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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

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The WCHS girls basketball team poses for the their senior night photo. Despite a successful season, the difference in attendance is shocking.

50 years of Title IX has progressed women athletics

By Michael Demske, Sports Editor March 3, 2023

When Title IX of the Civil Rights Act was signed into law on June 23, 1972 by President Richard M. Nixon, its effect on sports was not the intent. What resulted was the spearhead of women's leadership...

During competitions, cheerleaders perform stunts that include lifting people up, flying through the air and contorting their bodies.

Ooh, I Think I Found Myself a Real Sport: Cheerleading

By Cristian Edwards, Online Sports Editor November 24, 2015

Jousting. Quidditch. Cheese rolling. Rock-Paper-Scissors. All of these activities are now defined as and accepted as genuine sports. So why is cheerleading still on the bubble? The dictionary defines...

The Sadie Hawkins dance comes back to CHS after a 4 year delay.

Roles are reversed as Sadie Hawkins comes to CHS

By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer October 30, 2015

A high school dance that takes a twist with girls asking guys has been approved to come back to CHS in Feb. “The Sadie Hawkins dance is a very important event for Churchill because it is one of the...

High hopes for G-Lax after undefeated season

High hopes for G-Lax after undefeated season

By By Brett Sachs, Production Editor March 27, 2012

  Standing in the shadow of an undefeated season and a win in the regional finals, the girls lacrosse team plans to maintain its successful streak in the upcoming year.   "Every year is a...

Young girls basketball coasts into playoffs

By By Maddy Flax, Sports Editor February 21, 2012

  The girls basketball team got back on the winning track Feb. 3 when it defeated Clarksburg 52-30 followed by a Feb. 7 58-43 win over Quince Orchard. The wins followed a Feb. 1 48-41 loss to Walter...

Girls B-ball tips off season with inconsistent play

By By Maddy Flax, Sports Editor December 21, 2011

  The girls basketball team started its season off rocky when the Lady Bulldogs dropped their home opener to Damascus Dec. 6, crushed Sherwood in their first away game Dec. 9 and then let another...

Tennis wins record fifth straight county title

Tennis wins record fifth straight county title

By By: Matt Raab, Sports Production Editor November 23, 2011

  After a grueling two-and-a-half hour battle on the court, doubles partners junior Olivia Lee and senior captain Tanya Bagheri sealed a record fifth consecutive victory at Counties for the girls...

Girls soccer eliminated by B-CC for third straight year

Girls soccer eliminated by B-CC for third straight year

By By Nicole Malament, Archive Manager November 22, 2011

  The girls soccer team fell to B-CC 1-0 in the regional final for the third straight year Nov. 8.   "With 1:34 left in double overtime B-CC scored," coach Haroot Hakopian said. "It was a tremendous...

Girls soccer slowed after perfect 4-0 start

By Matt Raab, Sports Production Editor October 25, 2011

  As the end of the season approaches, a 2-1 loss to Walter Johnson Oct. 17 has jeopardized the girls soccer team’s chances of a high seed in the playoffs and dropped the team’s record to 5-3....

XC looks to improve on last year’s 2nd place finish

By Zoe Forster, Business Manager October 3, 2011

  Several CHS runners were chosen to participate in the Woodward Relays Sept. 6 at Georgetown prep. The boys came in second place out of 11 competing schools in the 6-mile-two-man relay, while the...

Girls volleyball dominates during perfect season start

By Jamie Lescht, Public Relations October 3, 2011

  The girls volleyball team continued its season Sept. 15 with a 3-0 victory against Watkins Mill HS. The team held its own by leading throughout most of the game and hopes to continue its success...

Girls soccer off to another undefeated start

By Maddy Flax, Sports Editor September 27, 2011

The girls soccer team continued its winning streak with a 2-1 victory over Paul VI Sept. 21. and a 7-1 victory over Clarksburg Sept 19. Prior to that, the Bulldogs started their season with a 9-0 blowout...

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