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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

WCHS junior Nora O'Connor runs across the field during a Varsity Field Hockey Game against Magruder at the opposing high school on October 23.

New varsity sports cup competition enhances rivalries

By Ava Van Vuren, Assistant News Editor October 28, 2024

Since its founding in 1964, WCHS has always been recognized as a strong athletic school. Today, it is classified by the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) as part of the second...

While water polo isn't a sport that's offered at WCHS, it's a very popular team sport that many students would try if offered to them.

Think outside the court: why MCPS needs more unconventional sports

By Cecilia Bernstein, Photo Manager May 1, 2023

Football, basketball, hockey and cheerleading are some of the most popular sports at WCHS. But also among WCHS’s large sport collection stands archery, fencing, water polo and ultimate frisbee, sports...

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...

The WCHS Athletics website contains all details needed regarding mulch orders and donations for WCHS’s annual mulch Sale.

Mulch for a purpose: support WCHS athletics by refreshing your lawn

By Lily Chadwick, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

Fields, courts, goals, uniforms, coaches and athletic trainers are just a few of the expenses that the WCHS Athletic Department has to cover. Many student-athletes have no idea how much money, time and...

A news conference was held at the MCPS office on Sept. 21, 2022, revealing the new athletic events security plans. This conference went into detail about athletic event guidelines that have now gone into effect.

WCHS new tight athletic regulations force students to go to extreme measures

By Brianna Frank, Advertising and Subscriptions Manager December 2, 2022

Following the fight between the Gaithersburg and Northwest High School football teams and coaches, MCPS has tightened security at all athletic events, specifically football games. The new security rules...

The invitation for the Bulldog Bash event provided by the WCHS Booster Club. For more information and purchasing tickets, visit the Booster Club website.

Bulldog Bash raises money for WCHS athletics program

By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor March 1, 2020

Sorry kids, you must be 21 or over to go to the Bulldog Bash, the annual fundraiser for the WCHS athletics department hosted by the Booster Club. The event will take place on Saturday, March 14 at The...

The lack of athletic funds makes it difficult for sports teams in MoCo to compete against other counties.

Athletics in MoCo Need More Funding to be Competitive

By Cristian Edwards, Senior Writer April 23, 2016

When anyone looks around other schools in other counties, such as Frederick and Anne Arundel, they will see state-of-the-art weight rooms and top notch artificial turf fields and facilities. When they...

Kelley to remain in athletic director position

By Brittany Goodman Archive Manager May 19, 2011

Despite rumors that he is leaving the athletic director position, former soccer coach Dave Kelley will continue to serve in the role next year.   The CHS athletic department has many goals for the...

Concussion test aids athletes

By Jenna Cantor, Public Relations October 9, 2009

Have you been seeing stars, feeling dazed, dizzy or lightheaded?  Have you been having headaches, memory loss, blurred vision and sensitivity to light?  Don’t panic.  These are all signs of a concussion,...

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