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

Olivia Yasharoff, Print Editor-in-Chief

Olivia Yasharoff is a senior and one of the Print Editors-In-Chief. This is her fourth year taking journalism. In her free time she loves to paint with watercolors, watch sitcoms and go thrifting. She is very excited for her final year of journalism!

All content by Olivia Yasharoff
The movie poster for Pixar's latest movie "Turning Red" released on Disney + on March 11.

Latest Pixar movie beautifully honors girlhood

By Olivia Yasharoff, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2022
WCHS teacher Evan Rosenthal waiting for the crowd to die down before starting his monolgue on "Saturday Night Live."

Live from New York, Mr. Rosenthal makes ‘SNL’ history

By Olivia Yasharoff, Empath
April 11, 2022
Following the release of her sixth album, Mitski is currently touring North America and will perform throughout Europe in April and May.

There are songs for “everyone” on “Laurel Hell”

By Olivia Yasharoff, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2022
Starring Rebel Wilson, "Isn't It Romantic" is a satirical take on the overplayed cliches of romantic comedies.

Valentine’s watchlist

By Ela Jalil and Olivia Yasharoff
February 13, 2022
“How I Met Your Father,” released on Hulu on Jan. 18, is a new take on the original early 2000s sitcom. The show follows Sophie (Hillary Duff) and her friend group as they search for love in New York.

New TV shows to add to your binge list

By Olivia Yasharoff, Editor-in-chief
February 11, 2022
The recording of the 2021 MPSSAA Boys Lacrosse Playoff game against Richard Montgomery is featured on demand on the NFHS Network website along with all other WCHS fall sport games.

No ticket, no worries: NFHS changes the game

By Olivia Yasharoff, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2022
The album cover for "Red (Taylor's Version)," is simpler than the orignal 2012 cover, without the album title or even Swift's name.

“Red (TV)” vault tracks make fans feel lucky

By Olivia Yasharoff and Jordan Pashkoff
January 10, 2022
Pictured are the winners of the WCHS Gardening Club’s pumpkin carving contest on Oct. 25. The designs pictured from top to bottom are “Monsters Inc.” character Mike Wazowski, a Bulldog paw print and the meme “loss.”

Blossoming Gardening Club takes root at WCHS

By Olivia Yasharoff, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2021
The David Driskell art exhibit at the Phillips Collection, which is located in the Dupont Circle area. The Phillips Collection is celebrating their 100 year anniversary this year.

Unique places in D.C. for students to check out

By Olivia Yasharoff, Editor-in-chief
November 19, 2021
Taylor seated in his office with a copy of The Churchill Observer from when he worked as an administrator at WCHS.

Meet Principal Taylor

By Ela Jalil and Olivia Yasharoff
October 26, 2021
One of the movie posters for "In The Heights" featuring Anthony Ramos, previously known for his role in the Broadway musical "Hamilton." The film adaptation of the Tony award winning musical will come out on June 11 in theaters and on HBO Max.

End of the school year watchlist: upcoming shows and movies to look forward to

By Olivia Yasharoff, Editor in Chief
May 30, 2021
Chloé Zhao, Director of "Nomadland," made Oscar history as the first woman of color to be nominated and to win an Academy Award for best director. Zhao is also only the second female director to win an Oscar since Kathryn Bigelow for "The Hurt Locker" in 2010.

Missed the show? These are the best and worst moments of the 93rd Oscars

By Ela Jalil and Olivia Yasharoff
May 3, 2021
"The Flavortown Review," is the review book for AP Lunch, the newest AP course. It is recommended that students planning on taking AP Lunch buy the review book in preparation for the challenging AP exam.

AP Lunch returns to satisfy hungry students*(April Fools)

By Olivia Yasharoff, Arts Editor
April 9, 2021
The Young Artists Music Society's logo on their website. YAMS is a student-led group that aims to spread greater access to music education.

Young Artists Music Society connects aspiring musicians virtually

By Olivia Yasharoff, Arts Editor
March 22, 2021
A graphic displaying the 2021 Golden Globe nominees for best actresses. Out of the 20 slots, the only two women of color nominated are Viola Davis and Andra Day.

The Golden Globe nominations lack diversity and disappoint communities everywhere

By Olivia Yasharoff, Arts Editor
February 25, 2021
An infographic posted by the Free the Slaves Club Instagram advertsing their partnership with Solidarity Masks and displaying the houndstooth pattern of the "Free the Slaves" masks.

Free the Slaves club helps raise awareness for human trafficking

By Olivia Yasharoff, Arts Editor
February 22, 2021
The beginning screen for "Clue: Stay-At-Home Version, available on the streaming service Broadway on Demand.

WCHS virtual “Clue” production creatively reinvents theater in quarantine

By Olivia Yasharoff, Arts Editor
January 25, 2021
Released on Hulu on Nov. 25th, "Happiest Season" is the first LGBTQ+ Christmas rom-com produced by a major studio.

“Happiest Season” blazes new paths for LGBTQ+ representation in romantic comedies

By Olivia Yasharoff, Arts Editor
December 6, 2020
Solidarity Mask team members and students Meredith Eby, Lily Geshelin, Sofía Noguera and Carolina Noguera have all been working together to run the non-profit since May of 2020.

Solidarity Masks promotes safety and social justice

By Olivia Yasharoff, Arts Editor
October 28, 2020
Carolina Noguera (far right) with her cousins Elena and Sonia Hupmann all wearing Solidarity Masks. For more information, go to their Instagram @solidarity.masks.

WCHS teens give back with student-run organizations

By Olivia Yasharoff, Arts Editor
June 25, 2020
Looking for more? Netflix has created a Black Lives Matter Collection that features TV shows and movies that highlight important issues and creative stories.

Educate yourself using these anti-racism resources: movies, shows, books and more

By Olivia Yasharoff and Melissa Redlich
June 18, 2020
The dance ensemble for the Blast 31: Spectrum performance of Kacey Musgraves' Rainbow rehearse their dance choreographed by senior Michael Castelli and junior Sydney Rubin.

Spring theater cancellations saddens WCHS seniors

By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
May 13, 2020
Martin playing at the Governor's Challenge in Salisbury, Md. She won honorable mention accolades in their elite showcase over winter break.

Athlete of the Month: Brittini Martin

By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
The invitation for the Bulldog Bash event provided by the WCHS Booster Club. For more information and purchasing tickets, visit the Booster Club website.

Bulldog Bash raises money for WCHS athletics program

By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2020
Sophomores Juli Magud and Maddie Reeve pose with handmade posters at a protest for gun control in D.C. They made it a goal to be more politically active.

See the new year with 2020 vision

By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2020
Many students like Austin Betz (above) took advantage of the popularity of Maryland Tik Toks, and made a viral video that got on many students for you pages.

Maryland has gone viral on Tik-Tok: scary or beneficial?

By Ela Jalil and Olivia Yasharoff
January 14, 2020
The exterior of the new Bethesda Bagels in Wildwood which is located on Old Georgetown Road. First opening in 1982, Bethesda Bagels remains a popular breakfast and lunch spot.

Spread the news: Bethesda’s best bagels are here

By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2019
Comedian Seth Meyers came out with his first stand-up special premiering on Netflix on Nov. 5 titled "Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby."

Lobby Baby: Seth Meyers in this Netflix special lives up to expectations

By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
November 25, 2019
Former track student-athletes (left to right) Audrey M. Gariepy-Bogui, Louise Hannallah Bayly and Erin McManus pose together with their Athletics Hall of Fame trophies.

Bulldogs honor WCHS history at Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony

By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2019
The state championship trophies of the WCHS girls varsity basketball team displayed proudly in front of a news article snippet from 2002 announcing the team's success.

Sports Hall of Fame honors WCHS alumni

By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
In, The Country We Love: My Family Divided written by actress Diane Guerrero, is an inspiring and emotional read.

‘Book’ your summer with these five great reads

By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
June 4, 2019
The boys volleyball team at county finals on May 15, 2018 against Walter Johnson. WCHS lost 3-1 last year but hope to defeat them in the championship this year.

Boys volleyball secures an impressive season

By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
May 7, 2019
"Wandraiser" helps to care for animals in need

“Wandraiser” helps to care for animals in need

By Olivia Yasharoff, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
Brooklyn Nine-Nine” started airing in 2013 but it is still a very successful show. The comedy was picked up by NBC which renewed them for a sixth season that will be extended for a total of eighteen episodes.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine impresses WCHS students

By Olivia Yasharoff, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
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