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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 cheer and poms host spirit camp

CHS cheer and poms host spirit camp

By Danny Gordon, Senior Staff Writer October 16, 2014

The CHS cheer and poms teams will host a spirit mini camp from 10am-1pm for girls grade 1-8 on October 18. Girls enrolled in the camp will receive a set of poms, a tee shirt, admission to the football...

Offseason moves make Capitals contenders for the Stanley Cup

Offseason moves make Capitals contenders for the Stanley Cup

By Nathan Gertler, Staff Writer October 10, 2014

The Washington Capitals suffered an utterly disappointing season last year, finishing fifth in the Metropolitan division last year, and missing out on the playoffs.  However, the offseason moves the Capitals...

OSPN: Observer Sports People Network

October 8, 2014

The Churchill Observer recaps all CHS sports in the new segment OSPN.

Faceoff: O's have a better chance than the Nats at winning the World Series

Faceoff: O’s have a better chance than the Nats at winning the World Series

By Christian Edwards, Staff Writer October 2, 2014

The loud cheers, the champagne popping, the celebration with your teammates in the locker room- that is what the Baltimore Orioles’ locker room was like after they clinched the American League East divisional...

Faceoff: Nats look dominant heading into the playoffs

Faceoff: Nats look dominant heading into the playoffs

By Jake Certner, Staff Writer October 2, 2014

Last April, I predicted the Washington Nationals would be in the World Series this year, and the Nationals look geared and ready to make my prediction come true, regardless of the Orioles or any other...

Tennis starts strong

By Ariell Gordon, Contest Manager September 29, 2014

Returning from defending its girls doubles and mixed doubles state championship victories last season, the CHS girls tennis team is ready to be back on the court. The players are excited to compete...

Recent lawsuit puts CHS turf field plans on hold

Recent lawsuit puts CHS turf field plans on hold

By Julia McDermott and Emily Raab September 29, 2014

CHS’ plans for a turf field to be installed in Shepherd Stadium came to a halt this summer when a conflict ensued regarding the sponsors for the new playing surface. The field, which was originally...

Athlete of the Month

Athlete of the Month

By Michael Fox, Sports Editor September 29, 2014

She carries the ball down the field, maneuvering past defenders, looking to make the open pass, when she realizes there is an open lane. She picks her corner and fires the ball into the back of the net,...

CHS represents at Lax World Championships

CHS represents at Lax World Championships

By Hannah Yasharoff, Production Editor September 29, 2014

Many high school athletes aspire to make it to the pros one day, but for a couple of CHS lacrosse players, that dream became reality much sooner than expected. Senior attackers Danny DiBono and Louis...

Soccer's young core looks promising for season

Soccer’s young core looks promising for season

By Nathan Gertler, Staff Writer September 29, 2014

  Each year, varsity sports teams lose athletes due to graduation, but acquire new valuable additions to the team.  The boys soccer team is no exception as it was left with 10 roster spots to...

#DirtyThirty dominates

#DirtyThirty dominates

By Michael fox and Fiona Asbury September 29, 2014

They are a tiny army with great strength. They fight as one, regardless of size. Side by side, each player has the others’ backs. They are determined to win, they are ready to fight. They are, the dirty...

NFL has unfair penalties

By Jake Certner, Staff Writer September 26, 2014

The NFL has recently changed what defines a drug offense in their eyes, yet they have not made any strides in improving the ineffective punishment system they continue to use for these violations. Before...

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