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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.

Photo of the Week

Students are honored during the Spring Sports Assembly on Friday, March 27, in Roberts Gym. The assembly highlighted spring sports and activities, and the seniors participating in each sport. Photo by William McEneny
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.
--“'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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Signing off: Print, podcast editor doesn’t know what to say (per usual)
Senior Issue

Signing off: Print, podcast editor doesn’t know what to say (per usual)

Through my time on The Echo I’ve only ever really been sure of one thing, and it was not how to do layout. It was that it was probably the most valuable class I ever took. Continue reading Signing off: Print, podcast editor doesn’t know what to say (per usual)

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Athletic director retired
Senior Issue

Athletic director retired

Activities director Jerry Collins has worked at Webster 24 years and been athletic director for 19. At the end of the 23-24 school year, he retired from that position. Continue reading Athletic director retired

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Seniors say, ‘Goodbye’ through ‘Senior Sunset’
News Brief

Seniors say, ‘Goodbye’ through ‘Senior Sunset’

The graduating class of 2024 planned a senior sunset to cap off their senior year. Continue reading Seniors say, ‘Goodbye’ through ‘Senior Sunset’

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Junior pursues passion for baking
Features

Junior pursues passion for baking

Junior Cate Nakatani began her cookie baking and decorating business in her eighth grade year, working out of her own home with the support of her parents. Continue reading Junior pursues passion for baking

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WG Echo March 2024
Print Version

WG Echo March 2024

This is the seventh issue of the 109th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo March 2024

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Students discuss superlative nomination
Features

Students discuss superlative nomination

“Rizz,” short for “charisma,” is a new way to talk about flirting, according to The Urban Dictionary. Continue reading Students discuss superlative nomination

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WG Echo February 2024
Print Version

WG Echo February 2024

This is the sixth issue of the 109th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo February 2024

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Teachers discuss teacher appreciation, teacher’s mental health
Features

Teachers discuss teacher appreciation, teacher’s mental health

Teachers work an average of 53 hours a week working to educate students in an effective and entertaining way. While important, the field of education can take a toll on mental health. Continue reading Teachers discuss teacher appreciation, teacher’s mental health

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Voices of Webster: DECA members compete at Districts
Podcasts

Voices of Webster: DECA members compete at Districts

Print/podcast editor Sam Klein talks to DECA students about their District victories.  Continue reading Voices of Webster: DECA members compete at Districts

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WG Echo January 2024
Print Version

WG Echo January 2024

This is the fifth issue of the 109th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo January 2024

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Wrestling team creates unity
Features, Sports

Wrestling team creates unity

Wrestling is a sport traditionally participated in by men, but the women’s wrestling team is on the rise with eight members total and seven of them being underclassmen. Continue reading Wrestling team creates unity

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Holiday drinks welcome winter spirit
Entertainment, Features

Holiday drinks welcome winter spirit

Starbucks holiday drinks were released for the season on Nov. 2, and include some new drinks and some traditional drinks. Continue reading Holiday drinks welcome winter spirit

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Voices of Webster: Marketing students discuss New York trip
Podcasts

Voices of Webster: Marketing students discuss New York trip

Print/podcast editor Sam Klein talks to Marketing II and Thrive students about their upcoming trip to New York.  Continue reading Voices of Webster: Marketing students discuss New York trip

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Assistant activities director to become activities director at end of year
Breaking News, News

Assistant activities director to become activities director at end of year

Current assistant activities director Chris Johnson will fill the position of activities director for the 2024-2025 school year. Continue reading Assistant activities director to become activities director at end of year

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Voices of Webster: Students, staff share New Year’s resolutions
Podcasts

Voices of Webster: Students, staff share New Year’s resolutions

Print/podcast editor Sam Klein talks to students and staff about New Year’s Resolutions. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Students, staff share New Year’s resolutions

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AI finds place in school environment
Features

AI finds place in school environment

Chat GPT became available to the general public on Nov. 30, 2022, bringing about concern over students using AI to complete assignments in school, especially essays. Continue reading AI finds place in school environment

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Voices of Webster: Seniors look forward to second semester
Podcasts

Voices of Webster: Seniors look forward to second semester

Print/podcast editor Sam Klein talks to seniors about second semester highlights.  Continue reading Voices of Webster: Seniors look forward to second semester

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