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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

Parker Jennen at the WCHS versus Watkins Mill HS meet on December 11, 2024 looking towards her mother in the stands.

Athlete of the month: Parker Jensen

By Dehab Deglel, Assistant Features Editor March 5, 2025

WCHS junior Parker Jennen, a determined and passionate student-athlete, has spent the past three years carving her own path in the world of high school wrestling. Through her fierce love of the sport,...

WCHS freshman Ashley King stands by her Varsity team as the youngest basketball player and starter on the team.

Jump shots and jitters as freshman adapt to varsity teams

By Aryana Ali, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

Growth. A word that captures the never-ending drive to achieve greatness, fueling the determination of those ready to chase their dreams. For many young athletes, moving from middle school to high school...

October 6th 2024, Coach Jacobson (right) and Coach Scott (left) look on at the runners preparing for the meet.

The finish line for Jacobson’s teaching career is approaching soon

By Xavier Reyman, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

WCHS social studies teacher Paul Jacobson has been working at Churchill for 20 years as both a teacher and coach. He has coached cross country, indoor track as well as track and field while also teaching...

Over the last few decades, the Super Bowl halftime show has been a stage where standards are set higher by artists such as Beyonce and Prince.

Best Super Bowl halftime performances ranked

By Isabella Ngwana, Online Managing Editor February 4, 2025

On September 7, 2024, the NFL revealed that the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performer will be Kendrick Lamar. Over the last 20 years, there have been amazing halftime shows from icons such as Beyonce...

WCHS senior and athlete Drew Menick is a double sport athlete at WCHS, playing forward for the boys varsity basketball team during the winter and wide receiver for the boys varsity football team during the fall.

Athlete of the Month: Drew Menick

By Isabella Ngwana, Online Managing Editor February 4, 2025

Basketball is not just a game about scoring the ball. It’s about communicating with your teammates and making wise decisions on and off the court. Every second of an intense game of basketball matters,...

Fantasy Football is a sports betting game popular among WCHS students. The game involves drafting real-life NFL players into a "fantasy" league and earning  points every week based on the success or failure of the players drafted.

Fantasy Football punishments reach extremes at WCHS

By Ryan Shenker and Katy Edwards February 4, 2025

As the NFL regular season ended, so too did a fan-favorite pastime of over the last 20 years: the Fantasy Football season. The popular sports betting game is one that many WCHS students and millions nationwide...

On Jan. 26th, the Commanders faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in a tough game of the NFC Championship.

Touchdown or not, WCHS community reflects on Washington Commanders success

By Isabella Ngwana, Online Managing Editor January 28, 2025

15-34. If the Commanders scored a few touchdowns, they could truly win this. At 23-34 in the third quarter, Washington’s football team was progressing toward a win. But then, shortly but quickly, the...

WCHS junior Zoe Cusack has committed to continue her golf career at the University of Virginia.

WCHS student athletes lock in college commits early

By Ella Carnathan, Subscriptions, Promotions, & Communication Manager January 2, 2025

Throughout the school year, several WCHS juniors have already made academic and athletic commitments to various colleges for their sports. For example, Girls Varsity Soccer player Sofia Grundy committed...

WCHS senior and dive team captain, Annika Shauf demonstrates a back dive at a dive team practice. Shauf spent her first to high school years on the swim team and transitioned to dive during her junior year.

Athlete of the Month: Annika Shauf

By Claire Moylan, Copy Editor January 2, 2025

Swim and dive is one of the most complex, difficult sports. The endurance required for swimming is like no other and the strength and muscle control for diving takes immense practice and dedication. Having...

Many WCHS Fall Sports Teams had successful seasons, including four Division Champion teams, three Regional Champion teams, and one State Champion team across all sports.

2024 Fall Sports in review

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor January 2, 2025

Varsity Cheer Coaches Sheila Saunders and Bryanna Simpson led the cheer team to another high-flying season. Senior captains Bailee Wilson, Andrea Garcia and Olivia Song and junior captain Ava Johnson...

Last year's WCHS Girls JV Basketball team, who had an overall record of 2-11. Many players expressed excitement to be under new leadership are hoping Coach True will be able to turn the team around this season.

New JV girls basketball coach ready to stun on the courts

By Amari Suissa, Sports Editor November 27, 2024

The shot clock ticking down. The thumping of 10 players’ feet running back and forth across the court. The beat of the ball being dribbled. The swish of the net as the basketball makes it in. On the...

WCHS senior Nate Swanson crosses the finish line to become the first boy to win back-to-back cross country county championships for Churchill.

Athlete of the Month: Nate Swanson

By Ryan Shenker, Assistant Sports Editor November 27, 2024

Crossing the finish line of his high school cross-country career, WCHS senior Nate Swanson has made himself known as one of the greatest WCHS Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Track and Field athletes ever....

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