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  • November 17No school for students Friday, Nov. 20, for parent-teacher conferences.
  • November 17An earthquake drill will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.
  • November 17Love Your Body Week activities will happen in the courtyard during lunch Tuesday, Nov. 18.
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By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor
May 13, 2024
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Sydney Tilles
Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor
Sydney Tilles joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2022, became a senior reporter in 2023 and has been the outreach editor since 2024. She is the president for Archer’s Model United Nations, she is on the Activism Board for the Artemis Center and she participates in Night of Dance. She has a passion for government, politics and criminal justice reform. In her free time, Tilles enjoys cooking, baking, playing tennis and spending time with her dog.