Coronavirus
A deadly virus, known as the Coronavirus, has spread all throughout China since the beginning of January, and it is continuing to spread all throughout the world. The Coronavirus that has symptoms of a runny…
January 2020
Physicals for Spring Sports
Spring tryouts begin on Febuary 24th .The physicals are due by May 1st. It is required in order to try out. The paperwork is due Febuary 14th. Forms are available online at champesports.org. They can…
#girldad
Photo courtesy of cnn.com After Kobe Bryant passed away on January 26, 2020, many people have been remembering their favorite moments with him including ESPN anchor Elle Duncan. In an emotional statement on Sportscenter Duncan…
Gatorade State Player of The Year!
Bethany Graham, a runner on the girls Cross Country team, has been named the Gatorade Virginia Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. The Gatorade Player of the Year is a program that recognizes high…
Winter Guard Season
John Champe High School’s Winter Guard had their first competition on Saturday, January 25th, at Charlottesville High School. This year there are 2 teams that compete in different divisions, but are still both at varsity…
Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash
Legend and NBA icon, Kobe Bryant, and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, as well as 7 other people died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020 at 10am. A brush fire created by the crash…
Sam Oliver Makes His Way to 78th in the World
One of Champe’s most talented swimmers, Sam Oliver, has been named by USA Swimming as 78th in the world on the 18& under list in the 1500 meter Freestyle with a time of 15:48.94. “When…
Senates “McConnell Impeachment”
President Trump’s impeachment is still fast moving, and has just made its way to the Senate floor for them to decide whether the President should be allowed to keep his title for the rest of…
Thousands of Pro-Gun Activists Rally in Virginia
On Monday, January 21st, 2019, Richmond hosted a rally to promote pro-gun laws. The crowds reached numbers of 20,000 people and higher. Security was extra high because of events that occurred from 3 years ago…
Falling Iguanas In Florida
On January 21st, Miami, Florida reached temperatures in the 40s and 30s. Because of this, the National Weather Service gave an unofficial warning of “Falling Iguanas”. “Don’t be surprised if you see iguanas falling from…