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Belén H. ’26 and Dakota T. ’26 were awarded scholarships by the US Department of State to study Chinese in an immersion program in Taiwan for seven weeks this past summer. According to the website, the U.S. Department of State National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program is part of an interagency initiative to ensure that Americans are learning and mastering critical languages to foster international cooperation, build mutual understanding, strengthen national security, and bolster the economy.

On Sunday, September 22, Lucy K. ’26 was the first Archer student named the History Scholar of the Week by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

Nika H. ’29 and Kate R. ’28 have been named in the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge for their joint project “Material vs Matter: a study of what materials can best block secondhand smoke inhalation” submitted in the 2023-2024 L.A. County Science and Engineering Fair. They were selected from nearly 2,000 competitors nationwide, all of whom had to place 1st or 2nd at their local science fair to qualify for this national competition. This marks Archer's 4th appearance in the Top 300 since 2017.

On Friday, May 24, students, families, special friends, Archer Trustees, and Co-Founders Dr. Diana Meehan and Megan Callaway gathered at the Skirball Cultural Center for the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony. Board of Trustees Co-Chair Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i and Associate Head of School For Teaching & Learning Karen Pavliscak welcomed attendees. Tess H. ’24 gave this year’s student commencement speech, diving into this year's theme of "brilliance," and Ms. Niles gave the faculty address, exploring the multifaceted nature of "love." After a performance of the class song “Somewhere Only We Know,” Upper School Student Body President Anaiya A. ’24 introduced this year's commencement speaker, Senator Barbara Boxer. In her address, Senator Boxer reminisced about the beginnings of Archer and encouraged the graduates to persevere in the real world with self-confidence. Associate Head of School for Teaching and Learning Ms. Pavliscak and two of Archer's Co-Founders, Dr. Diana Meehan and Megan Callaway, awarded diplomas to the Class of 2024, who ended the celebration with a performance of the school song, “Within the Walls of Archer.”

The results are in for the 2024 California State Science & Engineering Fair, and Archer students brought home some impressive wins. Skylar R. ’26 received 2nd Place in Toxicology in the Senior Division for her project “Coral’s Lost Photosynthesizers: The effect of oxybenzone on coral bleaching.” Similarly, Farah S. ’28 received 2nd Place in Chemistry in the Junior Division for her project “Unbe-leaf-able: Application of methylcellulose aqueous solution to a decellularized spinach leaf.” More information about Skylar and Farah’s research can be found on the Archer at LACSEF (LA County Science & Engineering Fair) webpage.

Trailblazer and former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer will deliver The Archer School for Girls’ commencement address on May 24, 2024.

Archer had a strong showing this year at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards—which is in partnership with the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. Since 1923, the Awards have recognized some of America’s most celebrated artists and writers, including Amanda Gorman, Joyce Carol Oates, Tschabalala Self, and Kay WalkingStick.

Archer had another excellent showing in this year's National French Contest (Le Grand Concours), earning 25 medals and 32 honorable mentions. For the first time in Archer’s history, a student earned a platinum medal, reserved for the single highest scorer in each region. This is even more impressive given that the Southern California region is one of the largest and most populated in the country.

On Wednesday, April 17, in front of a packed Kennedy/Marshall Amphitheater, filled with the Archer community, family, friends, and coaches, four more senior athletes signed their National Letter of Intent to continue their sport in college. The signees included Malia A. ’24, who will play softball at Wesleyan University; Chloe H. ’24, who will compete in track & field at the University of Chicago; Isabella J. ’24, who will play on the UC Riverside volleyball team; and Eleanor M. ’24, who will join the Smith College rowing team.

The Archer School for Girls is excited to announce the launch of Archer Anywhere, which brings the school’s proven excellence and unparalleled support in teaching and learning to an online platform. The program is designed for students and families who want high-quality online education and personalized, ongoing academic and wellness coaching. More information