Seniors crowned Webster Royals
Seniors Eleanor Kanerva and Dominic Lee were crowned Webster Royals at the Friendship Dance on Saturday, Nov. 5. The dance … Continue reading Seniors crowned Webster Royals
Author: Lydia Urice
Grease returns to stage at WGHS
“Grease” is a movie, produced in 1978, starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, but it’s also the WGHS drama department’s fall musical. Continue reading Grease returns to stage at WGHS
3 killed at St. Louis high school
Four minutes after the first 911 call, police were on the scene at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School (CVPA) and Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience, responding to calls of a school shooter on Oct. 24. Continue reading 3 killed at St. Louis high school
Sophomore co-captains dance team
Sophomore Kamaya Norman is a co-captain of the dance team.
“Even though Kamaya is only a sophomore this year, I feel like she’s been on the team forever. She’s always been a quick learner and choreographs dances everyone loves. Kamaya also brings the team closer and keeps us all upbeat. I’m really glad we got the chance to be co-captains together this year,” senior and co-captain Hannah Silverman said. Continue reading Sophomore co-captains dance team
Five year anniversary: Fire breaks out in girls’ cabins at Camp Wyman
Camp Wyman is a week-long sleepaway camp that consists of bonding activities that connect sixth graders with peers, teachers and nature. Five years ago, on the last night for team Polaris, the camp went from fun to frightening. Continue reading Five year anniversary: Fire breaks out in girls’ cabins at Camp Wyman
Band to hold mattress sale fundraiser
Band is holding a mattress sale on Oct. 15, in Roberts Gym from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. All proceeds will support band and their trip to New York City in March. Continue reading Band to hold mattress sale fundraiser
Letter from the editor: Wait… is this the yearbook?
Echo staffers gather for a BeReal on the first week of school. Photo by Izzy Poole
Hi everyone!
It’s Lydia, your Editor-In-Chief. If you’re new or you’re not- Welcome!
Many of you have asked me, “What is Echo?” and “Are Echo and yearbook different?” I’m here to tell you that yes they are different. Continue reading Letter from the editor: Wait… is this the yearbook?
Missouri Botanical Garden hosts Japanese Festival
Missouri Botanical Garden opened the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center on Aug. 27. According to St. Louis Post Dispatch, the project cost $100 million. In honor of the opening, admission to the garden was free for both Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sunday, Aug. 28. Continue reading Missouri Botanical Garden hosts Japanese Festival
Patton pursues career in computer science
Senior Scarlett Patton is already ahead in the computer science industry, thanks to self-motivation and support from the high school. Continue reading Patton pursues career in computer science
Selma Street Dance cut short due to inclement weather
Selma Street Dance was canceled an hour early due to inclement weather. The dance was scheduled to take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 26, right after the activities fair which took place 6 to 7 p.m. The activities fair and dance were held on Selma Avenue. Continue reading Selma Street Dance cut short due to inclement weather
Lunch locations change again
Students are no longer able to eat lunch in Roberts Gym. Students must eat in the cafeteria or courtyard. Juniors and seniors are allowed to leave campus for lunch. Continue reading Lunch locations change again
Universal free lunch stops for 2022-23 school year
Universal free lunch will stop for the 2022-23 school year. It started as a result of COVID but will stop following the end of a state program which offered free meals to all students. Students can still apply for free or reduced lunch at this link. Continue reading Universal free lunch stops for 2022-23 school year
Prop S unofficially passed with 80.7% majority
Proposition S unofficially passed with an 80.7% majority in the Aug. 2, primary election, according to Webster Groves School District on Twitter.
Proposition S is a no-tax rate increase bond issue that would provide $45 million to the school district to improve the infrastructure of WGSD schools and facilities, including Moss Field and parking lots. Continue reading Prop S unofficially passed with 80.7% majority
Slideshow: Seniors participate in senior lock-in
Seniors participate in activities at Outer Space-themed lock-in. The lock-in took place at the high school on May 24, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning. Photos by Lydia Urice Continue reading Slideshow: Seniors participate in senior lock-in
Reel Film Club hosts film festival
Sixteen films were featured in the Reel Film Festival which took place on Friday, April 1. Continue reading Reel Film Club hosts film festival