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Musician to study business at Virginia Tech
Anyone who has been to a band concert in the last two years has had the luxury of listening to one of Webster’s many talented musicians, senior Nathan Scarlett. Scarlett plays tenor saxophone, alto saxophone and soprano saxophone.
Scarlett plans to major in business information technology at Virginia Tech, where he hopes to meet new people and continue to be involved in music by auditioning for the jazz band. -
And that’s all she wrote… until next year at Mizzou: News/Opinion Editor offers long-winded, reluctant goodbye
One thing that you will soon learn about me if you don’t know already is that I hate “Goodbyes.” I think that’s why I’ve put off writing this for so long. I feel like I don’t even know where to start, and I know that once I really start writing, I have to stop pretending my time on the Echo isn’t coming to an end.
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Webster Royal values involvement, friendship
After being crowned one of the first Webster Royals, Keith Fisher plans to relinquish his reign and move on to college at the University of Colorado – Boulder.
However, he is not too far removed from the throne to fondly reminisce on his time at Webster Groves High School. -
Environmentalist to study in Spain
Senior Rose Johnson plans to major in environmental science and minor in Spanish at SLU-Madrid next year.
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Actress to become star
Senior Ava Musgraves will attend Oklahoma City University next year to pursue a Bachelors of Music in Musical Theater.
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Eagle Award nominee embarks on church service mission
Senior Hugh Wade will embark on a two-year church service mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in August of 2022.
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What team? Wildcats!: Tri-athlete becomes Wildcat basketball player
Basketball star Eliza Maupin will play women’s basketball at Kansas State University next year, and plans to major in architecture.
Maupin has excelled in basketball throughout her time in high school, totaling more than 1,000 points and 700 rebounds. Maupin also was awarded All-State, All-Metro, All-Conference, District Player of the Year and STL Post-Dispatch Player of the Week. -
Commencement speaker reflects on high school
Senior Charlie Parmelee was selected by his classmates to be the commencement speaker at the Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony.
“I remember when they sent the email out that we had to nominate people I was in THRIVE, and Sarah Jane Hornberger was like, ‘You should do it. You’d be perfect for it,’” Parmelee recalled. -
Statesmen men’s basketball win 2022 Show-Me Showdown
Statesmen men’s basketball won the 2022 Show-Me Showdown, the State championship tournament for Missouri. This is the team’s third State title in six years.
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WGHS women’s basketball takes third
After a difficult 55-42 loss to the unbeatable communication, defensive power and drive of Whitfield, the WGHS women’s basketball team made a comeback, defeating Smithville 54-33 and securing third place in the 2022 Show-Me Showdown.
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Freshmen play Varsity women’s basketball
Varsity women’s basketball welcomed six freshmen to its roster this year – Chloe Forsee, Emery McReynolds, Ava Marsh, Addison Simpson, Jayla Hawkins and Ainsley Kniker.
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Statesmen advance to Final Four
Varsity women’s and men’s basketball will advance to Final Four in the Missouri Class Five State Championship on Friday, March 18, at Missouri State University.
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Varsity basketball competes for State championship
Varsity basketball will compete in the State Quarterfinals on Saturday, March 12, at St. Louis Community College – Meramec.
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Review: St. Louis is home to plethora of brunch restaurants
St. Louis is home to numerous amazing brunch restaurants.
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Webster Groves High School celebrates Black History Month
February was officially declared Black History Month in the United States in 1976 under President Gerald Ford. It is intended to honor and raise awareness about black history, according to historian Carter G Woodson.
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Students, staff recommend healthy coping mechanisms
Counselor Ken Winingham thinks exercise and being active is one of the most overlooked healthy coping mechanisms. Other healthy coping mechanisms include journaling, getting enough sleep, taking breaks and asking for help.
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Women’s golf team reflects on season
Women’s golf ended its season undefeated and first in its District. Five members went to State and placed second by one stroke.
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News Brief: Tilles Park presents 36th Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland will take place at Tilles Park from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. through Jan. 1.
Viewers can walk through the park, drive or take a carriage ride to see the holiday lights and decorations. -
News Brief: Students selected to perform with All-State music groups
Webster Groves High School students have been selected to play in the All-State Orchestra, Band and Jazz Band.
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