![Sophomore Olivia’s Courtney uses acrylics in many of her paintings. “[Art] also gives me an opportunity to listen to music,” Courtney said. “I don](https://WHSadvocateonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_9184-675x900.jpg)
![Mark Lohan, second from left, poses with a trophy in a City of Washington tennis tournament. "The only time I ever won money off a tournament was a [Pro-Amateur] tournament that I played in Mississippi," Lohan said. "I was paired with an amateur, and we ended up taking first place, and won about $500." Lohan once ranked #2 in Mississippi in open doubles tennis.](https://WHSadvocateonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0554-900x675.jpg)
Elena Roewe, Reporter
May 21, 2020 • No Comments
As the world struggles against COVID-19, significant changes have been made in hospitals and healthcare centers everywhere. Local healthcare workers are working to help prevent the spread of the virus. “We don’t allow...
Bobbie Morrison, Entertainment Editor
March 23, 2020 • 1 Comment
Recently, stores in Washington, Mo. and across the country have been ripped apart by customers who were desperately trying to stock up before the peak of COVID-19. The predictions blasted by media sources and professional...
Jadyn Whittall, Reporter
April 30, 2020 • No Comments
All over the world, the coronavirus has taken a huge toll on people’s day-to-day lives. Whether it is being able to go to their job, go to the store or even just take a walk outside, people are affected by this pandemic....
Bobbie Morrison, Entertainment Editor
April 22, 2020 • No Comments
Many students invest their time into learning hobbies that allow them to express themselves. One hobby that students at WHS partake in is photography. Through photography, student photographers are given the opportunity...
Elizabeth Derner, Reporter
April 13, 2020 • No Comments
Curious about the organisms all around us, senior Sarah Simons began using her microscope to view and film them up close. She’s shared her interest in biology with peers by posting the videos on Instagram this spring. “I...
The history and impact of Lent, Ash Wednesday
March 31, 2020
There are many different religions throughout the world. The Catholic religion is probably the most common...
Student-created game sweeps across campus
March 30, 2020
A new game has taken Washington High School by storm. A game called “Assassins,” created by Levi...
Katelyn Garrett, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2020 • No Comments
ACT testing is something that we all know and have stressed out about for generations. Over the past year, ACT testing has gone online, which is different...
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May 13, 2020 • No Comments
Getting spoiled is one of the worst experiences someone can have if they really love a certain media property. For things I enjoy, I avoid spoilers like...
Kaden Meyer, Reporter
May 6, 2020 • No Comments
During quarantine, I’ve come to realize that most of my favorite activities involve being in public and being with friends. Now that I’m unable to...
Miles Hellebusch, Opinions Editor
April 30, 2020 • No Comments
Covid-19 has kept me firmly inside where I like to be, but some people have been protesting lock-downs across the country and gathering outside statehouses....
Online Schooling: Helpful or Stressful?
April 30, 2020
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Ben Tobben, Reporter
May 21, 2020 • No Comments
Over the years, music has gone from mainly CDs to almost completely digital streams. With the popularity of the internet, more and more music trends have been influenced by...
Grace Hoerstkamp, Advertising Editor
May 10, 2020 • No Comments
As Netflix releases its latest cliche teen mystery, "Outerbanks" (OBX) is designed to be a suspenseful masterpiece that brings viewers to the edge of their screens but has...
Emma Busch, Reporter
May 5, 2020 • No Comments
Finding things to do in quarantine can be a challenge. Besides getting up to go to work or do online classes, it can be a challenge to find enough motivation to get out of...
How to create a homemade face mask
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Laura Ruby shines unique light on American history
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![The Blue Jays celebrate their victory over Borgia on Friday, Nov. 29 at St. Francis Borgia High School. "[The most exciting game] was probably my first game or the game against Borgia," junior forward Todd Bieg said. The Blue Jays are currently undefeated at 4-0.](https://WHSadvocateonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/bieg.image_-900x563.jpg)
![The WHS cheer team takes a group photo after performing at the state competition at Lindenwood University. "I think that, speaking for all of the seniors, it feels absolutely amazing [to have done so good at state]," Paige Whittall said. "I think that this is all that we could have asked for ending our senior competition season.” The team will be cheering at Saint Francis Borgia Regional High School for the WHS basketball team](https://WHSadvocateonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cheer-675x900.jpeg)
