in celebration of their feat, and within seconds, each player on Duke’s roster has quickly donned a brand-new t-shirt and hat, both of which seem to have appeared out of thin air. If... Read more »

CHS Athletes Commit

By Suzy Rudorfer Staff Writer
May 5, 2010

Congratulations to junior Alexis Shay for verbally committing to play soccer for High Point University of the Big South Conference. Shay has been on varsity for three years as a midfield and forward. Good luck to Shay on becoming a Panther. The Observer would like to honor athletes who will be taking... Read more »

CHS Athletes Commit

By Jenna Cantor Observations Editor
May 5, 2010

Congratulations to senior Jonathan Milbourn for accepting an offer to play football at Ohio Wesleyan University of the North Coast Athletic Conference. Milbourn has been on varsity for three years as offensive tackle. Good luck to Milbourn on becoming a Battling Bishop.