Around Campus

Diversity Conference Archer’s annual diversity conference underscores Archer’s commitment to an on-going exploration of our commonalities and differences. The conference seeks to broaden our awareness and understanding of the diverse identities and cultures reflected within and outside the Archer community with hope of engendering a greater sense of trust and acceptance. Through education we aim to empower individuals by breaking down assumptions and stereotypes. Held on January 30, this year’s conference featured a wide array of topics for students to choose from. The day began with a screening and discussion of the documentary “Happy” followed by a series of topical sessions and a keynote address by women’s advocate Jess Weiner who specializes in helping brands cultivate positive media and marketing messages targeted at women and girls.

Endeavour Flyover Like many Angelenos, Archer had an exciting lunchtime experience on September 21. Our students, faculty and staff all gathered outside to watch the flyover of the Endeavour shuttle on its way to the Los Angeles International Airport.

Colgate 13 Performance Archer girls were treated to a lunchtime performance by a capella group the Colgate Thirteen from Colgate University. Additional photos are available at www.facebook.com/archerschool. Founders’ Day and Senior Recognition Ceremony

The Archer community recently honored the School’s founders and the Class of 2013 during the

annual Founders’ Day and Senior Recognition Ceremony. A full photo gallery is available at www. MyArcher.org/Photos12-13.

No Trick, Just A Treat

Halloween is a unique tradition at Archer. Students, faculty, and staff

dress in costume, lessons can be festively spooky, and all students participate in a haunted house (organized by the seniors) and Halloween carnival. Many Archer students also participated in Trickor-Treat for UNICEF. Archer students were treated to a special lunchtime activity by the more than 40 clubs on campus at this year’s club fair. From the Thespian Society and Yearbook to the Harry Potter Club and Black Student Union, Archer students have dozens of ways to share their interests while making new friends.

7th Annual “Literature &” Conference

Archer welcomed students, teachers, and family members from eight other Los Angeles independent schools for this year’s literary conference. Student presentations combined literature and another discipline, as well as creative pieces and essays about works of literature in general.