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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

Senior captain of the WCHS girls' varsity softball team Leah Sonnabend is up to bat, waiting for the right pitch to swing.

Athlete of the month: Leah Sonnabend

By Mallory Weiner, Sports Editor June 10, 2026

From catcher to outfielder to second baseman, WCHS senior Leah Sonnabend can do it all. Sonnabend is a highly valuable player on the WCHS Girls Varsity Softball Team and a utility player, indicating that...

Many WCHS spring sports teams had a great record during the 2024 spring sport season, boys tennis had a clean sweep of 12-0.

2024 Spring Sports in review

By Leah Kreisler, Editor in Chief June 6, 2024

Varsity Boys Volleyball (12-0) The Boys’ Varsity Volleyball team, led by Coach Rajesh Rathnam and captained by senior setter JP Chin and sophomore outside hitter Cian Tenney, had an undefeated regular...

DCNRC Girls, including freshman Corinne Davies, pause for a moment mid-practice on the beautiful Potomac River.

The DCNRC rowing team: more than just a sport

By Graeme Finley, Podcast Manager June 8, 2023

Physical strength, mental fortitude and fierce drive, these three elements are emphasized to their greatest in the great sport of rowing. Rowing has significantly grown in popularity, and WCHS is taking...

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