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ATHENS ORACLE

The official student news site of Athens Drive High School

ATHENS ORACLE

Renata Barsanti, alongside Amanda Boshoff and Taneshia Harris, is bright eyed and red in the cheeks as she accepts her Teacher of the Year banner. She was surprised by multiple administrators as well as a serenade of a trumpet and french horn
Renata Barsanti is named Athens Drive 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year
Rowan Bissett, Editor-in-Chief • November 7, 2025

The sound of a trumpet and French horn cut through the peaceful chatter of the French room in the modules, heralding the multitude of administrators and student journalists...

A student at Athens Drive High School. She is reacting shockingly to Charlie Kirk’s death
Inside the Charlie Kirk Shooting: What Really happened?
Anonymous November 3, 2025

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. He was hit in the neck during his “American...

A picture of the senior news board in the math hallway at Athens Drive. These signs are put up so students are aware of graduation times and other school events.
Graduation requirements may be changed for future students
Emily Schaaf, Staff Writer • October 27, 2025

House Bill 415 was proposed in the North Carolina General Assembly during the 2025–26 legislative session March 18, 2025. If passed, it would change the graduation requirements...

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Isaac Burkes, a member of the guitar club, practicing his acoustic guitar in the classroom.
Strumming strings the soul together
Austin King, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025

In a school full of quiet halls and rooms, there is one room that is lively and rather the opposite of quiet. Guitar Club is one of the extracurriculars offered at Athens...

Reality Cromwell, a senior recognized for her outstanding academics, and her participation in theatre, choir, and yearbook. Chosen by, Rachel Surles, Cromwell is praised for her kindness to include people around her openly.
Jag of the Month: Reality Cromwell
Yemileth Salazar-de La Cruz, Features Assistant Editor • October 28, 2025

Reality Cromwell, a senior, has been awarded Jag of the Month. Every month, the English department is asked to nominate a student who demonstrates what it means to be an Athens...

Style club interest meeting at Athens featuring students Kayli Brock and Skye Battle.
Photo courtesy of Daniela Agbodogli
A day in the life of an alternative high school student
Dai'ana Baptiste, Cartoonist • October 15, 2025

In a field of horses, some people want to be a unicorn. In a hallway filled with plain colors, T-shirts and the same TikTok viral, baggy Hollister jeans, one group stands...

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Reality Cromwell, a senior recognized for her outstanding academics, and her participation in theatre, choir, and yearbook. Chosen by, Rachel Surles, Cromwell is praised for her kindness to include people around her openly.
Jag of the Month: Reality Cromwell
Yemileth Salazar-de La Cruz, Features Assistant Editor • October 28, 2025
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Renata Barsanti, alongside Amanda Boshoff and Taneshia Harris, is bright eyed and red in the cheeks as she accepts her Teacher of the Year banner. She was surprised by multiple administrators as well as a serenade of a trumpet and french horn
Renata Barsanti is named Athens Drive 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year
Rowan Bissett, Editor-in-Chief • November 7, 2025

The sound of a trumpet and French horn cut through the peaceful chatter of the French room in the modules, heralding the multitude of administrators...

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Kassie Sampson
Kassie Sampson
Copy Editor

Kassie Sampson is a Junior at Athens Drive. This is her second semester with the Athens Oracle. Outside of school, she loves hands-on activities like crafting, hanging out with friends, and being around...

The Flag Football team breaks it down before their first game. While talking in the huddle, they discuss strategy and get excited to play. The captains provide words of encouragement and remind the team that whatever happens, they’re there to play their best and have fun. Photo creds Ali Corcoran
Game-Changers: The Flag Football Team’s Reaction to New Rulebook
Ella Johnson, Assistant Sports Editor • October 30, 2025

Flag football was introduced to Wake County in the 2023-24 school year and has quickly grown in popularity. Between the National Football League (NFL) kickstarting programs...

Photo of the Athens Drive Dance Team performing at the center of the football field, during halftime. The dancers work extremely hard to stay in coordination with each other, so the dance looks better overall.
HYPHY and Athens Dance Team return for another season
Vivian Kirby, Copy Editor • October 23, 2025

Expressing creativity can be a great way to destress and relax. Creativity can be expressed through various art forms, like visual arts, performing arts and musical arts....

The Blue Crew leads the student section cheers at the fence. By promoting the themes for each game, the student section is united both by costumes and by cheering on the football team. (Photo creds Braxton Whitaker)
From the stands to the sidelines: Blue Crew’s mission to fill the stadium
Ella Johnson, Assistant Sports Editor • September 30, 2025

Friday nights, under the bright lights of Jag Stadium, echoes of ‘ADN’ fill the air. Standing in the crowded student section – barely enough room for everyone – some...

The photo above shows athlete Bailey Ballard running the three-kilometer race. These races are typically at WakeMed Soccer Park.
Cross country: What it takes to run
Bailey Ballard, Staff Writer • September 25, 2025

Every human being knows how to run. It is a basic skill they learn at adolescence to be called upon at any time. However, what is it like to run every single day? What is...

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A stack of various newspapers, all showing multiple different deadlines and publication names. Donald Trump's threat to the press does not only affect the biggest publications like the New York Times, or CNN, but every news organization in the country. (photo by CogSciLibrarian, 4.0 International)
Free Press takes a hit from yet another Trump defamation lawsuit
Rowan Bissett, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2025

For the third time in his presidency, Donald Trump has filed another complaint against the New York Times (NYT)  for defamation. The president has claimed that multiple reporters...

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Sometimes the game would take a turn of events. Sama pulled up on Susan to try to get her out and ended up getting out herself. Talk about this game causing mental damage. (Photo Courtesy of Nathan Moser)
Facing the “danger” of Senior Assassins
Salsabil Chabreg, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

All over America, many high school students wait for the spring season with excitement towards senior assassins, also known as water wars....

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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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