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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

CCP student Ethan Adams, on campus preparing for his summer class at Wake Tech.
Should you sign up for Wake Tech's Dual Enrollment Program?
Ethan Adams, Assistant Editor • June 3, 2024

Do you want to take Wake Tech courses while still in high school and get both college and high school credits? If you said “yes,” the answer may be Wake Tech's Career...

Students walk around to view peer's STEM projects. Students spent much of the event viewing projects as well as presenting their  own.
Athens STEM students display their semester-long work at Athens STEMposium
Rowan Bissett, Assistant Sports Editor • May 22, 2024

The work of the Athens Drive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) students came to fruition this year at the Athens STEMposium on April 1. Where students displayed...

Members of the South Asian Student Association pose for a photo. This club is one of many school organizations that celebrate student diversity.
Athens Drive Culture Fest to return May 28
Sophie King, Assistant Editor • May 21, 2024

 With a total minority enrollment of 59%, and students from many countries around the world, Athens Drive High School is the most diverse high school in Wake County. Both...

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ATV News
ATV News: The Athens Drive Daily News Broadcast
ATV News
Wake Techs Bruce L Howell, Southern Wake Campus Library, the place where many collage students and students in the CCP program study to ensure their success in their challenging course loads.
How to Apply for Wake Tech Career and College Promise? A How-To Guide
Ethan Adams, Assistant Editor • June 4, 2024

Throughout Wake County, many students are interested in enrolling in the Wake Tech Career and College Promise (CCP) Dual Enrollment Program. Many quit the process because...

Athens Drive explores the Sing the World tour at Disney
Athens Drive explores the Sing the World tour at Disney
James Crumpler, Photography Editor • June 3, 2024

The performing arts departments at Athens Drive- including theatre, chorus, and orchestra- went to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. They were at Disney from Friday, April...

Domestic violence: What it is and how to spot it
Domestic violence: What it is and how to spot it
Elijah Hoskins, Social Media Editor • May 24, 2024

Every minute almost 20 people around the world are physically assaulted by their partner; in the US this equals more than 10 million people a day. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9...

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Seniors at ADMHS celebrate Awards Day Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Athens Seniors celebrate Awards Day
Ethan Adams, Sophie King, Deevani Rodriguez, Corissa Greene, Sama Yousef, and Farah Al-Rbehat May 28, 2024

Come along with the Class of '24 as they participate in Awards Day May 24, 2024.

Wordacle
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Wake Techs Bruce L Howell, Southern Wake Campus Library, the place where many collage students and students in the CCP program study to ensure their success in their challenging course loads.
How to Apply for Wake Tech Career and College Promise? A How-To Guide
Ethan Adams, Assistant Editor • June 4, 2024

Throughout Wake County, many students are interested in enrolling in the Wake Tech Career and College Promise (CCP) Dual Enrollment Program....

Staff Profile
Elijah Hoskins
Elijah Hoskins
Copy Editor

Elijah Hoskins is a Junior at Athens Drive. This is his third semester writing for the Athens Oracle. Outside of school, he likes to play his clarinet, attend marching band events, hang with friends, and...

Courtesy of Ava Seay
Senior Spotlight: Ava Seay
Brady Jones, Assistant News Editor • June 4, 2024
Brady Jones has an on-stage-cameo as "security guard" in production called "I Hate Shakespeare". Photo provided by Lauryn Webb
Senior spotlight: Brady Jones
Taylor Malloy, Editor in Chief • June 4, 2024
Jayvon Coleman at Athens Drive
Senior Spotlight: Jayvon Coleman
Sama Yousef, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024
Rachel Huffman, a cheerful senior at a companions home having a fun time with friends and her digital camera, at a get together.
Senior Spotlight: Rachel Huffman
Deevani Rodriguez, Features Copy Editor • June 4, 2024
The Drive Inquiry Club's website is pictured. Dylan Ducatte dedicated a lot of her time while at Athens to the club.
Senior Spotlight: Dylan Ducatte
Sophie King, Assistant Editor • June 4, 2024
Skylar Moore at graduation rehearsal with fellow students.
Senior Spotlight: Skylar Moore
Rowan Bissett, Assistant Sports Editor • June 4, 2024
Ella Kaczmarek and her family during the Senior Night Soccer game against Enloe High School. They were recognized during halftime and ended up winning 3-1. (Photos courtesy of Paula Kotula Photography)
Senior Spotlight: Ella Kaczmarek
Ella Johnson, Copy Editor • June 4, 2024
Keren Mikobi before the white lies football game
Senior spotlight: Keren Mikobi
Corissa Greene, Copy Editor • June 4, 2024
Senior Maryum Irfan poses with a plane. She hopes to one day make planes once she enrolls into NC State for a major in Aerospace Engineering.
Senior Spotlight: Maryum Irfan
Farah Al-Rbehat, Editorial Assistant Editor • June 4, 2024
Senior Taranjit Kaur will attend UNC Chapel Hill to major in Biology and minor in Neuroscience.
Senior Spotlight: Taranjit Kaur
Farah Al-Rbehat, Editorial Assistant Editor • June 4, 2024
The Athens Drive Flag Football team celebrates after their win against East Wake High School. This was the second game day, and it determined whether they would make it to the Sup-Her-Bowl
Women’s Flag Football’s future uncertain after new budget proposal
Ella Johnson, Copy Editor • May 21, 2024

This 2023-2024 school year, the Carolina Panthers announced they would be donating $50,000 to Wake County to kickstart Women’s flag football at 19 public schools and private...

Members of the Athens cross country team at summer cross country camp held in the mountains where they run different locations, meet NC state coaches, and do drills and conditioning. Camps like these are ways that runner for cross country or track stay in shape over summer. Photo provided by Krister Sjoblad.
Athens Track and Field; last push to Regionals as finish line comes into view
Rowan Bissett, Assistant Sports Editor • May 1, 2024

On May 11, 2024, Athens Drive Track and Field athletes will be going to Regionals; those who have qualified will represent Athens and compete for a chance to go to the next...

Mackenzie Dixon, senior, celebrates her commitment to Johnson and Wales University, where she will continue playing Soccer. (Photo courtesy of Mackenzie Dixon).
Commitment issues: The journey to becoming a college athlete
Sophie King, Assistant Editor • April 30, 2024

Every year, student-athletes go through the highly stressful college recruitment process. Finding the right college for their academic needs while striving for a good school...

Athens Drives JV Softball team during their game against Cardinal Gibbons High School. The game could not be finished and was continued on April 3. (Photo creds Julia Kimi Chen)
JV Softball steps up to bat
Ella Johnson, Copy Editor • April 9, 2024

Softball has been a sport at Athens Drive since 2007. They have had their ups and downs, but the team has grown immensely from the introduction of the sport. For the past...

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Even as schools wind down for the summer, the protests continue. Violence has increased, with videos being released of protestors flushing their eyes from tear gas thrown by police.
Students protest Palestine protest shutdowns
Hannah Suehle, Editor-in-Chief • June 3, 2024

It has always been and should always be a right for the people of the United States of America to protest about what they feel is unjust in their country. Students have always...

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No need to dip in your savings for college. A penny jar is all you need!
Costy College? Cost-free. (Satire)
Hannah Suehle, Editor-in-Chief • February 29, 2024

On average, 62 percent of high school seniors will matriculate on to college or some other form of higher education after graduation. Given the...

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A&E
Drake and Kendrick Lamar going back in forth to understand each others motive
Drake vs Kendrick Lamar
Corissa Greene, Copy Editor • May 22, 2024

There have been suppositions and rumors over the years about tensions between popular rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but nothing has been...

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