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

As only a freshman at WCHS, Chris Hacopian committed to Wake Forest University for baseball.

Freshman Chris Hacopian commits to Wake Forest

By Ari Dimitoglou, Photo Manager January 30, 2020

One may wonder how a freshman baseball player from Maryland gets noticed by one of the best universities in the nation. Shortstop for the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox, Chris Hacopian, knew in his heart that he...

Varsity cheerleading captains Kathy Hu, Cat Gilligan, Danielle Probert, Ally Salzberg and Peyton Kanstoroom help run practices and promote teamwork throughout the seaon.

Team captains play an important role in sports

By Kathy Hu, Online Editor January 3, 2020

Many high schools have vastly different sports but one thing these sports all have in common is the role of the captains on these teams.  Although every sport varies in the number of captains on the...

Junior Cameron Barclay exhibiting his athletic skill with a graceful swan dive to start the race.

Boys swim team prepares for vicious competition season

By David Malament, Promotions Manager December 17, 2019

The WCHS boys swim team has had a very historic past, winning the state title the past two years. This year, the team hopes to repeat their past success which will be hard after the graduation of a few...

Runners on WCHS varsity cross country engage in a team huddle up before a race. They whisper words of encouragement and hype up their fellow Dawgs.

Spirits are high as WCHS athletic teams build bonds

By Aliki Dimitoglou, Advertising & Subscriptions Manager December 17, 2019

The WCHS family is built on many things, but one strong foundation of the Bulldogs community is athletics. Sports teams give a sense of belonging, spirit and connection with other students and these qualities...

Senior Katie Stanish shoots a lay-up in a game against Wheaton. This is her fourth year on varisty basketball and she is excited for the 2019-2020 season.

Girls basketball prepares to rock another season

By Kathy Hu, Online Editor December 17, 2019

The WCHS varsity girls basketball season is in full force. After a tough loss to BCC in the playoffs last season, the team has come back stronger than ever with the addition of four talented new freshmen.  “Even...

Robinson poses alongside Baltimore Ravens mascot, Poe, during his postgame experience at M&T Bank Stadium.

Lifelong dream comes true for Ravens fan

By Andrew Chan, Sports Editor December 17, 2019

For most sports fans, getting an on-field experience is nothing but a pipe dream. But thanks to some great luck, one die-hard Ravens fan from WCHS is making that dream a reality. Michael Robinson, a WCHS...

Hankim keeps perfect form as she follows through the ball. Hankim was one of the teams most consistent players throughout the season.

Athlete of the Month: Hannah Hankim

By Allison Jacobs, News Editor December 17, 2019

Practicing three to four times a week with the team, as well as on her own, junior Hannah Hankim has dedicated most of her after-school life to golf. Hankim has been golfing since she was ten years old...

Mateo Noguera (right, blue) has been playing soccer since he was three years old. Now as a senior captain, Noguera still shines on the field.

Athlete of the Month: Mateo Noguera

By Allison Jacobs, News Editor November 20, 2019

Training six days and playing up to two games a week, senior captain Mateo Noguera has dedicated his Falls to soccer since he was a freshman. Noguera has been playing soccer since he was only three years...

The 2019-202 WCHS field hockey team poses for a team photo on their home field.

Field hockey closes out the season with a regional win

By Kathy Hu, Online Editor November 20, 2019

Yet another undefeated season for WCHS field hockey has passed as they head into the 2019 playoffs. Over the past 4 years, the regular-season record for the varsity field hockey team has been an astounding...

The WCHS cheer team stunts at the MCPS regional competition. The team has been practicing these elaborate tricks all season.

Flying high: the cheer team is rising to the top

By Jordyn Green, Online Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2019

The WCHS varsity cheer team is proving that they are more than just yelling on the sidelines; they are a tight-knit family working hard to represent the school name.  The team has risen to the top...

The SuperNovas represent the USA and took home gold medals at the 2019 International Cheerleading Worlds.

Supernova shows the power of good in sports

By Ally Salzberg, Assistant Online Editor November 20, 2019

Being able to participate in a sport should be a guaranteed opportunity that all people should have regardless of disability. The SOMO Joy cheerleading team does just this and offers kids and adults ranging...

Sophomore Sydney Norris practices her dives at her practice during the summer. Norris dives year round and does not have breaks between seasons, allowing for more developed skills.

Out of season work-outs great for team bonding

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor November 20, 2019

For some WCHS student-athletes, the break between sports seasons isn’t for resting, but for training. The time during offseasons allows athletes to get ready for their next sport, an opportunity many...

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