FX’s The Bear ends show with 22 Emmys
Isaac Choi Editor-In Chief Beginning in 2022, the FX original series The Bear ended after five seasons in mid June … Continue reading FX’s The Bear ends show with 22 Emmys
Webster Groves School District proposes 65-cent tax levy amid $5 million operating deficit
The Webster Groves School District approved a 65-cent tax levy to appear on the November ballot to help combat an operating funding deficit.
The Webster Groves School District faces a projected $5 million funding gap in 2026-2027, driven largely by “increased insurance costs, reductions in state funding, and the impact of the senior property tax freeze,” according to a newsletter from the Webster Groves School District sent via ParentSquare. Continue reading Webster Groves School District proposes 65-cent tax levy amid $5 million operating deficit
Statesmen football ends 9-year-long losing streak in season-opening games
Following a 4-6 season last year, Webster Groves High School football opened the season against Francis Howell North with a 22-8 win, ending a losing streak for Week 1 games that stood since 2017. Continue reading Statesmen football ends 9-year-long losing streak in season-opening games
Webster Community Land Trust offers affordable Housing
Chase Hoskins Contributing Writer The Webster Groves Community Land Trust (WGCLT) uses funds to purchase homes in Webster Groves and … Continue reading Webster Community Land Trust offers affordable Housing
Webster hosts Special Olympics
Special Olympics took place on April 28, consisting of track and field events. The event began with an opening ceremony with a torch run and the national anthem. Continue reading Webster hosts Special Olympics
WG Echo Senior Issue 2026
This is the ninth issue of the 110th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo Senior Issue 2026
‘One Battle after Another’ sweeps at Oscars
“One Battle After Another,” the newest film from director Paul Thomas Anderson, premiered on Sept. 26, 2025. The film proves itself to be one of Anderson’s finest works. Continue reading ‘One Battle after Another’ sweeps at Oscars
English teacher to become Echo advisor
Kurt Johnson, yearbook advisor and English teacher, will take over the position as the journalism teacher and Echo newspaper advisor next school year. Continue reading English teacher to become Echo advisor
Theater department puts on ‘Urinetown’ for spring musical on main stage
For its spring musical, the theater department performed “Urinetown,” a satirical musical set in a dystopian future with a severe water shortage. Continue reading Theater department puts on ‘Urinetown’ for spring musical on main stage
Chelsea Center offers job shadowing experience
Senior Owen Gillis-Davis thought his future was in the veterinary industry until a Chelsea Center job shadow helped him realize he “definitely” didn’t want to be a veterinarian. Continue reading Chelsea Center offers job shadowing experience
New club to celebrate Hispanic heritage
Hispanic Heritage club is a new club coming for students who identify as Hispanic. This club promotes cultural heritage through activities, research projects and more to spread awareness about Hispanic Heritage. Continue reading New club to celebrate Hispanic heritage
Statesmen Coffee Hour Showcase reaches out to senior citizens
Webster put on the Statesmen Coffee Hour Showcase on April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Frick Theater. Continue reading Statesmen Coffee Hour Showcase reaches out to senior citizens
Webster/Kirkwood unite for fashion show
Webster and Kirkwood fashion show was Wednesday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theater at Kirkwood High School. Continue reading Webster/Kirkwood unite for fashion show
Women’s lacrosse team’s season starts
Women’s lacrosse program, run by head coach Jeremy Winingham, has started the season off with Varsity 3-0, JV 2-0, and C team 1-1. Continue reading Women’s lacrosse team’s season starts
Graduation held at Chaifetz Arena
The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 16, and begin at 6:30 p.m. Seniors will arrive at 4:30 p.m. for rehearsal. There will be no limit on the number of guests for each student. Continue reading Graduation held at Chaifetz Arena