Inner beauty matters
Lauren Yi, Page One Editor
May 9, 2012
Walking through the hallways in between classes, I have observed that the state of our school necessitates some form of an Internal... READ MORE »»
Caption: Skid marks are commonly found on school floors. There’s a quick fix for this eyesore, which students can take care of themselves.
After 32 years, Percoco says ‘goodbye’
Whitney Gardiner, ETC. Editor
May 9, 2012
After 32 years of teaching. Mr. Percoco says goodbye to WS, and its students. “I have essentially maxed out my time in Fairfax County,... READ MORE »»
Caption: History teacher Jim Percoco is wrapping up his time as a Spartan and plans to launch a book project. Last year, Percoco was named to the National Teacher’s Hall of Fame. Social Studies teacher Brad Swain will be taking over as teacher of Percoco’s Applied History class.
Early morning practice gets the blood flowing
Sara Lepley, Oracle Editor
May 7, 2012
Break out your highliter yellow windbreakers-it’s time for morning practice! While the rest of the world snoozes, Spartans rise before... READ MORE »»
Caption: Advocates of morning practices claim that they help with team bonding as well as improving conditioning and assessing work ethic.
Spartans back in the day
Mycah Ausberry, Features Editor
May 3, 2012
In Northern Virginia today, it’s all about the hustle and bustle and getting ahead. But, things weren’t always that way, there... READ MORE »»
Caption: Deborah Edwards came to WS in 1968 and graduated in the class of 1971. Because of her last name in high school (Adams), Edwards was the first to walk across the stage at graduation. She was also the first African American student in the class of 1971.
It’s not just about the cookies for these Girl Scouts
Maria Scaptura, ETC. Editor
May 3, 2012
I don’t know about you, but one of the only things I know about Girl Scouts is the cookies. Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Samoas, oh my! Besides... READ MORE »»
Caption: Students in Girl Scouts enjoy the sense of community that they feel comes along with being in the program. They have also been able to participate in charity work
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Fundraising supports sports
Eleanor Lamb, Managing Editor
Not all the action of the spring sports teams happens on the field. In addition to pushing themselves at practice and working hard in games, the teams fundraise tirelessly... read story
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The great cookie debate: Part 2
Erin Falk, Entertainment Editor
Last year, I was the first to expose the shocking switch in cookie brands in the WS lunch line. Now I am happy to report that Otis Spunkmeyer cookies are finally back. Last... read story
May 9, 2012 • 0 comments
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New lights for the turf field
Madison Chasteen, Oracle Staff Writer
The highly anticipated renovation have begun small with the new lights just put up on the turf field. Workers broke ground in March on the project to replace the existing... read story
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Spartans back in the day
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In Northern Virginia today, it’s all about the hustle and bustle and getting ahead. But, things weren’t always that way, there was a time when people would go to their... read story
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