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Almost, Maine: Spring Play Preview

Lizzie Lohrer September 14, 2018

This March, Forest Grove High School’s Theater Department will be putting on Almost, Maine. The play, written by John Cariani, takes place in the fictional town of Almost, Maine. Comprised of nine short...

March Horoscopes

Harley Tummond, Diversity Editor September 14, 2018

Aquarius: January 20-February 18 Aquarius, your ruling house of Uranus will provide you with much deserved stability and happiness this month. It is likely that you have been feeling a little anxious...

A Proposal to Re-Examine the Word ‘Smart’

Jenna Knaupp September 14, 2018

Smart: /smärt/ noun. Intelligence, acumen. As of late, the denotation of this word has been twisted. I hear it misused frequently, if not daily. Although it is good to praise the accomplishments of...

Left Behind: Forgotten Women of the American Revolution

Lizzie Lohrer September 14, 2018

Everybody knows what Rosa Parks did for the Civil Rights movement, and most everyone has at least heard of Eleanor Roosevelt. Sometimes though, we get so caught up in remembering the great things these...

Keystone Contributor: Shayne Lowry

Jenna Knaupp September 14, 2018

Within any extracurricular group, club, activity, or class at our school, you will always find leaders. These people are the glue of the community. They are the individuals who go the extra mile; who put...

The Case for Outdoor Science School

Sofie Dobberfuhl September 14, 2018

As a senior, I can reflect upon the ups and downs of high school; the classes I hated and loved, the friends and memories that I’ve made during my years at Forest Grove High School. I’ve taken at least...

The Women’s Movement of 2018

Harley Tummond, Diversity Editor September 14, 2018

If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ve probably seen a sprinkle of headlines about the new women’s movement. On the day after President Trump’s inauguration back in 2017, more...

The Exchange Experience

Amy Renzema September 14, 2018

Forest Grove is honored this year to be the host to five exchange students from two different continents and five different countries. Mickaelle and Tomas from Italy, Nancy from Japan, Arya from Turkey,...

Keystone Contributor: Matthew Anderson

Jenna Knaupp September 14, 2018

This edition’s keystone contributor to the music program is Matthew Anderson.  Matthew is a member of two audition-only musical groups at Forest Grove High School: Chorale and Da Capo. Along with...

Special Contribution: Focus on Megan Martinez

Alexandra Delgado-Vasquez, Guest Writer September 14, 2018

Alexandra is a member of Ms. Granby's ELD class. The Advocate will be featuring pieces from ELD students at the high school in as many upcoming editions as we can as students submit materials to us. The...

Pa-Jam the Gym

Hannah Aguirre September 14, 2018

This year everyone’s favorite basketball game, Jam the Gym, is on Friday February 2nd. The theme is “Pa-Jam the Gym.” That means that if you want to get hype, wear your favorite PJ’s to cheer on...

Who You Are and Art Derived From It

Jessica Brewer, Series Editor September 14, 2018

This year our school has the utmost pleasure of hosting an event that two considerate seniors decided to plan. Natalia Bermejo and Itchel Gaona are calling out to all artists of all mediums to pour their...

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