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

Wrestling struggles after losing key athletes

Wrestling struggles after losing key athletes

By Ethan Denicoff, Staff Writer March 1, 2013

After the loss of eight starters, CHS wrestling struggled to meet the high expectations it set for itself at the beginning of the season. The Bulldogs finished the regular season with a record of 4-10. This...

Boys basketball keeps its eyes on states

Boys basketball keeps its eyes on states

By Josh Denicoff, Production Editor February 28, 2013

The boys basketball team is pushing towards the playoffs with only two losses in the last 13 games. The team has been playing hard so far this season, earning its 17-5 record. "We have clinched our division,...

Hockey rolls through competition undefeated

By Josh Denicoff, Production Editor December 21, 2012

The hockey team has asserted itself early this season, reaching a 3-0 league record with convincing wins. After dominant wins, the team is confident in its ability to go deep in this season. "Our team...

Wrestling finds success in all weight classes

By Ethan Denicoff, Staff Writer December 20, 2012

Wrestling began the season with a 43-35 victory against Blair Dec. 5. Wins came from wrestlers in every weight group. "Everyone preformed really well," Groce said. "The weight groups from 145 pounds...

Wrestling

Wrestling

By Josh Denicoff, Production Editor December 3, 2012

The CHS wrestling team hopes to start off its 2012-2013 season in a big way. CHS lost several seniors to graduation, but the team does not think its winning ability will be hindered by their absence....

Volleyball sets sight on playoffs, kills the competition

Volleyball sets sight on playoffs, kills the competition

By Josh Denicoff, Production Editor November 8, 2012

The girls volleyball team is having a solid season, earning a 7-5 record thus far. The team lost 3-1 to B-CC Oct. 17. "This was a hard loss," coach Cindy Hillard said. "In the game we won, we dominated...

Crew dominates over opposing public schools

By Ethan Denicoff, Staff Writer November 7, 2012

The crew teams started their season with two solid performances at the Head of Anacostia Sept. 29 and the Head of Potomac Sept. 30. "I’m excited that we were able to start off the season well," junior...

Undefeated volleyball faces rivals in coming weeks

Undefeated volleyball faces rivals in coming weeks

By Josh Denicoff, Production Editor October 3, 2012

The volleyball soars over the net from the Clarksburg side of the court. Senior Carina Graham leaps up, hits the ball and aces it. Point Churchill. The team won its third game of the season 3-0 over...

Crew hopes for succes after off-season training

By Ethan Denicoff, Staff Writer October 2, 2012

The crew team looks to continue success despite losing many rowers to graduation. The first regatta is the Head of Anacostia race, which will take place Sept. 29 on the Anacostia River. "We practice...

Pickup Coalition offers friendly competition for ballers

By Joel Denicoff, Staff Writer May 2, 2012

Senior Avery Berryman started a Facebook group Dec. 21 called The Pickup Basketball Coalition, which has become a popular sporting activity among CHS seniors.  The group meets almost every weeknight...

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...

Local tutoring service expands to elementary school

By By Joel Denicoff, Staff Writer November 23, 2010

Although it started as a small Montgomery County company, Peer2Peer tutoring has expanded to Howard County, Fairfax County, Westchester, New York and, for the first time, to an elementary school. Peer2Peer...

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