West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
West Springfield High School Newspaper

The Oracle
All content by Murwah Murad
Protestors have been destroying the American flag to show their anger and frustration toward the government. This, however, is disrespectful to those who come to the United States in search of freedom and hope. These values are represented by the American flag.

A symbol of hope turns hateful

Murwah Murad, Oracle Editor
April 28, 2017
Spartan Leslie Sherman, who graduated in 2005, was known for being friendly, fun-loving and spontaneous. She also devoted a lot of time to helping others. The National Honor Society’s Senior Prom at Greenspring Village, is just one example of Sherman’s altruistic values. Sherman was a history and international relations major at Virginia Tech, where she died 10 years ago.

Honoring the memory of Leslie Sherman

Murwah Murad, Oracle Editor
April 20, 2017
The members of Strung-Out pose together for a group picture. Seniors Cole Krieger on the far left; Dale Guernsey on the far right; Joe Kriebel in between to the left; and Logan in between to the right.

Rock out with Strung-Out

Murwah Murad, Oracle Editor
February 17, 2017
Senior Rodney Wrice and junior Audrey Wever stand with administrators and a Mars Company representative following the success of their “Throw Shine” campaign.

Throwing more than just candy

Murwah Murad, Oracle Editor
December 13, 2016
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
The Class of 2017, who hoped to get the same perks during senior year as the students before them, receive a year of construction and a mountain of stress instead, leaving many seniors at WS bitter and frustrated over a not-so-special final year at WS.

Senior year doesn’t feel like senior year

Murwah Murad, Oracle Editor
December 13, 2016
Peter Muskett takes a moment to himself on the sideline to collect his thoughts during a timeout at a home game.

[Photo] Sharp-shooting Muskett lights up the night

Sarah Thompson, Entertianment Editor
December 5, 2016
Citizens gathered at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City to reflect on what happened 15 years ago.

Remembering September 11th

Murwah Murad, Oracle Editor
October 20, 2016

WS Will Never Forget

Murwah Murad, Oracle Editor
October 11, 2016
After many years at WS, Former assistant principle, Becky Brandt, puts on a new hat this year and takes over construction.

[Photo] Brandt puts on a hard hat

September 30, 2016

The Oracle: not always a breeze

Murwah Murad, Managing Editor
December 14, 2015

The Oracle: not always a breeze

Murwah Murad, Managing Editor
December 11, 2015
‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ breaks the box office

‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ breaks the box office

Murwah Murad, Managing Editor
December 11, 2015
Homecoming scores!

Homecoming scores!

Murwah Murad, Managing Editor
October 23, 2015

Louis Zamperini: A man with ‘Unbroken’ courage

Murwah Murad, Entertainment Editor
March 19, 2015

For Miss America, everything is plastic

Murwah Murad, Entertainment Editor
September 30, 2014
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