A New Voices bill has been introduced into the Missouri State Legislature for the 2025 session. This bill is a major step in protecting the freedom of speech for student journalists. Continue reading New Voices Bill essential to protect speech
This is the seventh issue of the 110th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo March 2025
“I’m so lucky and excited to get to produce this and to have this experience,” Jeni Carr-Schwartz, junior, said via Messages about the upcoming Broadway Revue. Continue reading Theater department produces annual Broadway Revue
Webster Groves School District announced via email Tony Gragnani, a current assistant principal, was chosen to be the new principal, effective July 1. Continue reading School district announces new principal
Hockey player and Christian Brother College High School student Colin Brown died after being hit by a stray bullet on I-55, a reminder of the continual gun issues in St. Louis. Continue reading Hockey player killed highlights gun violence issues
Science teacher Collin Todd woke up on Nov. 5, to a flooded basement due to excessive rainfall. Students decided to raise money to help. Continue reading WGHS community helps teacher with flood relief
Webster held its annual Veterans’ Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 4. There was a ceremony in the morning to honor veterans, and in the afternoon veterans shared their stories in students’ history classes. Continue reading High School holds annual Veteran’s Day celebration
Scholar Bowl competed in the St. Louis University Invitational on Nov. 2. There were 17 teams in attendance. Continue reading Scholar Bowl wins tournament
Steve Ewing will join the Webster Jazz band on Saturday, Nov. 23, at The Marcelle. The band will perform the music of Ray Charles. Continue reading Jazz band to perform with Steve Ewing
“Everyone watches women’s sports,” is a phrase born out of the movement to increase awareness about the disparities between men’s and women’s sports, which has recently been popularized by the company Togethxr. Continue reading New movement recognizes popularity of women’s sports
Principal Matt Irvin announced his retirement Monday, Oct. 14, via ParentSquare after six years as the high school principal. Continue reading Principal Matt Irvin announces retirement
In an effort to move towards a unified communication platform, the high school is requiring the use of the app StudentSquare for all communication between district adults and students. Continue reading District moves to new Communication platform
Firearms were the leading cause of death for children in 2020 and 2021, and according to Everytown research, over 120 people in the United States are killed with guns daily. Continue reading Op-Ed: Voters should consider gun laws in upcoming election
“I’ve enjoyed doing it; I’ve always come to work feeling it was important. The work that all of us do in the Webster Groves School District, whatever role, is important,” superintendent John Simpson said. Continue reading Superintendent reflects on time at Webster
This is the first issue of the 110th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo September 2024