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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 Matthew Goldsmith trains for the upcoming
cross-country state championship.

Athlete of the Month- Matthew Goldsmith

By Nathan Deychman, Online Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2016

In fifth grade, senior Matthew Goldsmith ran his first 5k with his mother. His family had been running the race, called Race for Hope, dedicated to raising funds to fight brain cancer, for years. After...

Senior Matthew Halverson runs in a cross country meet.

Boys Cross Country Runs Strong Again

By Ethan S. Miller, Fact Checker November 2, 2016

After the graduation of the nucleus of last years cross country team, fondly known as “The Wolfpack,” CHS needs a new five man crew to step up and propel the team back into the limelight. However,...

Sopomore Sofia Hahn hits the ball during a tennis match. The girls tennis team placed second at counties and credits their success to hard work at practice and strong leadership from their captains.

Girls Tennis Serves the Way to Winning Season

By Sophie Liss, Social Media Editor November 2, 2016

Girls tennis has striven for consistency from past years and currently has a record of 8-3-1, as of Oct. 18. The season ended on Oct. 20. After the 2015-16 season, their overall record was 8-1-1, and...

New Handball Rule Changes Team Dynamic

By Ethan C. Miller, Online Sports Editor November 2, 2016

A new rule requiring two girls to be on the court at all times during team handball games has been implemented for the fall 2016 season. Team handball is a co-ed game played with one goalie and six...

Sisters Mia Tian and Lucy Lee pose after winning medals in Bulgaria.

Sisters Medal at World Wushu Junior Championships

By Rebekah Sklute, Online News Editor November 2, 2016

Sept. 25 to Oct. 4, freshman Mia Tian and junior Lucy Lee, who are sisters, went to Burgas, Bulgaria with The United States of America Wushu Kungfu Federation (USAWKF). Along with a team of other talented...

Robert Tarzy (left) and his father Arnold Tarzy (right) are both coaches at CHS. This is Robert’s first time coaching co-ed golf while Arnold is in his eighth season with boys varsity soccer, after five years with golf.

Soccer, Golf Coaches Bring Family Tie to CHS

By Arielle Gordon, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2016

Like father, like son. Boys varsity soccer head coach Arnold Tarzy is the father of co-ed golf coach Robert Tarzy, making them the only relatives to both coach at CHS. Arnold is in his eighth season...

Junior Lena Capoccia hits a tee shot.

Athlete of the Month – September 2016

By Ben Dross, Sports Editor October 3, 2016

Lena Capoccia’s natural talent and strong mentality set her apart from the other players on the golf course, but it’s her hard work that will help her keep the distance. Capoccia started playing golf...

Sophomore Alexandra Sperling, junior Faith
Kean and senior Jocelyn Kelley play offense.

Field Hockey Opens With Strong Start

By Joe Raab, Social Media Editor October 3, 2016

CHS field hockey has been practicing hard and is geared up for the season. According to County Sports Zone, last year the team finished 8-4-1, placing second in their division. The team hopes...

The Girls Soccer team warms up before a game. The team is off to a 3-1-1 start and hopes to compete for the State Chamionship again.

Girls Soccer Looks to Continue Strong Play

By Kyle Emery, Sports Editor September 30, 2016

Coming off a nearly perfect 2015 season, the girls varsity soccer team plans to use different approaches this year in order to win the state title. By appointing senior captains Frannie Phillips and...

The girls varsity volleyball team meets in a huddle during a match. So far, the team is off to to a 5-0 start.
Senior captains Emma Jin, Molly Stark and Nina Gautam have hopes of leading the team to States.

Girls Volleyball Sets Up for Competitive Season

By Sophie Liss, Social Media Editor September 30, 2016

The girls varsity volleyball team has a difficult task ahead of them as they try to beat last year’s impressive overall 20-2 record, but the team is up for the challenge. This season, senior captains...

Senior captain Jack Stern kicks the ball in a recent game. The boys soccer team is off to a
4-1-2 start and hopes to make it deep into the playoffs this year.

Boys Soccer Poised for Improved Season

By Will Hyland, Production Editor September 29, 2016

Bolstered by an improved defense and a majority of players returning, the CHS boys varsity soccer team hopes to build on last season’s progress. The Bulldogs finished last season with a 5-9 overall...

Cheerleaders look on as CHS takes on Einstien Sept. 9. The Bulldogs lost to the Titans 31-16 in their first home game of the season and are off to a 0-4 start.

Football Brings in New Approaches On and Off the Field

By Julia Lescht, Social Media Editor September 29, 2016

The CHS varsity football team is coming into this season with new strategies for improvement, following a disappointing 2015 season. The team has undergone several changes both physically and mentally...

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