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Webster Groves High School
100 Selma Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119

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September 16
Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival
Old Webster
1-11 p.m.

September 20
Choir Festival
Auditorium
6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

September 26
Junior Parent Night
Auditorium
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

September 28
Picture Retake Day

September 29
End of progress period

October 4
MOACAC College Fair
Lindbergh High School
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October 4
Choir Concert
Webster United Methodist Church
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

October 25
Orchestra Concert
Webster Groves Presbyterian Church
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Senior Mia Knox representing the Statesmen Stars won the limbo contest at the Fall Sports Assembly on Friday, Sept. 8 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Soledad Lee

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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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*Class of 2009 former business/advertising manager Caitlyn Davis is a public relations strategist.
*Class of 2017 former sports editor/columnist Bennett Durando is a Auburn beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser and USA Today Network
*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is a attractions cast member at Walt Disney World
*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 Ariel Johnson is a producer at KTVI Channel 2.
*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 Sean Mullins is at Webster University and continuing his blog "Electric Retrospective."
*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 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a youth reporter for the Columbia Missourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

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Willkommen in Deutschland: Softball player to study volcanos
Features, Profile, Senior Issue

Willkommen in Deutschland: Softball player to study volcanos

“I actually wanted to become an engineer before I wanted to study volcanoes, but I always thought that it wouldn’t have suited me,” graduate Morgan Lawrence said via email. Continue reading Willkommen in Deutschland: Softball player to study volcanos

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‘The fish guy’ travels from St. Louis to Oregon
Features, Profile, Senior Issue

‘The fish guy’ travels from St. Louis to Oregon

“I’ve really discovered who I am in the past four years and it feels good to say that with confidence,” Kaz Bergmann said via email. Bergmann will attend Oregon State University in the fall. Continue reading ‘The fish guy’ travels from St. Louis to Oregon

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Missouri contemplates ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
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Missouri contemplates ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Florida began passing the “Don’t Say Gay Bill’ in October of 2022. The bill entails that schools aren’t allowed to use federal resources to teach students about sexual activity/orientation, gender identity, dysphoria or transgenderism. Continue reading Missouri contemplates ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

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How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?
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How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?

Groundhog Day has been around since 1887, while the current groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, has allegedly been doing his predictions since the beginning. Continue reading How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?

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Students want to express themselves at dances
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Students want to express themselves at dances

Students have expressed their dislike for the school’s current dress code for formal events, stating that they “are overly complicated” or that “there is still room to allow acceptance.” Continue reading Students want to express themselves at dances

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Changes made to hall pass enforcement
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Changes made to hall pass enforcement

New hall passes for leaving the classroom were introduced this year. Continue reading Changes made to hall pass enforcement

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Which Elementary School is Best?
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Which Elementary School is Best?

While opinions clash on different fronts, one of the main arguments is which elementary school is the best. Continue reading Which Elementary School is Best?

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FemCo provides reusable period products
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FemCo provides reusable period products

Feminist Coalition club has been able to receive reusable period products at the school, according to the club president, senior Sadie Saltsman-Buck. Continue reading FemCo provides reusable period products

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Too gory for Christmas?: Violent Night  sparks joy
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Too gory for Christmas?: Violent Night sparks joy

“Violent Night” is a rated R movie that hit theaters early this month. It stars David Harbour (“Stranger Things”), Beverly D’Angelo (“Vacation”) and John Leguizamo (“Ice Age”). Continue reading Too gory for Christmas?: Violent Night sparks joy

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News Brief: Team Unity camp counselors visit fall campers
News Brief

News Brief: Team Unity camp counselors visit fall campers

Hixson Middle School’s team Unity teachers plan a visit from their camp Wyman counselors. The visit is planned for Dec. 21, from 2:50 pm to 3:20 p.m. Continue reading News Brief: Team Unity camp counselors visit fall campers

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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ lives up to hype
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ lives up to hype

Marvel Studios released one of its new Phase 4 movies, the sequel to Black Panther which came out in 2018. The movie quickly became number one in the theaters. Continue reading ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ lives up to hype

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News Brief: Webster brings back Summer Night Street Dance
News Brief

News Brief: Webster brings back Summer Night Street Dance

Webster Groves will bring back the Summer Night Street Dance Sunday, June 18, on North Gore at Lockwood in Old Webster from 5:30 p.m to 10 p.m. Continue reading News Brief: Webster brings back Summer Night Street Dance

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Lack of ACT preparation leaves students unprepared

Juniors are required to take the ACT during school. The testing took place on April 5. Continue reading Lack of ACT preparation leaves students unprepared

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Special Olympics takes place on Moss Field
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Special Olympics takes place on Moss Field

Webster hosted a Special Olympics for students with disabilities on Tuesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moss Field. Continue reading Special Olympics takes place on Moss Field

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