Annually, the senior lock-in party takes place at WGHS after graduation, involving games, a DJ, casino games, an inflatable obstacle course, fortune tellers, hypnotists and food and drinks.
The event is only open to graduating seniors and this year it will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Continue reading Senior lock-in to take place after graduation
Karter Goskie Contributing Writer Varsity baseball will welcome new head coach Jacob Clark for the 2026 season. Clark is in … Continue reading Varsity baseball welcomes new head coach
According to the U.S. House of Representatives, the first national movement for women’s rights was led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848. Nearly 180 years later, women continue to have their rights limited by the government.
Continue reading Recent government decisions threaten women’s rights
From “The Notebook” (2004) to “500 Days of Summer” (2009), romantic comedies (rom-coms) are a significant part of Valentine’s Day traditions.
Continue reading Echo staff members review romantic comedy movies
Senioritis, a term deemed by Merriam-Webster as the “ebbing of motivation and effort by high school seniors,” can have more detrimental effects than initially thought. Continue reading Senioritis causes a lack of motivation in students
Due to recent events involving the mass deportations and violence from ICE agents, a national protest amongst schools from across the United States was held on Friday, Jan. 30.
Continue reading Students walk out in protest of recent ICE events
New Voices Bill has been introduced to the Missouri Congress each year since 2016, marking 2026 as the 10th year since its first introduction.
Continue reading Activists push for bill to protect student media
This is the fifth issue of the 110th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo: January 2026
“I would say (public school enrollment declining) is a national issue, because now when I go to conferences we’re talking about marketing and branding when that’s never been an issue,” Dr. Jana Parker, superintendent, said.
Continue reading Webster faces population, enrollment decline
Winter Formal Dance is an annual tradition run by the Student Council. This year, the dance has been moved to a later date due to weather conditions.
Continue reading Winter formal rescheduled due to weather conditions
Winter Formal, run by the Student Council and led by sponsor Lana Harter, will take place on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Roberts Gym. Continue reading Student council plans winter formal
“My injuries specifically made it impossible for me to spend a whole day at school for almost nine months,” Luca Tetreault, senior, said. Continue reading Sports injuries impact on academic performance
“It gives students a chance to build something meaningful and learn how to navigate real-world challenges,” Thrive Entrepreneurship coordinator Kara Siebe said about the Thrive program at WGHS. Continue reading Thrive offers students real-world entrepreneurship experience
Though the excitement surrounding the release of “Wicked” in November 2024 seemed unable to replicate when the film came out, this fanfare was only bolstered by the anticipation of a sequel to release the next year. Continue reading Review: ‘Wicked’ meets expectations
Varsity basketball will compete in new travel tournaments this year, adding to the usual Bill Hanson Memorial Tournament in Pittsburg, KS, on Jan. 22-24. Continue reading State wins brings new tournaments to basketball schedule