West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
In addition to studying abroad for Graduate School in Paris, Vanke is a self-described “Francophile,” a person passionate about France, having lived in France for a period of his life. He described how while climbing the Eiffel Tower while visiting Paris with his children, he witnessed the 2019 Notre Dame fires.

Behind a math teacher lies a doctor

Taylor King, Online Manager
November 29, 2023
English teacher Katie Newman’s room is decorated with a wide variety of books and posters for her classes. Outside of teaching, she enjoys cooking with her daughters and, by no surprise, reading.

Mrs. Newman isn’t new to WS

Jemmima Faruque, Head Copy Editor
October 6, 2023
Brandt reading music during a pit orchestra rehearsal for the spring musical “Something Rotten!” as part of his many after-school duties.

Tarot cards to teacher

Naila Adimi, Features Editor
May 31, 2023
Baird’s ideal legacy is simple: to inspire his students by creating a positive learning environment.

Staff Spotlight: Wolcott Baird

Whitney Moffa, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 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
Counselor Arenholz in her office with her “7 Rules of Life” poster, which represents her core beliefs. The rules are: 1. Let It Go, 2. Ignore Them, 3. Give It Time, 4. Don’t Compare, 5. Stay Calm, 6. It’s On You, and 7. Smile.

Staff Spotlight: Counselor Sheryl Arenholz

Naila Adimi, Features Editor
December 15, 2022
Teacher Daniel Adu playing football as a senior at WS. Adu would go on to play at James Madison University and loved his time as a student athlete.

Staff Spotlight: Daniel Adu

Luke Yates, Oracle Online Manager
November 10, 2022
Band director Wolson Gustama teaches various levels of band classes, from Concert Band to Wind Symphony, and it is also his first year directing the Marching Spartans.

Staff Spotlight: Wolson Gustama

Katelyn Hurley, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
Jennifer Freidman said that ever since she took a marketing job straight out of college, she always had teaching in the back of her mind. When the COVID-19 Pandemic hit, Friedman realized that it was time to pursue her dream.

Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Friedman

Luke Yates, Entertainment Editor
April 12, 2022
Tisa Frederick is the College and Career Center Specialist and has been working at WS for eight years. Her email is tsfrederick@fcps.edu for anyone with questions regarding post-secondary planning or opportunities.

Staff Spotlight: Tisa Frederick, College and Career Specialist

Anisha Iqbal, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2021
Dr. Wigginton teaching one of her DE Government classes.

Wait, I’m the president?

Joseph Triolo, News Editor
October 23, 2020
AP Lit teacher Beth Leone joins WS English Department

AP Lit teacher Beth Leone joins WS English Department

Amirah Sumrean, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2019
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