The Advocate

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The Advocate

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The Addams Family: A Review

Lizzie Lohrer September 11, 2018

The drama department’s production of The Addams Family opened on November 2nd, after almost two months of rehearsal, and certainly lived up to everybody’s expectations. The musical showcases Morticia...

Basketball Week

Matthew Hampton, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 11, 2018

Because the week of December 11 - 15 is the last week of school before Winter Break, excitement is bound to be high for the holidays. A great way to channel this energy is by going to the basketball...

Election Day Results

Maggie Hatt, Editor in Chief September 11, 2018

It’s hard to believe a year has passed since (arguably) one of the biggest elections in modern history. Every year, there are new issues to debate, new candidates to support, and new bills to be passed....

December Horoscopes

Harley Tummond, Diversity Editor September 11, 2018

Aquarius: January 20th-February 18th Aquarians, you will have a very fulfilled month this December. As a sign, you thrive in social situations and feel fulfilled through the prospects of helping those...

The Ask-vocate: School Stress

September 11, 2018

Q:  Do you have any good study tips for tests? A: A successful student recognizes that they must study outside of class. Do your homework! Go in after class for a few minutes if you’re not understanding...

7 Tumblr Posts That Will Remind You of the Holiday Season

Harley Tummond, Diversity Editor September 11, 2018

For people who celebrate Christmas, there are no shortages of tumblr posts that are relatable and funny. Here are 7 tumblr text posts that should make most Christmas celebrators think “wow, that’s...

Winter Sports Preview

Mila Lumae September 11, 2018

This winter we have swimming, basketball, wrestling, cheerleading, dance, ski/snowboarding, and possibly badminton, to look forward too. The season is just beginning and we cannot wait to see what the...

Looking Back on Cross Country Season

Mila Lumae, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

In the weeks that came before the District Meet, our coach (THE Adrian Shipley, who, might I add, won coach of the year) began giving us workouts specific to what the course was like. Distances were shortened...

Cosmetology Club

Ellie Vilhauer, Features & Opinion Editor September 11, 2018

If you haven’t heard yet, we have a Cosmetology Club at FGHS! This is their first year, with Amelia as the President and Abbi as the VP. After being in charge of makeup for the plays for the last two...

Fall Musical: The Addams Family

Lizzie Lohrer September 11, 2018

The Addams family isn’t your typical family with two parents, two children, and a white picket fence to go with their typical suburban house, not by a long shot. We were first introduced to the abnormally...

Forest Grove High School Elected a Unified Champion School

Jenna Knaupp September 11, 2018

On September 19th, Forest Grove High School was named, along with 38 others in the country, a National Unified Champion School. How did we achieve this? By meeting the standards of several categories;...

Fall Choir Concert 2017

Jenna Knaupp, Writer September 11, 2018

When asked about the upcoming concert for the music program, Barry Berdahl had these enlightening thoughts to share: “Aurgh!” Also, “we will have an ice cream reception afterwards”. Every choir...

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