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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

UMTTR tournament held in memory of Rosenstock

UMTTR tournament held in memory of Rosenstock

By Ben Fox, Sports Editor September 25, 2013

It can be difficult to judge the value of a person’s life until after they are gone. Many knew Evan Rosenstock as friendly, confident, always-smiling, and quick with a joke. He played varsity basketball,...

Athletes follow traditions on route to away games

Athletes follow traditions on route to away games

By Elizabeth Campbell, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2013

CHS is home to many athletic teams and even more team-related traditions. One such tradition is based on how different teams choose to travel to away games. Coaches have the option to ask for a bus, paid...

MCPS mandates all teams take concussion test

MCPS mandates all teams take concussion test

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor September 25, 2013

Whether it is from a blow to the head or a violent shake of the body, a concussion alters the way the brain functions. Concussions are one of the leading sports injuries, and can happen from any high...

Fantasy Football finds a new arena: the classroom

Fantasy Football finds a new arena: the classroom

By Jonathan Greenzaid, Business Manager September 25, 2013

Senior Greg Seymour selected Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson as the first pick of the 2013 Quantitative Literature Fantasy Football draft. Starting this year, Quantitative Literature teacher...

Chang is kung fu fighting with kicks as fast as lighting

Chang is kung fu fighting with kicks as fast as lighting

By Jane Zankman, Production Manager September 25, 2013

When people think of kung fu, they tend to think of the Karate Kid, Kung Fu Panda or the song "Everybody’s Kung Fu Fighting," but in reality, it is an intense, intricate sport and art form. Kung fu,...

CHS graduate participates in Maccabiah

CHS graduate participates in Maccabiah

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor August 20, 2013

CHS ’13 graduate and former varsity soccer captain Zoe Forster and the U.S. Women’s soccer team brought home a win at the 19th world Maccabiah Games in Israel this summer. Forster and teammate BCC...

Tennis Wins States

Tennis Wins States

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor May 30, 2013

Congratulations to tennis girls doubles team of sophomores Haley Keats and Sriya Movva and mixed doubles team of sophomore Katie Gauch and senior Michael Gauch for winning first place at the state championship.   The...

Frisbros win state championship, look to next year

By Guransh Singh, Sports Photo Editor May 29, 2013

The Frisbros finished the season as this year’s state champions. They changed the tune from last year’s loss in the state championships with senior captains Leo Blooston, Evan Rheingold and Will Sickels...

Boys Volleyball suffers disappointing playoff run

Boys Volleyball suffers disappointing playoff run

By Noah Salzberg, Public Relations Editor May 29, 2013

The boys volleyball team lost to Watkins Mill 3-0 in its first round playoff game May 2. The loss put an abrupt end to a great season for the Bulldogs, as the team finished with a 7-4 record. "I knew...

Boys lax succeeds as number one seed in playoffs

Boys lax succeeds as number one seed in playoffs

By Ben Fox, Sports Edior May 29, 2013

The boys lacrosse team finished its regular season with a 12-1 record, and took advantage of its number one seed in the 4A South Division to advance to the divisional finals. Though the Bulldogs were...

Athlete of the Month

Athlete of the Month

By Maher Kanwal, Staff Writer May 29, 2013

Junior Nora Cleary began playing softball at the age of 10 and has been pitcher for the CHS softball team for three years. She decided to be a pitcher so that she could participate in every single play. "When...

Baseball works toward state championship title

Baseball works toward state championship title

By Emily Raab, Production Editor May 29, 2013

The baseball team beat the B-CC Barons 5-4 in the 4A West semi-finals May 15. The Bulldogs had previously defeated the Whitman Vikings 10-8 in the second playoff game of the season, and the Kennedy Cavaliers...

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