Fall sports in review
By Jackson Resnick, Features Editor
December 17, 2018
Boys Soccer (8-5-1) Coach Arnold Tarzy’s squad impressed once again this season, but could not get past an obstacle that the team has not been able to overcome in the past couple of years-- the sectional semi-finals. The team finished 10-5, a disappointment by WCHS standards. However, three of...
MCPS football programs take hit due to injuries
By Jackson Resnick, Social Media Editor
March 13, 2018
High school football is a staple of American culture. It is a classic way for teenagers to hang out together while cheering loud and proud for their football team and their school. This cultural mammoth has lived on to this day, but has recently experienced a drop-off in participation. Now, however,...
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 to play multiple sports; students often pay the price. For many aspiring athletes, there are many f...
Football Head Coach Steps Down
By Kyle Emery, Sports Editor
January 9, 2017
After a year of hard work and commitment to the team, CHS football Head Coach Albert Song has decided to resign from his position. Song officially announced on Jan 3 that he will not be partaking in the head leadership role for the upcoming 2016-2017, due to personal family matters. “Coach S...
Running Back Andrew Zuckerman Commits to Tulane
By Ben Dross, Production Editor
March 23, 2016
Senior Andrew Zuckerman has committed to play college football at Tulane in the upcoming fall season. Zuckerman enjoyed a fantastic career playing for Churchill. He ran for 1,867 yards this season and set the school record for career rushing yards with a total of 2,952. He was the main offensive...
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 be his coach, it’s a different story. Teachers coaches have the extra responsibility of managing...
NFL Star Returns to CHS Football Field, Presents ‘Golden Football’
By Nathan Deychman, Sports Editor
January 4, 2016
In commemoration of Super Bowl 50, any player or coach who participated in a Super Bowl has the honor of presenting a golden football to his high school. Brian Holloway attended CHS from 1972-1976 and played in Super Bowl XX (20) as a member of the New England Patriots. Holloway came back to CHS on...
Athletes Shouldn’t Be Fined for Show of Support
By Nathan Gertler, Online Sports Editor
November 24, 2015
In the real world, supporting breast cancer and domestic violence awareness is seen as honorable. However, in the NFL, such actions are fine-worthy. Starting Nov. 1, the NFL will actually penalize a player for showing support of breast cancer awareness. In the month of October, the NFL granted...
Athlete of the Month
By Jake Certner, Sports Editor
November 24, 2015
2,875. This number represents the previous CHS career rushing yards record held by Mark Mason. This record stood for over 20 years until senior Andrew Zuckerman finished this football season with 1,863 yards, pushing his career total to 2,952. Zuckerman was a workhorse for the Bulldogs all year. Despite...
Catching Up with CHS’ Athletic Alumni
By Jake Certner, Sports Editor
October 29, 2015
Last year’s CHS senior class excelled in almost every sport, and the Observer would like to highlight several CHS athletes that have continued their excellence at the collegiate level. Lucy Srour (XC): Srour graduated last year and was a top runner for the cross-country team. She is...
New CHS Lineman Thrives
By Peter Durand, Social Media Editor
September 30, 2015
Senior Phil Spencer is barreling through everyone’s expectations, literally. After turning down a scholarship from Blair Academy boarding school in New Jersey to attend CHS, Spencer stands out as one of football’s strongest defensive players. “He is one of the strongest players I’ve ever...
Football Coach Song Sets New Goals for Team
By Jonathan Greenzaid, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2015
New head football coach Albert Song is requiring all his players to sit in the front of their classrooms and to act as exemplary students. Some may consider this excessive, but he says he is preaching a character-first mentality. “My goal is to develop character first,” Song said. “I’m trying...