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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Senior Nathan Gertler is proud to be playing basketball at NYU and attending the Stern School of Business.

Nathan Gertler Commits to NYU

By Rebecca Jackson, Circulation Manager December 22, 2015

Congratulations to Nathan Gertler who committed Dec 15. to New York University for basketball. Gertler was the only freshman to receive a varsity letter in basketball under Coach Miller’s leadership....

Field Hockey Preview

Field Hockey Preview

By Nathan Gertler, Online Sports Editor September 29, 2015

Despite losing 11 players from last year's roster, field hockey looks determined to replicate and even improve on its previous 9-5 regular season record. The Bulldogs have gotten off to a 2-2 start,...

Wizards power forward Nene makes a pass in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder

D.C. rising reaches its climax in playoffs

By Nathan Gertler, Online Sports Editor May 27, 2015

Generally speaking, teams with better regular seasons are more successful in the playoffs.  The Wizards, however, a team that had an above-average season at best, and the Capitals, a team that didn’t...

Senior guard Dez Wells is has lead the University of Maryland men's baskeball team to a top 10 national rank.

University of Maryland basketball dominates

By Nathan Gertler, Staff Writer March 11, 2015

There is only one school in the entire nation whose men’s and women’s NCAA teams are both ranked in the top 10: Maryland. For the first time since 1997, both the men’s and women’s basketball...

CHS and Wootton are no longer in the same division and can not be classified as rivals anymore.

New divisions end Wootton rivalry

By Nathan Gertler, Contest Manager December 19, 2014

If you ask any student at CHS who our biggest rival is, there is no doubt they will all give the same answer: Wootton.   To give both CHS and Wootton a chance to see the rivalry, CHS sports teams should...

Wizards fans plead: Durant, please come home

Wizards fans plead: Durant, please come home

By Jake Certner and Nathan Gertler October 24, 2014

“I’m Coming Home.” These three simple words and a photo of LeBron James in his old Cleveland Cavaliers jersey appeared on his instagram photo July 11.  After four years and two championships...

Offseason moves make Capitals contenders for the Stanley Cup

Offseason moves make Capitals contenders for the Stanley Cup

By Nathan Gertler, Staff Writer October 10, 2014

The Washington Capitals suffered an utterly disappointing season last year, finishing fifth in the Metropolitan division last year, and missing out on the playoffs.  However, the offseason moves the Capitals...

Soccer's young core looks promising for season

Soccer’s young core looks promising for season

By Nathan Gertler, Staff Writer September 29, 2014

  Each year, varsity sports teams lose athletes due to graduation, but acquire new valuable additions to the team.  The boys soccer team is no exception as it was left with 10 roster spots to...

CHS students gear up for World Cup

CHS students gear up for World Cup

By Nathan Gertler, Contest Manager June 2, 2014

Every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, except for in 1942 and 1946 due to World War II, the FIFA World Cup has brought the world an exhilarating four weeks of soccer in the middle of...

Winning season leads Wizards to clinch playoffs

By Nathan Gertler, Contest Manager April 21, 2014

Having already clinched a playoff spot, the NBA’s Washington Wizards are finding themselves in a very unusual position this late in the year. From 2008-2012, the Wizards underwent major roster overhauls...

Track and Field

Track and Field

By Nathan Gertler, Staff Writer February 26, 2014

The indoor track team continued its strong season with an impressive showing at the 4A West Regional meet Feb. 6. The girls, led by senior captain Emma Coleman and junior Lucy Srour, finished third out...

Girls Basketball

Girls Basketball

By Nathan Gertler, Staff Writer February 26, 2014

After defeating divisional rival Blair Feb. 7, girls basketball suffered a setback in a loss to Walter Johnson Feb. 11.   Despite the loss, the Bulldogs have managed a respectable 10-9 record this season...

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