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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
Amelia Stone

Amelia Stone, Staff Writer

Amelia Stone joined the Oracle as a staff writer in 2018. She loves tennis and plays for the Archer varsity team. She is involved in Archer’s Model United Nations club and works at the California Heritage Museum outside of school. She is the co-founder of the HerArts club, a club that focuses on feminism in the art world. In her spare time, you can find her at art museums or baking.

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Students dance to Childish Gambino's "This is America" at the Festival of Dance. The festival is an annual event in which students choreograph their own dances to showcase in front of the school.

Festival of Dance highlights student-created choreography, dance talent

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
June 7, 2019
Middle schoolers in the ALTeachers X-Block follow sophomore Ambassador Leadership Team member Jessica Tuchin '21. The X-Block focused on teaching students how to be ambassadors for the school.

Ambassador Leadership Team reflects on school year

By Thea Leimone and Amelia Stone
June 7, 2019
The Speech and Debate team competed in the California Lutheran University invitational on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2019. The team made history, with many students making it to the final rounds of the competition. SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM. Natalie Grant ('19), Evan Bowman ('22), Isabella Silvers ('20), Jessica Tuchin ('21), Eva Dembo ('21) and Noa Wallock ('22). ROW 2: Lola Wolf ('19), Lena Jones ('20), Grace Carter ('20), Kylie Chryss-Connell ('21), Lily Kerner ('22), Rachael Azrialy ('21), Maddie Fenster ('20), Anna Brodsky ('20).

Speech and debate team wraps up record-breaking season

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
May 30, 2019
The Record Surplus store, located on Santa Monica Boulevard between South Centinela Avenue and South Carmelina Avenue, has been in business since 1985. The store sells vinyl records, CDs and other music-related items.

Record resurgence: Vinyl records offer nostalgia, new experience

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
May 30, 2019
Members of the swim team high-five each other during their last meet before CIF finals. This year, the team qualified for CIF finals in three divisions, the 200 meter individual medley, the 200 meter freestyle and the 100 meter freestyle.

Diving into victory: Varsity swim team reflects on ‘amazing’ year

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
May 29, 2019
Sydney Raucher '21 uses her computer and library materials to work on her history project. The project assigned to the sophomore class was created out of a hope to instill a love for history.

Sophomores research, ‘develop historical interest’ in inquiry project

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
May 29, 2019
Eighth graders Uma Bajaj, Karen Pavliscak, Daisy Marmur, Genevieve Sieve, Sydney Frank, Juliet Katz, Zoe Woolenberg and Margaret Morris sit with Pavliscak on the front steps. Pavliscak is currently serving as Middle School director and Assistant Head of School and will assume the role of Associate Head at the beginning of July.

‘I am channeling my inner Archer girl’: Middle School Director, Assistant Head Pavliscak to become Associate Head

By Amelia Stone and Celeste Ramirez
May 15, 2019
Visitors of Downtown Los Angeles' Grand Central Market check out restaurants. The market is home to more than 30 restaurants and different shops.

Review: Grand Central Market offers delicious food, unique experience

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
Juniors Misha Mehta and Chloe Powers came to school during winter break in January to transplant the Archer garden. The garden, along with other projects, aims to encourage sustainability within the new campus.

Growing a Greener Archer: Archer Community for Sustainability sets norms for new campus

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
Singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers released her debut album, 'Heard it in a Past Life' on Jan. 18, 2019. The album discusses the emotions surrounding change, and the journey of figuring out who you are.

Review: Maggie Rogers’ ‘Heard it in a Past Life’ explores journey of finding oneself

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
March 3, 2019
Senior Eden Motzkin and junior Grace Carter present about volunteer opportunities for Found Animals. Found Animals is a non-profit organization located in Los Angeles.

Community Service Leadership Board hosts event for Found Animals

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
February 20, 2019
The varsity team poses for a picture after one of their games. The team won their second playoff game against Nordhoff on Feb. 8. They play Jurupa Valley in the quarterfinals on Feb. 12.

Varsity soccer wins first two games of playoffs, reflects on season

By Amelia Stone and Ella Frey
February 11, 2019
The Oracle staff's top 18 songs of 2018.

[Photo] 18 of ’18: Oracle staff’s top songs of 2018

By Oracle Staff
February 2, 2019
The Fitness and Wellness Department created a new uniform, which comes in purple or green. Department Chair Stephanie Ferri said that the department adapted the uniform based on "feedback" about comfort.

New year, new uniform: Fitness and Wellness department creates new uniform through Land’s End

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
February 2, 2019
Misha Mehta '20 reads her poem, "A Letter to the British," to the Archer community at the conference. Students from all grades were asked to perform at the conference.

Archer hosts annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Conference

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
January 31, 2019
Ask Archer: How are you feeling being back from break?

Ask Archer: How are you feeling being back from break?

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
January 9, 2019
At Santa Monica's Ice, ice skaters skate around a rink. This rink is available during the wintertime, and opened up on Nov. 3, 2018.

No snow, no problem: Tips on wintertime in Los Angeles

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
December 21, 2018
The Getty Museum's "LA #Unshuttered: Teens Reframing Life in Los Angeles" exhibit features 23 Los Angeles teen photographers. The exhibit highlights social justice, as the exhibit's website states that each photographer "explore[d]" a social justice issue.

Snapshots of teen life: Los Angeles photography show exhibits storytelling, social justice

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
December 19, 2018
Isa Ionazzi '21 and her horse Teego, whose show name is Integrity, jump over a fence. This was the first time Ionazzi had participated in the fence-jumping portion of a show.

Saddling up: Equestrian team participates in first show of season

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
The Upper School varsity soccer team huddles up before today's game. The team won 3-0 against Pacifica Christian High School.

#Ourtime: Archer varsity soccer team ‘work[s] together,’ wins first league game

By Amelia Stone and Thea Leimone
December 15, 2018
Finals week will take place Jan. 23-25. This year, finals week is three weeks after winter break, when it is usually one week before.

Students prepare for winter break, new finals schedule

By Amelia Stone and Ella Frey
December 5, 2018
The Adopt-A-Family drive is open for all grades to particpate. Archer students and parents can sign up to provide a family with presents like blankets or clothing.

Seasonal service: Community donates in ‘joyful’ Adopt-A-Family drive

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
November 28, 2018
Student Carla Martinez '23 said that the Pumpkin Spice Latte is an essential element of fall. The release of the Pumpkin Spice Latte has been a topic of discussion amongst middle schoolers.

Caffeine scene: middle school students, faculty members voice opinions on Pumpkin Spice Lattes

By Amelia Stone, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
The annual Thanksgiving food drive boxes are located in the front left hallway. Students from every grade can participate in the drive by bring canned or boxed foods.

Gobble Gobble: Students participate in annual Thanksgiving food drive

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
November 13, 2018
Shira Goldstein '19 receives a sticker after voting. Goldstein was among the Archer girls who headed to the polls on Tuesday, November 6. Photo courtesy of Goldstein

Archer students head to polls, vote in midterm elections

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
November 7, 2018
Pictures lie on the ground of the HD room, featuring seven victims of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. JSC placed the pictures around a bowl with candles to honor the victims' memories.

Community members attend council, discuss recent shootings

By Lola Lamberg and Amelia Stone
October 30, 2018
A photo illustration depicts some of the offerings for middle schoolers during their x-block period. Photo illustration by Anna Brodsky

Middle schoolers participate, learn in X-block sessions

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
October 24, 2018
Upper schoolers practice for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Due to construction, the musical will not be held in the Black Box.

Upper school musical adapts to rehearsal without Black Box theater

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
October 16, 2018
Kendra Horn speaks to the student body during lunch about women in politics. She is running to be the representative of Oklahoma's Fifth Congressional District.

Congressional candidate Kendra Horn speaks about female political empowerment

By Ella Frey and Amelia Stone
October 9, 2018
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