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The Oracle
  • 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
Junior Izzy Jeffery holds hands with her teammate Kennedy Schultz (’23) during a match in the 2021-2022 season. Jeffery has played volleyball for eight years with little league, club and school teams, loving the sport's energy and intensity throughout.

Q&A with volleyball player, Junior Olympics competitor Izzy Jeffery

By Allie Yang, Columnist
May 28, 2023
Sophomore Tavi Memoli jumps in preparation to hit the ball during a league game. The game took place at Park Century School Sept. 22 against Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School. The varsity volleyball team won the game 3-0.

Varsity volleyball team starts season with goals, ends season with CIF playoffs

By Allie Yang, Columnist
October 24, 2022
Vaughan Anoa'i ('22) bench presses in the gym. Besides her club or school volleyball practices, she trains on her own. Even in the off season she makes time to weightlift and practice. “I definitely was grateful for the high school season which kept me in shape as we transitioned back and forth,” Anoa’i said. “I definitely view the two of them as interchangeable in the sense that they rely on one another.”

To rest or not to rest: How Archer athletes spend their off season

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor
March 1, 2022
The varsity volleyball team warms up at a match against Buckley in mid-October. "A big focus of mine for this season was connection," Fenster said. "Just getting to know a lot of the girls outside of volleyball."

A season of connection: Junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams wrap seasons

By Alexis David, Columnist
December 2, 2021
With over 100 community members watching over Zoom, senior Amelia Nathanson officially signed to play volleyball in college. "It means the world to me to be able to come together and celebrate something that's really special to me, especially in the midst of coronavirus," Nathanson said.

Play like a panther: Amelia Nathanson commits to Chapman volleyball via Zoom

By Grace Doyle, Sports Editor
May 31, 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
The varsity volleyball team is celebrating junior Vaughan Anoa'i's kill, which later contributed to their win against Buckley School. To support the 2020-2021 remote learning atmosphere, the Archer Athletics department is implementing a new virtual program. This strength and conditioning program will run through the TeamBuildR app, an online platform for coaches and trainers.

Varsity volleyball wraps up season with ‘victories,’ ‘friendship’

By London Sinclair, Senior Reporter
December 14, 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
Bella Morgan prepares to serve in a game against Crossroads in September 2018. On top of playing volleyball since the age of 9, Morgan makes ceramics in her free time. Photo courtesy of Marlee Rice.

Q&A with varsity volleyball player Bella Morgan

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
An El Capitan High School player spikes the ball. The Archer varsity volleyball team made it to the final round of CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs this year and the first round of state playoffs without any seniors on the team.

Varsity volleyball team wraps up season, looks to next year

By Lola Lamberg and Ella Frey
November 14, 2018
Junior Andrea Campos sets the ball to freshman Vaughn Anoa'i at the semi-final game. The team won the semi-final and will now advance to the division finals.

Varsity volleyball defeats Beaumont High School 3-0, advances to CIF-SS Division 6 finals

By Lola Lamberg, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2018
Sophomore Ava Salomon blocks a hit from Heritage. The team will play Beaumont High School this Saturday.

Varsity volleyball defeats Heritage High School 3-2 in CIF-SS Division 6 quarter-finals

By Lola Lamberg, Chloe Richards, and Thea Leimone
October 24, 2018
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