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Junior Scottie Adkinson attempts to shoot the ball against a defender from Saint Louis University High on Monday, Jan 5. The game ended in an 83-62 win for the Statesmen. Photo by Sam Enlund

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Former Echo Staffers

*Former entertainment editor Abby Botan interned with the St. Louis Post Dispatch during the summer of 2016. Here are a few of her published works.
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*Class of 2009 former business/advertising manager Caitlyn Davis is a public relations strategist.
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*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is an admissions representative at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
*Former editor-in-chief Kate Grumke is a a freelance reporter who also served as political producer for PBS and an Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*Former sports editor Roy Harris is the author of Pulitzer's Gold.
*Class of 2015 former ECHO editor-in-chief Ariel Johnson is a producer at KNWA Fox24 and a Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*Class of 2017 former ECHO editor Andy Kimball is a sports journalist for the Decatur Herald and Review.
*Class of 2019 print editor Ellie Marshall is a copy editor for the Maneater.
*Class of 2008 news editor Kate Midden is the communications director at the Global Health Advocacy Incubator.
*Class of 1978 ECHO staffer Russ Mitchell is an anchor for WKYC in Cleveland.
*Former technology columnist Sean Mullins is at Webster University and continuing his blog "Electric Retrospective."
*Former web editor Phoebe Mussman is a videographer/photographer at Lindenwood University and won the Jury Award for Best Cinematography and Sound at the Stronger Than Fiction Film Fest for her documentary "Qualm and Quietus."
*Class of 2021 entertainment editor Addie Palmquist is working for the University of Arizona's The Daily Wildcat.
*Class of 2018 Social Media Manager Rosa Parks is communications coordinator for Action St. Louis!
*Class of 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a data reporter for the Memphis Business Journal.
*Class of 2001 photographer Andrea Speth runs Speth Photography and photographs for the Emissourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI
Op-Ed

Gray bats are endangered in Missouri

Gray bats have become increasingly endangered throughout the years because of human disturbance in limestone caves and pollution. This disturbance has put gray bats on the endangered species list. Continue reading Gray bats are endangered in Missouri

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Junior attempts goal at SLUH game
Photo of the Week

Junior attempts goal at SLUH game

Junior Scottie Adkinson attempts to shoot the ball against a defender from Saint Louis University High on Monday, Jan 5. The game ended in an 83-62 win for the Statesmen. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Junior attempts goal at SLUH game

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History museum to feature Dr. King
News Brief

History museum to feature Dr. King

Missouri History Museum will hold a four-day celebration in January to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Continue reading History museum to feature Dr. King

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Annual ice carnival to return to Delmar Loop
News Brief

Annual ice carnival to return to Delmar Loop

Ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations and a drone show will come to the Delmar Loop on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for its 19th annual ice carnival. Continue reading Annual ice carnival to return to Delmar Loop

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Student council plans winter formal
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Student council plans winter formal

Winter Formal, run by the Student Council and led by sponsor Lana Harter, will take place on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Roberts Gym. Continue reading Student council plans winter formal

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Sports injuries impact on academic performance
Features

Sports injuries impact on academic performance

“My injuries specifically made it impossible for me to spend a whole day at school for almost nine months,” Luca Tetreault, senior, said. Continue reading Sports injuries impact on academic performance

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Echo News Roundup: Jan. 7, 2026
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Echo News Roundup: Jan. 7, 2026

Contributing writer Chase Hoskins shares this week’s headlines. Edited by Connor Spellecy; script by Jasper Winterton Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Jan. 7, 2026

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Author shares experiences with students, staff
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Author shares experiences with students, staff

Author Ebony Ladelle visited Webster on Friday, Dec. 5, and spoke with students about her two books and her reasoning for wanting to be an author. Continue reading Author shares experiences with students, staff

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Voices of Websters: Community shares ghost stories
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Voices of Websters: Community shares ghost stories

Contributing writers Chase Hoskins and Karter Goskie explore Webster’s ghost lore.  Continue reading Voices of Websters: Community shares ghost stories

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Thrive offers students real-world entrepreneurship experience
Features

Thrive offers students real-world entrepreneurship experience

“It gives students a chance to build something meaningful and learn how to navigate real-world challenges,” Thrive Entrepreneurship coordinator Kara Siebe said about the Thrive program at WGHS. Continue reading Thrive offers students real-world entrepreneurship experience

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News Brief

Hixson PTO sells out tickets for 32nd annual Holiday House Tour

Hixson Parent Teacher Organization sold out tickets for the 32nd annual Webster Groves Holiday House Tour raising $24,000 for the PTO budget, school supplies, teacher grants and school events. Continue reading Hixson PTO sells out tickets for 32nd annual Holiday House Tour

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Basketball team wins tournament
Sports

Basketball team wins tournament

Varsity men’s basketball won the Webster Classic which took place on Thursday, Dec. 11 and lasted until Saturday, Dec. 13. Continue reading Basketball team wins tournament

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A Cappella hosts winter concert
News Brief

A Cappella hosts winter concert

A Cappella held its winter concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. The concert was held in the Jerry R. Knight Auditorium, and tickets were sold for $5. Continue reading A Cappella hosts winter concert

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Voices of Webster: Library invites students to prepare for finals
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Voices of Webster: Library invites students to prepare for finals

Contributing writer Connor Spellecy talks with librarian Liz Forderhase about the  Cocoa & Cram (with Pizza) which took place Wednesday, Dec. 17. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Library invites students to prepare for finals

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WG Echo: December 2025
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WG Echo: December 2025

This is the fourth issue of the 111th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo: December 2025

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