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Broadcast: Rain or shine: Community commemorates Founder’s Day, senior recognition ceremony despite rain

By Meredith Ho and Ella Schwartz
December 13, 2023

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Senior leaders stand in row and applaud each other. Olivia Broock (‘27) is a member of Drama Queens and has been in the process of organizing the posters for the seniors in her class. She said it feels strange to be a rising senior and to see some of her closest friends embark on a new journey. “Honestly, some of these seniors are some of my best friends,” Broock said. “Whether I've gotten a lot closer with them this year or they've been one of my really close friends since I first got here, it really doesn't feel real that they're leaving.”
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After donating blood during Archer's annual blood drive, Bonnie Van Hoytema ('28) reaches for a bottle of water and a chocolate bar. Donors are given sugary snacks and fluids to help their bodies recover following the procedure. The campus event brought together students, faculty and staff in an effort to address ongoing blood shortages. "I donated because I want to make an impact for others," Van Hoytema said. "Our youth really drives activism, and I want to take advantage of opportunities like this to help."
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Sixth graders practice with their partners for the upcoming Maypole dance. The practice is led by the Director of Middle School Reed Farley. The Maypole ceremony has existed since 1981, when Archer was formerly the Eastern Star Home for Women.
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Fashion Alley in Downtown Los Angeles does not bustle with as many people as it used to. Recent ICE raids have created fear and left more store owners without customers. Store owner Santiago Rodriguez has felt the impact of lower sales. "Well, people are scared," Rodriguez said. "When people notice immigration around these places — well, people, more than anything, in businesses and small businesses, people stop coming."
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About the Contributors
Meredith Ho
Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
Meredith Ho joined Oracle in 2022, became a senior reporter in 2023 and served as sports editor from 2024-2026. She was on the Archer swim team, was a member of the Orchestra Leadership Team, and created a book highlighting immigration stories. In her free time, you could find her riding a bike and hanging out with her friends and family. Meredith graduated in 2026.
Ella Schwartz
Ella Schwartz, Managing Editor
Ella Schwartz joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2022 and became the managing editor in 2023. She was on the board of the Best Buddies Club and Jewish Student Union. She left Archer in January 2024.