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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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Voices of Webster: November 6, 2019
Contributing writer Lydia Urice reports on senior football player Kam Yancey.
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Newscast: Dec. 6, 2019
Social media manager/photography editor Zeke La Mantia shares a special report by contributing writer Addie Palmquist about the music department as well as information about upcoming performances and sporting events.
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Editorial: Cross-subject learning should be promoted
Honors U.S. Studies is a two-hour class for juniors that combines AP English Language with AP U.S. Studies. The class is known simply as “the block class” and is taught by English teacher Kristin Moore and history teacher Joshua Luparell.
Although the block class has a reputation as being one of the hardest classes offered at the high school, its benefits far outweigh any grade earned or score received on a test. -
Tens of veterans return, honored each year
On the morning of Thursday, Nov. 8, students, staff and the Webster Groves community gathered in Knight Auditorium to celebrate and honor those who have risked their lives for our country, veterans.
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Problem Solving class travels to Lifewise
Accompanied by teacher and Chelsea Center director Kerry Arens, the students of the Real World Problem Solving class, traveled to Lifewise STL on a service immersion trip on Nov. 15 and 16.
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NHS sponsors annual blood drive
National Honor Society sponsored a blood drive in the secondary gym, Tuesday, Nov. 12.
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Fields from the Frontlines: New coach continues soccer success
Jaden Fields Junior Editor Men’s Varsity soccer had an exceptional year under the guide of new head coach Tim Velton. Come the end of the regular season, the team was 16 in six, winning its last regular game against Ladue…. Read More ›
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Print Version: WG ECHO November 2019 Issue
This is the third issue of the 105th year of the ECHO.
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Statesbots teams compete in First Tech Challenge
Statesbots (Robotics Club) competed in the annual First Tech Challenge. Their first round of the competition was on Nov. 16. Black team won fourth place, orange team won sixth place.
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Community shares its Thanksgiving traditions
Jackson Parks Contributing Write In North America, families have their own unique Thanksgiving traditions. Whether it be to kick-off the holiday season, or annually pull out a special family recipe, each family has its own special tradition. Lillie Torbit, sophomore,… Read More ›
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Voices of Webster: November 22, 2019
Contributing writer Jackson Parks reports on Thanksgiving traditions.
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Photo of the week: Robotics moves on to next round
Orange “Statesbots” members, freshman Xavier Jurotich, junior Erica Magee and freshman Kimberly Rumack prepare for their bout at the first competition of the First Tech Challenge on Sat, Nov. 16.
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Newscast: Nov. 22, 2019
Business manager Zora Thomas shares contributing writer Sophia DeWald’s special report on Makerspace as well as information about upcoming Spirit Week, Turkey Day and other sporting events.
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Pageant winner pursues film, engineering
To win the title of Mr. Webster, a contestant must impress in the talent, video and question and answer categories.
On Nov. 13, in Knight Auditorium, the winner took a cult classic comedy movie and used it to inspire his whole on-stage performance. -
Fields from the Frontline: Football continues 4-game winning streak
Varsity football enters a sudden winning streak after a season of hardships.
Following a game a few weeks ago, Varsity football has seemingly lifted whatever “curse” had been on the team for the past seasons. The sudden success from the team may be credited to one crucial factor: unity. -
Student performers involved in community theater
School theater productions like “Chicago” get students involved in theater, but those who participate in theater outside of school have different opportunities.
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Acceptance pressure transforms admissions process
The college admissions cheating scandal, progressively lowered acceptance rates and thousands of dollars spent on private test tutoring and college consulting are just a few effects of the extreme college admittance pressure students face today. When will the increasing standard of severity regarding the college process end?
