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

Upcoming Events

April 20-24
EOC Week

April 25
Prom
Saint Louis Science Center  7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

April 27
Statesmen Coffee Hour Showcase
8:30-9:30 a.m.

April 28
Special Olympics

April 29
Kirkwood/Webster Fashion Show
Kirkwood High School 6-8 p.m.

April 30
Senior Awards Night
Auditorium  7-8 p.m.

May 1
Senior Decision Day
Roberts Gym 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Buddy Ball
PV Commons / Courtyard 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Short Film Festival
Auditorium 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

May 2
Jim Schoemehl Run for ALS
WGHS  7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

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Varsity Webster Groves Men's Lacrosse player fights over the ball with an opponent during Webster's game against Seckman High School. The game was held on Moss Field and ended in a 14-5 win for Webster. Photo by Karter Groskie
Webster Groves High School students watched and participated in the Spring Sports Assembly held on Friday, March 27, in Roberts Gym. The assembly highlighted spring sports and activities, and the seniors participating in each activity. Photos by William McEneny Webster Groves High School hosted six Japanese exchange students and two teachers on Friday, March 6. The group was led on a tour throughout the school as the beginning of their stay. The students arrived as a part of the St. Louis–Suwa Sister Cities exchange program. Photos by Sam Enlund Women's basketball held its senior night on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and played against Seckman High School. The game ended in a 56-51 win for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Students across the Webster Groves School District walked out on Friday, Jan. 30 in protest of ICE and current events happening across the United States. Photos by Arianna Peper Webster's theater department performs "Six: Teen Edition," from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17. The performance took place in the Jerry R. Knight auditorium. Photo by Lucy Fish. Men's basketball traveled to Highland, Illinois to compete in the Highland Shootout on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Statesmen played against Inglewood High School from California. The game ended in a 76-77 loss for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Men’s and women’s basketball played against Kirkwood high school on Friday, Jan. 9 in Roberts Gym. The women’s team lost 27-37 and the men’s team won 66-46. The basketball program also honored past basketball alum and the men’s championship team from 1996. Photos by Sam Enlund All Webster Groves School District schools and district offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to weather. All Webster Groves School District schools and offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to severe weather.

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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.
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--"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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Echo News Roundup: Jan. 18, 2023
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Echo News Roundup: Jan. 18, 2023

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Echo News Roundup: Jan. 11, 2023
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Echo News Roundup: Jan. 11, 2023

TikTok editor/public relations coodinator Eleanor Kanerva shares this week’s headlines: Class of 2027 preview night, Parents’ Club meeting, men’s and women’s wrestling, women’s swimming, women’s basketball and men’s basketball. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Jan. 11, 2023

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Echo News Roundup: Dec. 21, 2022
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Echo News Roundup: Dec. 21, 2022

Social media coordinator Maren DeMargel shares this week’s headlines: winter break, women’s basketball, men’s basketball and women’s wrestling. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Dec. 21, 2022

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Marketing raises money for trip to New York
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Marketing raises money for trip to New York

Powderpuff, Night in the Courtyard, Putt Putt, Mx. Webster: events organized by the Marketing team have raised over $10,100 cumulatively. Continue reading Marketing raises money for trip to New York

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Echo News Roundup: Dec. 14, 2022
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Echo News Roundup: Dec. 14, 2022

Social media manager Maren DeMargel shares this week’s headlines: winter band concert, Friday exams. wrestling, women’s swimming and basketball. Support … Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Dec. 14, 2022

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Midterm elections provide students first time voting
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Midterm elections provide students first time voting

Midterm elections took place Nov. 8, and 18-year-old students experienced their first time voting. Continue reading Midterm elections provide students first time voting

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Echo News Roundup: Dec. 7, 2022
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Echo News Roundup: Dec. 7, 2022

Social media manager Maren DeMargel shares this week’s headlines: drama department’s “Fully Committed” performance, A Cappella concert, ACT testing, women’s basketball, women’s swimming, men’s basketball, and men’s and women’s wrestling. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Dec. 7, 2022

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Echo News Roundup: Nov. 16, 2022
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Echo News Roundup: Nov. 16, 2022

Podcast editor Sam Klein shares this week’s headlines: Spirit Week, the Advisory door decorating contest, Tacky Day, Spirit Day, men’s soccer and men’s basketball. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Nov. 16, 2022

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Echo News Roundup: Nov. 9, 2022
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Echo News Roundup: Nov. 9, 2022

Social media manager Maren DeMargel shares this week’s headlines: Friendship King and Queen, fall musical, Senior Line Dance practice, men’s swimming and men’s soccer. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Nov. 9, 2022

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Star studded cast let down by messy plot
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Star studded cast let down by messy plot

“Amsterdam” is the newest star-studded movie in theaters, featuring Christian Bale (“Batman”), Taylor Swift (“Cats”), Margot Robbie (“Suicide Squad), Robert De Niro (“Goodfellas”) and others. Continue reading Star studded cast let down by messy plot

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Echo News Roundup: Nov. 2, 2022
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Echo News Roundup: Nov. 2, 2022

Social media manager Maren DeMargel shares this week’s headlines: Senior Panoramic Photo Day, Senior Line Dance practice, Friendship Dance, professional development day, men’s swimming, men’s soccer and cross country. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Nov. 2, 2022

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Echo News Roundup: Oct. 26, 2022
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Echo News Roundup: Oct. 26, 2022

Social media manager Maren DeMargel shares this week’s headlines: marching band, spirit week, men’s swimming, football, cross country and men’s soccer.  Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Oct. 26, 2022

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‘What do you do on late start Mondays?’
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‘What do you do on late start Mondays?’

Late start Mondays have been in place since 2019, but this year’s late start Mondays have been extended to 9:40 a.m.. Students shared opinions on Late Start Mondays and what they do on those mornings. Continue reading ‘What do you do on late start Mondays?’

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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 28, 2022
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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 28, 2022

Social media manager Maren DeMargel shares this week’s headlines:One Act Festival, end of the progress period, Camp Wyman, women’s tennis, men’s swimming, men’s soccer, women’s volleyball, women’s golf, softball, field hockey, football and cross country. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Sept. 28, 2022

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Starting a conversation has never been so refreshing: Student encourages community engagement through lifesaver mints
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Starting a conversation has never been so refreshing: Student encourages community engagement through lifesaver mints

Senior Jackson Bacilek handed out mints to students in the hallways since his junior year. Continue reading Starting a conversation has never been so refreshing: Student encourages community engagement through lifesaver mints

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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 21, 2022
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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 21, 2022

Social media manager Maren DeMargel shares this week’s headlines: Late Start Monday, Camp Wyman, women’s tennis, softball, women’s volleyball, women’s golf, men’s soccer, field hockey  and cross country.  Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Sept. 21, 2022

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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 14, 2022
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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 14, 2022

Social media manager Maren DeMargel shares this week’s headlines: Parents Club meeting, half day on Friday, Jazz and Blues Festival, youth cheerleading clinic, marching band, softball, women’s golf, women’s tennis, women’s volleyball, men’s swimming, men’s soccer, field hockey, football and cross country. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Sept. 14, 2022

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