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

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Junior Sophia Lamitola, member of Rock Climbing Club, climbs a 5.9 wall at a competition on Friday, March 10. Photo by Margaret Oliphant

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Junior Sophia Lamitola, member of Rock Climbing Club, climbs a 5.9 wall at a competition on Friday, March 10. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Student Council and Best Buddies participate in Special Olympics Missouri's Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Creve Coeur Lake. Video filmed and edited by Luca Giordano. Voiceover by Eleanor Kanerva Junior Gabi Merli tries a virtual reality headset in the Army Adventure Trailer during 3rd hour on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The trailer includes features such as simulators, body armor and static displays. Photo by Lydia Urice Junior Jack Vedova performs a solo during the jazz concert on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Lydia Urice Sophomore Will Hotze holds hands with junior Brady Curtis as Hotze prepares to give blood during the Student Council Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Auxiliary Gym. Photo by Lydia Urice Senior CJ Lang attempts a shot and is blocked, drawing a foul during the men’s basketball game on Douglass Night on Friday, Feb. 10 in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen won with a score of 56-47. Photo by Luca Giordano Dr. Matt Irvin, principal, grimaces after receiving a pie in the face by senior Maddie Campbell in the Winter Activities Assembly on Friday, Feb. 3 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Women's Swim and Dive celebrated Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Webster University. The Statesmen lost to the Parkway North Vikings. Photos by Maren DeMargel Advanced Drama rehearses 'Dracula' on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Opening night was Thursday, Jan. 26, and upcoming performances include Friday, Jan. 27 and a possible third showing on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Photos by Luca Giordano

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  • Made it interesting, but @HardballWg gets the 10-9 win over Mehlville to move to 3-0. Great start. https://t.co/1JhopiGBdc 1 day ago
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  • Beautiful weather for the @HardballWg home opener vs Kirkwood. ⚾️⚾️⚾️ GO STATESMEN!!! @WebsterGrovesHS https://t.co/MnVCRtsDmU 2 days ago
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  • Today was the first game for our brand new water polo team. It is a coed team combined with students from… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 week ago

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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 their 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.
Students respond to proposed state ban on library books
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Students respond to proposed state ban on library books

Contributing writers Jasper Winterton and Roxy Flood talk to students about Missouri’s potential ban on library books. Continue reading Students respond to proposed state ban on library books

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Print Version: WG ECHO February 2023 Issue
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Print Version: WG ECHO February 2023 Issue

This is the eigth issue of the 108th year of the ECHO. Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO February 2023 Issue

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Ultimate Frisbee comes to Webster

Contributing writer Margaret Oliphant talks to senior Liam Grundy, who founded the ultimate Frisbee club. Continue reading Ultimate Frisbee comes to Webster

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Photo of the Week: Senior goes for shot on Douglass Night
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Photo of the Week: Senior goes for shot on Douglass Night

Support our Sponsors Continue reading Photo of the Week: Senior goes for shot on Douglass Night

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Winter Formal makes comeback
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Winter Formal makes comeback

Video editor Luca Giordano and TikTok editor Eleanor Kanerva report on the Winter Formal, which returned after a two-year hiatus. Continue reading Winter Formal makes comeback

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French National Honor Society makes crepes to improve community
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French National Honor Society makes crepes to improve community

Contributing writers Margaret Korte and Arianna Peper talk to members of the French National Honor Society about its crepe sale. Continue reading French National Honor Society makes crepes to improve community

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Music helps students cope with stress
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Music helps students cope with stress

Students have a connection between their mood and the music they listen to, to help them deal with school. Continue reading Music helps students cope with stress

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Update: High school lockout is concluded
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Update: High school lockout is concluded

At 12:51 p.m. principal Matt Irvin announced that the high school will enact lockout procedures effective immediately.  Continue reading Update: High school lockout is concluded

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Senior shares ice skating experiences
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Senior shares ice skating experiences

Contributing writer Ellie Halls talks to senior Alexis Romano about figure ice skating. Continue reading Senior shares ice skating experiences

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Print Version: WG ECHO January 2023 Issue
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Print Version: WG ECHO January 2023 Issue

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Webster schools closed due to weather
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Webster schools closed due to weather

Due to severe weather and hazardous road conditions in the region, all Webster Groves School District schools and district offices will be closed today, Monday, Jan. 30. Adventure Club is also closed. Continue reading Webster schools closed due to weather

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Breaking News: School canceled for Wednesday, Jan. 25, due to predicted weather
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Breaking News: School canceled for Wednesday, Jan. 25, due to predicted weather

Due to impending inclement weather, Webster Groves School District schools and buildings will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 25. Continue reading Breaking News: School canceled for Wednesday, Jan. 25, due to predicted weather

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Winter formal returns to WGHS
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Winter formal returns to WGHS

Winter Formal or Blizzard Ball will take place on Jan. 28, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Roberts Gym. Continue reading Winter formal returns to WGHS

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Orchestra students prepare for upcoming MMEA event
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Orchestra students prepare for upcoming MMEA event

The Missouri Music Educators Association is an event where music teachers from all around the state are invited to have their group perform at the event. In May preceding the event, each interested group submitted a video of a concert performance, and from there, they were judged and limited to the top three to play at the event. Continue reading Orchestra students prepare for upcoming MMEA event

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‘Dracula’ returns to Webster Groves High School’s stage
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‘Dracula’ returns to Webster Groves High School’s stage

WGHS advanced drama students puts on “Dracula”, the play will run from Jan. 25-27, from 7-9 p.m. in the Jerry R Knight Auditorium. Continue reading ‘Dracula’ returns to Webster Groves High School’s stage

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Gusano’s pizza offers great pizza

Just a few minutes from the University of Arkansas, in Fayetteville, AR, is Gusano’s Pizza. Offering a variety of pizza styles, from Chicago-Style deep dish to traditional thin crust, Gusano’s is a great spot for college students with a few extra dollars in their pocket. Continue reading Gusano’s pizza offers great pizza

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‘Born a Crime’ leaves impression

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“Don’t Worry Darling,” released Sept. 23, is a psychological thriller, involving mind tricks that leave the audience wondering. Produced by Warner Bros, the movie has large expectations from the public and the industry. Continue reading Psychological thriller thrills

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