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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 Lily Grouf stands on stage, receiving her senior speech, on the last night of Night of Dance March 2. Grouf reflected on her journey as a dancer in Night of Dance since ninth grade, where she expressed how she has gained more confidence and courage.

Q&A with senior in Night of Dance on her dance journey, final Archer performance

By Nissara Shah, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2025
Wong and other upper school flutists play "The Bar Talk Trilogy." This song was also played at the Winter Concert last week. Sophomore Camden Forster is a member of the upper school orchestra and plays violin. Forster said that playing in the Zeller Student Center affected the quality of their sound. "It allowed less people to be in attendance because it was a smaller space," Forster said. "I also think the acoustics were worse in there."

Photo Gallery: Arts Fest features Archer’s creative minds

By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter
February 20, 2025
Carmen Muñoz Graham (‘29), Sienna Gray (‘29) and Zoë Butler (‘29) grip the bright orange fabric of their skirts as they practice during a Saturday rehearsal. Dance teacher Andrea Locke said the dancers have been coming to Archer on Saturdays for rehearsal in preparation for Night of Dance in late February. (Photo provided by Selah Johnson)

‘Learning and growing together’: Students practice, prepare for annual Night of Dance performance

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
February 14, 2025
Sophomore Olivia Broock sings "Mamma Mia" from her most recent musical, "Mamma Mia!". Broock played the role of Tanya in this year's musical directed by Samara Kelly. 

Behind the curtain: Sophomore’s journey to becoming a ‘triple threat’

By Izzie Erickson, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2025
Seventh grader Nina Tooke smiles while sitting on a bench on Archer’s front veranda. Recovered from her injury, Tooke said she is ready to jump back into her daily routine. “Nina has really just led the confidence charge,” Choir and A Cappella Director Bri Holland said.

The Road to Recovery: Seventh grader exceeds expectations after breaking her dominant hand

By Georgia Lebowitz, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2025

‘It’s for anybody who wants to dance’: Festival of Dance showcases student-choreographed dances

By Melinda Wang and Meredith Ho
May 17, 2024
A group of juniors get ready together for prom. The event took place at the Universal Sheraton Hotel from 7:30-10:00 pm. Photo by Sophia Shin.

Dining and dancing: Juniors, seniors celebrate during prom

By Uma Nambiar, Senior Reporter
April 26, 2024
Upper school dancers strike their final pose in their dance, "King of Pop," which was inspired by Michael Jackson. The dance was a part of Archer's annual Festival of Dance, which took place May 12 in the courtyard.

Taking center stage: Dancers perform student-choreographed routines during Festival of Dance

By Francie Wallack, Features Editor
May 14, 2023
Advanced Study dancers pose on stage wearing sparkly mesh tops and baggy pants during their dance, "The Great Gatsby," which opened Night of Dance at the Broad Stage. The dance was choreographed by Jezebel Melara and based on the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This year is the first year that Night of Dance has been held at a theater since 2020. The theme of this year's show was "Timeless," with each dance representing a book and a different stage in the coming of age cycle.

Behind the wings: Dancers, crew reflect on bringing ‘Timeless’ to life

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
March 22, 2023
A group of seventh graders gather together for a picture in the dining hall during the seventh grade social Friday, Jan. 27. The social had an Old Hollywood theme, and students and dance committee members provided pizza, snacks and games for attending students.

7th grade bonds with night of pizza, paparazzi

By Nina Sperling, Senior Reporter
March 17, 2023
Maggie Rogers starts off her concert belting "Overdrive" from her newest album "Surrender." This was Rogers 11th night on the "Feral Joy Tour."

Review: Maggie Rogers radiates joy for her 11th night on the ‘Feral Joy Tour’

By Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster
March 9, 2023
Olivia Boehm (’26) and Sara Salehi (’26) pose at the photo booth at the ninth and 10th grade social. The social also included a ping pong table and music Friday, Feb. 3. Photo by Caroline Collis, used with permission.

Disco and dancing: Class of 2025, 2026 attend first in-person dance of high school

By Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster
February 11, 2023
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