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ECHO Newspaper
Webster Groves High School
100 Selma Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119

Upcoming Events

March 6
Broadway Revue
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March 9
Parent Teacher Conferences
In person   4:30-8:30 p.m.

March 10
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March 13-20
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March 27
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Photo of the Week

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
Women's basketball held its senior night on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and played against Seckman High School. The game ended in a 56-51 win for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund 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 Webster's theater department performs "Six: Teen Edition," from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17. The performance took place in the Jerry R. Knight auditorium. Photo by Lucy Fish. Men's basketball traveled to Highland, Illinois to compete in the Highland Shootout on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Statesmen played against Inglewood High School from California. The game ended in a 76-77 loss for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Men’s and women’s basketball played against Kirkwood high school on Friday, Jan. 9 in Roberts Gym. The women’s team lost 27-37 and the men’s team won 66-46. The basketball program also honored past basketball alum and the men’s championship team from 1996. Photos by Sam Enlund All Webster Groves School District schools and district offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to weather. All Webster Groves School District schools and offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to severe weather. Men’s and Women’s basketball honored those lost to cancer on Monday, Jan. 5. The men’s team played Saint Louis University High, winning 83-62, and the women’s team played Parkway North High School, winning 50-42. Photos by Sam Enlund Varsity men’s basketball won the annual Webster Classic Tournament which took place from Thursday, Dec. 11, to Saturday, Dec. 13. The team played three games against Jennings High School, Christian Brothers College High School and Lee’s Summit North High School, and won all three. Photos 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.
--“'Queer' in pop culture"
--"Top 10 Instagram Accounts to follow"
--"Historic Front Pages"
--"Charles Lindbergh"
*Class of 2009 former business/advertising manager Caitlyn Davis is a public relations strategist.
*Class of 2017 former sports editor/columnist Bennett Durando is a Nuggets beat writer for The Denver Post.
*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 Roxie Mullins is senior editor at "Faces Magazine."
*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
News, Podcasts, Videos

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

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Esports team prepares for upcoming season
Sports

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

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WG Echo: February 2026
Print Version

WG Echo: February 2026

This is the sixth issue of the 110th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo: February 2026

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Governments attempts to silence journalists threatens democracy
Editorial

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

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Super Bowl Halftime show honors Puerto Rico
Op-Ed

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

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Echo News Roundup: Feb. 25, 2026
Videos

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

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Students march to City Hall in protest of recent actions from ICE
Features

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

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Echo staff members review romantic comedy movies
Entertainment

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.
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Women’s wrestling team prepares for Districts
Sports

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

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Students, staff start American Sign Language club
News, Podcasts

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

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Students walkout to protest ICE
Photo of the Week

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

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Publications earns ‘First Class’ rating
News Brief

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

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Review:‘Marty Supreme’ presents larger-than-life story
Entertainment

Review:‘Marty Supreme’ presents larger-than-life story

Since its release in December 2025, “Marty Supreme” has been widely discussed and highly reviewed, a reputation that is very much deserved. Continue reading Review:‘Marty Supreme’ presents larger-than-life story

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Esports team’s season begins
Sports

Esports team’s season begins

Webster Esports team has won State in the past three seasons and began its spring season on Feb. 9. Continue reading Esports team’s season begins

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Annual Douglass Night game ends with Webster winning 81-27
Features, Sports

Annual Douglass Night game ends with Webster winning 81-27

Men’s basketball played against McCluer at the annual Douglass Night game. Webster players wore Douglass jerseys to commemorate the former basketball players who attended Douglass High School. Continue reading Annual Douglass Night game ends with Webster winning 81-27

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