The official student news site of Athens Drive High School

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
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Nora Richards, Co-Editor in Chief

Nora Richards is a senior here at Athens Drive. This is her fourth year being a part of Athens Oracle. She enjoys swimming, making jewelry, and hanging out with friends.

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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
The importance of hobbies

The importance of hobbies

Nora Richards, Elizabeth Przybylowski, Ashley Jaquez, and Drey Norris
February 11, 2025
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Teenage romance hoax hits Athens Drive

Nora Richards, Co-Editor in Chief
January 30, 2025
Swimmers dive in fast to start off their event.

[Photo] Diving deep with the Athens swim team

Rowan Bissett, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2025
Concert attendees jumping to bounce the beach balls thrown into the crowd. The band “Jungle” has a very groovy vibe which matched the stage. Photo Courtesy of Nora Richards

A guide to concert tickets: How to avoid scams

Nora Richards, Co-Editor in Chief
November 27, 2024
Fall events students don't want to miss

Fall events students don’t want to miss

Nora Richards, Co-Editor in Chief
November 7, 2024
The two presidential candidates; getting ready to face off in the 2024 election on November 5th, 2024. Photo Courtesy of Eva Xiao and Oliver Roeder

Trump wins 2024 Presidential Election

Nora Richards, Farah Al-Rbehat, Ethan Adams, and Sophie King
November 6, 2024
McGraw talking to Mr. Remaley and Mrs. Lassiter about Homecoming decorations. Student council works collaboratively with these teachers to have the best possible event outcomes. (Photo Courtesy of Ava Sheppard)

Behind the scenes with Susan McGraw

Nora Richards, Co-Editor in Chief
October 29, 2024
Humans of Athens Drive: Ava Sheppard

Humans of Athens Drive: Ava Sheppard

Nora Richards, Assistant Editor
January 23, 2024
Athens student, Nora Richards catches up with friends on her flip phone. She now prefers talking on the phone rather than texting. (Photo courtesy of Bridget Shuck)

Flip it up

Nora Richards, Assistant Editor
January 10, 2024
Senior NHS officers on stage preparing to induct the new NHS members.

[Photo] Juniors and Seniors get inducted into the NHS

Ethan Adams, Assistant Editor
January 4, 2024
Freshman caught fighting after playing tag in the courtyard. This is a great example of how to impress the upperclassmen at school.

How to succeed as a freshman

Nora Richards, Staff Editor
December 3, 2023
UNC Chapel Hill candlelight vigil in the Smith Center to honor Dr. Yan and start the journey of healing together.

Shooting at UNC Chapel Hill leaves campus tense

Nora Richards, Staff Editor
September 27, 2023
Athens Drive swim team huddles around head coach Shane Barry during a regular season meet from the 22-23 season.

[Photo] Athens Drive swim team takes student athletes to states

Taylor Malloy, Assistant Editor
February 13, 2023
The Oracle Staff of 2023 always has a lot to say. Enjoy these final blog posts from the staff of Fall 2022.

[Photo] Student opinions: Oracle staffers blog ideas about life

Oracle Staff, Staff Writers
January 25, 2023
Kid yelling out car window on warm August evening. Wind in hair excitement in face.

Summer Bucket List Ideas

Nora Richards, Assistant Editor
January 25, 2023
Fernando Ruiz smiles after talking with students in the hallway. Pictured wearing an Athens Drive T-shirt, he is always representing and supporting the school.

The Inner Workings of an Athens Drive Custodian

Nora Richards, Editor
January 24, 2023
Stella Andrews diving into the pool during a big meet. The women’s and men’s swim teams dominated the meet.

[Photo] Athens Drive 2022 recap

Molly Koonce, Editor
January 20, 2023
Downtown snapshot of Fenton on a calm afternoon. The colors and designs of this area make you feel like you're in a movie.

The Fenton Experience

Nora Richards, Editor
November 11, 2022
Creepy picture of two people with golden masks in the dark. How much longer will they live?

Who are you?

Nora Richards and Taylor Malloy
October 28, 2022
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at The Drive

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at The Drive

Taylor Malloy and Nora Richards
October 12, 2022
Nora Richards (corner, right) with friend and dogs in BeReal.

[Photo] Let’s just BeReal

Farah Al-Rbehat, Assistant Editor
October 7, 2022
(above) Lilly Chuman playing guitar in nature feeling the musical vibes of the earth. (below) Lilly Chuman performs the song "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen at a local church. Click on the arrow to view.

Lilly Chuman: Remember us when you’re famous!

Nora Richards, Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
A family's Menorah is lit on the second day, after the lighting of the Shamash.

Hanukkah

Nora Richards, Staff Writer
December 14, 2021
Oracle Observations: "Kids These Days"

Oracle Observations: “Kids These Days”

Amena Matcheswala, Mohammed Salahat, Kaylee Ozimek, Farah Al-Rbehat, Nora Richards, and Joselyn Sorto
December 10, 2021
Students celebrate holidays to honor their cultures

Students celebrate holidays to honor their cultures

Amena Matcheswala, Kaylee Ozimek, Joselyn Sorto, Mohammed Salahat, Nora Richards, and Farah Al-Rbehat
November 30, 2021
School dress codes may be doing more harm than good

School dress codes may be doing more harm than good

Nora Richards, Staff Writer
November 29, 2021
The original spirit week day (Class Shirt Thursday) VS. the alternative spirit day (Throwback Thursday)

Spirit Week split causes controversy at Athens Drive

Nora Richards, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
Hot tamales loving student shows her connection with the wifi at athens. Teacher girlbossing in the back.

[Photo] Name a better wifi… you can’t

Farah Al-Rbehat, Staff writer
November 10, 2021

Following the fall play: Antigone

Alana Williamson, Lena Flynn, Taylor Malloy, Nora Richards, Daniela Morales, and Abagail Bissett
October 18, 2021
Students eating lunch to fuel their bodies for the rest of the school day at Athens Drive.

How to have a balanced diet while busy with school

Nora Richards, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
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