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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
Shae Killam

Shae Killam, Senior Reporter

Shaelyn Killam started writing for the Oracle in 2023 and became a senior reporter in 2024. She enjoys baking, cooking, writing and playing with her cats: Zevi, Zuzu and Bean.

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Two student pretend to clean windows while practicing the number 'Money Money Money.' "I love the number Money Money Money. There's so many dynamic costumes and movements in it, and it's super visually appealing." Said McPherson

The live band for Mamma Mia sits nestled in the corner of the amphitheater . The bad consisted of a piano, guitar and drums. Performer Maya Sakanini said that she is grateful for the musicals at Archer. "I like to do the Musical because I am not a sporty person, I don't think I really enjoy doing sports at Archer. I just like all the people [in the musical] and I enjoy being able to act and present myself on stage," said Sakanini.

The Mamma Mia cast performing the musical number 'Dancing Queen' with lighting. Mia Argiropoulos who was a part of the tech program for the show, talked about her highlights of working with the cast. "It's awesome to watch everyone perform, because the first couple weeks of tech you're kind of just watching how the show runs, how they act, how everyone behaves with one another and the relationship between the director and the cast and the crew," said Argiropoulos.

Musical director Samara Kelly gives students notes during tech week. Assistant director Grace Whitney said she is grateful to have the experience of assisting the directing process. "We're very lucky in the upper school, to work with people who are so committed to you know, making it the best show it can be. And no matter what role they have, which I think is a rare thing, especially in high school," said Whitney.

Senior Bryce Collis performs the number 'Waterloo' in production Mamma Mia. Collis played Donna in the school production. Another performer KJ McPherson said that she loved being able to work with people she does not usually connect with. "A highlight is definitely been being casted alongside new people. I loved being casted alongside people who I do not usually get to interact with," said Pherson.

Archer Student Ari Borstein holds a sign in the middle of the courtyard. Each group had a specific Archer mascot, so applying students could find their group.

Archer Council for Sustainability member Charlotte Titmarsh ('27) listens to their weekly meeting in the Choir Room.

For this CHLA club meeting, members compiled bags full of activity books and supplies for kids. The bag contains monster stickers, a notebook, and other supplies for making crafts.

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Sophomore Abigail Weiner serves the ball to her opponent during a match against Windward School. The varsity tennis team placed fourth in their first year in the Gold Coast League. (Photo by Archer Athletics.)

Varsity tennis team finishes 4th in Gold Coast League

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
October 27, 2024
The graphic illustration depicts the vice presidential candidates debating. The purple represents the two opponent's civility and their political common ground, despite being from two different political parties. Students said the vice presidential debate was calm, in contrast to other political debates. (Graphic Illustration by Shae Killam)

Archer community reflects on vice presidential debate, observes a new side of political civility

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
October 21, 2024
The restaurant Tartine sits surrounded by a green garden. Tartine is a brunch spot, located in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA. This location is one of the many locations Tartine owns across Los Angeles.

Old historic landmark becomes breakfast location: Tartine offers peaceful dining experience

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
September 30, 2024
Sixth graders eat lunch in the courtyard, on a bright sunny day. Four sixth grade students said they feel both nervous and excited for their first year at Archer.

Start of the new school year through the eyes of sixth graders

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
September 25, 2024
Sitting in the sun, seniors Maia Alvarez and Nina Sperling watch the Senior Tea Party. The tea party celebrated the Class of 2024's influence on student groups such as the Robotics team and Invent team.

Senior Tea Party recognizes seniors for accomplishments in student groups

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
May 30, 2024
Cobi's exterior at nighttime. Cobi's, a restaurant in Santa Monica, is only a few blocks away from the beach.

Review: Cobi’s is a gem restaurant in Santa Monica

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
May 30, 2024
Chef James Cunningham stands with Jack Watkinson in Bread and Roses kitchen. Bread and Roses cafe feeds over 200 people daily.

Combating hunger in Los Angeles: A Bread and Roses story

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
May 30, 2024
Senior Anaiya Asomugha and junior Bryce Collis sing a duet at Archella. Archella took place Friday, April 26, in the courtyard.

A day of music and memories: Students perform in annual Archella show

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
May 22, 2024
Cobi's exterior at nighttime. Cobi's, a restaurant in Santa Monica, is only a few blocks away from the beach.

Ninth graders sing a duet at Archella. Archella took place on April 26th.

Guitars are incorporated to a performance at Archella. Many sudent performed with a variety of instruments.

Student performs to audience at Archella. Archella is a yearly event that takes place in the spring.

Ten-year-old me holds a beet in one hand in the middle of a farm. I've been vegetarian since I was 5 — a decision I promised myself I'd stay true to. Photo by Jacoba Smulders.

Op-Ed: More people should consider a vegetarian diet

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
April 15, 2024
Eighth grader Andrea Fuentes pitches for the Archer middle school softball team at a home game against Brentwood School. Fuentes began playing softball when she was 4 and has pitched for the Archer team for the past three years.

Q&A with eighth grade pitcher of middle school softball team

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
March 23, 2024
Kaitlyn Lavichant from Flintridge Preparatory School shares her piece, “Life Through a Digital Camera,” at the annual Literature &... Conference Friday, March 8. The conference took place in the library from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and upper school students were invited to attend during their free periods or English classes throughout the day.

16th annual Literature &… Conference brings community together to recognize importance of literature

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
March 19, 2024
Rain floods the streets of L.A. as trashcans are skewed across the road. This wintertime, L.A. has been hit with stormy weather. In a survey, The Oracle asked the Archer community to reflect on what wintertime means to them.

From sunshine to snowflakes: Community members reflect on what winter means to them

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
March 11, 2024
Kaitlyn Lavichat from Flintridge Preparatory School shares her piece, "Life Through a Digital Camera," with the community at the annual "Lit&..." conference Friday, March 8. The conference was held in the library during school hours, and upper school students were invited to attend during their free periods or English classes throughout the day.

The cheer team prepares for their performance at the fall pep rally. For the first time this year, the cheer team began cheering at Archer’s home volleyball games. Photo by Valerie Moncada.

A cheer for the future: Young cheerleading team develops skills over season

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
February 26, 2024
Olivia Boehm (‘26) works on a painting in the art studio. She started her own clothing business, Disregulation, in ninth grade, and it features her own artwork. “If I'm going to do art, I might as well go full throttle and start my own business to really show how committed I am,” Boehm said.

Family, fashion, flea markets: Sophomore’s story of creating a clothing business

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
January 26, 2024
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