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Seniors share concerns about post graduation

By wgecho on March 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

Contributing writers Ethan Ryan and Zeke La Mantia talk to seniors about what worries they have about graduating.

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History teacher enjoys student interest

By wgecho on March 21, 2019 • ( 0 )

Zeke La Mantia Contributing Writer Connor Katsev began working at Webster Groves High School this fall as a history teacher. He reflected that he first decided to become a teacher when he took an Advanced Placement Art History class in… Read More ›
Counselor shares views on working in WGHS

By wgecho on March 20, 2019 • ( 0 )

After graduating high school from WGHS in 2007 and finishing college at Illinois State University, Simone Cunningham, school counselor, felt as though she was called into doing this job, mostly because she enjoys connecting with students on a “different level” as she put it.
Sales consultant shares prom dress insights

By wgecho on March 20, 2019 • ( 0 )

Contributing writer Zora Thomas talks to Inez Otay of Helen’s Bridal and Alterations about what students look for in prom dresses.
Fishing club begins spring competitions

By wgecho on March 19, 2019 • ( 0 )

On Sundays in the spring, a group of Webster Groves High School students meet around lakes in St. Louis for competition and sharing the activity that unites them. This group is fishing club.
Proposition E solves district issues

By wgecho on March 19, 2019 • ( 0 )

Proposition E, on the ballot for April 2, is a $22 million bond issue, designed to “improve safety, accessibility and other space issues in district buildings and relieve overcrowding in elementary schools,” according to the WGSD website.
Students beautify school walls

By wgecho on March 15, 2019 • ( 0 )

Contributing writers Annabelle Lewis and Isabella Ferrell talk to senior and artist Zoe Schultz about student efforts to beautify the high school.
Editorial: Prop E will provide safety, reduce overcrowding

By wgecho on March 14, 2019 • ( 0 )

Proposition E will create a beneficial environment for all students with the new proposed extensions. The Echo endorses proposition E. The new bond increase will not raise any taxes and will keep the current tax rate at 56.99 cents per… Read More ›
Voices of Webster: March 13, 2018

By wgecho on March 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

Contributing writers Annabell Lewis and Isabella Ferrell report on the decorations of the school walls.
Ellie’s Expression: Teen dating violence epidemic needs to end

By wgecho on March 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

With Valentine’s Day in our recent past, love is in the air. It’s hard to escape the sappy ballads, cheesy rom-coms, and couple pictures on Instagram during February.With all the good, it is easy to overlook the ugly truth of relationships: according to VAWnet.org, “One in three teens will experience physical or sexual violence in their relationships.”
Willie’s Comic 2: Electric Boogaloo by Sean Mullins

By Sean Mullins on March 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

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Spanish department takes trip to Spain

By Elise Keller on March 12, 2019 • ( 0 )

Students in the Spanish program will take a 10-day long trip to Spain during spring break. “We want them to be able to practice what we learn in class and be able to go somewhere where they can use it,”… Read More ›
Photo of the week: Senior doused with smoothie to raise funds

By wgecho on March 12, 2019 • ( 0 )

Senior Sammy Toskin has an orange smoothie poured on him after his one-act, “Double.” Photo by Jaden Fields
Congresswoman supports special education

By Maeve Taylor on March 11, 2019 • ( 0 )

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), first passed in 1975, according to Understood.org, is a federal law that “requires schools to serve the needs of eligible students with disabilities.”Over the years, there have been cases in which the application of IDEA by schools has fallen short. One such case was worked through this year in Southwest Missouri.According to an article in the Joplin Globe, the Bronaugh school district in Bronaugh, MO, was “found to be out of compliance with federal laws.”
Newscast: March 8, 2019

By wgecho on March 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

Video editor Evelyn Trampe shares this week’s headlines: Parent Teacher Conferences, bus passes, prom site selection, Cardinals tickets, Statesmen Service Awards, experiential learning credit, cheerleader tryouts and All-Write Festival highlights.
McClure reflects on high school lacrosse career, looks toward future

By wgecho on March 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

Gretchen Skoglund Contributing Writer Senior lacrosse player Kelly McClure is optimistic about what’s to come. The Varsity women’s goalkeeper, who signed to play at Quincy University, looks forward to leading the Webster team in her final Statesman…. Read More ›
Voices of Webster: March 8, 2019

By wgecho on March 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

Contributing writer Gretchen Skoglund talks to seniors about advice they want to give to younger students.
Wrestling finishes season at State

By wgecho on March 7, 2019 • ( 0 )

Ethan Ryan and Elise Wilke-Grimm Contributing Writers “No matter what the outcome is, you know you put everything on the line, and we love you for it. Never give up,” senior Edward Suber said. His words epitomized this season for… Read More ›
Review: Rogers delivers honest chart-topper

By wgecho on March 6, 2019 • ( 0 )

“Heard it in a Past Life,” fully written and co-produced by Folk-pop singer Maggie Rogers, comprehensively elates the experiences and feelings of change. Rogers’ first major-label debut album with Capitol Records was released Jan. 18. Upon release, the album placed… Read More ›
Voices of Webster: March 6, 2019

By wgecho on March 6, 2019 • ( 0 )

Contributing writers Gant Gibson and Ada Foley talk to English teachers Steve Leftridge and Katie Guymon about the All Write Festival.
Junior returns to Broadway

By wgecho on March 4, 2019 • ( 0 )

Returning to off-Broadway performances, junior Elizabeth Teeter will star in world premiere musical “The Secret Life of Bees,” directed by Tony winner Sam Gold. Written by two time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, the play is adapted from the bestselling… Read More ›
Frazier from the Field: Men’s Basketball approaches 3rd consecutive State title

By wgecho on March 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

Men’s basketball is on it’s way to winning it’s third consecutive State championship. Who might stop the Statesmen?
Voices of Webster: March 1, 2018

By wgecho on March 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

Feature Editor Lindsey Bennett reports on the upcoming All Write festival.

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Echo staffers earn Quill and Scroll honors

Three Echo staffers earned Quill and Scroll honors in two categories last week in its 2019 Quill and Scroll International Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contest.

Senior Sean Mullins won second place in Blogging for his Electric Retrospective, and sophomore Maeve Taylor and junior Lindsey Bennett won second place for Audio Podcast: Series for their Voices of Webster podcasts about teaching styles.

Students from five countries submitted 2,486 entries over all 30 categories, and judges chose 268 winning entries produced by 319 students, or National Winners. Every winning entry earns a Quill and Scroll Gold Key.

Quill and Scroll honors Sweepstakes Winners (First Place) in every category with a special framed certificate. All National Winners (Sweepstakes, Second Place, Third Place and Honorable Mention) receive award letters and are eligible to apply for Quill and Scroll Scholarships.

District adds half-day to calendar

Webster Groves School District schools will be in session on May 24, as a makeup day for the snow day on Feb. 28.

The state requires students to attend school 174 days and 1044 hours. WGSD scheduled 177 days of school for student attendance which would have allowed for a three-day leeway.

This year schools were closed four times due to inclement weather.

The May 24, makeup day will be a half-day and will dismiss at noon.

Parent Teacher Conferences coming

Parent-Teacher Conferences are March 12 and 13, from 4 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday and 12:50 – 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

Teachers are asked to keep conferences to a maximum of seven minutes.

Pre-scheduled conferences take place 4 – 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday with walkups available the rest of the evening and Wednesday.