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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

Senior captain of the WCHS girls' varsity softball team Leah Sonnabend is up to bat, waiting for the right pitch to swing.

Athlete of the month: Leah Sonnabend

By Mallory Weiner, Sports Editor June 10, 2026

From catcher to outfielder to second baseman, WCHS senior Leah Sonnabend can do it all. Sonnabend is a highly valuable player on the WCHS Girls Varsity Softball Team and a utility player, indicating that...

WCHS freshman Beckett Johnson gears up for a pitch in a J.V. game at B-CC on April 11, 2026. WCHS baseball players pay for all gear, except for the jersey shirt itself.

Rising sports equipment prices, benched potential?

By Eli Parra, Promotions Manager June 10, 2026

High school sports are seen by many as a place where anyone can compete and represent their school, regardless of their background. However, as participation for high school sports increases, so does the...

Winter Sports in review

Winter Sports in review

By Maximus Wang, Sydney Stern March 16, 2026

Varsity Boys Basketball (9-10)   Coach David Blumenthal and captains Ahmed Hassan and Ethan Camps led the boys to a strong 9-10 season. The Bulldogs had a strong win against Thomas Wootton High School...

Senior captain of the WCHS girls' varsity basketball team, Mena Hemphill, takes a layup shot in their game against Severna Park High School.

Athlete of the month: Mena Hemphill

By Sydney Stern, Copy Editor & Social Media Manager March 11, 2026

Freshman year, she followed. Sophomore year, she competed. Junior year, she contributed. And in her senior year, she leads. Mena Hemphill, senior captain of the WCHS girls varsity basketball team, went...

On September 12, the Varsity sports team captains surrounded a new addition to WCHS' trophies, the Legacy Cup. Based on all the Varsity scores across all three seasons last year, WCHS was declared the winner.

Leaving a legacy to remember

By Ava Van Vuren, News Editor February 9, 2026

The Hail Mary pass that scores the winning touchdown in the last twenty seconds of the game, the shot that glides the puck perfectly into the net and the stride that wins the 400-meter dash, all culminating...

Olympic Rings were displayed in Paris, France for the 2024 Summer Olympics in France. The Olympics happen every two years, switching between a Winter and Summer edition.

WCHS students say “ciao” to Olympic games

By Danya Saleem, Staff Writer February 8, 2026

The rush of competition, the cheering from the crowd and a global audience ready to scream, cry and celebrate with their teams on an international stage. As the world gets ready for the 2026 Milano Cortina...

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