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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
Sophomores Alex Laffitte and Oona Seppala high-five after winning a doubles match on Archer’s home courts, Barrington courts. The team is moving into the Gold Coast league next year, which means players will play different schools, including Brentwood, Crossroads and Viewpoint. Photo by Emma Winkler.

Going for gold: Varsity tennis moves up to Gold Coast League alongside new assistant coach

By Lucy Williams, Voices Editor
November 27, 2023
Lucine Stephan, Quinn Evans-Agard and Claire Doyle lift weights during varsity swim practice in the training center. The team practices five to six days a week, focusing on various skills and mindsets. "This year, we're focusing on standing tall," Head Coach Wilma Wong said. 

Varsity swim team aims for new records, gains endurance through dryland workouts

By Emily Paschall, News Editor
February 20, 2023
Sophomore Dylan Evans-Robinson hugs senior Uma Bajaj after giving her a speech during the varsity volleyball senior night celebration. The celebration occurred 10/13 following a home game against Pacifica Christian School.

A fan-tastic game: Community members swarm to varsity volleyball senior night

By Greta Irvine, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2022
The varsity softball team poses for a team photo after their game against Marymount. The team won with a score of 16-6. "I love our team because of how supportive everyone is of each other," Apor said. "We always pick each other up after a loss because softball is a big game of mistakes, and it’s the only way we will get better."

Varsity softball ends season with ‘sense of togetherness’

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
May 8, 2022
Junior Presley Wernick and freshman Lily Grouf get into position with coach Elina Domnidou by their side. "The team is chill and fun," Wernick said. "Everyone is there for a good time."

Photo gallery: Varsity beach volleyball takes on Santa Monica High School

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor
March 27, 2022
Archer's varsity swim team competes in a meet Feb. 24. The team competed in the Liberty League meet, which was held at Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Pool. "A lot of us are really really good swimmers so we did really well in the meet and that was fun," junior Paulina DePaulo said.

‘It feels like you’re flying’: Varsity swimmers reflect on start of season

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
March 12, 2022
Varsity soccer players Rose Chuck ('23) and Gabby Wolf ('22) hug each other during the senior night celebration after their last game. The team played their last game Feb. 15. "Us building connections off the field has made us play better on the field," Chuck said.

Goals and growth: Varsity soccer wraps season in second round of CIF

By Alexis David, Columnist
February 23, 2022
Varsity soccer captains Alessandra Aragon, Isabella Specchierla and Gabrielle Wolf pose for a picture before a game in 2020. All three of them began their Archer soccer journey in middle school, but in freshman year, they joined varsity soccer.

‘We’re friends on and off the field’: Meet the varsity soccer co-captains

By Lizette Gonzalez, Features Editor
January 20, 2022
Senior and team captain Naya Ben-Meir crouches in ready position waiting for her opponent to serve. Varsity tennis made Archer history this season, as their CIF run marks the longest a varsity tennis team has ever made it in CIF. "I also think it was special because we weren't able to go [to CIF] last season and me and Lily both qualified to play together there, but we never got to go," Ben-Meir said. "I think that's why it was so special to be able to represent Archer there and actually get to compete and have some fun."

Varsity tennis makes Archer history, ends season with gratitude

By Vaughan Anoa'i, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2021
The Oracle engaged in a Q&A with the captains of JV and varsity tennis, asking them to reflect on their participation on Archer tennis and their latest roles as captains. Pictured above, the varsity tennis team celebrates an undefeated season in the Liberty League.

Order on the court: Q&A with junior varsity and varsity tennis captains

By London Sinclair, Maia Alvarez, and Jullie Cach
October 25, 2021
In this picture Senior Destiny Morado is posing with her match partner sophomore Alex Martin. "The amount of support we provide for each other, whether it's on or off the court, trying to help somebody academically, is incredible and heartwarming," Morado said. "We're always going to be there to support each other and that's definitely something that I love most about our team."

Varsity tennis captain Destiny Morado sees “growth” in her final season

By Nyah Fernandez, Multimedia Editor
October 9, 2021
Junior Ariel Heimanson attempts a shot in the first varsity basketball game of the season against Vistamar School on Nov. 19. The team won with the score of 30-21.

Q&A with varsity basketball captains: Nadia Charles, Ariel Heimanson

By Lizette Gonzalez, Features Editor
December 4, 2019
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