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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

A bulldog’s view of the shotput practice space

By Ben Fox, Sports Editor January 9, 2014

For six months of the year, in winter and spring, a shady, secluded spot at the far end of the CHS track becomes my home every day after school. There are weeds growing amidst forgotten gravel and long...

Sports becoming more about the cost than the game

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor January 9, 2014

The sporting world has changed. Kids no longer learn their skills from pick-up games around the neighborhood. To be a top athlete, a few new qualities are becoming necessities — a spot on a club team,...

Being a basketball referee is not so black and white

By Ben Fox, Sport Editor January 9, 2014

They are present at every game, keeping a close eye on every player, every play and every second of action. If they do their jobs right, they are forgotten. If they do them wrong, they will be remembered...

Girls Soccer

Girls Soccer

By Katherine Michael, Staff Writer December 4, 2013

Girls soccer ended its season 12-4-1 Nov. 1 after a regional semifinal loss that ended in penalty kicks against Whitman. Overall the Bulldogs performed well and as a result had an excellent winning record,...

Field Hockey

Field Hockey

By Caitlin Doherty, Circulation Manager December 4, 2013

The field hockey team lost to Wootton 5-1 in the second round of the playoffs Oct. 28. "Woottonwas a really talented team,"junior midfielder Dani Weinberg said. "We left everything on the field and played...

Tennis

Tennis

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor December 4, 2013

After a series of many strong matches under the guidance of new head coach Megan Lee, the girls tennis team ended its season at counties with a 6-1 record to finish second in its division. "We had great...

Volleyball

Volleyball

By Katherine Michael, Staff Writer December 4, 2013

Girls volleyball ended their excellent regular season with the team’s first Division championship title since 1986. The girls dominated with a record of 14-3, but ended their run into the playoffs with...

Golf

Golf

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor December 4, 2013

The golf team had eight golfers qualify for States including sophomores Luke Schaap and Adam Gray, who placed third and sixth, respectively. The boys team  finished second in the state overall to rival...

Girls Basketball

By Ben Fox, Sports Editor December 4, 2013

The girls varsity basketball team looks to return to the playoffs once again after its first round defeat last season. CHS went 17-6 in the regular season and dominated with winning records both at home...

Swim and Dive

Swim and Dive

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor December 4, 2013

After last year’s second place finish for the girls and ninth place finish for the boys at Metros, swim and dive hopes to continue its success this season. All-American swimmers seniors Alicia Tiberono...

Wrestling

Wrestling

By Jordan Janis, Features Editor December 4, 2013

After a difficult 2012-2013 season with a record of 4-10, the wrestling team is preparing for its upcoming season. Wrestling coach and physical education teacher Timothy Lowe has high expectations for...

Indoor Track

Indoor Track

By Caitlin Doherty, Ciculation Manager December 3, 2013

The indoor track team expects to rank high in the region this year. The team has many runners returning, and members are hoping to perform well in the events they led last year. The team is planning to...

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