The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

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
Seventh grader Harper Cox (‘30) and the Archer panther share a moment of joy, jumping up and down together. Student moderator Cleo Wilson said the courtyard is filled with cheers and laughter, as the school comes together to support its athletes and show pride in the community. “I think especially at an all girls school, it's important to recognize everybody's highlights in their season, and pay attention to the fact that girls are athletes too and that we are strong and powerful."

Photo Gallery: Archer athletes take center stage at winter pep rally

By Julia Ong, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2025
Laila Boodell ('28) gently hugs her show horse, Calvin, while on a walk around her barn. "[Calvin] is gigantic, but he's like a little puppy," Boodell said. "He's insanely obedient."

Girls’ best friends: Archer equestrians create special bonds with equine partners

By Elisabetta Silveri, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2025
Sixth grader Sloane Adamson dribbles the basketball with intent and focus in her eyes. "You can't really play basketball if you're not having fun," she said.

Sixth grade basketball player utilizes humor to support her team

By Josie Le Blanc, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2025
Violet Moczydlowsky (‘31) poses in her equestrian apparel, helmet in hand on Archers' back field. Moczydlowsky recently finished her first season on Archer’s new Interscholastic Equestrian League team. “That program gives you an awesome opportunity to be able to learn how to adapt quickly,” Moczydlowsky’s mother Brandi Montague said.

Horses build bridge to belonging: Sixth grader shares equestrian team experience

By Laila Boodell, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2025
The middle school cross country team competes in a meet at Mar Vista Park. "The season was great," Avital Eisenberg ('29) said. "I beat my PR by a full minute, which is a long time in cross country." Photo by Archer Athletics.

Sisters, friends, running buddies: A look into middle school cross country

By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor
December 4, 2024
A professional photographer takes photos of volleyball athletes for the first-ever athletic media day Oct 5. "It makes us have a larger presence on social media, which is obviously really big at the moment, especially for people our age, "Fitzgibbon said. "I think it will get more people excited for our sports events." (Photo Credit: Parker Keston)

Athletic Leadership Council triples in membership, provides community for student athletes

By Maya Hernández, Senior Reporter
October 17, 2024
Poised and ready to play, JV tennis team captain Avery Panepinto (‘27) grips her racket. This year is the team’s first in the Gold Coast League, and they have won the majority of their matches. Photo by Archer Athletics.

‘Stronger and better’: JV tennis team grows skills, friendships during first season in Gold Coast League

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
October 8, 2024
Archer varsity volleyball players run laps at a warm-up during practice Sept. 4. The team practices for two hours after school at Vertical Sports Performance. Several sports practice off campus, such as tennis and cross country.

Autumn athletics: Fall sports kick off school year with new league, teams

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
September 10, 2024
Athletics Director Kim Smith recognizes senior Cate Childers' accomplishments during her soccer season. The Athletic Awards Night was held May 14 to honor athletes' contributions to their teams and to bring together the community to celebrate their achievements.

Athletic Awards Night celebrates student-athletes, coaches recognize award winners

By Tavi Memoli, Senior Reporter
May 21, 2024
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
Flags and footballs lay on Archer's sport court. Athletic Director Kim Smith and junior Cezanne Silverton worked together to bring flag football to Archer, which upper school students can sign up for in late October.

Flag football fun: Student initiative helps establish new sport

By Melinda Wang, Photo Editor
October 14, 2023
The varsity cross country team stands together after their first league meet. The team competed in the Westside 2 Mile and came in fifth place Sept. 5. Photo provided by Kim Smith.

Varsity cross country works to overcome challenges of individual sport, prioritizes connection

By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor
October 5, 2023
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