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Archer’s campus will be closed through the end of this week (Mon. 1/13 - Fri. 1/17). Monday, January 13, is a day off for students, and Tuesday, January 14 - Friday, January 17, are asynchronous learning days.
Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the wildfires.
Archer Cares is a program that provides extra support to members of the Archer community who are going through hardship or trying times. If your family has been impacted by the wildfires, please reach out to us.
We are grateful for the first responders who are tirelessly working to protect our communities.
Congratulations to Archer French teacher Dr. Laurence Clerfeuille! Dr. Clerfeuille received the Recognition of Merit in French Education award at the Southern-California Chapter of the national American Association of Teachers of French - AATF. This award celebrates her commitment to the profession, her innovative pedagogy, inclusion of Francophone studies from the Caribbean, West Africa, and Quebec in the curriculum, and her conference presentations at local and international conferences and research on Francophone studies. Félicitations, Dr. Clerfeuille!
The week started strong as Traci Park, the Los Angeles City Councilmember for the 11th district, visited Archer on Monday, December 9, to talk to Upper School students about civic engagement. Artemis Center board members Grace R. ’25 and Lucy W. ’25 facilitated the conversation. Ms. Park discussed what motivated her to run for office, what her day-to-day looks like as a council member, challenges she has faced and overcome as a woman in politics, and advice for students who want to be civically engaged, whether or not they wish to become public servants.
Today, Archer hosted a Philanthropy Panel for seniors, timed to coincide with Giving Tuesday. Juniors Olivia H.G. ’26 and Selah J. ’26 moderated the panel, which featured Dominique Greene ’01, who serves on the Executive Committee of the Advisory Board of The Salvation Army, Chaya Segelman, the co-founder and program director of One Big Kitchen, and Anna Schiff, the V.P. of Development for 1P.org where she leads efforts on Better Angels. Panelists discussed what philanthropy means to them, the work they have done which they believe had the greatest impact, and how the next generation of philanthropists can become involved in meaningful social change.
Last weekend, from Thursday, November 14 - Saturday, November 16, the Kennedy/Marshall Amphitheater was transformed into a Greek paradise for the Upper School musical ‘Mamma Mia!’ Cast members told the vibrant, feel-good story about a young bride-to-be who secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hopes of finding her father. The audience was thrilled with timeless hits from ABBA, including "Dancing Queen" and "Take a Chance on Me." The upbeat show explored love, family, and friendship with humor and heart. It was a celebration of life set to some of the most beloved pop songs of all time.
Twenty-six journalism students, including staff members of both The Oracle and Hestia’s Flame, attended the For the Love of Journalism convention in Philadelphia from Wednesday, November 6, through Sunday, November 10. The convention is sponsored by the Journalism Education Association and the National Scholastic Press Association.
All of the students attended a wide variety of sessions on everything from building staff community to social media journalism, and they had some time to sightsee and tour the city. During the convention, some editors presented sessions with Head of Scholastic Journalism Kristin Taylor. Oona S. ’26, Francie W. ’25, and Surya P. ’25 presented “Cultivating Columnists, Producing Podcasters” to showcase The Oracle’s approach to guest columnists and podcasts. Meredith H. ’26, Emily P. ’26, Lola T. ’26, and Olivia H.-G. ’26 gave a presentation on “Obtaining Press Freedom at Private Schools.”
In addition to the incredible learning experiences, Archer students brought home some accolades. The Oracle placed 9th overall Best of Show in the incredibly competitive news website category. Tavi M. ’25 and Katie Ray M. ’27 earned Honorable Mentions as finalists in the Individual Story of the Year 2023-2024 contest. Tavi was recognized for video commentary for her piece “Op-Ed: Benefits of Gardens on Campus,” and Katie Ray was recognized for her multimedia feature “Conscious Consuming: Sustainable fashion practices help slow climate change.”
Many juniors and seniors participated in the fast-paced, competitive National Student Media Contests. Of them, Meredith H. ’26 and Francie W. ’25 earned Excellent awards. Meanwhile, Emily P. ’26, Lola T. ’26, Maia K. ’26, Oona S. ’26, Sydney T. ’26, Zoe G. ’25, and Lucine S. ’25 earned Honorable Mentions.
The fall sports teams were called to R.I.S.E this season in a more competitive Gold Coast League (GCL) and they met the challenge with a new max effort. Varsity Volleyball celebrated senior Dylan E.-R. after their 3-set sweep over Viewpoint, and concluded their season with incendiary play and a 3-2 win over Crossroads. JV Volleyball celebrated their successes vs. Brentwood, Pacifica, St. Monica, and Immaculate Heart. On the outdoor court, JV Tennis earned an 8-1 record in league and a final league match 10/8 win vs. Campbell Hall. Varsity Tennis had a 5-5 record in one of the most competitive tennis leagues and focused on their big wins vs. Brentwood and Windward. The community celebrated seniors Presley F., Zoe G., Parker K., Simmone M., and Surya P. after their 15/3 win over Viewpoint with the community and a candy apple cart. Varsity Cross Country has finished 3rd consistently in league meets, and they will race in the League Finals on Tuesday, November 5, at Brentwood at 3:30 p.m. The team will share gratitude and tributes with senior runners Maya A., Kate H., and Gabriella S. following the race.
Out of 150 submissions to this year's “The Show Must Go On” Teen Monologue Festival at A Noise Within Theatre, Bryce C. ’25 was selected as a top ten Finalist, recognizing her high level of skill and professionalism in the performing arts.
The Archer School for Girls admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other legally protected status to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other legally protected status in its hiring or in the administration of its educational policies and programs, admissions policies, financial aid programs or other school-administered programs.
The Archer School for Girls’ mission is to educate students in an environment specifically designed for girls. As such, the school will consider any candidate for admission who identifies as a girl. Once admitted to Archer, all students in good academic standing who abide by Archer’s code of conduct and who meet requirements for graduation will be eligible to receive an Archer diploma, regardless of any change in sexual identity or other legally protected status.