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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Junior Andrew Welch wrestles in a recent meet. He is credited as a team leader by fellow wrestlers.

Wrestling Team Sets CHS All-Time Record

By Ethan C. Miller, Online Sports Editor February 21, 2017

The CHS varsity wrestling team is making history this season after starting the year with a 16 match winning streak, a CHS record. The team has enjoyed an outstanding season thus far, with 13 wins and...

Senior Andrew Kurapov skates toward the goal in a Jan. 27 game agaisnt Wootton. The Bulldogs won 6-3 and clinched first place for the playoffs.

Coaching Continuity Strengthens CHS Teams

By Will Hyland, Production Editor February 21, 2017

With a combined 12 titles over the past decade, the CHS ice hockey, girls soccer and boys lacrosse teams have been three of the most successful teams at CHS. The reason for the success, however, isn’t...

Senior Gwen Asbury sprints down the track during an indoor track meet.

CHS Indoor Track Runners Qualify for State Championship

By Sophie Liss, Social Media Editor February 13, 2017

On Feb. 9, the CHS indoor track team competed in regionals for a chance to qualify for state championships, which will take place Feb. 21. An astonishing 11 CHS indoor track athletes made it to the...

CHS won a record nine sportsmanship awards this past season.

CHS Athletics Receives Fall Sportsmanship Awards

By Will Hyland, Production Editor January 27, 2017

Fall CHS sports teams found success on the field, while also playing fairly this past season. A record nine CHS teams: girls soccer, boys soccer, football, field hockey, girls volleyball, team handball,...

The poms team poses for a picture in Verizon Center.

CHS Poms Performs During Wizards Halftime

By Dani Miller and Thomas Atkinson, Production Editor, News Editor January 12, 2017

CHS Poms had the opportunity to perform during the Washington Wizards halftime show on Friday, January 6. CHS was one of several schools from the DMV area who performed during halftime of the game. “Our...

CHS Poms Perform at Halftime Show

By Dani Miller and Thomas Atkinson January 11, 2017

CHS poms had the opportunity to perform a poms routine during the the Wizards Halftime Show on Friday, January 6. CHS was one of the schools among several in the DMV area who performed during the halftime...

Freshman guard Brittini Martin sets up an offensive play in the Bulldogs’ 52- 43 win
Dec. 19 against Sherwood.

New Approaches Lead Girls Basketball to Strong Start

By Kyle Emery, Sports Editor January 11, 2017

After coming off an 18-6 record and falling to BCC during the second round of the playoffs last year, CHS girls basketball plans to incorporate new strategies that offer a different approach in an attempt...

Junior Sanjay Wijesekera swims the backstroke in a
meet. He placed fourth in the 100 yard event last year.

Athlete of the Month

By Ethan C. Miller, Online Sports Editor January 11, 2017

Waking up for a 5:30 am practice may seem extreme to most, but for swimmer and junior Sanjay Wijesekera, it’s merely his weekly preparation. After the boys swim team’s undefeated regular season...

CHS poms had a busy weekend, performing at a Wizards game Jan. 6 and competing Jan 7.

Poms Fine Tune Moves for Winter Season

By Eliza Asbury, Business Manager January 11, 2017

Although fall sports have come to an end, CHS poms is just getting ready for their winter season, with their first competition Jan. 7. Before the competition, Poms performed at a Washington Wizards game...

Athletes Named All-Mets

By Ben Dross, Sports Editor January 10, 2017

CHS had nine athletes named to The Washington Post AllMet fall sports teams for their outstanding athletic abilities. Each sport has a first and second team, along with honorable mentions. Julia...

Junior Aidan Liquorie was a manager on JV boys basketball his freshman year. He played on the JV team during his sophomore year and made the varsity team this year.

From JV Manager to Varsity Player: A Journey

By Sophie Liss and Jenna Greenzaid January 10, 2017

Junior Aidan Liquorie went from being JV basketball manager two years ago, to a JV player last year, and to varsity player this season, an almost unheard of feat. Being a manager was not his original...

Returning Players Key to Boys Basketball Improvements

Returning Players Key to Boys Basketball Improvements

By Will Hyland, Production Editor January 9, 2017

With the majority of players returning to varsity and the addition of a few sharpshooters, the CHS boys varsity basketball team is poised for a massive improvement upon last season. CHS finished with...

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