West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
All content by Caroline Wittich
The teacher zone in Sparta is the best spot for teachers to spill the beans on the juicy things they've heard around the school.

Gossiping isn’t a good thing at WS

Caroline Wittich, Oracle Editor
May 11, 2018
The WS track was dedicated to alumni Leslie Sherman after the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007.

Remembering Leslie Sherman

Caroline Wittich, Oracle Editor
April 19, 2018
The obsessive secrecy and financial opportunism surrounding tests such as AP exams and SATs often prevent students from receiving feedback that allows them to learn from their mistakes.

Passing tests, but failing to learn from mistakes

Caroline Wittich, Oracle Editor
March 13, 2018
WS students dress up for Culture day to celebrate Black History Month.

Celebrating Black History month

Caroline Wittich, Oracle Editor
March 9, 2018

Students win the Student vs. Staff basketball game

Caroline Wittich, Oracle Editor
February 12, 2018
WS juniors Jackson Popeck and Jackson Davis pose with Bennett after her anti-bullying presentation earlier this school year.

Britain Bennett’s assembly blunder

Caroline Wittich, Oracle Editor
February 8, 2018
The term "cuffing" describes the phenomenon when singles desire to be in a relationship during the cold months of the year-fall and winter. Even at WS, students can be seen following this trend.

[Photo] Cuffing season begins at WS

Mia Oppler, Oracle Editor
November 30, 2017
Senior Caroline Wittich looks over the pool before she competes. Meets such as these are sanctioned by VHSL.

VHSL school classification dissapoints

Caroline Wittich
November 28, 2017
Senior Jared Lyons, who committed to George Mason, takes the field for West Springfield during his junior year.

‘Tis the season to commit to college

Caroline Wittich, Oracle Editor
November 28, 2017
An apology from The Oracle staff

An apology from The Oracle staff

Anya Hawkins, Christina Manibusan, Mia Oppler, and Caroline Wittich
October 13, 2017
Construction smoke seen from school’s rear.

Is our school safe? Construction worries Spartans

Caroline Wittich, Page One Editor
June 6, 2017
Students can choose what they want to do after high school has ended so some students choose to go a different route rather than the traditional one, which is college. And then there are those who attend the service academies and then serve at least five years after graduation. The Class of 2013’s Emily D’Amato, for example, is being posted to the UK after graduating from the US Air Force Academy.

Spartans serve their country with pride

Caroline Wittich, Page One Editor
May 31, 2017
The status of American education

The status of American education

Caroline Wittich, Page One Editor
March 22, 2017
Starbucks advertises its line of festive holiday cups back in December. Not everyone took kindly to the decorative cups

People get sensitive over Starbucks’ special cups

Caroline Wittich, Oracle Page One Editor
February 7, 2017
New plans for new year a love-hate relationship

New plans for new year a love-hate relationship

Caroline Wittich, Page One Editor
January 27, 2017
Remember: It doesn’t take much to be kind, but this simple act can make a difference in our lives.

[Photo] Be kind to one another, Spartans

Editorial
December 5, 2016
The bright orange sign shows just how serious WS is about excelling in test scores.

WS smashes SOLs

Caroline Wittich, Page One Editor
October 12, 2016
A bunch of jersey-wearing WS basketball fans gather together at a home game to cheer on their classmates.

Spartans go all out for game-outs

Caroline Wittich, Sports Editor
March 30, 2016
Managers Anna Bonavita and Hannah Keine pose for a picture at a 2014 football game. The managers dedictae their afternoons and Friday nights to the team.

Managing time and a team

Caroline Wittich, Sports Editor
February 19, 2016

Friday night lights still hold the memory of Number 58

Caroline Wittich, Sports Editor
December 3, 2015
Along the English hallway, Rooms 212-237, including our Journalism Program HQ, will be demolished to make way for the front of the new and improved WS.

Keep calm and renovate on

Caroline Wittich, Sports Editor
November 16, 2015
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