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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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Seniors share concerns about post graduation
Contributing writers Ethan Ryan and Zeke La Mantia talk to seniors about what worries they have about graduating.
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History teacher enjoys student interest
Zeke La Mantia Contributing Writer Connor Katsev began working at Webster Groves High School this fall as a history teacher. He reflected that he first decided to become a teacher when he took an Advanced Placement Art History class in… Read More ›
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Counselor shares views on working in WGHS
After graduating high school from WGHS in 2007 and finishing college at Illinois State University, Simone Cunningham, school counselor, felt as though she was called into doing this job, mostly because she enjoys connecting with students on a “different level” as she put it.
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Sales consultant shares prom dress insights
Contributing writer Zora Thomas talks to Inez Otay of Helen’s Bridal and Alterations about what students look for in prom dresses.
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Fishing club begins spring competitions
On Sundays in the spring, a group of Webster Groves High School students meet around lakes in St. Louis for competition and sharing the activity that unites them. This group is fishing club.
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Proposition E solves district issues
Proposition E, on the ballot for April 2, is a $22 million bond issue, designed to “improve safety, accessibility and other space issues in district buildings and relieve overcrowding in elementary schools,” according to the WGSD website.
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Students beautify school walls
Contributing writers Annabelle Lewis and Isabella Ferrell talk to senior and artist Zoe Schultz about student efforts to beautify the high school.
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Editorial: Prop E will provide safety, reduce overcrowding
Proposition E will create a beneficial environment for all students with the new proposed extensions. The Echo endorses proposition E. The new bond increase will not raise any taxes and will keep the current tax rate at 56.99 cents per… Read More ›
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Voices of Webster: March 13, 2018
Contributing writers Annabell Lewis and Isabella Ferrell report on the decorations of the school walls.
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Ellie’s Expression: Teen dating violence epidemic needs to end
With Valentine’s Day in our recent past, love is in the air. It’s hard to escape the sappy ballads, cheesy rom-coms, and couple pictures on Instagram during February.With all the good, it is easy to overlook the ugly truth of relationships: according to VAWnet.org, “One in three teens will experience physical or sexual violence in their relationships.”
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Photo of the week: Senior doused with smoothie to raise funds
Senior Sammy Toskin has an orange smoothie poured on him after his one-act, “Double.” Photo by Jaden Fields
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Newscast: March 8, 2019
Video editor Evelyn Trampe shares this week’s headlines: Parent Teacher Conferences, bus passes, prom site selection, Cardinals tickets, Statesmen Service Awards, experiential learning credit, cheerleader tryouts and All-Write Festival highlights.
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McClure reflects on high school lacrosse career, looks toward future
Gretchen Skoglund Contributing Writer Senior lacrosse player Kelly McClure is optimistic about what’s to come. The Varsity women’s goalkeeper, who signed to play at Quincy University, looks forward to leading the Webster team in her final Statesman…. Read More ›
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Voices of Webster: March 8, 2019
Contributing writer Gretchen Skoglund talks to seniors about advice they want to give to younger students.
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Wrestling finishes season at State
Ethan Ryan and Elise Wilke-Grimm Contributing Writers “No matter what the outcome is, you know you put everything on the line, and we love you for it. Never give up,” senior Edward Suber said. His words epitomized this season for… Read More ›
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Review: Rogers delivers honest chart-topper
“Heard it in a Past Life,” fully written and co-produced by Folk-pop singer Maggie Rogers, comprehensively elates the experiences and feelings of change. Rogers’ first major-label debut album with Capitol Records was released Jan. 18. Upon release, the album placed… Read More ›
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Voices of Webster: March 6, 2019
Contributing writers Gant Gibson and Ada Foley talk to English teachers Steve Leftridge and Katie Guymon about the All Write Festival.
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Junior returns to Broadway
Returning to off-Broadway performances, junior Elizabeth Teeter will star in world premiere musical “The Secret Life of Bees,” directed by Tony winner Sam Gold. Written by two time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, the play is adapted from the bestselling… Read More ›
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Frazier from the Field: Men’s Basketball approaches 3rd consecutive State title
Men’s basketball is on it’s way to winning it’s third consecutive State championship. Who might stop the Statesmen?
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Voices of Webster: March 1, 2018
Feature Editor Lindsey Bennett reports on the upcoming All Write festival.
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Photo of the week: Senior prepares for Shakespearean play
Senior Sam Getz rehearses for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The play will premiere in the Black Box March 1 and 2. Photos by Zeke La Mantia.
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New group visits art museum
Zora Thomas Contributing Writer A girls group visited the St. Louis Art Museum on Feb. 7, to see the Kehinde Wiley exhibit in particular. The group has yet to be named but started this year to welcome and empower young… Read More ›
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Women’s lacrosse hits fields with tryouts
Women’s lacrosse has just ended preseason and has tryouts this week after school from 3:15-5:30 p.m. It is a no cut team sport and will have tryouts to see who will qualify for a Varsity spot.
