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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

Taken at a protest in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 4th, 2023, where protesters demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This photo shows the numerous voices calling for peace and an end to violence in Palestine.
A pause, not an end
Leya Arikat, Social Media Editor • March 21, 2025

As news of a ceasefire in Gaza spread, some students at Athens Drive found themselves amidst an ongoing emotional war, caught between relief and a deep sense of uncertainty....

Nora Richards and Gracie de Haro participated in ‘Rhyme Without a Reason’. They dressed up as aquatic and patriotic. Photo Courtesy of Susan McGraw
Athens Drive adds a twist to Spirit Week
Starlene Gaddam, Multimedia Editor • March 10, 2025

Spirit Week at Athens has followed a familiar pattern for years, but the week of Feb. 3 to 7 brought a fresh take as the student government added more creative and engaging...

Truck parked outside The Light House Project in Cary on March 1st. Donated items were collected and taken to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC.
Remembering ‘Our Three Winners’: 10th year of the Feed Their Legacy Food Drive
Issra Bahour, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

Traffic was heavy when the Method field was packed with over 5,500 people attending the funeral of Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha, and Razan Abu-Salha. That day on Feb. 12th,...

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ATV News
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Johnson works in Grangers entrepreneurship honors class. Johnson focuses and engages in class discussion prompting her for jag of the month.
Jag of the Month: Brenna Johnson
Rose Luck, Assistant Editor • March 25, 2025

Each month, the Athens Oracle asks a different department to select a student who exemplifies what it means to be an Athens Drive Jaguar. During the last department meeting,...

Average second semester classroom. Classroom pictured belongs to Mrs. Hornick, English Teacher
Students settle into second semester
Elijah Hoskins, News Assistant Editor • March 18, 2025

January 24, 2025, marked the start of a new semester for Athens Drive. Students at Athens Drive started new classes, and some even met new people, including teachers they...

 Caption: Cherico’s chickens exploring the now-frosty landscape. Snow is a rare occurrence for people in North Carolina, and even rarer for pets. Photo by Wyatt Cherico.
Students celebrate as snow covers Wake County
Nathan Pitchford, Copy Editor • March 11, 2025

 Snow fell on Jan. 21 in North Carolina for the first time in over 2 years, canceling school across the state. Central regions like Raleigh got 1.5 inches of snow, and Northeast...

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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!
Created by Trish Hornick using PuzzleMe's online wordle-style puzzle maker
Downtown Cary’s new three-story office buildings with retail and restaurants on ground level. These new buildings tower over the original businesses on East Chatham Street. (Photo courtesy of Nora Richards)
Is Downtown Cary losing its small-town charm?
Nora Richards, Co-Editor in Chief • March 27, 2025

It is no secret Cary is not such a small town anymore. With over 180,000 residents, Cary has turned into a bustling town with many draws,...

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Staff Profile

Emma, also known by her middle name Dayana, is a sophomore, and she finds joy in shining light on current events that deserve the spotlight whether good or bad. She's an editorial writer this year and...

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...

The team captured in a picture together after practice. It was a sunny day, perfect for playing ultimate frisbee. (Photo Courtesy of Abdel Amra)
Ultimate frisbee is welcome at Athens Drive
Starlene Gaddam, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025

In 1968, a group of high school students at Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ invented the game of Ultimate Frisbee. Today it is considered one of the most eco-friendly,...

Swimmers dive in fast to start off their event.
Diving deep with the Athens swim team
Rowan Bissett, Assistant Sports Editor • January 30, 2025

The Athens Drive swim team is halfway through its season. With two meets and multiple wins under their belt, the rest of the season is sure to be plentiful. In 2024, many...

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Downtown Cary’s new three-story office buildings with retail and restaurants on ground level. These new buildings tower over the original businesses on East Chatham Street. (Photo courtesy of Nora Richards)
Is Downtown Cary losing its small-town charm?
Nora Richards, Co-Editor in Chief • March 27, 2025

It is no secret Cary is not such a small town anymore. With over 180,000 residents, Cary has turned into a bustling town with many draws, including the developing downtown...

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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
Seniors dressed up on theme for one of the home football games display their school spirit, front and center in the stands.
Get in the spirit seniors!
Farah Al-Rbehat, Editorial Assistant Editor • December 6, 2024

Cheering crowds, painted faces and lifelong rivalries hashing it out on the field, these are some of the memories that take place during a high...

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