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The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

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The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

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Senior Lacey Thompson dives into the pool. The varsity swim team won first place in their first league meet Tuesday, March 5, at Crespi. Photo by Archer Athletics.

Varsity swim coach Wilma Wong reflects on coaching career, Archer swimmers describe her impact 

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
March 15, 2024

S4E1 – The Scoop on senior Amelia Hines’ commitment to swim at Brown University

By Meredith Ho and Tavi Memoli
October 27, 2023
A volleyball rests on the Archer logo, which is painted on the sports court. The court can function as a playing space for volleyball, pickle ball and basketball and hosts Archer fitness classes.

From classroom to carpool: Student athletes, athletics department reflect on campus sports facilities, transportation

By Siena Ferraro, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2023
Lucine Stephan, Quinn Evans-Agard and Claire Doyle lift weights during varsity swim practice in the training center. The team practices five to six days a week, focusing on various skills and mindsets. "This year, we're focusing on standing tall," Head Coach Wilma Wong said. 

Varsity swim team aims for new records, gains endurance through dryland workouts

By Emily Paschall, News Editor
February 20, 2023
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
Middle school swimmers huddle together in the pool before an event. The Middle school swim team participated in and won the 2021 Pacific Basin League Championship, which was held on Nov. 7 at The Culver City Municipal Plunge pool. The meet started at 4 p.m. and ended at 6:39 p.m.

Prevailing in the pool: Middle school swim team wins Pacific Basin League Championship

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
November 15, 2021
Archer middle school swimmers assume their starting positions and are ready to start their first race. On Sept. 30, they competed in their first meet at Crossroads against Brentwood, Crossroads and Wildwood.

Middle school swim dives into season, with morning practices for first time

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2021
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
Athletes Lauren Robson ('22) and Kate Hanney ('25) run on the Archer field during an Archer cross country practice. COVID-19 regulations have changed in L.A. county, allowing for Archer athletics to return to sports practices and some competitions.

Archer sports teams return to practices; athletes ‘reconnected,’ ‘excited’

By Thea Leimone, Features Editor
April 15, 2021
Archer's middle school swim team celebrates after winning the PBL championships at Brentwood school. The team won the PBL championship with 242 points. "I know I practice fairly frequently so it feels good to have it pay off," eight grader Lily Prokop said.

Swimmers make a splash: Middle school swim team wins PBL championship in short season

By Liz Haltrecht and Thea Leimone
November 26, 2018
The varsity swim team poses with their championship trophy. Some swimmers will continue on to compete in the CIF meet on May 11. Image courtesy of Summer de Vera.

Varsity swim continues win streak, splashes into Archer history

By Nelly Rouzroch, Multimedia Editor
May 10, 2018

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Q&A with 2017-2018 varsity swim captain: Claire Bardin

By Nelly Rouzroch, Multimedia Editor
March 13, 2018
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