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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
A student athlete takes the concussion test with her screen displaying the word green in blue coloring. According to the National Library of Medicine, "in all sports, collegiate athletes had higher rates of concussion than high school athletes, but concussions represented a greater proportion of all injuries among high school athletes."

Heads up: Archer hosts annual concussion testing for middle, upper school athletes

By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter
December 16, 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
Seniors Cate Childers and Sabrina Walker listen to their teammates' personalized speeches to conclude their senior night. The team beat Oakwood 2-1, securing them their title as undefeated Liberty League Champions. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.

‘They make the team better together’: Varsity soccer celebrates seniors, concludes season

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024
Team captains Stephanie Harrison ('24) and Emi Marmol ('24) chat as they come off the court. The JV tennis team had a final record of 8-1. Photo by Archer Athletics.

JV tennis coaches promote mental strength, in-person connection

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
October 25, 2023
Senior Gemma Larbalestier dives for the ball during the game against Milken Community School. The varsity volleyball senior night ceremony took place after the game. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.

Varsity volleyball senior night displays ‘sisterhood,’ seniors reflect on leadership, legacy

By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2023
Varsity basketball player Phoebe Ramirez ('25) smiles as she accepts the Panther Award alongside her coaches. The Panther Award is given to one student athlete on each sports team for their demonstration of honesty, respect and responsibility throughout the season.

Athletic Awards Night recognizes upper school student athletes’ accomplishments, season highlights

By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2023
Seventh grader Andrea Fuentes runs through a human tunnel during the pep rally. Students gather in the courtyard on Mar. 3 to celebrate student athletes' winter sports accomplishments.

Winter pep rally celebrates sports accomplishments, features performance from dance company

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Faith Soriano prepares to throw the ball to a teammate. "Softball has been my rock," Soriano said.

Seven softball seniors: Their final swings, sentiments, stories

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
April 1, 2022
With various options inside and outside of Archer, some athletes choose all of the above. "Don't limit yourself to one sport," senior Presley Sacavitch said. "Soccer and softball, completely different skills, but that doesn't mean that I can't try it."

How Archer’s multi-sport athletes ‘just show up’

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor
March 31, 2022
Purple team player Phoebe Miro ('28) throws the ball into the air to prepare for her next serve at the team's first match where they won 4-2 against Geffen. The middle school tennis team consists of new players and spirits that will foster friendships and improve the team's playing and community. "It's not necessarily about winning," green team player Abby Berman said. "It's just really fun to be able to play with my friends."

‘A sense of family and unity’: Middle school tennis swings into new season

By Maia Alvarez, Features Editor
March 14, 2022
Kim Smith, Director of Athletics, poses with the 2020-2021 varsity soccer team. Along with her posistion, she is also the coach of varsity scocer. "It takes effort," Smith said. "You know, it does. But it's so worth it because you never know the support you'll need or the inspiration that you'll be able to give to your teammates later on down the road."

Q&A with Kim Smith: Director of Athletics inducted into North Carolina Soccer Hall of Fame

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor
February 9, 2022
Thea Leimone and her family all participate in a Q&A hosted by the Athletic Leadership Council. Lemoine discussed how swimming has effected her life and what she is looking forward to during college.

Senior Thea Leimone signs likely letter to swim for Columbia University

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
December 1, 2021
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