Alumnae discuss: high school then and now
Sam Klein Print/Podcast Editor Webster Groves High School was founded in 1889. It was first only one classroom in the … Continue reading Alumnae discuss: high school then and now
Music department prepares for upcoming performances
Ali Schulz Junior Editor Jazz band will play at 1 p.m. on Sept. 16, as part of the Old Webster … Continue reading Music department prepares for upcoming performances
Season two: ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ sparks debate
Viewers of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” tuned in each week starting July. 14 for season two. Each episode brought anticipation of who the main character, Belly (Lola Tung) would end up with. Continue reading Season two: ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ sparks debate
Barbie Movie shows new perspective on misogyny
“It might not have shown every aspect of a woman’s daily life and how hard it can be, but it did a very good job showing just a smidge of it,” an anonymous sophomore said. Continue reading Barbie Movie shows new perspective on misogyny
New retake policy should be changed
Webster Groves High School implemented a new, controversial retake policy for the 2023-24 school year. This policy changes the requirements for an assessment retake, differing from the 2022-23 school year. Continue reading New retake policy should be changed
Students, staff discuss: Is football dying?
Clayton High School and Brentwood High School made the choice to merge their football teams for the 2023 football season due to low numbers according to KSDK, showing that small school districts are struggling to put together football teams. Continue reading Students, staff discuss: Is football dying?
Breaking news: Friendship dance will continue to be held with Kirkwood
In a press release sent out to students, parents and staff, principal Dr. Matt Irvin announced the annual Friendship Dance will continue to be held jointly with Kirkwood High School. Continue reading Breaking news: Friendship dance will continue to be held with Kirkwood
Voices of Webster: Students, staff talk about Friendship Dance
Print/podcast editor Sam Klein reports on this year’s Friendship Dance. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Students, staff talk about Friendship Dance
Photo of the Week: Junior swims relay
Junior Emmett Shank swims the 400 free relay in the Summit Quad at Rockwood Summit High School on Thursday, Sept. 14. Webster won first place by 137 points. Photo by Arianna Peper Continue reading Photo of the Week: Junior swims relay
College counselors give application advice
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 66.2% of high school students enroll in college—but before a student can step into their first lecture or log onto their first ZOOM meeting, they have to apply. Continue reading College counselors give application advice
Echo News Roundup: Sept. 21, 2023
Contributing writer Mia Willis shares this week’s headlines. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Sept. 21, 2023
Coaches, athletes respond to heat wave
August’s heatwave took its toll on athletes with record high heats getting as high as 115, according to weather.gov. Continue reading Coaches, athletes respond to heat wave
Students showcase clubs through activities fair
Activities Fair for all students was hosted on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Continue reading Students showcase clubs through activities fair
New choir teacher brings back old tradition
The choir is starting the year off by performing with the middle school choir and directors from outside of the district. Continue reading New choir teacher brings back old tradition
Heatwave affects student transportation
“I decided I had to get someone to pick me up, so I had to have my poor grandma get me after school because it’s so bad,” sophomore Kate Spellecy said about her bus. Continue reading Heatwave affects student transportation
Fall, spring sports seasons change due to renovations on Moss Field
No home games, competitions, or practices will be held at Moss Field this school year because of construction at the site. As a result, fall and spring sports have seen major changes to their seasons. Continue reading Fall, spring sports seasons change due to renovations on Moss Field