Author Archives
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Tony says ‘Toodaloo’
To say my time at Webster was well spent would be to lie. It’s fine to admit traditional schooling isn’t for you; it’s also fine to say you’re not part of the percentage of students who have fond high school memories to reflect on, but truly all that tells me about myself and my life is that, I couldn’t have possibly peaked here, and there’s much more waiting for me out in the world.
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Cross-country runner to row at MIT
Senior Matthew Curtis, a runner, a rower and, as of the fall of 2022, a student of MIT, plans to continue his academic and rowing career.
With plans to study finance at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Curtis has left his mark on Webster.
Curtis has had an active role in school activities since his freshman year including German National Honors Society, National Honors Society and Cross Country in the fall. -
Cheerleader to continue athletic career
Making JV cheer her freshman year, Kyla Bratcher has plans to study at Tennessee State University and continue her passion for sports.
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Varsity cheer captain to study at Mizzou School of Journalism
Senior Emily Goben is well known at Webster for doing it all. “I always joke that the list of clubs I’m not in is shorter than the list of clubs I am in,” Goben said.
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Photo of the Week: Statesmen String Ensemble perform
Junior Eli Suppelsa turns the page of his sheet music during the Statesmen String Ensemble performance of junior Ethan Sanders’ composition. Students performed as either a large group and/or they performed other pieces in smaller ensemble groups. The concert took place on Wednesday, March 9, at the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church. Photo by Lydia Urice
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Music makes for powerful outlet, more than just a noise
With the image of teenage musicians being loud and uncaring, Webster student musicians are here to change the narrative.
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Photo of the Week: Senior dance team members recognized
Seniors Gabriella Herren and Chloe Somraty pose and wait to be recognized during the dance team, Statesman Stars, senior night, Friday, Feb. 25. Photo by Luca Giordano
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Photo of the Week: Drama students prepare for ‘Harvey’
Seniors Dylan Williamson, Claire McCarthy and sophomore Fynn Wolf rehearse for the spring play “Harvey” on Tuesday, Feb. 1. A Broadway best seller as well as a popular movie, “Harvey” is set to open April 13- 16. Photos by Matthew Grace
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Photo of the Week: Contestants film dance portion of Mx. Webster Pageant
Mx. Webster contestants practice and film the dance portion of the pageant. Mx. Webster will premiere tonight, Friday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. on YouTube at the channel Mx. Webster 2022 (bit.ly/33CHvfO). Link also in bio @mx.webster2022 on instagram. Link for voting will be in the description of the video and voting will be open until Wednesday, Feb 2. Photos by Lydia Urice
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Photo of the Week: Mx. Webster contestants rehearse
Senior Ava Falkenrath organizes Mx. Webster contestants at a rehearsal on Jan. 20. Mx. Webster will take place virtually on Friday, Jan. 28. Photo by Lydia Urice
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LGBT+ students, staff discuss coming out and resources for the community
“Absolutely discrimination affects mental health,” Anne Gibbs, high school social worker, said.
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Photo of the Week: Trusted adult engages in conversation with freshman
Art teacher Jocelyn Reiss, a commonly mentioned trusted adult, engages in conversation with freshman Meghan Hall. Photo by Maren DeMargel.
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Photo of the Week: Musician returns to kick off All Write
Owen Ragland of the Owen Ragland Trio performs for drama and English students during sixth hour on Jan 6. The group is a swing jazz group with neo-pop, hiphop and electronic influences. Photo by Izzy Poole
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Photo of the Week: Runners don holiday apparel for 5K
Runners participate in the Santas on the Loose 5k or one mile run on Saturday, Dec 4. Many participants wore costumes or Santa hats. Photos by Emily Goben
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Slideshow: Spirit Week activities bring community together
Spirit Week featured activities including two pep rallies, Chili Fest and a bonfire.
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Slideshow: Community gathers for Turkey Day Game
The 114th annual Webster Groves and Kirkwood Turkey Day game took place Thursday, Nov. 25, on Moss Field. The game had a final score of 65-0 Kirkwood.
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Photo of the Week: Senior prepares for play
Senior Joel Lazarow snaps the ball to the quarterback during the Webster Groves and Kirkwood Turkey Day Game, Thursday, Nov. 25. The final score was 65-0 Kirkwood. Photo by Ava Musgraves
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Photo of the Week: Local teens rally support for Planned Parenthood
Two of the rally leaders, Noa Cohen and Cha Cha Rubin, stand with St. Louis residents who came to their Pro Planned Parenthood Rally on Saturday, Nov. 13. Photo by Izzy Poole
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Photo of the Week: DECA’s Night in the Courtyard features games, music
The Night in the Courtyard, a DECA sponsored event, took place in the courtyard outside the PV Commons, from 7-9 p.m. on Nov. 5. The event featured performances from student musicians as well as drinks and games. Photo by Matthew Grace
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