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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

Kuchins jumps against a defender for a layup

Coco Kuchins Commits to United States Air Force Academy

By Maya Rosenberg, Opinions Editior September 26, 2016

Senior Coco Kuchins verbally committed to play Division 1 basketball for the United States Air Force Academy August 20. According to a Jan 21. Washington Post article, Kuchins was also scouted by other...

Vactor led the CHS golf team to its second straight state title this past year and was  honored as the All-Mets Coach of the Year in recognition of his coaching abilities.

Golf Coach Honored as All-Met Coach of the Year

By Rebekah Sklute, Online News Editor June 5, 2016

Golf coach and LAD Resource teacher Aaron Vactor was named the All-Met Coach of the Year, an award recognizing him as the best coach in the Maryland, Virginia and D.C area. This is Vactor’s fourth...

The girls varsity soccer blue away uniforms are the Observers pick for the best fall team uniform.

The ‘Observer’s Picks for Best Team Uniforms

By Jake Herman, Public Relations Manager May 31, 2016

Spring Best Uniform: Boys Varsity Lacrosse Best Look: Green Alternate The boys lacrosse team had several postseason appearances this season, meaning the return of the team’s green alternate jerseys...

Senior Annie Moshyedi led the girls lacrosse team to a regional championship win over Urbana this season.

Athlete of the Month- May 2016

By Kyle Emery, Sports Editor May 31, 2016

The girls varsity lacrosse team won regionals this season with the help of senior captain Annie Moshyedi, who lead the team in overall points with 35 goals, 25 assists and 22 ground balls on the season,...

Last year's team poses after its State Championship appearance. This year's team is preparing for States.

Ultimate Frisbee Petitions MCPS for Official Sport Status

By Will Hyland, Production Editor May 31, 2016

The idea that ultimate frisbee would become a recognized MCPS sport has been tossed around for a while, and with the recent announcement by the Olympic committee declaring frisbee an olympic sport, now...

CHS long and triple jump coach Muhammad Halim will represent the U.S. Virgin Islands at the Olympics in Rio this summer.

Assistant Track Coach to Compete in Olympics

By Ethan C. Miller, Staff Writer May 31, 2016

CHS long jump and triple jump coach Muhammad Halim qualified to compete for the U.S. Virgin Islands at the 2016 Rio Olympics after competing at the Morgan State Legacy meet in April. Born in St. Croix,...

Boys Lax Takes Home Regional Championship

Boys Lax Takes Home Regional Championship

By Ben Dross, Sports Editor May 31, 2016

The boys lacrosse team wrapped up an impressive season, making it all the way to the state semifinals in dominant fashion. Unfortunately, the season ended with a disappointing loss in the state semifinals...

Senior Madison Farrand signs to play women's ice hockey for RIT.

Female Ice Hockey Player Commits to Play in College

By Ben Dross, Sports Editor May 31, 2016

Senior Madison Farrand has committed to the Rochester Institute of Technology to play women’s ice hockey. Playing for the CHS Varsity I ice hockey team, Farrand had 15 points in 16 games for the Bulldogs...

Senior Mark Dager serves the ball during a match. Dager and his doubles partner Austin Yang won their doubles bracket at counties.

Tennis Wins Singles and Doubles County Titles

By Sophie Liss, Social Media Editor May 31, 2016

The boys tennis team won Counties May 9-16, beating out Wootton, Whitman, and other schools in division one of MCPS boys tennis. Sophomore Drew Ingall won his individual bracket for singles, and senior...

Welter sprints towards the finish line during an indoor track race.

Athlete of the Month- Mitchell Welter

By Ben Dross, Sports Editor May 4, 2016

For some, running is a chore. It’s just something you do to get into shape. For Mitchell Welter, it’s the opposite. From cross country in the fall to track in the winter and spring, Welter runs year...

Jesse Smith will take over as the Athletic Director at CHS starting July 1, replacing Scott Rivinius.

CHS Hires New Athletic Director

By Nathan Deychman, Online Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2016

After three years as CHS’ Athletic Director, Scott Rivinius is stepping down to allow more time for his family. “My wife and I are having our third child this May, so I will need to be home more...

The Allied softball team is announced at the pep rally April 15.

Allied Softball: CHS’s Newest Spring Sport Welcomes Members

By Sophie Liss, Social Media Editor May 4, 2016

CHS has introduced a new sport for the current spring season—allied softball. The team was created for students who are interested in playing co-ed softball with their friends and for students in...

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