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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...

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,...

WCHS senior Sabrina Chou poses with a fellow swim manager at a Varsity swim and dive meet.

WCHS sports team managers, the superstars behind the scenes

By Kalena Yee, Features Editor January 22, 2024

Renowned for its exceptional athletics and star athletes, WCHS takes pride in its sports. However, a crucial part of WCHS sports is often overlooked—the behind-the-scenes organizers and glue of every...

A relay squad comprised of Nathan Encinas, Bradan Welby Stepan Volkov and Griffin White (left to right) takes home a regional win after another dominant performance.

Indoor track builds track-ion towards victory

By Ryan Weiner, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2023

Every day, students listen to the morning announcements during second period and hear various updates about the many sports teams at WCHS. Basketball won another game, swim is rolling through the competition...

WCHS senior Eric Chen shows off his recent NIL deal with sports clothing brand Sleefs in a joint Instagram post with the brand.

NIL deals pave the way for WCHS athletes to get paid

By Jeremy Chung May 15, 2023

Name. Image. Likeness. This combination of elements, known as NIL, gives a person the right to control the commercial use of their identity for financial gain, as stated by the MPSSAA.  You may have...

The WCHS swim and dive team celebrate after their first meeting against Blair. The team would eventually go on to dominate the competition.

Swim and dive makes a splash in local competitions

By Jeremy Chung, News Editor May 15, 2023

From the very first meet of the season, the WCHS swim and dive team showcased their dominance in the pool, setting the tone for what would be a record-breaking year. With each competition, the team proved...

The WCHS girls varsity basketball team smiles after a hard loss against Glen Burnie at the Class 4A MPSSAA state championship.

WCHS’ varsity girls take it to states

By Jordan Pashkoff, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2023

Three years ago the WCHS varsity girl's basketball team was boarding the team bus to take them to the state semifinal basketball game when they were suddenly halted. It was March 2020 and what would later...

After losing the 2022 State Championship, the WCHS basketball team poses with the runner-up trophy with grim looks on their faces.

State Champion runner-ups return for vengeance

By Justin Greenzaid, Sports Editor December 2, 2022

As the final buzzer sounds at the University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center, tears rush down the faces of fans and players alike. On one half of the court, the Eleanor Roosevelt HS basketball team celebrates...

WCHS senior, Justin Carney, has a big kill on his senior night, giving the team an even better advantage at beating Blake.

Athlete of the Month: Justin Carney

By Melissa Redlich, Features Editor June 9, 2022

Smashing the ball over the net, WCHS Senior Justin Carney watches the scoreboard click, increasing his team’s lead in the game. This happens again. And again.  Since his freshman year, Carney has...

WCHS winter sports team captains pose all together. Their leadership and hard work helped lead all teams to great seasons.

Winning winter sports teams wrap up their seasons

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor March 22, 2022

Successful: one word to recap the WCHS winter sports season. After a winning-filled fall that included unprecedented Bulldog spirit, the momentum and expectations bled through to winter sports teams. They...

The swim team competes in a relay race in which they won against WJ. On Feb. 12 the team upset Gonzaga to take home the Metro Championship.

Underdawgs on top: Swim team wins Metros

By Rachel Mattison, Online Editor March 13, 2022

As a triumphant celebration of victory, the WCHS boys swim and dive team flung themselves into the pool and let their excitement out in the form of splashes. After a very successful season, in which the...

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