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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.

• Video: Webster hosts Preseason Jamboree

  By wgecho on December 7, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Contributing writer Matthew Grace reports on the Nov. 18, Varsity basketball’s Preseason Jamboree in Roberts Gym.

• Review: ‘Princess Switch’ decided best royalty-themed Christmas Movie on Netflix

  By wgecho on December 7, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  As the holiday season approaches, so does the time for watching holiday-themed feel-good movies. As fans of this genre know, a popular trope is the royalty trope. Netflix has a wide variety of these films.

• Print Version: WG ECHO November 2021 Issue

  By wgecho on December 1, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  This is the third issue of the 107th year of the ECHO.

• Review: ‘Polar Express’ offers uneven holiday experience

  By wgecho on December 1, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Hot chocolate has never looked as appetizing as it does in the 2004 Christmas classic “The Polar Express,” but the movie is often criticized for its controversial animation.

• Review: Holly Jackson’s debut novel ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ provides twist

  By wgecho on November 22, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  No one ever expects a 17-year-old to solve a murder for their school project, but that’s exactly what Pippa (Pip) does in the beautifully crafted novel “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” by Holly Jackson.

• Counselor shares interests, insights

  By wgecho on November 17, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Counselor Cassie Aschinger was 22 years old when she decided to move across the country to start a life with her boyfriend.

• Psych you out: ‘Psych’ delivers laughs, compelling characters

  By wgecho on November 17, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  TV show “Psych” delivered a show full of laughs and compelling characters from 2006-2014, as it achieved its goals of being fun and enjoyable.
  A third “Psych” movie is to be released on Nov. 18, on Peacock.

• Slideshow: Fall festival brings community fun

  By wgecho on November 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Rock Hill’s Fall Festival provided the community with a parade, petting zoo, children’s activities, games, inflatables and stage performances by Christian Misner (“Christian the Magician”) and Anita Jackson Oct. 2, at the Hudson Elementary School grounds. Photos by Brody Zarky

• Spanish teacher helps pass bill in Missouri Legislature

  By wgecho on November 9, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Before Senate Bill 76 passed in spring of 2020, Missouri school districts were responsible for allowing teachers the space to breast pump at school- not the time. Spanish Teacher Jamie Adamski helped to change that.

• Social studies teacher share educational philosophy

  By wgecho on November 8, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Isaac Moore, World Civilizations and U.S. Government teacher, has an individualistic approach to education, which is a message he wants to resonate with his students.
  “I would guess that every student that had me in class would know that I care,” Moore said.

• Help is available for those considering suicide

  By wgecho on November 5, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Suicide rates started going up around 2008, during the 2008 recession, and have been steadily growing more so since 2015, leading into the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Night in the Courtyard kicks off November

  By wgecho on November 5, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  “Night in the Courtyard’s a student-led event,” business teacher Kathryn Laurentius said.
  “It will take place Friday, Nov. 5, and will go from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.,” senior Jack Bene said over email.

• Slideshow: Women’s golf celebrates seniors

  By wgecho on November 3, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Seniors Annabelle Lewis, Sarah Ewing and Jenna Clark have played Varsity golf this season since practice started in early August. Photos by Samantha Klein

• Echo News Roundup: Nov. 2, 2021

  By wgecho on November 2, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Print editor Ava Musgraves shares this week’s headlines: SAT testing, late start Monday, NHS Blood Drive, Night in the Courtyard, DECA Presents Putt-Putt, Turkey Day game, men’s soccer and men’s swim.

• Editors brave Creepyworld’s haunted attractions

  By wgecho on October 29, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Halloween can easily be a tame and child-friendly holiday, or to the more thrill seeking part of our human race who will pay someone hard earned money to chase them around with a chainsaw.

• Voices of Webster: Students express feelings about returning to in-person classes

  By wgecho on October 29, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Public relations officer Calvin Lescher interviewed senior Millie Thum, junior Xavier Jurotich, sophomore M.J. Ryan and freshman Kara Pierce about their feelings about returning to in-person school.  

• Ava’s Anecdotes: What Halloween movie to watch based on your zodiac sign

  By wgecho on October 29, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  To commemorate and celebrate October, many enjoy Halloween or fall themed films. These films range from horror slasher to fluffy hallmark fall romance. It can be overwhelming trying to sit down and pick one, so fret no more: I have thoroughly examined what Halloween themed movie to watch based on the zodiac signs.

• Print Version: WG ECHO October 2021 Issue

  By wgecho on October 29, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  This is the second issue of the 107th year of the ECHO.

• Makeup skills help create fall play characters

  By wgecho on October 28, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Drama department performs its fall play every year around Halloween. What most people don’t think about is the makeup that goes on behind the scenes.