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

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May 7
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Robert’s Gym  7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

May 8
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10:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.

May 16
A Cappella Extravaganza
Auditorium 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

May 19-22
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May 26
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June 26
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July 13-16 
Future Leaders Program
Roberts Gym 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Runners move to the start line before the beginning of the Jim Schoemehl Run for ASL awareness, where they will ran a 5k on May 2, 7:30 a.m. at Webster Groves High School.

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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.
--“'Queer' in pop culture"
--"Top 10 Instagram Accounts to follow"
--"Historic Front Pages"
--"Charles Lindbergh"
*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 Nuggets beat writer for The Denver Post.
*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is an admissions representative at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
*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-in-chief Ariel Johnson is a producer at KNWA Fox24 and a Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*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 Roxie Mullins is senior editor at "Faces Magazine."
*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 2018 Social Media Manager Rosa Parks is communications coordinator for Action St. Louis!
*Class of 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a data reporter for the Memphis Business Journal.
*Class of 2001 photographer Andrea Speth runs Speth Photography and photographs for the Emissourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

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Students, staff recommend healthy coping mechanisms
Features, Mental Health Issue

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. Continue reading Students, staff recommend healthy coping mechanisms

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Women’s golf team reflects on season
Features, Sports

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. Continue reading Women’s golf team reflects on season

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News Brief: Tilles Park presents 36th Winter Wonderland
News Brief

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.
Continue reading News Brief: Tilles Park presents 36th Winter Wonderland

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News Brief: Students selected to perform with All-State music groups
News Brief

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. Continue reading News Brief: Students selected to perform with All-State music groups

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News Brief: Junior DECA members win Best Research at AdZou Challenge 
News Brief

News Brief: Junior DECA members win Best Research at AdZou Challenge 

Juniors Jack Gleckler, Abby Fitzgerald, Maren Demargel, Katie Downey and Grace Ensor won best research at the AdZou Challenge. Continue reading News Brief: Junior DECA members win Best Research at AdZou Challenge 

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News Brief: DECA offers chance to score $10,000
News Brief

News Brief: DECA offers chance to score $10,000

Shoot your shot to win $10,000 at the Webster Groves vs. Kirkwood Men’s Varsity basketball game on Friday, Dec. 17 at Roberts Gym. Continue reading News Brief: DECA offers chance to score $10,000

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Breaking News: Webster Groves High School on lockout
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Breaking News: Webster Groves High School on lockout

Webster Groves High School is on lockout Thursday, Dec. 2, due to an anonymous text message received by an administrator in regards to a threat posted on Snapchat.
The credibility of the threat is unclear according to an email sent to students from principal Matt Irvin.
Continue reading Breaking News: Webster Groves High School on lockout

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Teachers, seniors address new schedule
Opinion

Teachers, seniors address new schedule

Webster Groves High School changed the schedule yet again this year. Continue reading Teachers, seniors address new schedule

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Ghosts haunt Webster Groves
Features

Ghosts haunt Webster Groves

With Halloween just passed, it is now time to share some ghost stories from around Webster Groves. 
Some of them may even be right in your backyard – at least that’s the case for senior Maggie Kate Light. Continue reading Ghosts haunt Webster Groves

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Anonymous donation allows for Little Theater reconstruction
News

Anonymous donation allows for Little Theater reconstruction

Reconstruction of the Little Theater was made possible again by a $2 million donation from an anonymous former teacher who had a special relationship with the school district. Continue reading Anonymous donation allows for Little Theater reconstruction

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Board chooses student advisers
News

Board chooses student advisers

Juniors Gavin Wilson and Olivia Hotze serve as student advisors to the WGSD Board of Education. Continue reading Board chooses student advisers

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Voices of Webster: School resource officer takes detective position
News, Podcasts

Voices of Webster: School resource officer takes detective position

WGHS’ resource officer, Bob Graeff, left Sept. 3, to become a detective in the WG Criminal Investigation Unit. Continue reading Voices of Webster: School resource officer takes detective position

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