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Fake snow and hot cocoa

Winter Wonderland brings holiday spirit to the Archer
By Ally O’Boyle, Multimedia Reporter
December 19, 2025

Students gathered in the courtyard on Friday, Dec. 12, for the annual Winter Wonderland. In festive themed dress, students participated in gingerbread house-decorating, “Gift-Wrap Your Dean,” a hot chocolate bar, as a fake snow machine showered the courtyard. Students were encouraged to bring their own mug to gain spirit points. At the end of lunch, the cheerleaders performed two routines. 

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About the Contributor
Ally O’Boyle
Ally O’Boyle, Multimedia Reporter
Ally O’Boyle joined The Oracle in 2024 as a staff reporter. Ally plays for Archer’s JV tennis team and in her free time volunteers at her preschool, hangs out with friends and does tennis outside of school as well. She loves to read and go on runs.