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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

Dubick dodges a defender and looks to either pass or take a rip on net.

Dubick breaks record

By Peter Durand, PR & Social Media Editor April 28, 2015

With nine goals and 20 assists in just the first three games of the season, Dubick was well on his way to developing a significant lead on the previous record, held by Mikey Wynne. “It’s cool to...

Junior Hannah Lindsey reacts to qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Trials in the 200 meter backstroke at the NCSA Junior Nationals in Orlando

CHS swimmer dives into U.S. Olympic Trials

By Becky Wolfson, Production Editor April 28, 2015

Eight years ago, teammates on her neighborhood swim team, Regency Estates, inspired junior Hannah Lindsey to begin swimming. She remains a part of that team to this day and has just qualified for the 2016...

Which team will win the next state championship?

By Michael Fox and Jonathan Greenzaid April 28, 2015

What is the one accomplishment that is worked for each and every day of the season? The goal for which blood, sweat and tears are shed? The answer: a state championship. CHS had great success in the...

CHS baseball team dresses up in purple to support pancreatic cancer awareness.

Baseball team hosts fundraiser to raise awareness

By Michael Fox, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2015

According to pancreatic.org, about 46,420 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the U.S., and over 39,590 will die from the disease. Despite the tragic reality of this disease, the baseball...

Athlete Commits: Bethany Dubick

Athlete Commits: Bethany Dubick

By Gil Jacobson, News Editor March 23, 2015

Congratulations to junior Bethany Dubick who recently committed to play lacrosse at Oberlin College beginning in the spring of 2017. Only having started lacrosse four years ago, Dubick has played varsity...

Athlete Commits: Lucy Srour

Athlete Commits: Lucy Srour

By Jasmine Baten, Photo Editor March 23, 2015

Congratulations to senior Lucy Srour who recently committed to run track and cross country at Brown University next year. Srour has been running track for four years, competing at the regional and...

Senior Colin Mackey swims 50 m freestyle during Metros Feb. 7.

Athlete of the Month: Colin Mackey

By Emily Raab, Production Editor March 23, 2015

After moving from Canada at age 9, senior Colin Mackey began swimming at a local pool as a way to keep cool during the blistering Maryland summer. Eight years later, he’s still swimming for that same...

In preparation for tryouts Feb. 28, boys lacrosse players shoveled their practice field Feb. 25, only to have school closed the next day due to snow.

Indoor practices do not work, let the Dawgs out

By Jake Certner, Staff Writer March 23, 2015

As someone who has participated in baseball every year at CHS, I have experienced first-hand the effects cold and snow have on tryouts and practice. Every year I have been here it has been an issue. In...

Senior Evangeline Pergantis uses a GoPro camera and "selfie stick" to capture the entire cheerleading team.

GoPro cameras to revolutionize sports watching

By Christian Edwards, Staff Writer March 23, 2015

The company GoPro made a video earlier this year in which the best NHL players were given GoPro cameras to put on their helmets and told to showcase their talent on the ice. The point-of-view shots the...

Head injuries raise awareness about concussion protocol

Head injuries raise awareness about concussion protocol

By Jonathan Greenzaid, Online Sports Editor March 23, 2015

The running back explodes down the sideline with a burst of speed. His sight is focused on the end zone. CRACK. The running back collides with the linebacker. The running back is one of three million people...

The girls swim team stands with coach Chris Tappis after its win.

CHS dives into States

By Richard Ying, Staff Writer March 23, 2015

The CHS diving team went to the State Diving Championships Feb. 20 at the Eppley Recreation Center, with Elaina Faerber winning the girls diving event. The MPSSAA State swim meet at the Prince George’s...

Senior WeiAnne Reidy and teammates celebrate after winning their first national championship title at the 2015 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championship

Senior skates toward win

By Hannah Yasharoff, PR and Social Media Editor March 20, 2015

When senior WeiAnne Reidy was 4 years old, she fashioned pretend ice skates out of cardboard, a medal out of dental floss and duct tape, and pretended to win a national gold medal for figure skating, just...

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