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Organizations threaten Planned Parenthood, choice

By Trinity Madison on December 7, 2018 • ( 0 )

When the phrase, “abortion clinic in St. Louis,” is placed in Bing.com’s search engine, the results are one Planned Parenthood clinic and three Crisis Pregnancy Centers.

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Voices of Webster: December 7, 2018

By wgecho on December 7, 2018 • ( 0 )

Junior Musa Siddiqui discusses his experience around religious holidays and school.
DECA sponsors Night in the Courtyard

By wgecho on December 7, 2018 • ( 0 )

Contributing writer Ethan Ryan reports on the Nov. 2, Night in the Courtyard. The DECA event featured student musicians and raised money for DECA’s New York trip.
Josie’s Journal: Senior produces his first studio album

By Josie Krueger on December 5, 2018 • ( 0 )

Newfound music producer and senior Christian Ragain released his first studio album, “PAiNT,” on Aug. 24. Its nine songs encompass modern jazz and hip-hop influence with a personalized synthetic twist. Classically and jazz trained on the piano, Ragain took piano… Read More ›
Voices of Webster: December 5, 2018

By wgecho on December 5, 2018 • ( 0 )

Podcast editor Maeve Taylor reports on the attitude of senior football players going in to Turkey Day.
Soccer persists despite season losses

By evelyntrampe on December 4, 2018 • ( 0 )

After losing six consecutive games prior to Districts, it may come as surprise to some that men’s soccer was not only able to win its next five games but also compete for a State title. According to players, this turnaround… Read More ›
Orchestra to perform Dec. 4

By wgecho on December 3, 2018 • ( 0 )

Samantha Massena — Contributing Writer
Orchestra, led by director Andrew Pulliam, will perform its first concert on Tuesday Dec. 4, 7-9 p.m. in the auditorium.
Newscast: Nov. 30, 2018

By wgecho on November 30, 2018 • ( 0 )

Video editor Evelyn Trampe shares this week’s news: SAT test, candy cane reindeer, a cappella concert, Mr. Webster Pageant, tutoring services and the college bus tour.
Voices of Webster: November 30, 2018

By wgecho on November 30, 2018 • ( 0 )

This week’s ECHO Podcast is introduced by technology columnist Sean Mullins and was edited by podcast editor Maeve Taylor. Entertainment editor Josie Krueger shares her review of “The Crimes of Grindelwald.” Intro and Outro music is “Poppers and Prosecco” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under… Read More ›
Ellie’s Expression: Field trip opens students’ eyes

By Eleanor Marshall on November 30, 2018 • ( 0 )

I am a part of the new Real World Problem Solving class. This semester, we have been studying global poverty and all of the contributing factors of it, including hunger, health care, lack of education and gender inequalities.
Photo of the Week: Achinda celebrates winning Mr. Congeniality in Mr. Webster Pageant

By wgecho on November 29, 2018 • ( 0 )

Senior Faunel Achinda wins Mr. Congeniality in Mr. Webster Pageant on November 28. DECA and Marketing II organized Mr. Webster Pageant. Photo by Trinity Madison
Print Version: WG ECHO November 2018 Issue

By wgecho on November 29, 2018 • ( 0 )

This is the third issue of the 104th year of the ECHO. Contents include: *Field trip opens students eyes *Letter to the editor *Transgender community needs equal rights *Organizations threaten planned parenthood, choice *Statesbots hosts Tech Challenge meet *Special School… Read More ›
Senior football players, coach express feelings of assuredness going in to Turkey Day

By Maeve Taylor on November 28, 2018 • ( 0 )

With the celebration of Turkey Day comes the last game for football players of the Class of 2019. This was the last time the senior players played in the same place at the same time in this fashion. Some will… Read More ›
Voices of Webster: November 28, 2018

By wgecho on November 28, 2018 • ( 0 )

News editor Ethan Weihl reports on the Special School District celebrating 60 years.
Josie’s Journal: Is Webster a fine arts district?

By Josie Krueger on November 27, 2018 • ( 0 )

In the summer of 2017, the auditorium had its seats replaced for the first time since it was founded in 1928. Now, an even more pertinent issue arises concerning the auditorium’s safety and functionality. Over last summer, drama teacher Todd… Read More ›
SSD celebrates 60 years

By Ethan Weihl on November 26, 2018 • ( 0 )

Special School District is celebrating its 60th year educating children with disabilities. The Special School District was created in 1957, after a St. Louis County tax levy was passed to fund the program. The program began holding classes in 1958… Read More ›
Poll: What do you put in your hot chocolate?

By wgecho on November 26, 2018 • ( 0 )

Cinnamon, marshmallows, whipped cream or peppermint
Electric Retrospective- Review: ‘Pokemon Let’s Go!’ lets itself go

By Sean Mullins on November 21, 2018 • ( 0 )

When remakes try to recapture the magic of their source material, lightning doesn’t always strike twice, as is the case with “Pokemon Let’s Go! Pikachu” and “Pokemon Let’s Go! Eevee.” The “Let’s Go!” games are remakes of “Pokemon Yellow,” an… Read More ›
Frazier from the Field: Football flops this season

By wgecho on November 20, 2018 • ( 0 )

Let’s talk about stats for one second, specifically the ratio of 318:59. This heavy ratio represents the number of points scored on Webster (318) and the 59 of points Webster has scored the entire season. We, Webster Groves High School-… Read More ›
‘Science nerd’ joins faculty

By wgecho on November 19, 2018 • ( 0 )

Isabella Ferrell Contributing Writer Harry Potter enthusiast, science nerd and science teacher Kaleigh Curran has joined the teaching staff to teach biology and conceptual chemistry in room 384. Curran is originally from Bloomington, IL, and later ended up in St.Louis… Read More ›
Voices of Webster: November 16, 2018

By wgecho on November 16, 2018 • ( 0 )

This week’s ECHO Podcast is introduced by technology columnist Sean Mullins and was edited by podcast editor Maeve Taylor. Podcast editor Maeve Taylor shares Sean Mullins‘ report on the upcoming robotics meet. Intro and Outro music is “Poppers and Prosecco” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed… Read More ›
Breaking News: Webster Groves schools closed Nov. 15, due to inclement weather

By wgecho on November 14, 2018 • ( 0 )

Superintendent Dr. John Simpson informed the Webster Groves community that school would not be in session for Nov. 15, due to inclement weather.
Students form bands: Beatrix Kiddo, Jettisons

By evelyntrampe on November 14, 2018 • ( 0 )

Some students play sports, have jobs or just play musical instruments, but others form bands like The Jettisons and Beatrix Kiddo. The Jettisons The Jettisons consists of five juniors: Quinn Coffman (bass), Charlie Teeter (keys), Bill Harned (lead guitar), Eli… Read More ›
Voices of Webster: November 14, 2018

By wgecho on November 14, 2018 • ( 0 )

Video editor Evelyn Trampe reports on student bands.

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Marketing II seniors sponsor Breakfast with Santa

Marketing II seniors will host a pancake Breakfast with Santa Dec. 8, from 8-11 a.m. in the PV Commons.

Activities will include crafts, letters to Santa and pictures with Santa.

Tickets purchased before Dec. 7, are $8 for children 13 years and older and adults, $4 for children between four and 12 years old, and free for children three and under.

Tickets purchased at the door are $10 for children 13 years old and adults and $6 for children between four and 12 years old.

Participants should enter through the Junior Entrance on the south side of Selma Avenue.

Hannah Leatherbarrow, playing Hamlet, speaks with Rowan Van Horn, playing Lord Claudius. “Hamlet” was performed 2016 in the Jerry R. Knight Auditorium. The drama department will present “Mid-Summer’s Night Dream” in February. Photo by Jake Collins

Drama announces ‘Midsummer’s Night Dream’ cast

Drama will perform “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” Feb. 28, March 1, and 2, in the Black Box Theater.

The Athenian Court will be played by senior Christian Gray (Theseus), sophomore Jaden Fields (Hippolyta), senior Hank Geers (Egeus) and senior Shadrach Stitz (Philostrate).

The Lovers are played by senior Grace Engel (Hermia), senior Josie Krueger (Helena), senior Sam Getz (Lysander) and junior Quinn Coffeman (Demetrius).

The Faries are played by senior Rahman Ali (Oberon), sophomore Annalise McCann (Titania), senior Danny Chura (Puck), sophomore Caroline Gillow (Peaseblossom), freshman Sienna DeSuza (Cobweb), sophomore Julia Hamm (Moth) and freshman Claire McCarthy (Mustardseed).

The Mechanicals include sophomore Abraham Wilson (Nick Bottom), freshman Zoie Sellers (Peter Quince), senior Aidan Kurtz (Francis Flute), freshman Thomas Kessler (Tom Snout), senior Mel Carroll (Robin Starveling) and junior Aidan Owens (Snug).