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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

Helmets belong on court

By Ben Schick, Online Sports Editor May 1, 2012

Basketball is an exciting endeavor that millions of people worldwide chose to take part in simply for the joy of rubbing a win into their friend’s faces.  The lure of bragging rights and the never-ending...

Players choose between Academy and school teams

Players choose between Academy and school teams

By Julie Kracov and Stacy Stein April 30, 2012

The Academy, a boys soccer league with the goal of developing U.S. national team players, has changed its schedule to 10  months as opposed to a six to eight month schedule. This change prohibits players...

Track looks for success at counties, regionals

Track looks for success at counties, regionals

By Maddy Flax, Staff Writer April 30, 2012

The track team has had an average start to the spring season, with both the boys and girls teams earning 3-2 records. The team is hopeful for future success, as many of the top runners look to be on track...

Softball's young talent shows promise for future

Softball’s young talent shows promise for future

By Dana Youngentob, News Editor April 30, 2012

The softball team has had a rough start to the season. After seven games, the Bulldogs have clinched just three wins. The team beat Richard Montgomery 10-2 April 19, Bethesda-Chevy Chase 11-4 April...

Tennis aims for first after falling short last two years

By By Ethan Denicoff, Staff Writer March 27, 2012

 After coming in second and third places the past two years at the county championship, the CHS boys tennis team is eager to win it all this year. "We have a good number of returning players and a good...

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...

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