Currently sitting at my computer in the Echo newsroom, drinking my oat milk latte from Starbucks, next to my partner in crime (Jackson Parks, if you couldn’t guess) trying to figure out how to word this. I stumbled upon the Echo by accident, or one could say fate, when my sophomore year schedule had an open slot to fill. Continue reading Taking off my press badge in the most dramatic fashion possible!
Senior Jackson Parks has served as editor-in-chief of the WG Echo for the 2022 school year, and now plans to take his leadership skills to the FBI. Continue reading Editor-in-chief takes on Chicago, the FBI
After receiving several accolades on the field, senior Ivy Clark plans to set down her softball glove in exchange for some medical gloves.
Clark’s passion for medicine flourished at the high school, working in the athletic training classes while being involved in several varsity sports including softball and the women’s swim team. Continue reading State softball champ begins pre-med track
From breaking records on the women’s golf team to being a leader in STEM and business classrooms, senior Jenna Clark has left a mark on WGHS with her strong work ethic. Continue reading Eagle Award Winner: Varsity sports star has passion for science
Senior Prom will be at Union Station on Friday, April 22. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. Tickets are $75. Continue reading News Brief: Prom tickets are on sale
As the second half of this abnormal school year comes to a close, the anticipation for one iconic event increases: prom. Continue reading Ava’s Anecdotes: The search for the ‘perfect’ prom dress, two years later
At its Feb. 24, meeting, the Webster Groves School District passed a new mask policy, moving from masks required to masks recommended for K-12 starting March 7. Continue reading School board approves changes to mask policy
I downloaded Instagram in fifth grade. My mom was wary when I begged her for it. I convinced her because I was into nail art at the time, and that was pretty big on the internet in 2012. Continue reading Ava’s Anecdotes: How social media can be detrimental to body image and self love
Winter calls for many things: watching cheesy Hallmark movies, listening to Mariah Carey on repeat and baking cookies. Possibly, vegan cookies. Continue reading Ava’s Anecdotes: Can classic winter cookies be made vegan?
“Red” came out when I was 11 years old. The original album was a staple on my iPod; my mom and I both have distinct memories belting “I Knew You Were Trouble” driving in the car on the way to my dance classes. Continue reading Ava’s Anecdotes: Taylor Swift re-releases, remembers ‘Red’ all too well
“Excitement. Anticipation. Celebration. Inspiring.”
All words Varsity cheer captains use to describe the “most important responsibility” they hold. Turkey Day. Continue reading Cheer captains share anticipation for Turkey Day
Senior Erica Magee has her future mapped out: in 10 years she plans to be a physicist.
“I have always found science interesting. I started to imagine myself doing science as a career in eight and ninth grade,” said Magee. Continue reading Robotics team co-leader plans to be physicist
Theatre during a pandemic presents several challenges for all involved. The drama department has in spite of this put on multiple productions including recently, “The Glass Menagerie” and now “The Meta Plays.” Photo by Zeke La Mantia Continue reading Drama Department to perform ‘The Meta Plays’
With the world we currently live in, there aren’t many constants we can rely on, but one we can is daily horoscopes that correspond with one’s zodiac sign. Continue reading Ava’s Anecdote: Students discuss accuracy of astrology