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 ›
Superintendent Dr. John Simpson informed the Webster Groves community that school would not be in session for Nov. 15, due to inclement weather.
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 ›
Video editor Evelyn Trampe reports on student bands.
Statesbots, the WGHS robotics team, will sponsor a Tech Challenge meet in Roberts Gym on Nov. 17. The meet will be smaller than other robotics competitions, so 10 to 12 teams are expected to attend. The meet will consist of… Read More ›
Junior Owen Culver chases after ball in quarterfinals game against Farmington on Saturday in the State quarterfinals. The score was 3-0. Photo by Lindsey Bennett
Since the infamous Columbine shooting, over 215,000 children have experienced gun violence at school. This is the current state of our nation, not a joke, and we are treating it as the latter. One week into the school year, Bristol… Read More ›
New English teacher Margaret Piper-Zamudio knew WGHS had a different vibe than most schools from the minute she interviewed for a job in the English Department.
Contributing writer Isabella Ferrell shares images of the City Museum’s Beatnik Bob’s amenities.
Social media manager Rosa Parks shares an opinion on abusive artists/creators.
Teaching opportunities grow in the Webster Groves School District with the option of being able to teach at more than one school in the district.
Each morning during first hour, I help alongside Sarah Romanowski in teaching a rowdy group of tweens in a drama introductory class at Steger Sixth Grade Center. The class is titled “Teaching Strategies: Drama Internship.”
Graphics editor Colin Shue shares the dos and don’ts of a well made horror film.
Three underclassmen competed in the women’s golf District tournament: sophomore Anna Hauser and freshmen Jenna Clark and Sarah Ewing.
Ada Foley Contributing Writer Chloe Moore started at Webster Groves High School as an English teacher this fall, because she sought a change of pace. As happy as Moore is with what already exists at Webster, she has hopes of… Read More ›
Graduate Myah Frank, renowned musician, completely immersed herself into music during her four years.
More than ever, it is necessary that young people vote in the upcoming election. Too often, the turnout of generations Y and Z is underwhelming at the polls. In a NPR article, political reporter Asma Khalid, said, “Millennials continue to… Read More ›
Ethan Ryan
Contributing Writer
As students walk through the library to cut over into the lunchroom, a wide-smiling Lamar Fitzgerald settles in behind the counter, waiting for any students who might need help.
Sports columnist Greg Frazier brings this week’s headlines: SAT, Night in the Courtyard, Shaw Art Fair, Hands on Kirkwood, sports events, The Branch, the French National Honor Society and the Friendship Dance. Visit Our Sponsors
For the first time in 25 years, women’s tennis has a winning season.
Contributing writer Gretchen Skoglund reports on the upcoming friendship dance.
This year’s Friendship Dance, on Nov. 3, will be the 80th annual dance between Webster and Kirkwood. While the schools compete on the athletic field, the dance gives students from Webster and Kirkwood bonding opportunities.
Contributing writer Elise Wilke-Grimm talks to Hands on Kirkwood participants about the impact of the event on the community. The event took place Oct. 6, at Kirkwood Baptist Church.
Happy Halloween!
Contributing writers Jaden Fields and Gant Gibson report on the dangers of Halloween candy.
A building that has been around since 1906 is bound to have strange stories and unexplained occurrences. Webster Groves High School is no exception to this. Pat Voss, who has served in the building for over 50 years, has seen… Read More ›
Junior Allison Huff, make-up artist for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” tests “prince” make-up design on herself. Photo by Zeke La Manitia
Contributing writers Jaden Fields and Gant Gibson talk to people about Trick or Treat safety. See Also: Students express beliefs about ghosts See Also: Do’s and don’ts of a good gorefest: journalists explore horror films See Also: Coffee shop patrons share opinions about horror movies… Read More ›
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Contributing writers Samantha Massena and Zeke La Mantia talk to students about Halloween costumes. See Also: Students express beliefs about ghosts See Also: Do’s and don’ts of a good gorefest: journalists explore horror films See Also: Coffee shop patrons share opinions about horror movies… Read More ›
Contributing writer Ada Foley explores contemporary beliefs in ghosts.
