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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 students, staff prepare for March Madness

CHS students, staff prepare for March Madness

By Ana Faguy and Caitlin Doherty February 28, 2013

The NCAA men’s basketball tournament—the three weeks of insanity known as March Madness—is just around the corner, and the word from basketball fans at CHS is to expect the unexpected this year. "Anyone...

Boys basketball keeps its eyes on states

Boys basketball keeps its eyes on states

By Josh Denicoff, Production Editor February 28, 2013

The boys basketball team is pushing towards the playoffs with only two losses in the last 13 games. The team has been playing hard so far this season, earning its 17-5 record. "We have clinched our division,...

Hockey rolls through competition undefeated

By Josh Denicoff, Production Editor December 21, 2012

The hockey team has asserted itself early this season, reaching a 3-0 league record with convincing wins. After dominant wins, the team is confident in its ability to go deep in this season. "Our team...

Hockey showcased in Capitals Game of the Week

By Kaite Gauch, Production Editor December 21, 2012

The CHS hockey team was chosen through an online poll to have its game against Whitman showcased as the inaugural Washington Capitals High School Game of the Week Nov. 30; CHS won 7-2. As soon as the...

Athlete of the Month

Athlete of the Month

By Julia McDermott, Archives Manager December 21, 2012

Senior Zach Satin is many things--an honor student, a brother, a friend, a teammate, a captain and a leader-- but he is known to most of us as a hockey player. From the moment he joined his first travel...

Boys basketball starts off with winning record

Boys basketball starts off with winning record

By Benjamin Schick, Online Sports Editor December 21, 2012

The boys basketball team has started the season with a 2-1 record, earning its winning record with a blowout 66-36 win at home against Gaithersburg Dec. 11. Junior Allen Njumbe led the team with 20 points,...

Girls basketball opens with high expectations

Girls basketball opens with high expectations

By Zoe Forster, Sports Editor December 21, 2012

The girls basketball team hopes to have another successful season despite the loss of several key players. Although the team is young, it has had time to prepare during its preseason with scrimmages against...

Wrestling finds success in all weight classes

By Ethan Denicoff, Staff Writer December 20, 2012

Wrestling began the season with a 43-35 victory against Blair Dec. 5. Wins came from wrestlers in every weight group. "Everyone preformed really well," Groce said. "The weight groups from 145 pounds...

Track starts strong after losing key runners

By Angad Kanwal, Production Editor December 20, 2012

After time trials Nov. 16, the indoor track team is optimistic it will have another successful season. The team hopes its increased depth will make up for the loss of last year’s key runners. The...

Future UMD students react to Big 10 switch

By Lara Fu and Matt Raab December 20, 2012

‘Tis better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all, the old proverb goes. For Terps fans come 2014, a bizarrely warped version of this wisdom will have to apply as the University of Maryland...

Swimming and Dive

By Julia McDermott, Archives Manager December 4, 2012

After the girls took home a metros title and the boys placed second at states last season, the swim and dive team will have to make up for the loss of 22 seniors, including Eric Eig, Shannon Ridge, Colin...

Teacher triathlete to compete in Maccabi Games

Teacher triathlete to compete in Maccabi Games

By Manisha Singh, Online News Editor December 3, 2012

CHS resource teacher Brielle Dana has recently qualified, among only 20 other U.S. candidates, to represent Team USA in the Maccabi Games, or "Jewish Olympics." She will be promoting her Jewish pride and...

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