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Staff Profile: Mr. Kirkman

Harley Tummond, Diversity Editor September 14, 2018

The culture at Forest Grove High School is reliant on the hardwork and dedication of the entire student body, as well as key staff members who facilitate involvement in clubs and school spirit. One of...

Winter Play: Pride & Prejudice

Lizzie Lohrer September 14, 2018

This January, Pride and Prejudice was brought to life on stage at Forest Grove High School, replacing the customary Shakespeare performance. First published in 1813, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice...

February Horoscopes

Harley Tummond, Diversity Editor September 14, 2018

Hello everybody, I hope you had a fantastic December and January and I’m happy to be back to deliver some more horoscopes to guide you through the month to follow: Aquarius: January 20-February 18 On...

Virginia’s 2017 Elections: How the Swing State is Swinging Back

Maggie Hatt, Editor in Chief September 14, 2018

The November elections that took place across the country marked a turning point in the political momentum of one state in particular- Virginia. Perhaps one of the most-watched races was that between Danica...

Winter Concert Review

Lizzie Lohrer September 14, 2018

While the annual Winter Concert was canceled last year due to snow, it made a return this December. The Winter Concert showcased the Choir, Band, and Orchestra in a fantastic display that wowed the audience....

FGHS Fall Blood Drive- Success in More Than One Way

Matthew Hampton, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 14, 2018

Every year the high school hosts at least one blood drive, and this year it took place on December 11, 2017. The Red Cross is always looking for blood donations, and our school has many brave and generous...

Style

Ellie Vilhauer, Features & Opinion Editor September 14, 2018

One thing that every single person has to do in the morning is get dressed. We can choose to wear whatever we want. That is what’s so cool about personal style- it's a mandatory form of self expression....

Keystone Contributor: Jacqueline Frawley

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 Dangers of Teenage Cellphone Phone Addiction

Jenna Knaupp September 11, 2018

“Get off your phone!” A familiar phrase, right? Maybe even just reading that sentence made you feel annoyed. I mean, you aren’t even on your phone that much, right? However, CNN stated a study...

The Veteran’s Day Assembly: The 16th Year in Review

Harley Tummond, Diversity Editor September 11, 2018

Just past 9 AM on November 9th, 2017, the rows of seats on the floor of the Basinski Center at Forest Grove High School slowly filled with those who have served in our country’s armed forces and their...

Uplifting News

Anonymous September 11, 2018

Our news is biased. It’s biased in the conventional sense, in that certain news sources will have certain ideological biases which may bleed into the phrasing and selection of news, but it’s also biased...

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