Students volunteer at Camp Wyman
Around 90 students volunteer to be counselors at the Camp Wyman sixth grade retreat every year. Continue reading Students volunteer at Camp Wyman
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Foreign Exchange students look forward to school year
Webster Groves High School is hosting four foreign exchange students this year from Germany, the Czech Republic and Brazil. The exchange is through an organization called Step-In. Continue reading Foreign Exchange students look forward to school year
Cross country teams historically place at State Meet
Men’s and women’s cross country teams placed at the MSHSAA Class 4 State meet on Saturday, Nov 4. The men’s team placed fourth overall, their highest finish since 1970. The women’s team placed seventh overall. Continue reading Cross country teams historically place at State Meet
Students crown Webster Royals
Seniors Kyzer Strawbridge and Mia Willis were crowned Webster Royals at the Friendship Dance on Saturday, Nov. 4. Continue reading Students crown Webster Royals
Review: ‘Guts’ perfectly describes teenage-girlhood
Two years after her debut album, “Sour,” Olivia Rodrigo released her sophomore album, “Guts.” The album, which came out on Sept. 8, features 12 songs, with a runtime of 39 minutes. Continue reading Review: ‘Guts’ perfectly describes teenage-girlhood
Webster adopts 1:1 computer policy
Hadley Hoskins Editor-in-Chief A one-to-one computer policy was adopted for this school year. Students were either assigned to a school … Continue reading Webster adopts 1:1 computer policy
Friendship dance will continue to be held with Kirkwood
In a press release sent out to students, parents and staff, principal Dr. Matt Irvin announced the annual Friendship Dance will continue to be held jointly with Kirkwood High School. Continue reading Friendship dance will continue to be held with Kirkwood
Fall, spring sports seasons change due to renovations on Moss Field
No home games, competitions, or practices will be held at Moss Field this school year because of construction at the site. As a result, fall and spring sports have seen major changes to their seasons. Continue reading Fall, spring sports seasons change due to renovations on Moss Field
Science teacher shares Ramadan experiences
Every year, most of the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims participate in the holiest Isalmic holiday of the year during the ninth month, Ramadan. Muslims follow the Islamic lunar calendar, consisting of twelve months based on moon sightings. Continue reading Science teacher shares Ramadan experiences
Letter to the editor: Teacher expresses thanks for WGHS experience
Thank you so much for the opportunity to work as a building substitute teacher throughout the
2022 – 2023 academic year. This year is my first in the field of education after completing my
B.A. at Saint Louis University and beginning work in UMSL’s Teach in 12 program, and as such,
it has been fundamental for me in cultivating what it means to be an effective educator. I have
found that the experiences I have had in classrooms at WGHS, including successfully
implementing lesson plans, managing student behavior, and differentiating instruction, have
undoubtedly contributed to the successes I have had in my practicum experience. Continue reading Letter to the editor: Teacher expresses thanks for WGHS experience
Students express excitement for “Eras Tour”
“The Eras Tour,” Taylor Swift’s sold-out stadium tour, opened on March 17, in Glendale, AZ. The tour includes 52 shows across the United States and concludes on Aug. 9, in Inglewood, CA. Continue reading Students express excitement for “Eras Tour”
Heart Wrenching Television: ‘The Last Of Us’ Review
“The Last of Us’” is a television series released on Jan. 15. The show is an adaptation of the popular PlayStation game by the same name, released in 2013 by Naughty Dog. Continue reading Heart Wrenching Television: ‘The Last Of Us’ Review
Prom expectations vs reality: students discuss
Senior prom was held at the Planetarium on April 15, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., after a delay due to severe weather. The event was open to seniors and their guests. Continue reading Prom expectations vs reality: students discuss
‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ disappoints viewers
Limited series “Daisy Jones and The Six” by Prime Video released its final two episodes on March 24. Continue reading ‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ disappoints viewers
Students to participate in ‘Activity Day’
All students will participate in an “activity day,” on April 4. Each grade is designated a different activity. Continue reading Students to participate in ‘Activity Day’
Vape monitors installed in bathrooms
Vape detectors have begun to be installed in bathrooms throughout the school. Continue reading Vape monitors installed in bathrooms
Type 1 diabetes affects every aspect of life
“After I was diagnosed, I was in shock. I didn’t understand that much about what diabetes was,” junior Macey Fischer said. Continue reading Type 1 diabetes affects every aspect of life
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ divides viewers
From the star-studded soundtrack to the swoon-worthy cast, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” was one of the defining shows of summer 2022, but one thing divided fans of the show: Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Continue reading ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ divides viewers
‘Spotify Wrapped’ challenges students perceptions of one another
December is always busy for students, between finals, the holidays and the beginnings of winter sport seasons, but one beacon of hope shines in the middle of it all: Spotify Wrapped.
Spotify Wrapped is a marketing campaign from the streaming platform Spotify. It was first released in 2015 with the intention of highlighting users’ most listened to songs, artists, genres and podcasts from the past year. Continue reading ‘Spotify Wrapped’ challenges students perceptions of one another