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

By Oona Seppala, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2024

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Oona Seppala
Oona Seppala, Editor-in-Chief
Oona Seppala joined the Oracle in 2022, was a senior reporter in 2023, became the multimedia editor in 2024 and became the Editor-in-Chief in 2025. She founded her own service organization, “Rhythms for Residents,” plays on the varsity tennis team, is a member of Archer’s a cappella group, and is a member of the Service Squad. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends, reading and volunteering.