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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.

• ‘Personal assistant’ shadows senior toward success

  By wgecho on April 1, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Jack Killeen Business Manager Since his sophomore year, senior Casey Scott has had a second shadow. He’s being followed by Roy Stevens, who assists Scott during the day because of his tunnel vision. Scott calls Stevens his “personal assistant,” but… Read More ›

• Legislature considers legalizing marijuana

  By wgecho on April 1, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Aerin Johnson Editor-In-Chief Missouri legislature is considering House Bill 1659 concerning the legalization of the drug marijuana. Representative Chris Kelly-D introduced the bill on Jan. 29. The bill would make marijuana legal for anyone 21 and over, the same as… Read More ›

• Willie’s Comic VII

  By wgecho on April 1, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

• New club chills out students

  By wgecho on April 1, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Willie Zempel Feature/Entertainment Editor Yoga Club has started meeting every Monday in the old band room at 7:15 a.m. Junior Sydney Garland started the club. “I started the club because it gives people a relaxing way to start the week…. Read More ›

• ‘Lego Movie’ worth build up

  By wgecho on April 1, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Cal Lanouette Sports Editor “Lego Movie” hit theaters Feb. 7, and it was a huge hit for all ages and had everybody singing “Everything is Awesome” as they walked out of the theater. The film’s primary voice actors are Chris… Read More ›

• Letter from the editor: Students’ opinions matter

  By wgecho on March 31, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Aerin Johnson Editor-In-Chief WGHS students aren’t using all the opportunities they have to express their opinions, get something known or to change something in our school. Writing a letter to the editor can do all these things, yet the ECHO… Read More ›

• Senior participates in 3 varsity sports

  By wgecho on March 28, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Phoebe Mussman Staff Writer After moving from Akron Ohio to Webster Groves for her junior year, senior Allie Clear signed herself up to play three sports a year at WGHS. “I’ve been doing it (playing multiple sports) since I was… Read More ›

• Baseball team graduates 12 seniors, prepares for new season with new squad

  By wgecho on March 27, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Jack Killeen Business Manager Varsity baseball began its season with 14 new players after graduating 12 seniors. For the past two seasons its record has been 14-12 under the guidance of Coach Joe Boeckman. The team will play March 31,… Read More ›

• Slideshow: Talent show raises money for ‘Fences’ production

  By wgecho on March 27, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Students performed  over 20 different acts in the SAA and drama sponsored WGHS Talent Show for one night only on March 26, at 7 p.m. in the Jerry R. Knight Auditorium. Tickets were available at the door and were $3… Read More ›

• ECHO Newscast March 13, 2014

  By wgecho on March 13, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Bret Walterman and Cal Lanouette share information about the Statesbots and the State chess tournament.  Lanouette and Jack Killeen also share the video of their latest food challenge at Mama Campisi’s.

• Slideshow: Student thespians audition for One Acts festival

  By wgecho on March 12, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Students auditioned March 7, to perform in nine student-written and student-directed one-act plays to be presented April 23 and 25,  at 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre.  (Photos by Aerin Johnson)

• Statesmen are State playoff bound

  By wgecho on March 11, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Bennett Durando Contributing Writer Sophomore forward Andy Bennett turned away from his celebrating teammates and toward the student section, both arms outstretched and held high with a single finger pointing up on each hand. He then gestured for to the… Read More ›

• Slideshow: ECHO staff attends journalism conference

  By wgecho on March 10, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  ECHO newspaper received an excellent rating for newspaper overall and an excellent rating for online newspaper at the Sponsors of School Publications conference on March 10, at Webster University. Individual awards were junior Aerin Johnson, who received a superior rating… Read More ›

• Video: Junior, sophomore attempt Mama Campisi’s 5 lb. spaghetti challenge

  By wgecho on March 6, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Junior Cal Lanouette and sophomore Jack Killeen take on the 5 lb. spaghetti and meatball challenge at Mama Campisi’s on Presidents’ Day. To win the challenge, each had to eat 3 lbs. of spaghetti and a 2 lb. meatball.

• Willie’s Comic VI

  By wgecho on March 5, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Comic by Willie Zempel