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Broadcast: Joy and competition—how the middle school tennis team overcomes isolation of tennis

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
May 22, 2024

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Oona Seppala
Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
Oona Seppala joined the Oracle in 2022, was a senior reporter in 2023 and became the multimedia editor in 2024. She plays on the varsity tennis team and is a member of Archer's a cappella group, the Honor Education Council and the Service Squad. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends, reading and volunteering.