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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

CHS Hockey Breaks the Ice, Sets New Records

CHS Hockey Breaks the Ice, Sets New Records

By Cristian Edwards and Jake Certner March 22, 2016

The ‘72 Miami Dolphins, ‘85 Chicago Bears and ‘96 Chicago Bulls defined greatness. Each team is synonymous with complete dominance of the league in which they played, and the 2015-16 CHS Hockey team...

Second from left, senior Mitch Welter, junior Matthew Goldsmith and seniors Michael Hughes and Josh Frielich run as part of the Wolfpack. The close-knit group of distance runners have excelled as a group.

CHS Wolfpack Hunts Competition While Side-by-Side

By Peter Durand and Arjun Swaminathan March 22, 2016

For some CHS student athletes, distance running is more than a sport; they consider it a way of life. Meet the CHS “Wolfpack.” The Wolfpack is a group of some of the best runners at CHS who have become...

Even after a heartbreaking loss, the CHS Girls Basketball team had a very successful season.

Despite Early Exit, Outstanding Season Paves Way for Future Success

By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer March 9, 2016

“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground,” a famous quote from president Theodore Roosevelt, closely relating to the resilient 2015-2016 basketball team who concluded their promising...

Senior captain JJ Bravo sets an example for his wrestling teammates as he gets ready to take on his opponent. Bravo has led the team this season to a 26-6 record in tournaments and a 10-4 record in dual meets.

Senior Wrestlers Take Down the Competition

By Nathan Gertler, Online Sports Editor March 1, 2016

Wrestling, or Wrasslin’ as the CHS team likes to say, is considered one of the toughest sports at Churchill, and this season, it has shown in a big way. The CHS wrestling team stands at a staggering...

The swim and dive team cheers during the swimming finals at Metros

Swim and Dive Finishes Successful Season with a Splash

By Eliza Asbury, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

The boys swim and dive team finished second at the MPSSAA State Championships Feb. 20 after placing fourth in the Washington Metropolitan Interscholastic Swimming and Diving Championships (Metros) Feb....

The team gethers in a huddle on the court during a game to get the players pumped up. The team went on a seven-game win streak one point i the season after starting 1-4

Boys Basketball Catches Fire After Slow Start

By Jake Certner, Sports Editor February 25, 2016

After a disappointing 1-4 start to the season, the now 12-9 boys varsity basketball team has turned it around and propelled themselves into relevancy as they look ahead to the playoffs. The Bulldogs...

English teacher and football head coach Albert Song gives the team a pep talk before a game.

Teacher Coaches Have Double the Responsibility

By Max Kandel, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

A football player hears the all too familiar "Ready, Set, Go!" from his teacher and instantly realizes he's not at football practice. But when the student is in English class and his teacher happens to...

The Bryce ski team poses as a group at the top of the slopes at the Whitetail resort.  School ski clubs would have similar experiences traveling to ski resorts and skiing as a group.

Ski Club Would Lift CHS Students’ Spirit

By Karly Emery, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

Students ski and sled down snow-covered hills each winter season, an activity they could do more often if given the opportunity to join a school ski club. CHS should provide a school ski club for students...

Senior Michael Hughes runs his leg of the relay.

Track Battles Injuries During Successful Season

By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

  MCPS schools may have closed for the last week of January, but that didn't stop the relentless winter track team from shoveling almost three feet of snow to train and compete against some of...

Kuchins dribbles the ball down the court during a recent game. She has led the team to a 14-4 record.

Athlete of the Month

By Ben Dross, Production Editor February 25, 2016

As a humble athlete, junior and varsity girls basketball player Coco Kuchins prefers to let her game do the talking for her. The soft-spoken point guard is known for many things, including her scoring...

Senior Juliana Comer (right) dribbles past a defender in the state semifinal game.

Members of Girls’ Soccer Team Honored

By Kyle Emery January 4, 2016

The CHS girls’ soccer team not only had an outstanding season by making it to the state semifinals, but senior Juliana Comer was named the All-Met first team. Additionally, junior Frannie Phillips and...

NFL Star Returns to CHS Football Field, Presents ‘Golden Football’

By Nathan Deychman, Sports Editor January 4, 2016

In commemoration of Super Bowl 50, any player or coach who participated in a Super Bowl has the honor of presenting a golden football to his high school. Brian Holloway attended CHS from 1972-1976 and...

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