West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
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
Choi has taken photos at various school events, but football games were the thing that started it all.

Daniel’s angle

Isabella Cicconi and Maya Pope
March 29, 2023
After working hard during team practices for the “Ballin’ with Buddies" event, the Buddies Club's players’ skills and dedication to the game fills the crowd with joy.

The center of inclusivity

Kalki Legesse and Deron Pope
March 28, 2023

Studying a brighter future

Kalki Legesse and Mayson Mohr
March 22, 2023
Anywhere from 20-30 club members attend every Wednesday in the unappreciated planetarium to journey on a Dungeons & Dragons quest.

Welcome to the dungeon

Nate Austin and Emily Yelnicker
March 21, 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
Due to the influx of members who joined since last year, the choreography had to become more structured on the stage since there wasn't as much space for mistakes. The EEC had roughly 40 members in their performance this year.

Pressure to perform

Maggie Barry and Zoe Ferlazzo
March 14, 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
Spartan rappers chasing stardom

Spartan rappers chasing stardom

Robbie Kugler, Viewpoint Editor
February 15, 2023
The Advanced Diploma and Standard Diploma only have a difference of four course credits. Students targeting an Advanced Diploma earn these extra credits through another Math class, Science class, Social Studies class, and at least three years of a Foreign Language class. The right diploma for any given student is dependent on that student’s interests and career goals, so neither is the right choice for everyone. When choosing to aim for a diploma type, students should consider their high school experience as a whole and think about how their classes can benefit them in the future.

A guide for getting to graduation

Jensen Kugler, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
The process that goes into producing the Winter One Acts is just as intricate as the musical or play, and spans several weeks of memorizing lines, dress rehearsals, and “tech week”, an often stressful time when the tech department hastily rehearses the light and magic.

Winter One Acts are one of a kind

Taylor King, ETC. Editor
February 15, 2023
A photo from a Spartan football game against South County. Follow @j_choiphotos on Instagram for more photos.

Strike a pose for Spartan photographers

Abigail Beyene, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2023
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