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  • April 20Class of 2025 will set up the Maypole at 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 25.
  • April 20Archer Council of Artists will hold a Song Share Friday, April 25.
  • April 20Tenth grade will be holding a fundraiser Friday, April 25.
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

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

The Oracle
Emmy Rapp (‘27) walks onto the soccer field, ready to play. Windward was the team's first opponent, with Brentwood being their second. Both games were played after winter break and the containment of the Los Angeles fires, which halted practice. “It went from us being about to start the second half of the season to just crickets. It was a challenge for sure,” Fish said. “And we’re in a new league so we're playing against teams that are better than us. It's been a season of many growth opportunities.”

Back in action: Varsity soccer unites to compete after LA fires halt practice

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
February 3, 2025
The middle school green soccer team poses for a photo after a game against The Brentwood School's blue soccer team. Archer lost this game 3-4. "It’s great because everyone is so nice to each other" team member Edie Wyles ('27) said. "In the beginning of the game it doesn't really matter because at the end, we all just tried our best."

Follow the leaders: Eighth graders lead and middle school green soccer team to playoffs

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
February 16, 2023
Archer varsity seniors smile after securing a win against Buckley to conclude their senior night.  The team won their league and went on to CIFs where they lost in the second round.  

6 stars: Varsity soccer seniors lead team to league title, playoffs

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
February 15, 2023
Director of Athletics Kim Smith watches her team compete in a game at night. After coaching Archer soccer for 11 seasons, Smith has decided to step down this year.

Kim Smith steps down from coaching Archer soccer, focuses on role as athletic director

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2022
Archer's varsity soccer team poses for a group picture before a game against Brentwood School. "It's a fun mix of people for sure. [I like getting to know] people I don't usually get to know because they're in different grades," Childers said. "[One of my goals is] continuing to connect with the whole team and become a closer team."

Setting and scoring goals: Varsity soccer begins season with ‘remarkable start’

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
February 1, 2022
A group of middle school soccer players warm up for practice on the back field. "Everybody is really brought together by soccer," Walker said. "It's super easy for us to connect about one thing which branches into fun and interesting conversations."

‘Back on the field’: Middle school soccer embarks on season, sets goals

By Jullie Cach, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2022

Through the eyes of Isabella Specchierla: Archer Girl, athlete, activist and artist

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
January 13, 2022
From soccer to swimming, basketball to softball and tennis to track, Archer Athletics are culminating their seasons that were met with "metal fortitude and joy" according to Director of Athletics Kim Smith. COVID-19 didn't stop teams from training, practicing and competing in the 2020-2021 seasons.

A year of ‘silver linings’: Looking back at 2020-2021 season for Archer Athletics

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor
June 3, 2021
The varsity soccer team celebrates after winning a game against Malibu High School. The team's victories have advanced them to quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section.

Varsity soccer qualifies for CIF playoffs, advances to quarterfinals

By Avery Fox, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2020
As Archer's soccer team begin their season, they have the opportunity to play games at home due to the new regulation size field.

Varsity soccer kicks off season with new field

By Chloe Fidler and Grace Doyle
January 9, 2020
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 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
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