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Tens of veterans return, honored each year

By wgecho on December 4, 2019 • ( 0 )

On the morning of Thursday, Nov. 8, students, staff and the Webster Groves community gathered in Knight Auditorium to celebrate and honor those who have risked their lives for our country, veterans.

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Problem Solving class travels to Lifewise

By wgecho on December 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

Accompanied by teacher and Chelsea Center director Kerry Arens, the students of the Real World Problem Solving class, traveled to Lifewise STL on a service immersion trip on Nov. 15 and 16.
NHS sponsors annual blood drive

By wgecho on December 2, 2019 • ( 0 )

National Honor Society sponsored a blood drive in the secondary gym, Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Fields from the Frontlines: New coach continues soccer success

By wgecho on November 26, 2019 • ( 0 )

Jaden Fields Junior Editor Men’s Varsity soccer had an exceptional year under the guide of new head coach Tim Velton. Come the end of the regular season, the team was 16 in six, winning its last regular game against Ladue…. Read More ›
Print Version: WG ECHO November 2019 Issue

By wgecho on November 26, 2019 • ( 0 )

This is the third issue of the 105th year of the ECHO.
Statesbots teams compete in First Tech Challenge

By wgecho on November 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

Statesbots (Robotics Club) competed in the annual First Tech Challenge. Their first round of the competition was on Nov. 16. Black team won fourth place, orange team won sixth place.
Community shares its Thanksgiving traditions

By wgecho on November 24, 2019 • ( 0 )

Jackson Parks Contributing Write In North America, families have their own unique Thanksgiving traditions. Whether it be to kick-off the holiday season, or annually pull out a special family recipe, each family has its own special tradition. Lillie Torbit, sophomore,… Read More ›
Voices of Webster: November 22, 2019

By wgecho on November 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

Contributing writer Jackson Parks reports on Thanksgiving traditions.
Photo of the week: Robotics moves on to next round

By wgecho on November 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

Orange “Statesbots” members, freshman Xavier Jurotich, junior Erica Magee and freshman Kimberly Rumack prepare for their bout at the first competition of the First Tech Challenge on Sat, Nov. 16.
Newscast: Nov. 22, 2019

By wgecho on November 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

Business manager Zora Thomas shares contributing writer Sophia DeWald’s special report on Makerspace as well as information about upcoming Spirit Week, Turkey Day and other sporting events.
Pageant winner pursues film, engineering

By wgecho on November 21, 2019 • ( 0 )

To win the title of Mr. Webster, a contestant must impress in the talent, video and question and answer categories.
On Nov. 13, in Knight Auditorium, the winner took a cult classic comedy movie and used it to inspire his whole on-stage performance.
Fields from the Frontline: Football continues 4-game winning streak

By wgecho on November 20, 2019 • ( 0 )

Varsity football enters a sudden winning streak after a season of hardships.
Following a game a few weeks ago, Varsity football has seemingly lifted whatever “curse” had been on the team for the past seasons. The sudden success from the team may be credited to one crucial factor: unity.
Student performers involved in community theater

By wgecho on November 19, 2019 • ( 0 )

School theater productions like “Chicago” get students involved in theater, but those who participate in theater outside of school have different opportunities.
Acceptance pressure transforms admissions process

By wgecho on November 18, 2019 • ( 0 )

The college admissions cheating scandal, progressively lowered acceptance rates and thousands of dollars spent on private test tutoring and college consulting are just a few effects of the extreme college admittance pressure students face today. When will the increasing standard of severity regarding the college process end?
News Brief: Event to raise money for community closet

By wgecho on November 18, 2019 • ( 0 )

Change for Change is a student led project that will be from Nov. 19-25, to raise funds for the WGHS community closet.

This is an opportunity for students to donate change towards their favorite teacher. The teacher who gets the most change from students will be hit with a pie in the face at the Turkey Day assembly.
Voices of Webster: November 15, 2019

By wgecho on November 15, 2019 • ( 0 )

Contributing writer Emily Goben reports on the wishes of students.
Photo of the week: Napoleon Dynamite wins Mr. Webster 2020

By wgecho on November 15, 2019 • ( 0 )

Senior Ben Wielselman, Mr. October, dressed as Napoleon Dynamite for the 2000s wins the 2020 Mr. Webster pageant sponsored by the business department and DECA and held in the Jerry R. Knight auditorium Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Newscast: Nov. 15, 2019

By wgecho on November 15, 2019 • ( 0 )

Contributing writer Ava Musgraves shares this week’s headlines: National Honor Society blood drive, Mr. Webster winners and upcoming sports.