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Social studies teacher named MSHSAA Track, Field Coach of the Year
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Social studies teacher named MSHSAA Track, Field Coach of the Year

Cross country, track and field coach, and psychology teacher Jon Petter, who has worked for the district for 21 years was just awarded the title of Track and Field Coach of the Year through Missouri State High School Activities Association. Continue reading Social studies teacher named MSHSAA Track, Field Coach of the Year

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Op-Ed: Students face parking challenges
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Op-Ed: Students face parking challenges

Students have faced ongoing challenges with parking availability, with some reporting frequent tardiness, warnings and difficulty finding spots near campus.
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Cheer team to begin competitions
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Cheer team to begin competitions

In years prior, cheerleading at Webster had solely been for support on the sidelines. Starting this upcoming season, the Cheer team will compete against other schools in the area. Continue reading Cheer team to begin competitions

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Graduation takes place at Chaifetz Arena
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Graduation takes place at Chaifetz Arena

Graduation for the Class of 2025 will take place on May 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Chaifetz Arena.
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Men’s basketball team wins 1st place at State 
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Men’s basketball team wins 1st place at State 

“I just think back to that moment [in games] where you’re up one [point], and they got all the momentum, and you gotta answer,” head varsity basketball coach Justin Mathes said about the journey to State. Continue reading Men’s basketball team wins 1st place at State 

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Baseball team has ‘instiable hunger’ to return to State
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Baseball team has ‘instiable hunger’ to return to State

Statesman Varsity baseball currently has a 8-15 record and is beginning the season with a hope of continuing its recent success and rallying around the leadership of the upperclassmen.
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Special Olympics cancelled
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Special Olympics cancelled

Special Olympics was cancelled due to weather which was announced via an email from Corey Toenjes.
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Community members celebrate Earth Day
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Community members celebrate Earth Day

Community members will celebrate the 55th annual Earth Day on April 22. Earth Day is a day where many of the most passionate environmentalists gather around and celebrate.
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Science teacher raises funds for Afghan families
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Science teacher raises funds for Afghan families

According to the whitehouse.gov, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 20, to suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).
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Candidates compete for Board of Education seats
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Candidates compete for Board of Education seats

Webster School District’s Board of Education is having its election on April 8, with two seats open. The candidates up for election are Fran Petruso, Allen Todd and Justin Hauke. Continue reading Candidates compete for Board of Education seats

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Basketball game honors Douglass High School
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Basketball game honors Douglass High School

Douglass Night is an annual tradition at Webster Groves High School in honor of Douglass High School which was an all African American high school that closed in 1956. Continue reading Basketball game honors Douglass High School

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Santas on the Loose run held to support charity
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Santas on the Loose run held to support charity

“I love the joy and excitement that this race brings to the kids in our community,” Webster resident and participant in the Santa’s on the Loose Run, Abbie Enlund said. Continue reading Santas on the Loose run held to support charity

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Men’s swim goes nearly undefeated in regular season
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Men’s swim goes nearly undefeated in regular season

As of Oct. 25, the men’s swim and dive team has gone nearly undefeated in its regular season with a record of 10 to 1. The team won the Summit Quad and placed second in the Summit Invitational. Continue reading Men’s swim goes nearly undefeated in regular season

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NHS hosts annual blood drive with Mercy Hospital
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NHS hosts annual blood drive with Mercy Hospital

The National Honor Society will host a blood drive with Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 12. It will be in the in the Auxiliary Gym at the high school from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Continue reading NHS hosts annual blood drive with Mercy Hospital

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Football team wins 1st game on Moss Field after renovations
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Football team wins 1st game on Moss Field after renovations

Webster’s football team played its first home game on Moss Field, after the renovations were completed, on Friday, Sept. 6. Webster defeated Hazelwood West High School with a score of 15-13. Continue reading Football team wins 1st game on Moss Field after renovations

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