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Webster Groves High School
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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.
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*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

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Students, staff compete in basketball game
Sports

Students, staff compete in basketball game

Webster’s Marketing II class hosted the Staff vs Students Basketball Game in Roberts Gym on Friday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m.
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Social studies department honors veterans
Features

Social studies department honors veterans

“To honor our veterans is to honor the sacrifices they made,” social studies department chair Betty Roberts said. Continue reading Social studies department honors veterans

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Chelsea Center coordinator receives award
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Chelsea Center coordinator receives award

Kerry Arens was named as a recipient of the Outstanding Leader in Experiential Education: K–12 Award. She will receive the award at the 54th annual Society for Experiential Education Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Continue reading Chelsea Center coordinator receives award

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Webster offers new Service Learning course
Features

Webster offers new Service Learning course

“The key thing is who are the partnerships and how do you connect with organizations for the opportunity,” experiential learning teacher and community connector Patrick Bommarito said about the new Chelsea Center course.
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Webster hires new assistant principal
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Webster hires new assistant principal

Dr. Samantha Smith was hired as the new assistant principal for the 2025-26 school year to replace Dr. Tony Gragnani.
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Webster remembers former principal
News, Profile

Webster remembers former principal

“He was great at really caring for his students and looking for the best in everyone he worked with,” math teacher and assistant baseball and softball coach Jacob Clark said about his father, Jon Clark.
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WGHS changes tardy policy
News Brief

WGHS changes tardy policy

Changes to the tardy policy have been made for the 2025-26 school year. Continue reading WGHS changes tardy policy

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Assistant principal takes over as interim principal
Features

Assistant principal takes over as interim principal

“My goals are to lead instruction and impact culture with positivity and collaboration,” interim Givens Elementary principal Dwight Kirksey said via email about his role at Givens Elementary School. Continue reading Assistant principal takes over as interim principal

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Voices of Webster: Webster starts Frick Center for Civic Engagement
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Voices of Webster: Webster starts Frick Center for Civic Engagement

“I went through a year where students…seemed to believe that school was preparing them for something later in life, instead of realizing that the something is right now. They can be changemakers now,” English teacher Gwyndolyn Savens said.
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Band students perform at Mizzou football game
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Band students perform at Mizzou football game

Mizzou Band Day is when all of the high schools in Missouri are invited to perform with Marching Mizzou at a Tigers football game. Continue reading Band students perform at Mizzou football game

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Seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists
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Seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists

Seniors Jonas Fagin and James Harleman were named Semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Continue reading Seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists

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Jazz band performs at music festival
Entertainment, Slideshow

Jazz band performs at music festival

Members of the Webster Groves community enjoy the WGHS Jazz Band performance on Saturday, Sept. 20. Continue reading Jazz band performs at music festival

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Soccer team faces tough schedule
Sports

Soccer team faces tough schedule

The varsity soccer team began its season on Aug. 29, with a home game against Fort Zumwalt South. The team currently has a 3-8 record. Continue reading Soccer team faces tough schedule

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Run for Webster cancelled
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Run for Webster cancelled

Webster Groves School District Foundation has announced the Run For Webster will be “taking a break” this year, according to its website. Continue reading Run for Webster cancelled

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Webster football defeats Parkway South 51-13
Sports

Webster football defeats Parkway South 51-13

In a week three matchup between Webster Groves and Parkway South, Webster took home a 38-point win at home field on Sept. 12, bringing its record to 2-to-1. Continue reading Webster football defeats Parkway South 51-13

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