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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

At Walter Johnson High School on Friday, Sep. 19, under the stadium lights, WCHS varsity football senior Noah Zhang looks up for a pass from his quarterback.

Athlete of the month: Noah Zhang

By Sydney Stern and Ryan Shenker November 7, 2025

There are a few players who, when they step on the field, change the entire rhythm of the game. From inspiring his teammates, elevating the level of play and reading the defense spotlessly, WCHS senior...

WCHS Sophomore Sophie Finkleman, dressed in her Ravens jersey, cheers on the Ravens during their Sunday night game. This Sunday ritual strengthens their bond as they cheer for their favorite team, creating lasting memories with each play.

Local NFL rivalry divide WCHS students

By Aryana Ali, Assistant News Editor & Promotions Manager October 29, 2025

By the time Monday rolls around, conversations about the weekend’s NFL games echo throughout the school hallways. At WCHS, football is not just a sport; it is a big part of students' lives. For many...

WCHS Senior Laila Foose kicks the soccer ball in her WCHS Varsity Girls Soccer game. She has 2 goals and an assist so far this season.

Athlete of the month: Laila Foose

By Ella Carnathan, Online Content Editor & Social Media Manager October 8, 2025

From bright red cleats to a blue headband, from shoving opponents to making the perfect pass, you cannot miss number eight controlling the field. Dominating the pitch, Laila Foose, senior captain of WCHS...

WCHS senior Santiago Gutierrez leads the WCHS cross country team in strides before the beginning of a meet against Montgomery Blair HS and Walt Whitman HS in September.

Passing the torch: the next generation of cross country

By Isaac Ban and Ryan Shenker October 8, 2025

Fifty meters. Forty meters, thirty, twenty. The sound of battering footsteps catching up brings on a moment of realization. The goal was no longer getting to the handoff zone first, but rather giving the...

The sun sets over as students watch the Varsity Football team take on Wootton in 2024.

Jesse Smith is the magic behind thriving WCHS athletics

By Sydney Stern, Copy Editor & Social Media Manager October 8, 2025

For most students, game day means pulling up their ticket on the GoFan app at the entrance to the game and getting a bulldog stamp on their hand. Behind this simple process lie hours of planning, preparation...

WCHS twin seniors Maggie and Joey King are team captains of girls softball and boys baseball, respectively. Interested in sports from a young age, the Kings are excited to continue athletics in college and beyond.

Athletes of the month: Joey and Maggie King

By Maximus Wang, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2025

The ball barrels at blinding speed towards home plate. The athlete, ready and watching, swings at just the right moment. With a familiar ding, the ball flies off in the other direction, past the defense...

Jana Abanulo is a freshman at WCHS, and has been running track for three seasons. In this picture, she runs a race and is pictured in the far right, in the blue uniform.

WCHS track team runs a unique fundraiser

By Kennedi Vincent, Assistant Arts Editor and Promotions Manager May 12, 2025

Fundraising is a common way for groups of all sorts to earn money for a cause. Bake sales, galas, car washes and raffles are all popular examples of a fundraiser, but recently the track team has been raising...

Parker Jennen at the WCHS versus Watkins Mill HS meet on December 11, 2024 looking towards her mother in the stands.

Athlete of the month: Parker Jennen

By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor March 5, 2025

WCHS junior Parker Jennen, a determined and passionate student-athlete, has spent the past three years carving her own path in the world of high school wrestling. Through her fierce love of the sport,...

WCHS freshman Ashley King stands by her Varsity team as the youngest basketball player and starter on the team.

Jump shots and jitters as freshman adapt to varsity teams

By Aryana Ali, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

Growth. A word that captures the never-ending drive to achieve greatness, fueling the determination of those ready to chase their dreams. For many young athletes, moving from middle school to high school...

October 6th 2024, Coach Jacobson (right) and Coach Scott (left) look on at the runners preparing for the meet.

The finish line for Jacobson’s teaching career is approaching soon

By Xavier Reyman, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

WCHS social studies teacher Paul Jacobson has been working at Churchill for 20 years as both a teacher and coach. He has coached cross country, indoor track as well as track and field while also teaching...

Over the last few decades, the Super Bowl halftime show has been a stage where standards are set higher by artists such as Beyonce and Prince.

Best Super Bowl halftime performances ranked

By Isabella Ngwana, Online Managing Editor February 4, 2025

On September 7, 2024, the NFL revealed that the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performer will be Kendrick Lamar. Over the last 20 years, there have been amazing halftime shows from icons such as Beyonce...

WCHS senior and athlete Drew Menick is a double sport athlete at WCHS, playing forward for the boys varsity basketball team during the winter and wide receiver for the boys varsity football team during the fall.

Athlete of the Month: Drew Menick

By Isabella Ngwana, Online Managing Editor February 4, 2025

Basketball is not just a game about scoring the ball. It’s about communicating with your teammates and making wise decisions on and off the court. Every second of an intense game of basketball matters,...

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