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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

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...

Lewis used his speed and agility to benefit him on the football field and on the track as he scored touchdowns and beat times for CHS

Athlete of the Month

By Cristian Edwards, Online Sports Editor May 27, 2015

He seems to be everywhere. You can find him breaking tackles on the football field or blowing past other sprinters on the track.S enior Marquette Lewis has had the goal of being a part of the top sprinters...

Girls Lacrosse players named to All-District Team

Girls Lacrosse players named to All-District Team

By Jake Certner, Sports Editor May 27, 2015

The Churchill Observer would like to congratulate senior Rachel Thal-Larsen, junior Bethany Dubick and junior Ashley Simpson for making the All-District Girls Lacrosse team. Thal-Larsen and Dubick both...

The JV boys lacrosse team poses for a picture after finishing their season 9-0

JV Boys Lacrosse Team Goes Undefeated for Third Straight Year

By Julia McDermott, Senior Writer April 30, 2015

Coming off two straight undefeated seasons, the junior varsity boys lacrosse team was far from an underdog at the beginning of this year, but when the bulldogs stepped onto the field for the first time...

Senior Rachel Thal-Larsen has played varsity lacrosse for 4 years and had 51 goals and 12 assists in the 2014 spring season. She is considering continuing her lacrosse career at Lehigh University next year.

Athlete of the Month

By Julia McDermott, Senior Editor April 28, 2015

Sprinting past player after player, a blue and green jersey sporting the number 20 dodges and weaves through a wave of the opposing team’s attempts to steal the ball. Nearing the net, she pulls her stick...

Junior Jake Layman (right) and freshman Melo Trimble (left) are returning for the 2015-2016 season.

Future Terps eager for next basketball season

By Hannah Yasharoff, Senior Writer April 28, 2015

It’s only April, but anticipation for the upcoming 2015-2016 season of the University of Maryland Men’s Basketball team is at an all-time high. With the newly-announced returns of freshman guard...

Junior Hannah Lindsey reacts to qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Trials in the 200 meter backstroke at the NCSA Junior Nationals in Orlando

CHS swimmer dives into U.S. Olympic Trials

By Becky Wolfson, Production Editor April 28, 2015

Eight years ago, teammates on her neighborhood swim team, Regency Estates, inspired junior Hannah Lindsey to begin swimming. She remains a part of that team to this day and has just qualified for the 2016...

Junior Bridie Dunn successfully lands a dive in a recent competition.

Winter’s top five hardest things to do in sports

By Michael Fox, Sports Editor December 22, 2014

In the world of sports, many debates focus on how difficult a sport is to play compared to other sports. The debates have continued on and on, so the Observer weighs to share its opinion on the top five...

Junior Trevor Dixon (left) carries the puck down the ice to lead CHS to victory.

Dawgs pounce on Patriots in hockey victory

By Michael Fox, Sports Editor November 17, 2014

From the sound of the first face-off, both teams knew it would be a blood match. Players getting crushed into the boards, open ice hits, trash talk and any other physical elements of the game of hockey. The...

For better or for worse: rivalries affect sportsmanship

By Emily Raab, Production Editor October 27, 2014

Ask any alumni who CHS’s biggest rival was when they were a student, and they will probably say Wootton. The rivalry between the two neighboring schools has existed for generations as an outlet for friendly...

Fans crave more intensity in the NBA

Fans crave more intensity in the NBA

By Michael Fox, Sports Editor May 16, 2014

Michael Jordan dribbles down the court, crosses over left, steps back, fires, swish. MJ does it again. Jordan has yet again led the Chicago Bulls to another NBA title. It’s interesting to see how...

Benefits of HD TV outweigh entertainment of live games

Benefits of HD TV outweigh entertainment of live games

By Jonathan Greenzaid, Online Sports Editor April 21, 2014

To the 20, 10, five, touchdown! The fans scream, hug, dance and cheer as the Washington Redskins score. Not only are fans at the game cheering, but fans are also at home, sitting comfortably on their couch...

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