Webster hosts Special Olympics
Special Olympics took place on April 28, consisting of track and field events. The event began with an opening ceremony with a torch run and the national anthem. Continue reading Webster hosts Special Olympics
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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.
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‘One Battle after Another’ sweeps at Oscars
“One Battle After Another,” the newest film from director Paul Thomas Anderson, premiered on Sept. 26, 2025. The film proves itself to be one of Anderson’s finest works. Continue reading ‘One Battle after Another’ sweeps at Oscars
Theater department puts on ‘Urinetown’ for spring musical on main stage
For its spring musical, the theater department performed “Urinetown,” a satirical musical set in a dystopian future with a severe water shortage. Continue reading Theater department puts on ‘Urinetown’ for spring musical on main stage
Chelsea Center offers job shadowing experience
Senior Owen Gillis-Davis thought his future was in the veterinary industry until a Chelsea Center job shadow helped him realize he “definitely” didn’t want to be a veterinarian. Continue reading Chelsea Center offers job shadowing experience
New club to celebrate Hispanic heritage
Hispanic Heritage club is a new club coming for students who identify as Hispanic. This club promotes cultural heritage through activities, research projects and more to spread awareness about Hispanic Heritage. Continue reading New club to celebrate Hispanic heritage
Statesmen Coffee Hour Showcase reaches out to senior citizens
Webster put on the Statesmen Coffee Hour Showcase on April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Frick Theater. Continue reading Statesmen Coffee Hour Showcase reaches out to senior citizens
Webster/Kirkwood unite for fashion show
Webster and Kirkwood fashion show was Wednesday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theater at Kirkwood High School. Continue reading Webster/Kirkwood unite for fashion show
Women’s lacrosse team’s season starts
Women’s lacrosse program, run by head coach Jeremy Winingham, has started the season off with Varsity 3-0, JV 2-0, and C team 1-1. Continue reading Women’s lacrosse team’s season starts
Euclid Records hosts listening party for new Bleachers album
Euclid Records hosts listening parties for new albums a week before they get released.
On Saturday, May 16, at 3 p.m. it will have a listening party for the new Bleachers album, “everyone for 10 minutes,” coming out on May 22. Continue reading Euclid Records hosts listening party for new Bleachers album
Annual Jim Schoemehl Run coordinated by students
Students help host the Jim Schoemehl Run to fight against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The run is set to take place on May 2, starting outside of Roberts Gym.
Continue reading Annual Jim Schoemehl Run coordinated by students
Runners get ready for Schoemehl Run
Runners move to the start line before the beginning of the Jim Schoemehl Run for ASL awareness, where they will ran a 5k on May 2, 7:30 a.m. at Webster Groves High School. Photo by Edith Leslie Continue reading Runners get ready for Schoemehl Run
Staff, students remember custodian’s positive legacy
“Keith was a gentle giant. Like, he really was just all kindness,” drama department teacher Todd Schaefer said about his colleague Keith Chatman. Continue reading Staff, students remember custodian’s positive legacy
Freshman lacrosse player fights for ball
Varsity men’s lacrosse player, freshman Ethan Herrell, fights over the ball with an opponent during Webster’s game against Seckman High School. The game was held on Moss Field and ended in a 14-5 win for Webster. Photo by Karter Groskie Continue reading Freshman lacrosse player fights for ball
WG Echo: April 2026
This is the eighth issue of the 110th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo: April 2026
Film Club prepares for film festival
Connor SpellecyContributing Writer Reel Film Club plans to host its short film festival in the Jerry R. Knight Auditorium on … Continue reading Film Club prepares for film festival