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

Upcoming Events

September 24
Board of Education Meeting (Tax Rate Hearing)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

September 26
WG Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Westborough Country Club

September 28

Late Start Day (K-12)

Statesmen Coffee Hour Showcase
Webster Groves High School

October 1st

Prop W Informational Webinar6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

October 2nd

End of Progress Period All Day

October 7th
PSAT for Sophomores

7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Department Chair Meeting Work Session

8:35 AM – 10:05 AM
PD Room, Webster Groves High School-1-WGHS PD. ROOM (35)
Parents’ Club Meeting

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
HS Library
October 8th
PSAT for Juniors

7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
October 9th
Fall Broadway Revue Concert

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Knight Auditorium
October 12th
HX & HS Conferences

All Day
Late Start Day (K-12)

All Day
WAFC Fall Conferences

All Day
Regional College Fair @ Lindbergh High School

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October 13th 
WAFC Fall Conferences

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October 14th
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WAFC Fall Conferences

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October 15th
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No School PK-5 Students – Teacher PD Day

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WGHS Fall Parent Conferences, Virtual

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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October 16th
No School PK-12 (due to conferences)

All Day

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Sophomore centerback James Warneke dribbles ball against Lafayette on Sep. 29 at Selma Field. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

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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 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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Varsity Esports wins States
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Varsity Esports wins States

Esports competed and won the State Championship against Hickman High School, Christian Brothers College High School and Joplin High School. The competition was on Friday, May 16, at the Hart Career Center in Mexico, MO.
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Junior listens to journalist’s presentation
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Junior listens to journalist’s presentation

Junior Shyla Stone listens to a presentation given by Vicky Nguyen on Friday, April 11, about her new book, “Boat Baby.” The presentation was given in the Frick Theater. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Junior listens to journalist’s presentation

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Athletes strive for college recruitment
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Athletes strive for college recruitment

Photos by Colin Lopez
Graphic by Shane Delanty

Recruiting high school athletes is a difficult process. Most high school athletes do not move on to play competitive sports in college, making the recruiting process even more difficult for both coaches and players. Continue reading Athletes strive for college recruitment

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Junior wins State in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Junior wins State in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Junior Jack Bub is Webster Groves High School’s first Esports State Champion. Bub competed on Monday, Dec. 6, and was named Missouri Scholastic Esports Federation Class Two Super Smash Brothers Ultimate State Champion. Continue reading Junior wins State in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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Seniors are recognized at McCluer North game
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Seniors are recognized at McCluer North game

Senior Raegan McCoy and junior Micah McCoy embrace during Senior Night on Friday, Feb. 14. Men’s and women’s basketball, as well as dance and cheer hosted McCluer North High School and the games ended in a 59-11 and a 72-42 win for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Seniors are recognized at McCluer North game

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School assists students with rising mental health concerns
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School assists students with rising mental health concerns

Mental health is a rising concern for people of all ages, but particularly children and teenagers. As the number of students dealing with mental health concerns rises, schools have to adjust in order to help. Continue reading School assists students with rising mental health concerns

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Junior Skatesman defends against Northwest
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Junior Skatesman defends against Northwest

Junior Walter Wichard defends the puck against a defender from Northwest High School on Friday, Jan. 24. The game ended early due to a mercy rule 10-0 win for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Junior Skatesman defends against Northwest

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Webster takes 3rd in annual Webster Classic tournament
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Webster takes 3rd in annual Webster Classic tournament

Men’s basketball competed in the Webster Classic from Thursday, Dec. 12 to Saturday, Dec 14. Webster ended the tournament in third place with two wins and one loss. Continue reading Webster takes 3rd in annual Webster Classic tournament

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Turkey Day offers more than just game for district
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Turkey Day offers more than just game for district

For 117 years the annual Turkey Day game has been a tradition with Webster Groves High School playing against Kirkwood High School on Thanksgiving. However, the tradition is more than just a game. Continue reading Turkey Day offers more than just game for district

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Senior flies toward basket
Photo of the Week

Senior flies toward basket

Senior Aiden Sanders drives the ball to the basket against Jennings High School during the Webster Classic Tournament. The game was held in Robert’s Gym on Thursday, Dec. 12. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Senior flies toward basket

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Men’s basketball plays Tolton
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Men’s basketball plays Tolton

Men’s basketball played against Father Tolton Catholic High School on Friday, Dec. 6. Webster beat Tolton 68-55 during their first home game of the season in Robert’s Gym. Photos by Sam Enlund Continue reading Men’s basketball plays Tolton

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Football Players prepare for Turkey Day on new field
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Football Players prepare for Turkey Day on new field

Webster Groves football will host the Turkey Day game this year on Thanksgiving. The last Turkey Day game at Webster was in 2022, and this year’s game will be the first on the new field. Continue reading Football Players prepare for Turkey Day on new field

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Nationally ranked freshman to play on varsity basketball
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Nationally ranked freshman to play on varsity basketball

Freshman Miles Simpson tried out for the basketball team, and on Wednesday, Nov. 6, learned he made the men’s Varsity basketball team. Continue reading Nationally ranked freshman to play on varsity basketball

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Seniors crowned Friendship Royals
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Seniors crowned Friendship Royals

Seniors Carl Whitehead, Jr., and Raegan McCoy pose for pictures after being named Friendship Royalty. The annual Friendship dance was hosted by Kirkwood High School on Saturday, Nov. 2, with students from both Kirkwood and Webster in attendance. Photo by Micah McCoy Continue reading Seniors crowned Friendship Royals

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Senior plays in Orchestra Fall Concert
Photo of the Week

Senior plays in Orchestra Fall Concert

Senior Maya Suppelsa plays in the Orchestras’ Fall Concert on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Webster University from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Photo by Micah McCoy Continue reading Senior plays in Orchestra Fall Concert

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