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ATHENS ORACLE

The official student news site of Athens Drive High School

ATHENS ORACLE

The official student news site of Athens Drive High School

ATHENS ORACLE

Appreciating Assistant Principals
Appreciating Assistant Principals
Starlene Gaddam and Lindsay Lopez April 28, 2025

The National Assistant Principals Appreciation Week was celebrated from April 7 to April 11. The Athens Oracle interviewed the assistant principals of Athens Drive to find...

“Devastation in Asheville, NC after Hurricane Helene. Trees have fallen, and city water lines broken.”
Hurricane Helene: Impact on tourism in NC mountains
Madelyn Lynch, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene left people stranded and devastated in western North Carolina. Cities in the mountains have been suffering, as a drop in tourism followed...

President Donald Trump signing an executive order on his first day in office. Vice President JD Vance and Staff Secretary Will Schaff watch on from behind. The photo is in the public domain, courtesy of the Vice President
The impact of President Trump’s policies, 85 days in
Nora Miller, Nathan Pitchford, and Lindsay Lopez April 15, 2025

(This first paragraph is the introduction to the full long-form story, the paragraph afterwards is the introduction to my specific DoE story) Since being inaugurated after...

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ATV News
ATV News: The Athens Drive Daily News Broadcast
ATV News
Sophomore Nathan Parrish, May's Jag of the Month, is recognized for his outstanding academics, athletic dedication, and his participation in clubs across campus. Chosen by Spanish teacher Michael Seguin, Parrish is praised for his discipline, positivity, and strong work ethic.
Jag of the Month: Nathan Parrish
Rose Luck, Assistant Editor • May 13, 2025

Sophomore Nathan Parrish has been named Jag of the Month for May. Every month, the Athens Oracle consults with different department chairs to choose a student who stands out...

The orchestra class and their teacher/instructor, Mrs. Batts are preparing for their upcoming MPA performance. They practice everyday in order to sound the best they can when performing.
The experience of being in the Athens Orchestra
Kate Weaver, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025

At Athens Drive, the school orchestra is an integral part of students' lives, bringing music and entertainment to the school through concerts and musicals. For many, it’s...

The photo features a bookcase with a large variety of books. The library 
mentioned belongs to the DC public library. (Photo Credit: dclibrary.libnet.info)
The Battle of the Books: A Close Look
Kate Armstrong, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

For many students at Athens Drive, the Battle of the Books Club is a way to improve their reading skills through competition. Their weekly Wednesday meetings aren't just for...

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Humans of Athens Drive
Meet some of the "Humans of Athens Drive" that make our school such a great place for teaching and learning.
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Wordacle
Click below to play today's Wordacle. There's a hint in the Story of the Day!
Photo courtesy of Scarlett Raynor
Graphic by Nora Richards
Oracle Observations: Senior Talk
Nora Richards, Sophie King, Farah Al-Rbehat, Issra Bahour, and Leya Arikat May 12, 2025

Going into senior year? Here is some advice from seniors about to graduate from The Drive. Find out how it feels to be a first AND second...

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Staff Profile
Elle Turner
Elle Turner
Staff Writer

Elle Turner is a Freshman at Athens Drive. This is her first year being part of the Athens Oracle. She enjoys watching television, spending time with family and friends, playing and listening to music,...

The Men’s Lacrosse team during their early-season game against Northwood. Photo courtesy of ADHS Men's Lacrosse
Athens Drive Men’s Lacrosse: Keeping the Win
Khadijah Adegbite, Assistant Editor • May 9, 2025

The Athens Drive men’s lacrosse team is having a strong and promising season, showing growth and determination with each game. Several players have had impressive scoring...

Luka Doncic sports number 77 during his time with the Dallas Mavericks. He has kept his number throughout the trade with the Lakers. [Luka Doncic]  by [Erik Drost] is licensed under [Attribution 2.0]
Doncic-Davis trade shocks NBA fans nationwide
Rowan Bissett, Assistant Sports Editor • April 7, 2025

Many basketball fans ran to their phones on February 2nd when they heard the hottest sports gossip of the week- a career-changing trade. But why? Sports trades are a fact...

Funny faces at Athens Drive with the whole team and their coaches.
Photo courtesy of Ally Stephenson.
Athens Drive women’s basketball takes the court
Diya Bhatia, Staff Writer • February 18, 2025

The Athens Drive Women’s Basketball team is more than just a group of athletes; it’s a family built on a shared passion for the game. With countless hours spent on the...

Maeli Gleason at the 4A State Championship. She qualified for 1000m and the 4x800m relay along with Moly Anderson, Lauren Hagg, and Ella Anderson.
Maeli Gleason: Qualifying for the Track & Field 4A State Championship.
Khadijah Adegbite, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

This past Saturday, the track and field team participated in the Track and Field 4A state Championship, and it was a day full of determination and success. Multiple athletes...

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Photo taken of Wake Technical Community College Montague Hall. Built to fit more classes at Wake Tech. (Photo Courtesy of Susan Holt Photography, courtesy of CLH design, p.a.)
AP vs Dual enrollment: Which is better?
Issra Bahour, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025

As senior year approaches and college applications are just around the corner, junior students begin to stack up on activities that make them stand out. From extracurriculars...

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Fiery dodgeballs flying through the sky. Photo Courtesy of Ashley Jaquez.
SATIRE: The dodgeball feud raises money for charity
Ashley Jaquez, Staff writer • January 8, 2025

Dodgeball sounds like a fun sport to play with friends during gym or even outside on a hot summer day, but Athens Drive takes it to another level...

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A&E
Fact Finder Elijah Hoskins, finds the truth about the education and knowledge of high school students.
Tips from Teachers
Elijah Hoskins, News Assistant Editor • May 6, 2025

The Athens Oracle asked teachers for tips and advice for students. Tune in to see shocking bombshells dropped by teachers.

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