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West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
All content by Marie Laverdiere
Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus’ popular documentary has illustrated the widespread phenomenon of minimalism.

All we need are the bare necessities of life

Marie Laverdiere, Oracle Editor
April 28, 2017
Protesters at the annual March for Life, which took place on January 27, gather to defend the rights of the unborn. This year, Vice President Mike Pence and presidential advisor Kellyanne Conway were present.

March for Life takes Washington

Marie Laverdiere, Oracle Editor
February 28, 2017
Snow days might bring relaxation, but for the most part they bring stress. WIth all the make-up work that goes into comming back after the “break” it seems as if it is easer to not have snow days than to have them. School may seem terriable but it does help prepare for the real world and snow days do not happen often there.

[Photo] Snow days mean more homework in the real world

Maggie Sandusky, Scoop Edititor
February 22, 2017
Cross Country Coach Chris Pelligrini poses proudly with Spartan runners who participated in the Footlocker meet.

Cross Country runs away with the bling

Murwah Murad and Marie Laverdiere
December 13, 2016
Whether you are going to a relative’s house, going on vacation or just staying at home with your family, anyone can find ways to enjoy Christmas, like freshman Alyssa Maryonopolis.

Pro The most wonderful time of the year

Marie Laverdiere, Oracle Editor
December 13, 2016
The field hockey hype squad displays their spirit before the game at Woodson in mid-September. The theme was a blackout, as displayed by the energetic crowd.

The faithful field hockey hype squad

Marie Laverdiere, Oracle Editor
October 24, 2016
The dedicated field hockey hype squad came out to Woodson to support the team.

#AllSportsMatter

Marie Laverdiere, Oracle Editor
September 30, 2016
WS Gymnastics had a very successful year—they won the Patriot Conference, placed 2nd in Regionals, and finished third overall at States-—all while forming strong friendships with their teammates.

WS Gymnastics brings home bronze

Marie Laverdiere, Business Editor
March 31, 2016
The President of the Political Activism Club, senior Sarah Carter, and its Vice President, freshman Jacqueline Torres, stand by one of the club’s signs.

Up in the club: We’ve got 85 different venues here

Marie Laverdiere, Business Editor
March 29, 2016

Who runs the world? Girls!

Marie Laverdiere, Business Editor
February 19, 2016
Adorable ssecond graders present a math project as part of their German Immersion curriculum at Orange Hunt ES; this program is one of many in danger of ending witth FCPS’ budget crisis.

Orange Hunt’s beloved German Immersion program in peril

Marie Laverdiere, Business Editor
February 2, 2016
Students diligently work in AP Chemistry to ensure their success in the AP exam this spring.

FCPS students are ahead of the game in state averages

Marie Laverdiere, Business Editor
December 14, 2015
Students diligently work in AP Chemistry to ensure their success in the AP exam this spring.

FCPS students are ahead of the game in state averages

Marie Laverdiere, Business Editor
December 11, 2015
Senior Spartans get into their scrubs as fans of “Grey’s Anatomy” came out of the woodwork on Character Day during Homecoming Spirit Week.

The surgeons are back in the operating room

Marie Laverdiere, Business Editor
December 1, 2015
Crossing paths with the new crossing guard

Crossing paths with the new crossing guard

Marie Laverdiere, Buisiness Editor
October 7, 2015

Perfection at Peterson’s

Marie Laverdiere, Features Editor
May 15, 2015

Baseball is in full blossom

Marie Laverdiere, Features Editor
March 19, 2015

A new season airs with the new year

Marie Laverdiere, Features Editor
February 24, 2015

Everyday life does use Algebra

Marie Laverdiere, Features Editor
October 2, 2014
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