Student council participates in Polar Plunge
Student council and Best Buddies participated in the Special Olympics Missouri Polar Plunge at Creve Coeur Lake on Saturday, Feb. 27. Continue reading Student council participates in Polar Plunge
Journalism, yearbook students attend Mizzou’s J-Day
Echo Newspaper and Echo Yearbook students attended MIJA’s J-Day on Wednesday, March 25. Continue reading Journalism, yearbook students attend Mizzou’s J-Day
Japanese students visit Webster
Social studies teacher Betty Roberst leads six visiting Japanese exchange students and two teachers Friday, March 6, on a tour of the school at the beginning of their stay. The students arrived as a part of the St. Louis–Suwa Sister Cities exchange program. Photos by Sam Enlund Continue reading Japanese students visit Webster
Voices of Webster: Robotics finishes season
Robotics team has finished its season with a combined record of 18-22. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Robotics finishes season
Esports team prepares for upcoming season
Esports team is soon to begin its season, where it will feature in two games Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Marvel Rivals. The players and coaches are both looking forward to the upcoming season. Continue reading Esports team prepares for upcoming season
WG Echo: February 2026
This is the sixth issue of the 110th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo: February 2026
Governments attempts to silence journalists threatens democracy
Journalist and ex-CNN news host Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents as a result of his coverage of an Anti-ICE protest. His arrest follows a clear trend of journalists being unfairly targeted and silenced by the federal government. Continue reading Governments attempts to silence journalists threatens democracy
Super Bowl Halftime show honors Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known professionally as Bad Bunny, was this year’s Super Bowl Halftime performer. The performance included his songs, “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Yo Perreo Sola,” “Safaera” and “Monaco.” Continue reading Super Bowl Halftime show honors Puerto Rico
Echo News Roundup: Feb. 25, 2026
Contributing writer Chase Hoskins shares this week’s headlines. Edited by Connor Spellecy; script by Jasper Winterton Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Feb. 25, 2026
Students march to City Hall in protest of recent actions from ICE
“We walked out with a clear goal in mind: to show that the students of WG don’t tolerate injustice,” senior and organizer of the WGHS walkout against ICE, Kiran Bergfeld said via email. Continue reading Students march to City Hall in protest of recent actions from ICE
Echo staff members review romantic comedy movies
From “The Notebook” (2004) to “500 Days of Summer” (2009), romantic comedies (rom-coms) are a significant part of Valentine’s Day traditions.
Continue reading Echo staff members review romantic comedy movies
Women’s wrestling team prepares for Districts
Women’s wrestling team began its season on Nov. 22. , with a new head coach in Webster alumni Reed Ditker. Following this, its next meet was on Jan. 31, a tournament at Seckman High School. Continue reading Women’s wrestling team prepares for Districts
Students, staff start American Sign Language club
“For a lot of deaf people, what makes it difficult for them, is that other people don’t know how to speak to them,” social studies teacher Amanda Golby said.
Golby is sponsoring the new American Sign Language (ASL) club, started by a group of freshmen in her social studies classes. Continue reading Students, staff start American Sign Language club
Students walkout to protest ICE
Students across the Webster Groves School District walked out on Friday, Jan. 30, in protest of ICE and current events happening across the United States. Photos by Arianna Peper Continue reading Students walkout to protest ICE
Publications earns ‘First Class’ rating
National Scholastic Press Association released its online critique of the 2025-26 WG Echo and awarded it a First Class rating. Continue reading Publications earns ‘First Class’ rating