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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

The Varsity Girls Basketball team huddles before the start of the event.

WCHS basketball programs hosts Midnight Madness

By Max Kandel, News Editor December 20, 2018

On Nov. 30 the boys and girls basketball teams hosted Midnight Madness. The event was intended to boost excitement/hype for the teams’ upcoming season, was free to students and other young community...

Photo courtesy of Jimmy Rubino

Students pay the price to play CHS sports

By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor January 10, 2018

CHS wouldn’t be the same without students who try to cram as many sports as they can into their already-busy schedules. But how to appropriate their time isn’t the only factor playing into the decision...

The team gethers in a huddle on the court during a game to get the players pumped up. The team went on a seven-game win streak one point i the season after starting 1-4

Boys Basketball Catches Fire After Slow Start

By Jake Certner, Sports Editor February 25, 2016

After a disappointing 1-4 start to the season, the now 12-9 boys varsity basketball team has turned it around and propelled themselves into relevancy as they look ahead to the playoffs. The Bulldogs...

English teacher and football head coach Albert Song gives the team a pep talk before a game.

Teacher Coaches Have Double the Responsibility

By Max Kandel, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

A football player hears the all too familiar "Ready, Set, Go!" from his teacher and instantly realizes he's not at football practice. But when the student is in English class and his teacher happens to...

Rec Ball is the Solution for Your Daily Stress

By Jake Certner, Sports Editor January 4, 2016

You’ve always loved basketball, but if you’re anything like me, the best word to describe your ability is “decent.” You know you aren’t good enough for the school team, but you’re not ready...

Karim-Duvall gathers with her family, coach Katelyn McMahon, Principal Joan Benz and athletic director Scott Rivinius to celebrate her commitment

Karim-Duvall commits

By Nathan Deychman, Sports Editor May 27, 2015

Congratulations to senior Japria Karim-Duvall who committed to play basketball for Nyack College in New York. Karim-Duvall has been playing for the varsity girls basketball team since her freshman year...

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