West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle

West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle

West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle

Members of the Bengali diaspora in America continue to celebrate Bangladesh’s independence in Jackson Heights, New York. The death of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is honored, his impact continues to live in Bangladesh through Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed, Mujibur’s daughter.

1971: Becoming Bangladesh

Jemmima Faruque, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Made by Women’s History students, a periodic table of womens history is located to the left of Ms. Pendry’s classroom. Every element is a different woman who made history, and it includes their name, a brief description, and their birth year to death year.

Recognizing women in history all year long

Abigail Yonas, Social Media Manager
March 29, 2023
Nash was in multiple productions as a WS student. Some of her roles included Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz,” Gertrude McFuzz in “Seussical,” Hodel in “Fiddler on the Roof,” Rumpleteazer in a Cats medley with Nikita Dragun as Mungojerrie, and the Bride in Father of the Bride.”

Staff Spotlight: Maeve Nash

Alayna Steele, Head Copy Editor
March 29, 2023
The cast and crew of “It Makes You Think” gather shortly after their regional performance. “Overall, I loved working with everyone that was a part of VHSL. We formed a great bond!” said sophomore Dia Tafilaj.

VSHL One-Act makes you think

Ben Bradfield, News Editor
March 29, 2023
WS alum Naomi Ngalle (second from the right) and her colleagues on the field airstrip before the flyover. Ngalle said there is nothing she values more than the ability to inspire the next generation of female aviators.

A first in female flight

Luke Yates, Oracle Online Manager
March 29, 2023
Werner’s grandfather, who escaped Tibet when the Chinese Communists invaded, made this dress for her mother.

Saving my homeland

Maya Pope, Online Senior Spotlight Editor
March 15, 2023
Questbridge is aligned with a wide variety of college partners across the country, including Dartmouth College, the University of Virginia, Princeton University, and Yale University.

Questbridge bridges the gap

Christina Nies, Head Copy Editor
February 15, 2023
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