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

Softball starts season with new pitching rotation

Softball starts season with new pitching rotation

By By Joel Denicoff, Sports Editor March 27, 2012

The CHS softball team looked strong in its second scrimmage of the year, defeating Wootton 4-3 March 10. In the game, CHS looked sharp on the mound and better in the field, an improvement from the first...

Baseball shows promise in first scrimmage win

Baseball shows promise in first scrimmage win

By By Josh Denicoff, Production Editor March 27, 2012

 The CHS baseball team looked strong, winning its first scrimmage 5-2 against Seneca Valley March 10.  The team has high hopes going into the 2012 season, as it is returning all but three players. Led...

New safety nets purchased

New safety nets purchased

By By Zoe Forster, Business Manager March 27, 2012

 The Booster Club voted Feb. 15 to provide half of the money necessary to purchase safety nets for the stadium field while the Athletic Department will pay the remaining half.  The safety nets will...

Track aims for better finish

Track aims for better finish

By By Nicole Malament, Archive Manager March 27, 2012

  After placing third in States for the winter season, the track team is anticipating a strong spring season.   The team graduated several notable runners last year including Jennifer Maizlish...

Regional failures loom

Regional failures loom

By By Joe Haynes, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2012

  I’ve had my heart ripped out nine times since school began. Take out the Colts cutting Peyton Manning, not getting asked to Sadie Hawkins and enduring the doleful episode of How I Met Your Mother...

After training all winter, Crew ready for season

By By Maddy Flax, Sports Editor March 27, 2012

  After a winter of intense training, the crew team headed out on the water March 10 with high expectations for the spring season.   Throughout the winter, the team has concentrated on tough...

High hopes for G-Lax after undefeated season

High hopes for G-Lax after undefeated season

By By Brett Sachs, Production Editor March 27, 2012

  Standing in the shadow of an undefeated season and a win in the regional finals, the girls lacrosse team plans to maintain its successful streak in the upcoming year.   "Every year is a...

Junior Chris Woo sets the ball in a scrimmage. The boys team has found itself with a considerably younger roster than last season.

Young boys volleyball team eager to play

By By Yasmin Akbari and Matt Raab March 27, 2012

      After a lukewarm 5-7 finish to the 2010-2011 season, the boys volleyball team is looking to rebuild this year with a young roster and a new coach.   With only five players returning...

Senior Kenny Hwang spikes the ball during a scrimmage. The team is welcoming players who played boys volleyball last year.

Coed volleyball takes new roster into season

By By Matt Raab, Production Editor March 26, 2012

 Although the coed volleyball team’s roster saw an influx of new players at the start of the season, individual experience is expected to make up for a lack of teamwide familiarity and has given the...

Lacrosse team starts season with high expectations against The Heights

Lacrosse team starts season with high expectations against The Heights

By By Stacey Stein, Online Breaking News Editor March 23, 2012

  With the help of younger players and senior leadership, boys lacrosse is looking forward to a successful season.   "Last year we lost four senior starters," junior Matt Leonard said. "This...

Athlete of the Month

Athlete of the Month

By By Joe Haynes, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2012

 A hand contusion did not stop him. Neither did a dislocated finger. Or a high ankle sprain. Even a fractured vertebra in his back didn’t. On a fractured knee he won the state championship for discus...

Senior Alex Dourian shoots on goal against Sherwood Feb. 3. The Bulldogs blew out the warriors 12-0 and remained perfect on the season.

Hockey advances to regional final, remains undefeated

By By Matt Raab, Opinions Production Editor February 21, 2012

  After securing a perfect regular season and the divisional title with a 5-4 victory over Whitman Feb. 10, the ice hockey team extended its win streak into the playoffs with a 6-1 defeat of Bethesda-Chevy...

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