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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

Hockey team enters playoffs after strong season end

Hot off of a 10-1 win against Blair during senior night, Feb. 4, at Cabin John Ice Rink, the hockey team now holds a record of 10-4.  The Bulldogs have only suffered one grueling regular season defeat...

Swim and dive dominate regular season competition

By By joel denicoff- staff writer March 1, 2011

After a dominant regular season, the boys swim team won divisionals Feb. 12 at B-CC by 50 points over second placed Wootton. The girls swim team took second place to Whitman. CHS proved to be one of the...

Boys basketball ends 13-game winning streak

By By joel Denicoff- staff writer March 1, 2011

The longest winning streak in the county came to an end at 13 games Feb. 7 with an overtime loss at home to division rival Wootton, 68-57. The team had a six-point lead with a minute and 18 seconds left...

Wrestling team bounces back after coaching scandal

The wrestling team heads to the postseason tournament after starting strong, slipping toward the end of the season, and accumulating to an average regular season record, due in part to the firing of wrestling...

Athlete Of the Month: Jordan Bass

By By Maddy Jacobs- production editor March 1, 2011

Ever since he could touch a ball, senior captain Jordan Bass’s motto in basketball has consisted of two words: hard work. Picking up the sport at just 3 years old, Bass knew he had found something...

Wrestling relies on veterans to lead team this season

By By Maddy Flax- Archive Manager December 22, 2010

The boys wrestling team looks forward to a solid season with the return of its strongest wrestlers. Although one of the team’s top returners, junior Jake Sutton, is unable to compete during the first...

New crew team has large turnout, starts with basics

By By Tony Raffa- Staff Writer December 22, 2010

In response to interest from students last year, juniors Alisa Dan and Julianna Hsing have created a crew team. Although they are not officially a CHS team, they are ambitious in their hopes of a great...

An angry fan rants about FIFA’s World Cup snub

By By Matthew Brothers- Sports Editor December 22, 2010

Dear FIFA, Earlier this month, Dec. 2,  FIFA’s Executive Committee voted to have Russia host the 2018 World Cup. You selected Russia over England, the birthplace of soccer, which was a surprising...

Atheletes use preventive equipment against concussions

By By Allison Srour- Contest Manager December 22, 2010

Concussions and other head injuries have been a persistent problem among contact-sport-playing athletes.  In response, many of these athletes are now taking more preventive measures to protect themselves...

Hockey begins season with dominating victories

By By Donald Kim- Staff Writer December 22, 2010

Losing to Wootton in the first round playoffs in the previous season, the ice hockey team showed its desire for redemption as it began its season with two consecutive wins against a Poolesville/Quince...

Swimming off to a strong start with win over WJ

By By Jillian Postal- Online Sports Editor December 21, 2010

With the upcoming MCPS Division 1 Relay Carnival Jan. 8, the Swim and Dive team hopes to duplicate its early season success against Northwest and Walter Johnson. The Bulldogs will lean on their skilled...

Boys basketball looks promising after strong start

By By Joel Denicoff- Staff Writer December 21, 2010

The basketball team started off the season strong with big wins over Kennedy and Watkins Mill. CHS looked like a dominant team as the Bulldogs defeated both teams by double digits. The Bulldogs defeated...

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