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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

WCHS Girls Varsity Tennis player, Allison Chan plays in a WCHS tennis match on Tuseday April 18 against Montgomery Blair HS at home. The final score was 7-0.

Girls’ tennis is serving up big wins this season

By Cailey Harrington, Staff Writer May 20, 2023

The WCHS Girls' Varsity Tennis team is coming off a county championship win from the 2022 season and currently has a 5-2 record(will change before publication). This was the first year for the Class of...

Kisney Gunn (right) wraps student Summer Polhemus' ankle before her varsity lacrosse game on April 20, 2023. This is one of the many responsibilities of Gunn during a sporting event at WCHS.

Meet Kinsey Gunn, WCHS’ new athletic trainer

By Claire Moylan, Staff Writer May 16, 2023

On the surface, an athletic trainer is someone who deals with the orthopedic injuries of athletes. However, WCHS’ athletic trainer, Kinsey Gunn takes the job to a whole new level, taking on the expected...

On December 5th. 2022, several WCHS students are seen enjoying an intense World Cup knockout game between Japan vs Croatia, while working in the library.

He shoots and he scores! World Cup wins big at WCHS.

By Amir-Abbas Yazdi and Graeme Finley May 16, 2023

These past few weeks, one thing has remained on the mind of WCHS students, teachers and staff: the 2022 Qatar World Cup. WCHS has an extremely diverse student body, and every team partaking in this global...

On Wednesday, Feb. 15th, freshman Jaiden Chung watches the new Netflix documentary series "Full Swing," while playing a round of golf at Bretton Woods Golf Club.

Netflix springs into golf season with “Full Swing” series

By Collin Chen, Online Editor May 15, 2023

What word comes to mind when you think of golf and documentaries? You are probably thinking “boring.” Well, Netflix combined the two to create a television series that will actually have viewers laughing,...

At PG sportsplex, Welby runs in the regional 4x400m.

Athlete of the Month: Bradan Welby

By Melissa Redlich May 15, 2023

The buzzer goes off and Welby sets off around the track. His feet hit the ground and his arms start pumping. He and his team have just won first place in the Howard county winter festival 4x800m relay....

A relay squad comprised of Nathan Encinas, Bradan Welby Stepan Volkov and Griffin White (left to right) takes home a regional win after another dominant performance.

Indoor track builds track-ion towards victory

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2023

Every day, students listen to the morning announcements during second period and hear various updates about the many sports teams at WCHS. Basketball won another game, swim is rolling through the competition...

WCHS senior Eric Chen shows off his recent NIL deal with sports clothing brand Sleefs in a joint Instagram post with the brand.

NIL deals pave the way for WCHS athletes to get paid

By Jeremy Chung May 15, 2023

Name. Image. Likeness. This combination of elements, known as NIL, gives a person the right to control the commercial use of their identity for financial gain, as stated by the MPSSAA.  You may have...

Starting quarterback, Justin Huebl, glances towards the football he just threw to a teammate. The WCHS football team finished with a successful season and made it to the state quarterfinals.

Athlete of the month: Justin Huebl

By Caitlin Murphy, Copy Editor May 15, 2023

Whether he is throwing a game-winning touchdown pass, diving into the pool or whipping the ball around the lacrosse field, Justin Huebl does it all. A three-sport athlete for WCHS, the senior plays football,...

The WCHS swim and dive team celebrate after their first meeting against Blair. The team would eventually go on to dominate the competition.

Swim and dive makes a splash in local competitions

By Jeremy Chung, News Editor May 15, 2023

From the very first meet of the season, the WCHS swim and dive team showcased their dominance in the pool, setting the tone for what would be a record-breaking year. With each competition, the team proved...

To start the second half, senior captain Chelsea Calkins pulls up for a jumper against Gaithersburg High School. This was her first game of the season and they had a large lead in the first half.

Athlete of the month: Chelsea Calkins

By Jack Gans May 15, 2023

Basketball is not just about scoring points. It is also about everything else one does to help their team win through leadership, communication and of course blocks, assists, steals. Senior Chelsea Calkins,...

WCHS sophomore Aida Sadjadpour helps to defeat Poolsville High School 3-1 during this WCHS soccer game. Sadjadpour plays soccer for WCHS's girls varsity team.

Play Ball! Athletics, no matter where, benefit participants

By Rebecca Dean, Staff Writer May 15, 2023

When most WCHS students think about sports, they picture students wearing the WCHS blue, green and white as they defeat opposing schools. But this isn’t the reality for some students. Many WCHS students...

WCHS junior Hallie Muniez running the 5k at cross country states where she  placed 15th.

Athlete of the month: Hallie Muniz

May 15, 2023

Running cross country after moving across the country, WCHS junior Hallie Muniz has become an important member of WCHS’ cross country and track teams. Although this is her first year running for WCHS,...

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