West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
All content by MaryAnn Xue
Junior Yumi Kim drinks bubble tea at Gong Cha, a new bubble tea shop in Annandale.

Competition brew between bubble tea businesses

Maryann Xue, Managing Editor
April 24, 2019
Cherry blossoms in the Tidal Basin Park fame the Jefferson Memorial.

[Photo] Spring has sprung

Dina Tidd, Business Editor
April 24, 2019

Traveling the world in one night

Maryann Xue, Managing Editor
March 25, 2019
The University of Greenwich in London, senior Grace McKay's top choice for colleges overseas, is known for its very diverse student body and has over a thousand international students each year. Students from over 140 countries attend the University which helps to contribute to the school's leading spot on the list of modern universities.

Abroad for college: Seniors explore the world

Maryann Xue, Managing Editor
February 19, 2019
Freshman Mya Dickerson takes a photo with gold medalist Ginny Thrasher and her medal at rifle practice. Thrasher's medal was the first won in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

A Spartan Olympian returns to coach

Maryann Xue and Dina Tidd
December 21, 2018
Junior Maeve Hennessy has been elected to the SAC board as secretary. Hennessy represents WS at meeting with the FCPS superintendent.

Spartan elected SAC Secretary

Maryann Xue, Managing Editor
November 29, 2018

Voters should strive to be well – informed

Maryann Xue, Managing Editor
November 29, 2018
Students walk to the buses at the end of the school day. New traffic patterns and overcrowding were issues.

Students arrive late due to bus crowding

Maryann Xue, Managing Editor
November 14, 2018
New AP Biology and Anatomy and Physiology teacher, Deborah Swantek, settles into her new room on the third floor with all her biology and anatomy models and posters.

New teachers in a (kind of) new school

Daniel Nam and Maryann Xue
November 12, 2018
Terri Stirk has taught for 18 years at WS and is retiring after this year with plans to continue part-time and as a substitute.

Terri Stirk stoked to retire

Maryann Xue, Page one Editor
May 11, 2018
The senior art show provided the opportunity for seniors to display their artwork in the library.

Senior art show amazes attendees

Maryann Xue, Page One Editor
April 19, 2018
Students of the Asian American club enjoy participating in after school activities. There will now be a cost for joining clubs such as this.

Extra cost for extracurricular activities?

Maryann Xue, Page One Editor
November 30, 2017
Varsity cheerleaders Michael Woo and Julia Coronado practice their routine for highschool football games and upcoming competitions.

Girls aren’t the only ones who cheer

MaryAnn Xue, Page One Editor
November 28, 2017
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