The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle
The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle
The Newspaper of McDaniel High School

The Oracle
Jack McManus

Jack McManus, Online Editor-in-Chief

Jack McManus (he/him) is a senior that enjoys playing basketball and mountain biking. He chose to be on staff because he likes contributing to a team.

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Junior Addy Skyles looks ahead and scans the defense. Skyles is one of the captains on the team this year.

Girl soccer show promise in close match against Wells

Jack McManus, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2025
The team gathers to talk about the upcoming play during a time out. The team listens closely as their coach instructs them.

The football team is motivated and eager for success.

Jack McManus, Online Editor-in-Cheif
September 26, 2025
Junior Lowan Ouska jumps off the pitcher's mound. Ouska was the starting pitcher for the game against Franklin. He is set on striking out the batter and getting three outs to end the inning.

Baseball collects momentum going into the final stretch of the season

Jack McManus, Sports Editor
May 19, 2025
Junior Muhammad Mohammad through the clap line. The crowd cheers as his name gets announced.

McDaniel unified basketball team wins convincingly

Jack McManus, Sports Editor
February 27, 2025
Freshman Taisa Linwood practices one of the dances the team performs. Linwood focuses on the beat as she dances.

The dance team focuses on expanding their brand

Jack McManus, Sports Editor
February 27, 2025
Sophomore Fiona Lillard leaps into the air. She lays the ball into the basket and then gets back on defense.

Girls basketball strives to become better defensive team

Jack McManus, Jack McManus
January 10, 2025
Freshman Cylas Ostrand throws the ball in with force. He is one of the JV2 captains this year.

JV2 boys soccer goes undefeated

Jack McManus, Sports Editor
November 8, 2024
Junior Tre’Marion Crawford holds off the Cleveland defense as he runs the ball forward. The Cleveland defender chased him down. Crawford played a massive part in this big win completing 10 out of 17 passes and throwing for four touchdowns helping McDaniel seal their first win.

McDaniel football v.s Cleveland photo essay

Jack McManus, Sports Editor
October 17, 2024
Sophomore Laney Ivester jumps up for a kill and a point. Ivester is one of the younger players in the program that have helped the team succeed.

[Photo] A completely new look for the volleyball team, with bigger aspirations

Jackson Mailey, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2024
Junior Tre'Marion Crawford celebrates while walking on the field. This is Crawford's third season, and he is one of the team captains this year.

New additions to football team brings hope to the program

Jack McManus, Sports Editor
September 26, 2024
Sophomore Judah Ostrand celebrates his first high school goal. His team comes over to congratulate him.

Boys soccer focusing on developing new players while striving to be more organized defensively

Jack McManus, Sports Editor
September 26, 2024
Senior Anna Gladwin jumps up to spike down the ball. Her defender does her best to defend it.

McDaniel triumphs over Wells in a confident win

Jack McManus, Sports Editor
September 20, 2024
Seniors Mercedez Berduo-Flores (left) and Maleigha Canaday-Elliot(right) prepare to sign their contracts. Canaday-Elliot is going to the University of Oregon for track and field, and Berduo-Flores is going to Clackcamas Community College for softball.

Six student-athletes set to play college sports

Jack McManus, Sports Editor
June 13, 2024
Junior Rebecca Culp dives into home base. She scores a run for the team.

Softball team excels, focuses on season goals

Jack McManus, Advertising Manager
May 30, 2024
Senior Miles Greene looks at his options down the field. The player marking him is playing tight defense.

Ultimate frisbee faces off against rival Grant

Jack McManus, Sports Editor
May 9, 2024
Sophomore Lupine Reeves battles at districts. He ended up getting third place for his weight class

The team sends twelve wrestlers to state tournament after dominant district win

Jack McManus, Advertising Manager
April 12, 2024
Senior Brandon Kyle attempts to takedown Roosevelt wrestler. Brandon ended up winning his match.

Wrestling team overcomes Roosevelt, Ida B. Wells

Jack McManus, Advertising Manager
February 1, 2024
The glowing lights shine on the front of the restaurant. The bright red letters make the building pop.

Botto’s BBQ offers delicious American barbeque

Jack McManus, Advertising Manager
February 1, 2024
Junior Miguel Navarro watching the JV wrestling team prep for a meet. Having youth in a sports program is crucial to a programs's success.

Wrestling: Team ecstatic for upcoming season goals

Jack McManus, Advertising Manager
January 4, 2024
McDaniel boys soccer at halftime up in score 3-0. The goals were scored by junior Tavener Russ and senior Bryan Carmona Zepeda.

Boy’s soccer knocks off fourth seed team

Jack McManus, Advertising Manager
October 31, 2023
Head coach Russel Millage (right) watches on the field. He looks forward to seeing the team improve and build off their potential.

New football coaches hope to bring change to program

Jack McManus, Advertising Manager
October 26, 2023
Cub Edition: Monopoly stands as the GOAT board game

Cub Edition: Monopoly stands as the GOAT board game

Jack McManus, Cub Reporter
May 17, 2023
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