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

Upcoming Events

September 16
Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival
Old Webster
1-11 p.m.

September 20
Choir Festival
Auditorium
6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

September 26
Junior Parent Night
Auditorium
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

September 28
Picture Retake Day

September 29
End of progress period

October 4
MOACAC College Fair
Lindbergh High School
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October 4
Choir Concert
Webster United Methodist Church
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

October 25
Orchestra Concert
Webster Groves Presbyterian Church
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Photo of the Week

Senior Mia Knox representing the Statesmen Stars won the limbo contest at the Fall Sports Assembly on Friday, Sept. 8 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Soledad Lee

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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 Auburn beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser and USA Today Network
*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is a attractions cast member at Walt Disney World
*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 Ariel Johnson is a producer at KTVI Channel 2.
*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 Sean Mullins is at Webster University and continuing his blog "Electric Retrospective."
*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 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a youth reporter for the Columbia Missourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

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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.
Coaches, athletes respond to heat wave
Features

Coaches, athletes respond to heat wave

August’s heatwave took its toll on athletes with record high heats getting as high as 115, according to weather.gov. Continue reading Coaches, athletes respond to heat wave

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New choir teacher brings back old tradition
Entertainment, News

New choir teacher brings back old tradition

The choir is starting the year off by performing with the middle school choir and directors from outside of the district. Continue reading New choir teacher brings back old tradition

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WG Echo September 2023
Print Version

WG Echo September 2023

This is the first issue of the 109th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo September 2023

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Publications, yearbook staffs earn awards
News Brief

Publications, yearbook staffs earn awards

Echo publications and the Echo Yearbook staffs earned honors from Quill and Scroll and Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association. Continue reading Publications, yearbook staffs earn awards

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Violinist to continue music endeavors at SIUE
Features, Profile, Senior Issue

Violinist to continue music endeavors at SIUE

Graduate Yuki Ishiyama has always had a chipper presence around the school. Whether in class right before a test, or at an orchestra concert, Ishiyama will always have a smile on his face. Continue reading Violinist to continue music endeavors at SIUE

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Artist to pursue passion at Art Institute of Chicago
Features, Profile, Senior Issue

Artist to pursue passion at Art Institute of Chicago

Graduate Clara Bittle’s extraordinary art work has led her to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Continue reading Artist to pursue passion at Art Institute of Chicago

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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 7, 2023
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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 7, 2023

Contributing writers Karson Bluette and Mia WIllis share this week’s headlines. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Sept. 7, 2023

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Photo of the Week: Soccer player battles  Lindbergh opponent
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Soccer player battles Lindbergh opponent

Freshman Bergen Neal battles for the ball against Lindbergh sophomore Aiden Vojka. Lindbergh went on to beat the Statesman 2-0. About the game, Bergen Neal said, “It was a tough loss, with new people and a new team.” Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Photo of the Week: Soccer player battles Lindbergh opponent

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Echo News Roundup: Aug. 31, 2023
Videos

Echo News Roundup: Aug. 31, 2023

Contributing writers Karson Bluette and Mia WIllis share this week’s headlines. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Aug. 31, 2023

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Students celebrate new school year with dance, activities fair
News, News Brief

Students celebrate new school year with dance, activities fair

Selma Ave. will host the Activities Fair and the Selma Street dance on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Continue reading Students celebrate new school year with dance, activities fair

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Eagle Award nominee: Senior earns highest ever 4-year total of service hours
Features, Profile, Senior Issue

Eagle Award nominee: Senior earns highest ever 4-year total of service hours

With 363 hours of service work, senior Olivia King has earned the highest four year total of service hours at WGHS. Continue reading Eagle Award nominee: Senior earns highest ever 4-year total of service hours

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Retiring teacher, graduating son share experiences
Features, Profile, Senior Issue

Retiring teacher, graduating son share experiences

History teacher Terry Verstraete will retire after 29 years at Webster Groves High School. His son, senior Garrett Verstraete, will join him in his departure, as he will be graduating by the year’s end. Continue reading Retiring teacher, graduating son share experiences

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Eagle Award nominee: Editor-in-chief leaves mark on WGHS
Features, Profile, Senior Issue

Eagle Award nominee: Editor-in-chief leaves mark on WGHS

Starting her journalism career four years ago, Lydia Urice has won over nine Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association awards. Continue reading Eagle Award nominee: Editor-in-chief leaves mark on WGHS

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Echo earns NSPA First Class rating
News Brief

Echo earns NSPA First Class rating

National Scholastic Press Association awarded the 2022-2023 Echo staff a First Class Rating with three Marks of Distinction Marks of Distinction for Coverage & Continue reading Echo earns NSPA First Class rating

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Future Leaders provides opportunities for incoming, current HS students
News Brief

Future Leaders provides opportunities for incoming, current HS students

“Future Leaders is a fun and worthwhile program,” head director of the program, Jaime Adamski, stated. Continue reading Future Leaders provides opportunities for incoming, current HS students

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Voices of Webster:  Tips for healthier snacking
Podcasts

Voices of Webster: Tips for healthier snacking

Contributing writer Roxanne Flood gives advice about how to keep snacking healthy.  Continue reading Voices of Webster: Tips for healthier snacking

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