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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

Ultimate frisbee high on team spirit despite losses

After finishing with a 6-5 record last year, the ultimate Frisbee team has high hopes for a strong season, and is looking to make it all the way to this year’s state finals. In an unlucky break last...

Crew club prepares for inaugural season

By Ariana Etessami – Staff Writer April 11, 2011

Since being introduced in November 2010, the crew club has recruited more than 60 students who have escalated their skill level from novice to row-worthy. As the spring season approaches, rowers prepare...

For the Love of the Game

By Joe Nolan, Online Political Columnist April 11, 2011

Amidst all of the confusion and seemingly esoteric rhetoric between the NFL’s owners and players, it is clear that America’s beloved sport has grown up from its humble beginnings of leatherheads and...

Hockey defeats Urbana to win state championship

After senior captain Matt Senker tackled senior goalie Spencer Trone to the ground as the final buzzer sounded, the rest of the hockey team joined in on the dog pile as the 2011 state champions began their...

Athlete of the Month

By Jillian Postal, Online Sports Editor March 25, 2011

Senior ice hockey captains Matt Senker and Curtis Milkman have played hockey together since eighth grade, but in their final season together, they have come full circle.  They have accomplished the ultimate...

Boys basketball season ends after playoff loss

By Joel Denicoff, Staff Writer March 23, 2011

Boys basketball’s historic, record-breaking season finally came to an end with a 62-55 loss to Magruder March 2 in the regional semi-final playoff game, which was the furthest CHS has made it in 32 years. CHS...

League competition ruined by selfish players

By Thomas Geenen, Staff writer March 22, 2011

In the past month, two of the NBA’s top ten players have packed their bags and moved to the bright lights on the East Coast, leaving the Rocky Mountains behind. Little do these players realize the destructive...

NBA players are smart to move to larger markets

By Joe Haynes, Sports Editor March 22, 2011

Eight months ago, LeBron James left lowly Cleveland for Miami. Four weeks ago, Carmelo Anthony was traded from Denver to New York, which prompted Deron Williams to be traded from Utah to New Jersey the...

Boys Volleyball Preview

By By: Helena Rodriguez – Staff Writer March 22, 2011

Boys Volleyball ended its 2010 season with a record of 4-9, sending it through the early rounds of the playoffs. Equipped with a new coach and a fresh set of players this spring, the team looks forward...

Boys Tennis Preview

By Amna Farooqi, News Editor March 22, 2011

Boys tennis hopes to achieve success this season after a disappointing run last year in which it failed to reach finals. After losing four seniors, the team will focus largely on coming together and...

Track Preview

By Maddy Flax, Archive Manager March 22, 2011

The indoor track team looks forward to a successful upcoming season, as it has more depth in sprinting and distance than in previous years. “We expect our boys to be one of the top teams in the county...

Boys Lacrosse Preview

By Amna Farooqi, News Editor and Maddy Flax, Archive Manager March 22, 2011

After graduating 22 seniors last season, including its primary striker 2010 alumnus Matt Risk, boys lacrosse will look to underclassmen and returning varsity players for success. “A lot of leadership...

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