The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
Maya Acutt ('25), Kate Hanney ('25) and Gabriella Specchierla ('25) clap as they celebrate their teammates during last season's Senior Night. The three seniors are the only runners from The Class of 2025 on the team, forging a special bond that they will carry with them, even as the prepare to leave Archer.

‘Side by side’: Q&A with three varsity cross country seniors

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
October 6, 2024
Student athletes Autumn Walker and Shaelyn Killam walk through the Zeller Student Center wearing their new game day polos. The Nike branded polos are made from a polyester "DRI-FIT" material.

New game day polos aim to ‘unify’ student-athletes

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
October 6, 2024
Swinging her racket, junior Isley Bonney practices her tennis swings out on the back court. Bonney plays on the JV tennis team and said she has grown immensely since she started tennis in ninth grade.

A Joyful journey: Junior JV tennis player inspires teammates, shares advice

By Emily Paschall, News Editor
October 6, 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympic swimming pool is filled with bright lights and spectators. The Olympic games were held from July 26 to Aug. 11. While the event is meant to symbolize global unity, athletes from non-Western countries were met with accusations and scrutiny. [Paris 2024 Olympic Games] by [Roman Koksarov] is licensed under [CC BY 4.0.].

Op-Ed: A call for second chances in international athlete community

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
Archer varsity volleyball players run laps at a warm-up during practice Sept. 4. The team practices for two hours after school at Vertical Sports Performance. Several sports practice off campus, such as tennis and cross country.

Autumn athletics: Fall sports kick off school year with new league, teams

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
September 10, 2024
2024 graduate Micaela Boxer Wachler serves at a beach volleyball match. Boxer Wachler has been playing indoor volleyball since fifth grade, but started playing beach volleyball this past year. Photo courtesy of Archer Athletics.

Senior volleyball player reflects on community, learning to collaborate with teammates

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
May 30, 2024
Broadcast: Joy and competition—how the middle school tennis team overcomes isolation of tennis

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

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
May 22, 2024
Athletics Director Kim Smith recognizes senior Cate Childers' accomplishments during her soccer season. The Athletic Awards Night was held May 14 to honor athletes' contributions to their teams and to bring together the community to celebrate their achievements.

Athletic Awards Night celebrates student-athletes, coaches recognize award winners

By Tavi Memoli, Senior Reporter
May 21, 2024
Varsity swimmer Meredith Ho ('26) dives into the pool at the Mount San Antonio College which held the CIF playoffs May 1. Lacey Thompson ('24) Meredith Ho ('26) Alexa Grant ('26) and Amelia Hines ('24) made Archer history by winning the 200 yard freestyle event at CIF finals. Photo courtesy of Archer Athletics

Varsity swimmers champion CIF finals, make Archer history

By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter
May 20, 2024
Jenna Ogoke ('29), Nissara Shah ('28) and Lila Sheehy ('30) run up the backfield during practice. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, coaches hosted practice at Archer, where the team started with a warm up and then moved onto a set of sprints. On a particular practice day, athletes ran a set of eight 200-meter sprints with short breaks in between.

Middle school track and field athletes take aim at breaking personal records

By Katie Ray McKillop, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2024
Members of the middle school beach volleyball team practice at the Annenberg Beach. The team is composed of 15 total players. Only three pairs play for points in tournaments, and alternates play for fun against other teams. “I'm having fun and definitely gaining skills and confidence on and off the court,” Bella Sklaver (‘29) said. “I feel like that's a lot of what sports is all about.” Photo by Sheila Micelli.

‘They’re so confident’: Middle school beach volleyball team gains independence, navigates wins, losses

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
May 6, 2024
The middle school purple tennis team gather in a circle to prepare before their match against Windward, March 7, at Mar Vista Park. The team lost in the second round of CIF playoffs May 1. “We lost, but we’ve put up a fight,” Maggie Collins (’28) said. “I think that’s what really matters.” Photo courtesy of Archer Athletics.

‘We always have that pressure to beat them’: Middle school tennis team shares experiences with unsportsmanlike behavior in coed league

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
May 5, 2024
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