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Webster Groves High School
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Webster Groves, MO 63119

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Freshman Ollie Stage cheers on teammates at Women's Swim and Dive Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Webster University. Photo by Maren DeMargel

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Women's Swim and Dive celebrated Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Webster University. The Statesmen lost to the Parkway North Vikings. Photos by Maren DeMargel Advanced Drama rehearses 'Dracula' on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Opening night was Thursday, Jan. 26, and upcoming performances include Friday, Jan. 27 and a possible third showing on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Photos by Luca Giordano Sophomore Sam Osdieck realizes he won a bout against his opponent during a men's wrestling quad meet on Wednesday, Jan. 11 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Izzy Poole Senior Lily Petersen, performs a stunt for men’s basketball vintage night on Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Roberts Gym. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Seniors Silas Garrett, Maddie Wood and Katie Downey play cello at the Webster Groves High School Orchestra Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in Knight Auditorium. “We worked really hard to prepare for it. It’s been a lot of extra rehearsals after school, but it’s been really fun, and everybody had a good time,” Downey said. Photo by Arianna Peper Freshman Jeni Carr-Schwartz performs at the WGHS A Cappella Winter Concert on Friday, Dec. 9 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Black team Statesbots drivers freshmen Beckett Smutz-Ulmer, senior Micheal Tetreault and freshmen Russell Hoskins wait for their next match on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Roberts Gym. Read more at the link in bio. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Sophomore Carl Whitehead dribbles the ball down the court during the men's basketball home opener against Father Tolton on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen lost 56-44. Photo by Maren DeMargel Juniors Gah Life Kaanagbara, Tyrese Reid and Deshawn Buford set up for a play during the annual Turkey Day Game played on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 12 p.m. on Moss Field. The Statesmen lost to the Kirkwood Pioneers with a score of 56-7. Photo by Dakota Motley

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  • We celebrated the senior members of the Statesmen Stars dance team at halftime of last night’s basketball game.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 7 hours ago
  • Thank you to our senior wrestlers and athletic training students and their parents. They were recognized before ton… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 day ago
  • Thanks to our senior girls swimmers and divers for being great leaders for @WGHS_Swimming! #classof2023 https://t.co/90PlYKVXXj 1 week ago
  • This Saturday ⁦@StatesmenHoops⁩ will be playing in the Show Me Champions Classic ⁦at Vashon⁩. There is a full lineu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 week ago
  • .@WGHSGirlsBball and @StatesmenHoops travel to play in BHM Tournament in Pittsburg, KS this weekend. statesmensports.org/2023/01/18/boy… 2 weeks ago
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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 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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Library challenges students to win
News Brief

Library challenges students to win

Webster Groves Winter Reading Challenge takes place from Dec. 1 – Jan. 31. Continue reading Library challenges students to win

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Statesmen soccer scores
Sports

Statesmen soccer scores

“It’s very exciting, but we’ve gotta stay humble,” senior Oliver Doyle said about being ranked number one in the state for men’s Varsity soccer. Continue reading Statesmen soccer scores

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Mono infects students at high school
News

Mono infects students at high school

“Five cases would be an outbreak, and we’re not there yet,” Nurse Rachel Huertas said about the Mononucleosis cases at the high school.
Mono is transferred by saliva, and its incubation period can be anywhere from four to eight weeks. Not all who are infected become symptomatic. Continue reading Mono infects students at high school

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News Brief: Women’s soccer team moves on to quarterfinals
News Brief

News Brief: Women’s soccer team moves on to quarterfinals

Women’s soccer moved on to State after the District final game against Visitation Academy, with an overall record of 4-8.  Continue reading News Brief: Women’s soccer team moves on to quarterfinals

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Cast shares preparation for ‘Harvey’
Entertainment, Features

Cast shares preparation for ‘Harvey’

“Harvey is not a fluff piece. Harvey is a very smart, well-written comedy, so I thought I want to do Harvey because about eight years ago we had planned to do Harvey,” drama teacher Todd Schaefer said.  Continue reading Cast shares preparation for ‘Harvey’

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Candidates run for school board
News

Candidates run for school board

As the April 5, 2022 School Board election nears, the eight candidates running, some had things to share. Continue reading Candidates run for school board

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Gender neutral bathrooms benefit mental health
Features, Mental Health Issue

Gender neutral bathrooms benefit mental health

“We certainly want to make our high school a place where students feel valued and all the different experiences a student can have.” principal Dr. Matt Irvin said. Continue reading Gender neutral bathrooms benefit mental health

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News Brief: Museum features ‘Gateway to Pride’ exhibit
News Brief

News Brief: Museum features ‘Gateway to Pride’ exhibit

Missouri Historical Society is taking stories, artifacts, photographs and others to add to an exhibit at the Missouri History Museum. The goal of this is to show off the diversity and creativity of St. Louis’ LQBTQIA+ community and the history. Continue reading News Brief: Museum features ‘Gateway to Pride’ exhibit

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Breaking News: Webster Groves High School lockout lifted
Breaking News

Breaking News: Webster Groves High School lockout lifted

Assistant Principal John E. Thomas announced about 2:20 p.m. that the lockout has been lifted. Police continue to investigate but … Continue reading Breaking News: Webster Groves High School lockout lifted

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Teens rally at Planned Parenthood
News, Slideshow

Teens rally at Planned Parenthood

Teens for Choice STL organized a rally at Planned Parenthood in Forest Park to show support for the services it provides.
People of all ages, genders, sexualities and religions came with signs and stood along the road, cheering when cars honked in approval. Continue reading Teens rally at Planned Parenthood

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Slideshow: Drama presents ’10 Ways to Survive Apocalypse’
Slideshow

Slideshow: Drama presents ’10 Ways to Survive Apocalypse’

Drama department performed “10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse” by Don Zolidis in the Jerry R. Knight Auditorium Oct. 28-30, at 7 p.m.
Photos by Izzy Poole Continue reading Slideshow: Drama presents ’10 Ways to Survive Apocalypse’

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Slideshow: Volleyball players remember former teammate
Slideshow, Sports

Slideshow: Volleyball players remember former teammate

Volleyball players dedicated their Sept. 30, game to honor of late team member Kara Wrice. Team members and spectators wore purple to the game in memory of Wrice, who would wear a purple mask to practice. Money was collected and donated to the Kara Lynn Wrice Foundation. Continue reading Slideshow: Volleyball players remember former teammate

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