West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle

Leah Abraham, Head Copy Editor

Leah Abraham is a senior and is in her second year on The Oracle. As one of the Head Copy Editors, she hopes to ensure every article published in the newspaper is the best it can be. In her free time, Leah enjoys writing, drawing, and learning languages.

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One fifty-minute test drive later, pictured is the outside of Sweeney Barn. The inconvenience and safety concerns of driving such a distance at night have thrown many seniors off more than the name and the venue itself.

Prom in a barn?

Leah Abraham, Head Copy Editor
March 29, 2023
Every time players step out onto the field, they risk injury. As long as safety measures continue improving - and as long as fans continue respecting the effort players put into becoming the best athletes they can - major incidents can be averted.

Hamlin injury shows the risks of sports

Leah Abraham, Head Copy Editor
February 15, 2023
Students in the IEA program toured several universities and had the opportunity to meet with school representatives, who discussed college life and what their respective schools offer. These tours are one of many services that the program provides East African students applying to college.

East African seniors connect to colleges

Leah Abraham, Head Copy Editor
December 15, 2022
“Black Panther” was an influential film to people of color in the United States and around the world. Fans anticipate the sequel will continue on the legacy and impact the first movie had. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” releases in theaters November 11.

A look back on Black Panther’s impact

Leah Abraham, Head Copy Editor
November 10, 2022
These two charts compare WS’s student population and average class sizes with those of other high schools in the area according to FCPS’s public school profiles. The school has the highest average class size despite not having the largest student population.

Bigger classes, more responsibility

Leah Abraham, Head Copy Editor
September 29, 2022
Through events such as International Night, Asian American and Pacific Islander culture is recognized in the school community. Programs like this help students in these minorities feel seen.

AAPI community celebrates its rich culture

Leah Abraham, Staff Writer
May 26, 2022
At the end of the show, students came together holding up flags from the countries they represented. The school community includes students coming from 79 different countries.

Cultural clubs unite to host International Night

Leah Abraham, Staff Writer
April 12, 2022
Wordle’s popularity can be credited to the easy access to the game and its ability to bring people together. How long it will be popular, however, remains a question, seeing how quickly trends go away.

Wordle catches the Spartan eye

Leah Abraham, Staff Writer
April 12, 2022
From ceramics to animations to photography, these miniature art pieces serve to give students a glimpse into the type of work students can learn to create in visual arts classes.

Visual arts department strives to expand its classes

Leah Abraham, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
Although Angelou’s appearance on the quarter is historic, this is only the first step toward truly listening to the voices of minority groups.

Representation goes beyond coins

Leah Abraham, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
Alec Baldwin expressed horror at the shooting and called it a “one in a trillion episode.” Even then, serious caution and care prevents fatal incidents like the one on “Rust” from taking place.

“Rust” incident shows importance of safety on set

Leah Abraham, Staff Writer
December 16, 2021
Students dress up in orange in support of WS at the homecoming football game versus Oakton, another mark of the return of school spirit events.

Students in high spirits as school spirit events return

Leah Abraham, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
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