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The ECHO is a monthly publication of the newspaper staff of Webster Groves High School, 100 Selma Avenue, Webster Groves, MO. To contact staff members, call 314-963-6400 ex. 11157.
Unsigned editorials are the opinion of a majority of staff members; signed articles are the opinion of the writer.
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Dotty DeLassus Award winner to continue education at Indiana University
Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Mary Claire Wolk received the Dotty DeLassus Award for her 1,239.9 hours of service and was involved in almost everything at the high school. “What drove me to be so involved in service at WGHS was the… Read More ›
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Graduates recognized at delayed ceremony
After a delay due to Covid-19 concerns, Webster Groves High School’s graduation took place at Moss Field on June 26.
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Senior to continue swimming at University of Nebraska
As co-captain of the women’s swim team, senior Parker Hagemann has been a valuable asset for her whole high school swim career.
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News Brief: High school plans for graduation
Graduation is currently planned for the evening of Friday, June 26, at Moss Field. If weather prevents the ceremony on that night, graduation is planned for Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m.
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News Brief: District plans March for Change
Webster Groves School District invites community members to participate in a March for Change at noon on Sunday, June 14, from Ivory Crockett Park to the district’s central office.
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Eagle award winner to major in broadcast journalism
Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Senior Jessica Peterson, Eagle Award winner, was involved in sports, theater, social justice, THRIVE business incubator and academics at Webster. “I was involved in the softball program, Nation Honor Society, the drama department, and Speak Up,” Peterson… Read More ›
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Business student to attend Indiana University
“Quinton (Nehring) is the type of person who lights up a room when he enters. He is driven, competitive, smart, kind, patient, humble, respectful and a leader. He constantly goes out of his way to learn and improve his craft. He has demonstrated this drive in sports, academics and his pursuit of his future,” DECA advisor, former Marketing teacher and current WG Thrive Entrepreneurship Incubator Program Director Kara Siebe said.
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News Brief: Webster Fourth of July celebrations postponed
Due to Covid-19, the Webster Fourth of July celebration has been postponed.
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Photo of the Week: Car parade honors retiring band director
Current and former Webster Groves High School band members celebrate band director Dane Williams with a car parade on Monday, May 11, in honor of his retirement. Photo by Ethan Weihl
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News Brief: Missouri reopening begins
Missouri’s first phase of reopening began Monday, May 4. and will continue through the end of May. St. Louis City and County will not be joining the rest of the state in this phase.
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News Brief: Echo staffers earn honors
All four Echo staff seniors have earned places on the National Scholastic Press Association and Missouri Journalism Education Association honor rolls. Also, JournalismSTL has released its ratings and awards for its 2019-2020 Spring Contests.
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Newscast: May 8, 2020
Video editor Ethan Weihl remotely shares this week’s headlines: Senior Checkout Week and the new football coach. Also he shares his appreciation of teachers.
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Photo of the Week: Brass band brings music to neighborhoods
Local group Red and Black Brass Band performs for neighborhoods in the Tower Grove area. The band has been traveling to different neighborhoods is St. Louis putting on mini concerts for families isolating in their homes. Photo by Jaden Fields
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WGHS alumna returns as assistant principal
Lydia Urice Podcast Editor “My family moved to Webster Groves when I started kindergarten at Clark Elementary,” Madeline Raimondo, soon to be assistant principal at WGHS, said over email. “My mom worked for Special School District as a teacher, and… Read More ›
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Students share ways to de-stress in quarantine
With almost the whole country trapped at home, excepting essential workers, people can become stressed or overwhelmed with uncertainty and fear of the spread of the coronavirus. Staying positive and healthy in a time like this is very important, especially if stuck inside all day.
