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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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Newscast: May 17, 2019
Social media manager Zeke La Mantia brings this week’s headlines: holidays, history notes, final exams, library hours, ac lab surveys, Camp Wyman, Camp Invention, Cardinal’s Tickets and Statesmen Sports.
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Voices of Webster: May 17, 2019
Social media manager Zeke La Mantia talks to seniors about their worries for the future.
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Slideshow: Students perform Spring One Act Festival
The Spring One Act Festival was May 7, in the Black Box Theater and feature works that were student written, directed and performed. Photos by Ada Foley
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THRIVE to launch next year
THRIVE Incubator will be introduced to students next year.Run by marketing teacher Kara Siebe, the THRIVE Incubator is an entrepreneurship incubator used to help students design their own businesses with guidance. They’ll be provided with mentors twice a week as well as the chance to meet with lawyers and marketing executives to help their business become successful.
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Voices of Webster: May 15, 2019
Junior editor Jaden Fields reports on social studies teacher and head soccer coach Tim Cashel’s retirement.
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Photo of the Week: Aca-Extravaganza ends year with celebration
Junior Grace Hardison pauses during song at A Cappella’s “Aca- Extravaganza” on Friday, May 10, in the auditorium. The performance included skits, singing, dancing and videos supplied by the students. Photo by Jaden Fields
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Detention fails to meet expectations
I’ll admit I’ve never been great with time management. For six consecutive years my dad gave me a watch for my birthday, hoping I would learn to better manage my time. What he kept forgetting is that I’m also incredibly disorganized, so I was not only still consistently late, but also consistently losing watches.
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Slideshow: Drama students present ‘Hard Candy’
“Hard Candy” was part of the curriculum for drama and was performed in separate shows for all four drama classes.
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Newscast: May 10, 2019
Social media manager Zeke La Mantia brings this week’s headlines: holidays, history notes, Camp Wyman, Cardinals tickets, men’s tennis, men’s and women’s track, and men’s baseball.
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Social media normalizes stimulant misuse
One direct message, swipe up or snapchat, all it takes to get access to hard and prescription drugs such as Adderall, Oxycodone or Ritalin.
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Slideshow: Seniors celebrate prom
Class of 2019 seniors celebrated their prom at The Hilton at the Ballpark in downtown St. Louis from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. April 27. Students enjoyed dancing, music, food and a great chocolate fountain. There was also a… Read More ›
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Drama presents concluding One Acts festival May 7
Samantha Massena Contributing Writer After One Act auditions, student actors, stage managers and directors begin the process of preparing seven different plays, all written by students. The show date is May 7, in the Black Box Theater and will cost… Read More ›
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Updated: DECA students compete at Nationals
Michael Marshall Contributing Writer DECA students placed in State Finals in Kansas City on March 26, which means they went to Nationals in Orlando, Fl, on April 27. Participating students were juniors Tommy Koelling and Rebekah Kinworthy. They were accompanied… Read More ›
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Newscast: May 3, 2019
Social media manager Rosa Parks brings this week’s headlines: holidays, history notes, AP tests, Jim Schoemehl Run, Cardinal tickets, Parents’ Club graduation party, and sports news.
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Voices of Webster: May 3, 2019
Video editor Ethan Weihl reports on changes to VISTA and the Statesmen Center.
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Despite spring obstacles, team has 11-9 record
Isabella Ferrell Contributing Writer With five regular season games left, five postponed and three cancelled, the men’s baseball team has faced multiple obstacles along the way to a winning season. Since it is a spring sport, rain is a number… Read More ›
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Photo of the Week: Couple gets ready for prom
Senior Liliana Pino and alumnus Brant Krueger enjoy prom at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark April 27. The theme of the prom was Roaring 20s. Photo by Samantha Massena
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Voices of Webster: May 1, 2019
Contributing writer Michael Marshall reports on Men’s golf.
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Slideshow: Spring has sprung in Webster Groves
Signs of spring have appeared all over beautifying Webster Groves.
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Seniors, families prepare for graduation activities
Graduation will be on May 17, at 6:30 p.m. on Moss Field, near the Hixson Middle school, or if there is rain, then it will be held in Roberts Gym.
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Updated Print Version: WG ECHO April 2019 Issue
This is the eighth issue of the 104th year of the ECHO.
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Poll: What’s your favorite new Webster restaurant?
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Voices of Webster: April 26, 2019
Video editor Ethan Weihl reports on proficiency vs growth.
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Newscast: April 26, 2019
Video editor Ethan Weihl shares this week’s headlines: historical highlights, dance team tryouts, men’s volleyball childhood cancer night, Cardinals tickets and sports.
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Chelsea Center evaluation leads to director reassignment
“There appears to be a shared vision among leaders at the district and school levels and a desire for a focused direction,” Brotherton, Allen and True said in its evaluation of the Chelsea Center. Click here to see evaluation.The review, conducted by former educators Dr. Steve Brotherton, Dr. Jennifer Allen and Stephanie True, detailed the current condition of the Chelsea Center and its director, Julie Burchett.
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Voices of Webster: April 24, 2019
Contributing writer Ada Foley reports on retiring teachers.
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Slideshow: Men’s volleyball defeats Parkway North in 3 sets
Photos by Gretchen Skoglund Webster Groves Men’s Varsity Volleyball plays Parkway North. Webster won the first set 25-19. North won the second 25-20. Webster won the third 25-16, winning the match. Visit Our Sponsors
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Local events celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22. With climate change, pollution and other environmental issues looming over the heads of the people on this planet, it is considered by many to celebrate the Earth any chance that is offered. In St. Louis,… Read More ›
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Photo of the Week: Players take break between innings
Senior Jacob Clark talks to senior Angelo La Mantia on the pitching mound of Plymouth Field between innings April 2, at the Parkway Central game. Statesmen lost 10-13. Photo by Isabella Ferrell
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Golf teams freshmen make difference
Last year the team had three students including freshman Will Ireland go to the Sectional tournament. Ireland was accompanied by then-junior Drew Schwager and then-senior Charlie Scheipeter.A new season also means new players.
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Newscast: April 19, 2019
Junior editor Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: anniversary of Oklahoma City bombing, Jim Schoemehl Run, Cardinal tickets for good grades, prom, senior T-shirts, track and baseball.
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Voices of Webster: April 19, 2019
Social media manager Rosa Parks shares an opinion on the importance of LGBTQ sex education.
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Voices of Webster: April 17, 2019
Business/ads manager Trinity Madison reports on the school-to-prison pipeline in St. Louis.
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Prom tickets go on sale
Elise Wilke-Grimm News/Opinion Editor Senior Prom will be April 27, from 8-11 p.m. at Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. The night was described as “glitz and glam” by Lauren Maedge, one of the 2019 prom coordinators, since the theme… Read More ›
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Voices of Webster: April 12, 2019
Contributing writer Gretchen Skoglund shares her review of the recently released Jordan Peele film, “Us.”
