West Springfield High School Newspaper

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West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
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FCA members gather with Tanya Crevier after she spoke, performed, and prayed for the club.

Tanya Crevier wows FCA

Maeve Hennessy, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2020
Seniors Eden Mammo, Afomiya Alemayehu, and Bethanya Fseha have all committed to Virginia Tech and plan to continue their education at VT.

Committing to college early

Maeve Hennessy, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2020
A group of reusable water bottles shuns the plastic bottle. With the growing concern for the change in our climate, the use of reusable water bottles has increased drastically.

[Photo] Small steps to save the Earth

Editorial
February 7, 2020

What WS staff are doing for Valentine’s Day

Maeve Hennessy, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2020
Freshmen Emma Jury, Nora Hennessy, and Helen Phillips wearing dresses to help end human trafficking in society.

Dressember has arrived

Maeve Hennessy, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
Ryan McElveen with the students he invited to attend his Student Advocacy and Innovation Workshop on November 15th. The workshop had guest speakers from the country and included helpful tips on student leadership.

FCPS policy now allows excused absence for civic engagement

Maeve Hennessy, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
An example of a VSCO girl’s prized Birkenstocks, which have seen amazing sights all across the world.

[Photo] Sksksksk and I oop take over WS

Sean Stuck, Entertainment Editor
November 13, 2019
Sophomore Samantha Korff (left) and freshman Maura McCawley (right) protest the #TamponTax at the Capitol building in Washington D.C.

Protesters rally to end the #TamponTax

Maeve Hennessy, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2019
Taylor Swift’s new album cover diplays the vibes of her newly released music. Though not seen in this photo, the cover is full of pastel colors, and the title Lover is pink and sparkly.

WS students are loving Taylor Swift’s new album

Maeve Hennessy, Editor-In-Chief
October 7, 2019
Senior Anna Spirides writes down her homework in her personal planner that she bought herself. Many students bought their own planners in order to stay organized this year.

[Photo] The absence of planners

Editorial
October 7, 2019
Juniors Lauren Bashan, Becca Giles, Caroline Guge, Elsa Iannotta, and Maeve Hennessy pose outside of WSHS in order to demonstrate their determination to bring change on human trafficking by participating in Dressember this year.

[Photo] A Dressember to remember forever

Rachel St. Pierre, Entertainment Editor
December 21, 2018
Seniors Sydney Anderson and Charlie Peterson chat at lunch about upcoming GSA meetings and recent developments from the FCPS School Board on the topic of gender inclusivity.

FCPS calls for gender inclusivity in high schools

Maeve Hennessy, Scoop Editor
December 21, 2018
“This buttery (non butter) taste of traditional cornbread will secure your love of vegan food. If you try this recipe all your family members will be talkin about it for years to come.” 6 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread melted 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 cup white spelt flour OR gluten free flour, or all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 6 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce 2 1/2 Tablespoons sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 1/8 cup non-dairy milk

Vegans give thanks this holiday season

Maeve Hennessy, Scoop Editor
December 3, 2018
"High School Musical" star Corbin Bleu take the stage as Billy Croker in the musical "Anything Goes". There are many other well-known names in the Arena Stage show such as Jimmy Ray Bernet and DeMoya Watson Brown.

Anything Goes hits the Arena Stage

Ryan Brewer and Maeve Hennessy
November 29, 2018
Senior Erika Parker checks her grades on her phone. The SIS malfunction makes it difficult for students to keep track of their grades, leading to a lot of stress.

SIS malfunction causes stress

Maeve Hennessy, Scoop Editor
November 14, 2018
Juniors Ryan Metz and Tanvir Singh use their Hollywood-level acting to demonstrate the body language of uncuffers who do not want to be in a relationship.

Students wonder: to cuff or not to cuff

Maeve Hennessy, Scoop Editor
November 12, 2018
Senior Walter Ferrufino poses with his trophy, and his winning dragster, after securing first place at he regional TSA competition.

WS Tech students compete at Technosphere

Maeve Hennessy, Page One Editor
June 7, 2018
Junior Kareese Akinloba poses after placing in the top ten in the international DECA competition.

WS students recognized at DECA competition

Abel Negussie and Maeve Hennessy
May 11, 2018
Junior Logan Parker and senior Diana Criste pose for a photo at the DECA competition at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

WS DECA students compete

Maeve Hennessy, Page One Editor
April 25, 2018
Junior Logan Parker and senior Diana Criste pose for a photo at the DECA competition at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

WS DECA students compete

Maeve Hennessy, Page one Editor
April 19, 2018
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