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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
Riley Keston (’29) defends a goal during practice. She has been playing soccer since her early childhood and said she has become closer with her teammates this past season. Photo by Catalina López-Sánchez.

7th grade shutout: Middle school goalkeeper deepens friendships, improves skills

By Siena Ferraro, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
Seniors Cate Childers and Sabrina Walker listen to their teammates' personalized speeches to conclude their senior night. The team beat Oakwood 2-1, securing them their title as undefeated Liberty League Champions. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.

‘They make the team better together’: Varsity soccer celebrates seniors, concludes season

By Zoe Gazzuolo, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024
Sabrina Walker ('24) and Megan Kelley ('24) pose wearing their Bruins jerseys, as they are both fans of the hockey team. Kelley started a fantasy hockey team with her friends, including Walker. "I love hockey so much. My mom's from Boston, so she's been a fan her whole life. I've grown up on Boston sports teams, and hockey is one of the biggest sports there," Kelley said. "I love hockey — especially in LA, not many people play it or watch it." Photo courtesy of Megan Kelley.

Connecting near and far: The multifaceted love of fantasy sports

By Sydney Tilles, Outreach Editor
February 12, 2024
A referee stands ready on the ice while players go for the puck during a hockey game. Math teacher and referee Matthew Bartha said he was inspired to become a referee from his previous hockey experiences. Bartha and Los Angeles Junior Kings coach Zach Margeson both said youth ice hockey has been impacted greatly by the referee shortage.

On and off the ice: Community members, coach discuss impacts of referee shortage on youth hockey 

By Emily Paschall, News Editor
January 18, 2024
Fitness and wellness teacher Jamie Fink prepares to throw a ball while playing a variation of four square with her with her fitness class on the Sport Court. In addition to fitness classes, she said she enjoyed her first year coaching and teaching Human Development at Archer. “I’ll just say that whoever has her is very lucky to have her,” Paige Kim (’28) said. “She’s one of my favorites of my teachers.”

‘Dedicated’ soccer coach, fitness teacher tackles first semester with ‘positive’ approach

By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter
December 12, 2023
Mindset Performance Coach Pamela Kalinoski speaks to around 20 upper school students about the importance of being self-aware as an athlete. The event took place Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the library during US FLX Block. Photo by Abigail Borstein.

Mindset Coach Pamela Kalinoski’s key to a successful underdog sports performance: self-awareness

By Surya Patil, Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2023
Club lacrosse team Fire Lacrosse holds up sticks to cheer after a practice at John Adams Middle School. High school soccer goalie and club volleyball player Serenity Jones-Nwankwo said she has played through and not been fully honest about her injuries because she would rather play hurt than not play at all.

Managing athletic injuries: High school, collegiate concussion protocols, injury awareness

By Claire Doyle, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
Junior Cate Childers poses in a Colgate University soccer jersey to celebrate her commitment to their Division I women’s soccer team. From starting soccer at age 4 to joining the recruiting pool freshman year to committing to Colgate April 29, Childers said she is relieved and excited to see what the future holds. 

Junior Cate Childers verbally commits to play Division I soccer at Colgate University

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
May 17, 2023
Sixth grader Haley Lazarus dribbles down the field at a home game against Brentwood. Archer won 2-1 against Brentwood, continuing their undefeated season. Photo by Archer Athletics.

Through the storm: Middle School soccer adapts to rain, remains undefeated

By Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster
January 25, 2023
Freshmen Sara Salehi and Julia Ong watch the USA v Iran World Cup game Nov. 29 in the dining hall. The Archer community has been closely following each bracket of games in anticipation of the winning team.

World Cup inspires Archer’s diversity, connectivity

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
December 12, 2022
Director of Athletics Kim Smith watches her team compete in a game at night. After coaching Archer soccer for 11 seasons, Smith has decided to step down this year.

Kim Smith steps down from coaching Archer soccer, focuses on role as athletic director

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2022
Seniors Faith Soriano and Isabella Specchierla smile as they sign their National Letters of Intent and Commitment in the amphitheater. After 12 years of training in their sports, Soriano committed to play softball at California State University Monterey Bay, and Specchierla committed to play soccer at Swarthmore University.

‘Know your potential’: Archer’s senior athletes sign college letters of intent

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
May 12, 2022
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