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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

The varsity girls basketball team warms up before the second half of their home game against Wootton.
Head Coach Katelyn Blanken talks privately with each player to discuss the results of their tryout, whether or not she made the team.

Equal Processes Needed for All Sports Tryouts

By Julia Lescht, Social Media Editor January 9, 2017

High school sports have been glorified in American culture for decades. It seems almost essential that a student plays on a high school team to live true to the American experience. In reality, not...

Former Head Football Coach Albert Song steps down after two seasons with the Bulldogs.

Football Head Coach Steps Down

By Kyle Emery, Sports Editor January 9, 2017

After a year of hard work and commitment to the team, CHS football Head Coach Albert Song has decided to resign from his position. Song officially announced on Jan 3 that he will not be partaking in...

Juniors Dylan Rotter, Lena
Capoccia and Senior Oliver
Whatley win states for
their third consecutive
year.

Golf Secures Third Consecutive State Championship

By Sophie Liss, Social Media Editor December 8, 2016

The co-ed golf team has consistently dominated Maryland high school golf competitions for the past three years, and is showing no sign of slowing down. The bulldogs won the 3A/4A state championship...

Athlete of the Month

Athlete of the Month

By Sara Heimlich, Features Editor December 7, 2016

In the spring of eighth grade, junior Juliet Twomey picked up a field hockey stick for the first time. Three and a half years later, Twomey is CHS’s starting varsity goalie and a key player in the...

The Bulldogs celebrate on the ice after defeating Wootton 3-2 Nov. 18.

Hockey Welcomes New Players, Keeps Goals the Same

By Jenna Greenzaid, Circulation Manager December 6, 2016

Starting off the season with more new players than old and with the pressure of winning a fourth championship in five years, the CHS Varsity 1 Hockey Team is up for the challenge. Last season, V1 finished...

From left to right, seniors Marella Ma, Molly Stark, Emma Jin, Nina Gautam and Allison Lu. The Bulldogs won their senior game and finished the regular season 18-1.

Volleyball Digs their Way to a Winning Season

December 5, 2016

Crowded around the steam sizzling off the juicy Korean barbeque at Honey Pig, the girls’ volleyball team reflected upon a season well done. The team concluded with a successful regular season finishing...

Julia Reicin Commits to University of Maryland

Julia Reicin Commits to University of Maryland

By Nathan Deychman, Online Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2016

Senior Julia Reicin has committed to the University of Maryland College Park to run cross-country and track and field. Reicin has been running for CHS since her freshman year and has consistently been...

Mory Gould Commits to Indiana University Diving

Mory Gould Commits to Indiana University Diving

By Emily Wang, Features Editor December 5, 2016

Congratulations to senior Mory Gould for committing to Indiana University for 2017-2018. Gould is the reigning regional, state and Washington Metropolitan Interscholastic diving champion. “I chose...

Sophomore Regan Solomon (#5) chases after the ball while being trailed by a defender. The Bulldogs were 16-0 in the regular season.

Field Hockey Finishes Season as State Finalists

By Ethan S. Miller and Max Kandel December 2, 2016

CHS varsity field hockey concluded a record setting season, becoming the first team since 1985 to reach states. The team’s record improved from 9-5 in 2014 and 8-4-1 in 2015 to perfect in the 2016...

Members of the CHS Swim and Dive team pose on the pool deck after a meet last season. Last year, the girls team finished the season undefeated and the boys team finished in second place.

Swim and Dive Jumps Back into Competition

By Vicky Gunawan and Megan Park December 2, 2016

Coming off a great season at regional and state championships last year, the CHS swim and dive team hopes to continue their success this season. Last season, the girls’ swim and dive team was division...

Junior Darius Siahpoosh takes the ball up the field.

Varsity Boys Soccer Playoff Recap

By Will Hyland, Production Editor November 7, 2016

The CHS boys varsity soccer team has had a strong bounce-back season, making a run in this year’s postseason. After finishing with a 5-9 record last year, this year's team rebounded with a 9-4-2 record...

The natural grass field in the stadium at CHS will be replaced by turf.

Lawsuit Resolved, Turf to Replace Field at CHS

By Will Hyland, Production Editor November 3, 2016

After nearly two years, MCPS has settled a lawsuit with Montgomery Soccer Inc, putting a plan in place for four new artificial turf fields to be installed at local schools. The plan establishes the...

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