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

S5E9 – The Scoop on 7th grade, nationally ranked hockey player Quinn Albrecht

By Oona Seppala, Multimedia Editor
March 17, 2025
The middle school gold soccer team huddles together to share words of encouragement and support. Eighth-grade player Isabel Kromwyk said the season was very enjoyable. “We’ve definitely grown... and we all kind of grow with each other,” Kromwyk said. (Photo by Archer Athletics)

Focusing on the positives: Archer’s gold soccer team bonds despite shortened season

By Georgia Lebowitz, Staff Reporter
February 13, 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
Focused on the lesson ahead, Sala Bandele teaches her seventh graders about personal connections and the difference between personal and major beliefs. "I try to bring charisma to the classroom," Bandele said. "Some days we're all just going through stuff, and the classroom can sometimes just be that escape."

‘Supportive’ English teacher shapes students one lesson at a time

By Aviana Le Gallo, Staff Reporter
January 24, 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 middle school swim athlete competes in her event at their most recent meet. The team won the PBL championship Sunday, Nov. 3. Photo by Archer Athletics.

From self-talk to success: Middle school swim team conquers PBL league with ‘positive attitude’

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
November 17, 2024

Broadcast: Middle schoolers share opinions, predictions about 2024 presidential election

By Lucy Williams and Sydney Tilles
November 4, 2024
Sixth graders eat lunch in the courtyard, on a bright sunny day. Four sixth grade students said they feel both nervous and excited for their first year at Archer.

Start of the new school year through the eyes of sixth graders

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
September 25, 2024
Seventh graders Anika Jain and Lily Bishton Kraus rehearse a "Hetty Feather" scene ahead of auditions Sept. 12. "I saw people rehearsing their monologues in the RBG courtyard, and they all sounded amazing," Jain said. "I'm really excited to get to do the show with them. "

Into the spotlight: Middle school students audition for play, expand comfort zones

By Vivianne Arnold, Senior Reporter
September 20, 2024
Middle school students in Willy Wonka look out into the audience while singing "There's No Knowing." Archer's productions of Willy Wonka occurred May 16-18 in the Blackbox Theatre.

‘A whole new set of eyes’: Middle school Willy Wonka Jr. cast, directors adapt to leave of director

By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter
May 27, 2024
Jenna Ogoke ('29), Nissara Shah ('28) and Lila Sheehy ('30) run up the backfield during practice. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, coaches hosted practice at Archer, where the team started with a warm up and then moved onto a set of sprints. On a particular practice day, athletes ran a set of eight 200-meter sprints with short breaks in between.

Middle school track and field athletes take aim at breaking personal records

By Katie Ray McKillop, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2024
Members of the middle school beach volleyball team practice at the Annenberg Beach. The team is composed of 15 total players. Only three pairs play for points in tournaments, and alternates play for fun against other teams. “I'm having fun and definitely gaining skills and confidence on and off the court,” Bella Sklaver (‘29) said. “I feel like that's a lot of what sports is all about.” Photo by Sheila Micelli.

‘They’re so confident’: Middle school beach volleyball team gains independence, navigates wins, losses

By Charlotte Burnap, Senior Reporter
May 6, 2024
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