Winston Churchill (MD)
| Winston Churchill High School | |
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| Location: Potomac, MD | |
| Coaches | Neil Hazard |
| State Championships | Maryland |
| National Championships | 1989 PAC |
| Program Status | Unknown |
| School Size | Unknown |
| NAQT Page | link |
Winston Churchill High School, also known as Churchill, is a public high school in Potomac, Maryland.
History
Winston Churchill High School was established in 1964. The majority of its students come from Herbert Hoover Middle School (75%) and Cabin John Middle School (25%)[1]. The school's current principal is Dr. Joan C. Benz. The team is currently coached by Neil Hazard, father of former member Chris Hazard.
During the 2012-2013 School Year, the team was led by senior Captain Prithish David, and supported by senior Ram Jayaraman, and juniors Nikhil Perincherry and Yousuf Khan. During this year, the team won in a local competition known as Quizmaster Challenge, but was unable to secure a victory in their local Montgomery Academic Beltway League. The team also advanced to the final round of the statewide "It's Academic" T.V. Show, a feat not accomplished in over a decade. The team came in second place losing to James Hubert Blake High School.
During the 2013-2014 School Year, the team was led by senior Captain Nikhil Perincherry, and supported by seniors Dominic Singer, Yousuf Khan, and Andrew Crutchfield. During this year the team won two local competitions: the Montgomery Academic Beltway League and Quizmaster Challenge. The team also participated in the statewide "It's Academic" T.V. Show but lost to Holton Arms High School in the second round of play.
The team is currently led by senior Captain Yash Nigam, and supported by juniors John Dorsey and Shayan Sadegh, and senior Michelle Yuen.
Competitions
The WCHS Quizbowl team participates mainly in the local Montgomery Academic Beltway League (MABL) and Quizmaster Challenge. The team also participates in the "It's Academic" T.V. Show. Occasionally the team participates in various other tournaments that local schools and facilities host.
Notable Members
- Jordan Ellerberg '89
- Sam Gross '12
- Christopher Hazard '12
- Prithish David '13
- Nikhil Perincherry '14
Succession of Titles
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