The student news site of Washington High School

The Advocate
The student news site of Washington High School

The Advocate
The student news site of Washington High School

The Advocate
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What even is Omicron?

Samantha Doepker, Reporter
January 19, 2022
U.S. COVID death tolls pass 500,000

U.S. COVID death tolls pass 500,000

Ben Tobben, Sports Editor
February 28, 2021
Students cheer on the basketball team earlier this season.

COVID changes Courtwarming

Mackenzie Lawyer, Reporter
February 1, 2021

Keeping up the holiday spirit while social distancing

Kaden Meyer, Opinions Editor
December 7, 2020
Stay Clean

Stay Clean

Abbie Kipp, Advertising Editor
December 1, 2020
The School District of Washington announced the change to the hybrid schedule Sept. 24 on Twitter. Secondary students will remain in a hybrid model while elementary students return to school five days a week.

Changes in the school year

Emma Busch, News Editor
September 29, 2020
Teachers work to transition into new school year

Teachers work to transition into new school year

Elena Roewe, Features Editor
September 28, 2020
The pandemic is teaching students to embrace the memories they are making with their teammates. “I would say the best moments this year have been being able to be a leader,” senior Louis Paule said. “I am a senior and I remember what the seniors have done before me, and I like being able to continue their legacy and create my own.” Paule has set a goal to play to the best of his ability for the football team.

Changing the Game

Bobbie Morrison, Editor-In-Chief
September 28, 2020
Mask mandates aren't infringing on your rights

Mask mandates aren’t infringing on your rights

Kaden Meyer, Opinions Editor
September 28, 2020
The Technology and Learning Center is where WHS principal, Dr. Joseph Dierks, is now located for his new administrative role. "Right now I am the Virtual Programs Administrator (K-12), and I am still the A + coordinator for the district," Dierks said. "This is a temporary position that fills a need for the district." Prior to becoming an administrator, Dierks was a teacher for 16 years.

WHS principal takes on new administrative role due to COVID-19

Kaylee Karll, Reporter
September 24, 2020
Having enough personal protective equipment (PPE) has been a major issue during the pandemic. “We’ve taken precautions inside of work and outside of work," Redell said. "When we’re working, everybody that’s working is wearing a mask throughout their whole shift, and also whenever we go out into the public, like if we have to go to a grocery store or a gas station or anywhere that’s not our house, we’re wearing masks then as well.”

The impact of COVID-19 on healthcare

Elena Roewe, Reporter
May 21, 2020
I have a newfound passion for nature photography.

Staying sane during quarantine

Kaden Meyer, Reporter
May 6, 2020
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