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  • November 17There will be a bus emergency drill Thursday, Nov. 21, and there is no late bus.
  • November 17The Amphitheater will be closed Monday, Nov. 18 for the removal of the US Musical set.
  • November 17School will be closed Friday, Nov. 22 for virtual parent-teacher conferences.
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

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

The Oracle
Allie Worchell

Allie Worchell, Voices Editor

Allie Worchell joined The Oracle writing staff in 2017.  This year she is excited to be a member of the editorial board as the Voices Editor.  In school, she is on the Peer Support team as well as the co-president of Human Rights Watch Student Task Force.  Out of school, she is a volunteer at Teen Line through Cedar Sinai Hospital.  In her free time, she loves reading, traveling and spending time with friends.

All content by Allie Worchell
The promotional image for the Neflix Original series, "Outer Banks." The series is a coming of age story following a group of kids dubbed the "Pogues."

Review: “Outer Banks” makes us nostalgic for pre-quarantine days

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 20, 2020
An iPhone showcasing a Washington Post Snapchat story. The story focused on the new normal after COVID-19.

Your ultimate guide to navigating news during Covid-19

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 7, 2020
Take a walk: Archer community during social distancing

Take a walk: Archer community during social distancing

By Celeste Ramirez and Allie Worchell
April 27, 2020
Noah Centineo (Peter Kavinsky), Lana Condor (Lara Jean) and John Ambrose (Jordan Burchett) pose for a promotional poster.

Review: ‘To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love you’ didn’t need to happen

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 22, 2020
Transmission electron microscopic image of an isolate from the first U.S. case of COVID-19, formerly known as 2019-nCoV. The spherical viral particles, colorized blue, contain cross-section through the viral genome, seen as black dots.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) declared a pandemic, prompting travel bans

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 13, 2020
Students played in the courtyard with a bouncy beach ball while the LA vibe themed activities took place. In order to get spirit points students had to guess the ingredients in a Kreation juice drink.

LA Vibe Day embraces Los Angeles stereotypes

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 6, 2020

#press4education: Community weighs in on press freedom

By Chloe Fidler, Vaughan Anoa'i, Allie Worchell, and Grace Doyle
February 27, 2020
Iris Franco pictured left and Veronica Jeffers discuss the current immigration status for children entering the U.S. They came to Archer in lieu of conversations after Diversity conference on Jan. 29

KIND attorneys present about children in immigration process

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
February 18, 2020
L.A. based model Kaylen Ward generated a new fundraising platform. For every $10 donated to an organization helping the Australian Wildfires, she would send a personal nude through Instagram's direct message.

Op-Ed: #NakedForAustralia campaign revolutionizes fundraising

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
February 5, 2020
We sometimes forget common courtesy at school and in our daily lives. It's time to remember common courtesy.

Junior varsity volleyball improves skills, ‘creates positive dynamic’

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
December 4, 2019
Holding their debate awards, Noa Wallock '22, Rachael Azrialy '21, Kylie Chryss-Connell '21 and Grace Carter '20 pose for a photo after competing in a speech tournament at New Roads School. Azrialy and Chryss-Connell tied for first, Wallock won first in her category and Carter got second.

‘A force to be reckoned with’: Speech and debate team members take first, second place in tournament

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
November 17, 2019
The Getty fire, as seen driving on Sepulveda Boulevard, burned 745 acres. As wildfires become more and more common, it is important that we do not normalize the destruction they bring.

Op-Ed: Let’s stop normalizing wildfires

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
November 6, 2019
Students pre-register and register to vote on Monday, Sept. 23. The event was hosted by the Human Rights Watch Club. Allie Worchell '20 is pictured in the center.

Commentary: So you think you can vote?

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
October 18, 2019
Director of Fine and Performing Arts, Reed Farley created this exhibit in the Gallery to foster connections. It features an interactive ball pit for students.

Jaime MacDonald and her dog Cleveland sit in MacDonald's new office. MacDonald is Archer's new school counselor.

New counselor Jaime MacDonald focuses on wellness

By Allie Worchell and Nicki Rosenberg
September 26, 2019
Director of Advancement and Communications Quyen Ngo works on her computer in her office on the first day of school. School started on Tuesday for both middle and upper school.

Reflecting, reading, hiking: Staff and faculty reflect on back-to-school routines

By Allie Worchell and Lola Lamberg
September 18, 2019
A photo from the Shanti Foundation, an organization put in place to help girls and women who have experienced human trafficking in Nepal. The founder, Shanti, pictured on the right. Shanti was held in a brothel for many years where she contracted HIV. Now she is the leader of the Shanti Foundation and wants to raise awareness of this issue.

In response to human trafficking, organizations focus on empowerment, liberation

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
June 7, 2019
Junior Shelby Eroen, pictured left, played Maeve Sullivan, a scholarship student at Cambridge University. "[My favorite part] is the story behind my role, Maeve. [Maeve] wasn't fortunate enough to stay in college, and playing that part was really impactful. Also, behind the scenes, the community we built while preparing for the play [was important to me]," Eroen said.

‘Blue Stockings’ showcases ‘complex’ characters, highlights realities of women in 1896

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 9, 2019
Drama Queens Ava Vinton '20, Livia Blum '19 and Caroline Ediger '19 sit at the Magicoplis theater while performing "The Questionnaire." In the humorous scene, a girl administers a test to her best friend's new partner to ensure that the match is suitable.

Thespians participate in first-ever Young Playwrights in Action

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
April 30, 2019

Behind ‘Brave’: Music video promotes new Academic Center

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
April 26, 2019
Eleventh grade students debrief Gail Dines' presentation in Nick Graham's advisory. Dines spoke about pornography and media literacy.

Researcher Gail Dines presents about porn culture, sparks controversy

By Allie Worchell and Anna Brodsky
March 25, 2019
An accreditor delivers part of the final report to Archer's staff and faculty in the Dining Hall on Feb. 6. "[Archer] gained validation for the good work [from the report," Upper School Math Department Chair Chris Luzniak said.

Accreditation team evaluates Archer

By Lola Lamberg and Allie Worchell
March 21, 2019
Hannah Park '19 swims backstroke at a swim meet at Crossroads School. Park and Juliet Youssef are the two varsity swim team captains.

Q&A with 2018-2019 swim team captains: Hannah Park, Juliet Youssef

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 11, 2019
The sophomores decorated their door with their class color, pink. Class representative Aniyah Shirehjini said that it took "many trips to Michael's" to obtain necessary materials for the door.

Community celebrates Color Wars, ‘comes together’

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
March 11, 2019

Three students travel to Fresno for All-State orchestra

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 7, 2019

Why does student voice matter? from Oracle on Vimeo.

Schools around America celebrate Scholastic Journalism Week, importance of #StudentVoices

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
February 28, 2019
Chinese student Willa Frierson '20 teaches middle schoolers some basic Chinese characters. This booth was one of many at the celebration on Friday, Feb. 8.

A pig deal: Archer celebrates Chinese New Year

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
February 16, 2019
From boyfriends to bunnies: Archer's Drama Queens provided three skits at lunch on Friday, Jan. 18. Drama Queens is an elective course.

High School Drama: Archer’s theater troupe performs ‘cute,’ ‘satirical’ scenes

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
January 31, 2019
Eighth graders sit in the Rose Room during advisory. This year, the eighth grade has undertaken a new mentorship program, where they originally rotated between advisers. Now, after recent changes, students will be staying with one adviser.

Advisory Revamp: Eighth, ninth grade advisories incorporate Social Emotional Learning, adapt to student feedback

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
January 18, 2019
The performers in "Just Add Water" act out "The World's Fastest Musical." Students had the opportunity to attend the show on Friday, Jan. 11 during lunch.

‘Just Add Water’: Yale improv group visits Archer

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
January 17, 2019
Spelling bee contestant Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, played by Willow Stein '22, prepares to compete. Upper school musical students performed "The 25th Annual County Spelling Bee" at the Miles Playhouse from Friday, Dec. 7 to Sunday, Dec. 9

‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ showcases comedy, ‘heartfelt’ moments

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
January 11, 2019
Ella Frey '19 and Allie Worchell '20 sit in the Archer garden while watching "Elite: Episode 3." The eight episode Netflix original series came out on October 5, 2018.

Review: Bienvenidos a “Elite” — teen drama pushes boundaries

By Allie Worchell and Ella Frey
January 8, 2019
Junior Angelica Gonzalez, eighth grader Karen Garcia, freshman Alejandra Ayala and junior Celeste Ramirez talk to the prospective Latinx Archer families. Both student and parent panels were held.

[Photo] Latinx prospective families visit Archer for Spanish Campus Preview

By Lola Lamberg and Liz Haltrecht
December 21, 2018
Eighth graders stand beside the dance floor at the eighth grade social. The theme was "black and white," reflected in the Rose Room's decorations.

Dancing the night away: Eighth graders ‘enjoy’ annual social

By Allie Worchell, Molly Goldberg, and Rio Hundley
December 5, 2018
The Archer parking permit is required for all carpools. Under the Conditional Use Permit, official Archer carpools must present this badge at all times.

Auditors come to Archer, survey compliance with Conditional Use Permit

By Allie Worchell, Molly Goldberg, and Rio Hundley
November 26, 2018

ONE archive exhibit ‘educates’ Archer community on LGBTQ+ civil rights

By Nicki Rosenberg and Allie Worchell
November 14, 2018
Giana Parks '21, Ali Aragon '22, Katelyn Chi'22, Faith Soriano '22, Arielle Janger '20, Emily Eshel '21, Andrea Ramirez '22, Mikayla Weinhouse '22, Zoe Berman '21, Amber Calvert-Jones'21 and Mikaela Foronda '22 pose for a photo in front of Archer. The team is open to all upper school students.

Junior varsity volleyball team ‘improved’ throughout season

By Allie Worchell and Emma London
November 14, 2018
One of Meg Cranston's pieces from "Hue Saturation Value." The exhibit emphasizes different colors and geometric shapes.

Archer explores color with ‘Hue Saturation Value’

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
November 11, 2018
Students play "feel what is in the box". If students guess correctly they receive a ticket which will eventually become a spirit point.

Creeping it real: Community celebrates Halloween, embraces atmosphere of ‘joy’

By Allie Worchell, Chloe Richards, and Thea Leimone
November 1, 2018
The varsity tennis team poses after a game at Santa Monica High School (SAMO). The team has won all of their league matches so far.

Varsity tennis defeats Milken High School 18-0, remains undefeated in league

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
October 19, 2018
Rosetta Lee speaking at the diversity, equity and Inclusion leadership series. She is the Diversity Consultant for Archer this year. Photo Source: Dominque Cadenas '19

Diversity Consultant Rosetta Lee speaks to upper school

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
October 17, 2018
Juliet Youssef '19 and Hannah Kim '20 facilitate pennant-making for International Day of the Girl and National Coming out Day.

Clubs present ‘Express Yourself: A Celebration of Identity, Intersectionality’

By Allie Worchell and Rio Hundley
October 13, 2018
Lana Condor poses for the Netflix preview of "To All The Boys I've Loved Before."

Review: “To All the Boys I Loved Before” showcases ‘teenage romance’ with modern spin

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
September 25, 2018
Gillian Varnum '20 and Yasi Soufer '19 play a match. The match took place at the Annenberg Community Beach House.

Beach Volleyball season ends, team members ‘proud,’ ‘excited’ for next year

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
June 1, 2018
Student Body President Maya Winkler '18 gives a speech honoring her time at Archer and her class. Next year, Winkler will be attending Columbia University.

Gretchen Warner, Upper School Dean, speaks about the senior class to begin the celebration.

The Class of 2018 poses for a picture in seventh grade. This was part of the gift that this year's junior class donated to the seniors. Along with photos, there were flip flops and tote bags for every graduating senior.

Orchestra conductor Susan Smith gives Jayla Brown '18 the Performing Arts Award. Brown participated in the orchestra, plays and the Student Council Executive Board.

Alongside their sixth grade class photo, this canvas displayed the Class of 2018 at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year.

Andrea Locke, dance teacher, presents Cybele Zhang '18 with the Olivia Cull Faculty Award. Zhang participated in dance with Locke for many years.

Stephanie Ferri, swim and fitness coach, gives Claire Bardin '18 the Cynthia Harell Horn Humanitarian Award. Ferri was Bardin's swim coach during her time at Archer.

Danny Lennon, head of the Athletics Department, presents Alex Feldman '18 the Senior Athlete Award. Feldman was a three-sport athlete, including basketball and softball. She will be attending Boston University in the fall.

Stephanie Harrison '24 and Maya Wernick '18 hug during the relay race. As a senior, Wernick said she hopes to keep this memory after graduation.  

Archer holds first senior vs. faculty relay race in place of annual kickball game

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 14, 2018
A homeless man poses on the street with a handmade sign. Kornfield takes pictures of homeless people and their signs in order to evoke empathy.

Homelessness in Los Angeles: Community initiatives, programs work to aid homeless Angelenos

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 8, 2018
The official poster for "A Quiet Place." The movie stars Emily Blunt and John Krasinski. Image source: "A Quiet Place" Official Website.

Review: “A Quiet Place” stuns audiences, displays originality

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 8, 2018
Seniors Josie Garcia-Euyoque and Dani Roberts open their Senior Art Show, entitled "friends & famILY". The two art students collaborated on a show featuring film and photography.

Josie Garcia-Euyoque, Dani Roberts hold joint senior art show, “Friends & FamILY”

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 6, 2018
Yasi Gohar '20 stands at the rally with a sign that says "Never Again." She protested to fight against gun violence.

‘We call B.S.:’ Student organized rally calls for advocacy, gun legislation reform

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
May 3, 2018
Jessica Mkitarian, a seventh grade math fellow, poses for a photo during Archer's annual Spirit Week. She was dressed up for Spirit Week's Workout Wednesday.

Math Fellow Jessica Mkitarian shares passion for environment

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
April 5, 2018
Gillian Varnum '20 hits during a beach volleyball tournament. She is currently a co-captain alongside Stella Smyth '19.

Q&A with 2018 varsity beach volleyball co-captains: Stella Smyth, Gillian Varnum

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 22, 2018
A drawing of the human brain with words that encompass mental health. During her talk with the Mental Health Club, Tara Peris commented on anxiety specifically. Illustrated by Lucia Barker '18.

UCLA Psychiatrist Tara Peris discusses anxiety with Mental Health Club

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
March 4, 2018
Lil Uzi Vert concert on Friday Feb. 2, at the Shrine Expo Hall near USC. Many people were recording and taking pictures on their phones.

Review: Lil Uzi Vert performs short, entertaining concert

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
February 11, 2018
Molly Goldberg '20 shows her phone. Her most recently used apps include Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook.

Op-Ed: Give social media a like

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
January 29, 2018
Seniors Marlena Lerner, Gracie Marx, Sarah Newman and Gracie Abrams pose with the panther. Sophie Evans-Katz '18 dressed up as the panther.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Archer celebrates holiday spirit in January

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
January 26, 2018
The Kenyan Boys Choir performs a traditional song. The group performed at Barack Obama's inauguration.

Kenyan Boys Choir performs, shares passion for global change

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
December 3, 2017
Amelia Mathis, head cross country coach, talks to runners before a meet begins. Mathis has been coaching the team for seven years.

Varsity cross country completes season, CIF-SS Finals

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
November 27, 2017
Interim Upper School Director Gretchen Warner hands Omari Benjamin '18 a celebratory rose. The seniors will graduate in May 2018.

Archer celebrates annual Founders’ Day tradition

By Allie Worchell and Ella Frey
November 15, 2017
Caitlin Chen '19 leads the Archer runners in a meet. Followed behind her is Sara Weitz '18 and Lily Horton '18.

Archer cross country runs to Liberty League finals

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
November 7, 2017
Claire Bardin ‘18 and Cat Oriel ‘18 work at The Arrow during X-Block. They help girls purchase snacks with their One Cards and organize the store's food.

The Arrow Executive Board heads in new direction, shares changes for the year

By Allie Worchell, Voices Editor
October 26, 2017
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