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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

Lucy Lee won bronze and silver at the World Wushu Championships.

Wushu Warrior: Lee Competes in World Championships

By Emily Wang, Online Arts Editor January 4, 2016

Standing a mere 5’4”, sophomore Lucy Lee may not seem like she could pose a threat in a fight, but she has proved that she is not one to be trifled with. The unassuming sophomore recently competed...

Rec Ball is the Solution for Your Daily Stress

By Jake Certner, Sports Editor January 4, 2016

You’ve always loved basketball, but if you’re anything like me, the best word to describe your ability is “decent.” You know you aren’t good enough for the school team, but you’re not ready...

Senior Philip Satin, who has been skating since he was 3, has two state championship victories under his belt.

Athlete of the Month: Philip Satin

By Cristian Edwards, Online Sports Editor January 4, 2016

Off the ice, he may not be the biggest, the most threatening or the most aggressive person, but on the ice, it’s a completely different story. Senior captain Philip Satin has been one of ice hockey’s...

Sophomore Kate Danziger plays hockey for the CHS varsity 2 team.

Female Hockey Players Contribute to CHS Teams

By Sara Heimlich, Social Media Editor January 4, 2016

Of the three CHS hockey teams consisting of 47 total players, three of them are girls. Freshman left-wing Samantha Lai is on junior varsity, sophomore defender Kate Danziger is on varsity two, and senior...

Senior Sarah Renberg met with Senator John Boozman  to discuss the benefits of vision therapy.

After Concussion, Senior Learns to Love Her Brain

By Kyle Emery, Staff Writer November 25, 2015

Senior Sarah Renberg was playing for the highly competitive girls Pride hockey team when tragedy struck and was illegally hit during a game, receiving a severe concussion. “My head injury resulted...

Senior Adam Gray won the individual state championship Nov. 2.

CHS Golf Takes Excellence to a ‘Hole’ New Level

By Ben Dross, Production Editor November 24, 2015

The defending 3A-4A west golf state champs did not let the pressure, or anything at all, get in the way of a championship repeat this season. Golf won all 20 of its matches this fall, giving the team...

Breast cancer awareness accessories, like this wristband, cannot be worn outside of the designated Breast Cancer Awareness month of October.

Athletes Shouldn’t Be Fined for Show of Support

By Nathan Gertler, Online Sports Editor November 24, 2015

In the real world, supporting breast cancer and domestic violence awareness is seen as honorable.  However, in the NFL, such actions are fine-worthy. Starting Nov. 1, the NFL will actually penalize...

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...

Golfer Adam Gray leads CHS to a state championship in back-to-back years.

CHS Golf team repeats as State Champions

By Ben Dross, Production Editor November 9, 2015

The defending champs did not let the pressure, or anything at all, really, get in the way of a repeat this season. The golf team displayed complete dominance in the Maryland State Championship tournament....

Current College athletes (Daniel Dibono, David Fitzgerald and Kali Becker) signed their binding commitments to play in college.

Early High School Recruiting: Not as Effective

By Cristian Edwards and Nathan Gertler October 29, 2015

For most high school athletes aspiring to further their athletic experience, the next step is to play in college. However, the cruel realities of college recruiting serve as a daunting process for students. Each...

Senior Lucy Bedewi tips the ball over the net during a recent match.

Girls Volleyball Team Sets Up For Outstanding Season

By Ben Dross, Production Editor October 29, 2015

It’s been one victory after another for the volleyball team this season, and they are trying to keep that trend going. The girls volleyball team is off to a fantastic start this season with a county...

Sophomore Faith Kean navigates the ball around an opponent during a game against WJ

Athlete of the Month: Faith Kean

By Michael Fox, Editor-In-Chief October 29, 2015

Dorothy Kean, mother of sophomore Faith Kean, originally liked that her daughter played field hockey because it was a “safe sport.” But as she watched her daughter progress as a student-athlete, she...

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