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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
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
Glow sticks illuminate the Actyve Gym Friday, Oct. 11. To celebrate the end of their season, the JV volleyball team had a glow-in-the-dark themed practice with varsity, inspired by the popular TikTok trend.

JV volleyball team lights up final practice with glow-in-the-dark celebration

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
October 24, 2024
The middle school softball team huddles together with head coach Bre Brown. The team has won all four of their games so far. Photo by Archer Athletics.

‘They all have their own superpower’: Middle school softball team slides through beginning of season

By Phoebe Measer, Senior Reporter
April 19, 2024
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
The cheer team prepares for their performance at the fall pep rally. For the first time this year, the cheer team began cheering at Archer’s home volleyball games. Photo by Valerie Moncada.

A cheer for the future: Young cheerleading team develops skills over season

By Shae Killam, Senior Reporter
February 26, 2024
The Muses pose in front of the scoreboard that displays their league ranking at YULA Boys High School Dec. 13, 2023. Sophomore Lucy Kaplan said she tends to avoid looking at the scoreboard because it makes her nervous and only knows whether The Muses won or lost until after the competition. The Muses are ranked first in their league after three competitions.  

Climbing the robo-ranks: The Muses rank 1st in Southern California league

By Melinda Wang, Photo Editor
January 12, 2024
Team captains Stephanie Harrison ('24) and Emi Marmol ('24) chat as they come off the court. The JV tennis team had a final record of 8-1. Photo by Archer Athletics.

JV tennis coaches promote mental strength, in-person connection

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
October 25, 2023
A student athlete thinks about her day-to-day activities. Many Archer student athletes reported learning time management skills and resilience through sports. (Graphic Illustration by Meredith Ho)

Benefitting and learning through sports: Student athletes develop endurance, time management

By Meredith Ho, Sports Editor
May 29, 2023
Senior Lily Prokop cheers on her teammate at the first swim meet of the season. As club and non-club athletes on the swim team do not practice together, meets are a unique time to build connections within Archer's swim community.

To club or not to club: Varsity, JV Swim find community between small practices, scattered meets

By Maia Alvarez, Features Editor
April 11, 2023
Two players on the middle school basketball green team high-five during a game. "I like the team very much and I'm glad to be on the team with such great people." Alice Rifenbark said

The middle school green basketball team’s formula for success: optimism

By Lola Thomas, Culture Editor
January 25, 2023
Serenity Jones ('26) preparing to serve to begin the next set during their game against Buckley Sept. 24. The JV varsity volleyball team's overall record so far this season is 7-6.

Bringing the ‘best game energy’: JV Volleyball celebrates new skills, strengthen team dynamic

By Maia Alvarez, Features Editor
October 29, 2022
Seniors Katelyn Chi, Vaughan Anoa'i and Shaunael Milton are celebrated for their contributions to Archer's varsity volleyball team. "I cried so hard because I was so proud," senior Marissa Gendy said. "It [the night] is one to remember."

Varsity volleyball senior night celebration ‘is one to remember’

By Chloe Fidler, Voices Editor
October 20, 2021
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