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  • November 17There will be a bus emergency drill Thursday, Nov. 21, and there is no late bus.
  • November 17The Amphitheater will be closed Monday, Nov. 18 for the removal of the US Musical set.
  • November 17School will be closed Friday, Nov. 22 for virtual parent-teacher conferences.
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 volleyball team wears masks to practice on campus to maintain COVID-19 guidelines. Both the upper school volleyball and cross country teams have the opportunity to practice on campus as they started on Nov. 8 with their COVID-19 friendly training.

On-campus sports practices structured with new framework, allows athletes to refine ‘basics’

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor
December 20, 2020
The varsity basketball team poses for a picture after a game at The Buckley School. Athletes, such as the basketball team, will have to regain their team dynamic virtually. Discussions of the 2020-2021 timeline and ways to keep up training were weaved in with new opportunities coming in the fall announced Athletic Director Kim Smith.

One team on multiple screens: Archer athletics adapts for 2020-2021 sports season

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor
September 28, 2020
Sixth grader Saskia Sommer and her tennis teammates meet on Zoom during the first week of the Panther Challenge. After traditional spring sports were cancelled, athletes shifted to a virtual model to promote psychical fitness, mental health, and team connectivity.

New challenges arise from cancellation of traditional spring sports season

By Grace Doyle and Rio Hundley
May 21, 2020
Kayla Gathers ('21) pictured above at the varsity softball 2019 final league game against Rolling Hills Preparatory School. The Archer Panthers beat the Rolling Hills Huskies, securing a first place finish in the league.

Varsity softball season strikes out: Panther challenge implemented to connect community

By London Sinclair, Senior Reporter
April 26, 2020
The middle school tennis team adjusts to having practice over Zoom. "Tennis players are staying connected not only to their rackets, but with their teammates and coaches," Director of Athletics Kim Smith wrote.

Athletes, coaches adjust to remote learning during outbreak of COVID-19

By Lizette Gonzalez and Rio Hundley
April 9, 2020
The Archer panther performs at the pep rally held in dining hall. The pep rally was held Nov. 20 for all fall sport athletes.

Pep rally promotes ‘connection’, ‘community’ among athletes, students

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
January 16, 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
Senior Andrea Campos-Ralston signs her National Letter of Intent to play Division I volleyball at Villanova University. In order to earn this opportunity, Campos said she had to make sacrifices but believes volleyball has helped her learn how to be a leader. She is "excited" to continue to cultivate her love for the sport.

Signed, sealed, delivered: Senior Andrea Campos-Ralston signs letter of intent, commits to play Division I volleyball

By Rio Hundley, Features Editor
December 21, 2019
Athletes, including sophomores Naya Ben-Meir and Vaughan Anoa'i and eighth grader Julissa Cach practice their sports. Varsity Tennis, Varsity and Middle School Volleyball, Cross Country and Middle School Swim were all affected by the Getty fire, which left many students evacuated from October 28 to October 31. Photos courtesy of Archer Athletics. Photo editing by Rio Hundley

Getty fire impacts athletes’ practice, game schedules

By Lizette Gonzalez, Rio Hundley, and Celeste Ramirez
November 14, 2019
Watching from the sidelines, head soccer coaches Kim Smith and Amelia Mathis observe a varsity soccer game against the Brentwood Eagles on Dec. 6. Smith is currently serving as Acting Athletic Director of the upper school, while Mathis is filling the equivalent postition for the middle school.

New Team Captains: After Lennon’s departure, coaches Mathis, Smith serve as acting Athletic Directors

By Molly Goldberg and Anna Brodsky
April 11, 2019
The varsity soccer team huddles before their game against Milken. The team won their first league game of the season with a score of 1-0.

Varsity soccer wins first league game of the season

By Ella Frey, News & Features Editor
January 14, 2018
Kim Smith, second from left, celebrates with the entire group of players and coaches after the record setting match. Smith coached Volcano FC in the highest altitude soccer game ever. Image courtesy of Smith.

Kim Smith participates in record setting soccer game, fights for female equality

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2017
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