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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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News Brief: Sophomore named ‘Virtual Student of the Week’
Principals Dr. Matt Irvin and Dwight Kirksey surprised sophomore Lydia Urice with a home visit when the gave her the Virtual Student of the Week award on Friday, Sept. 11.
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Voices of Webster: New teacher wants students to change future
Quentin Alimayu is a new social studies teacher this year, but it is not his first time working in the building.
Alimayu completed his student teaching at Webster Groves High School in 2013. He wanted to return to Webster because “people are genuine here.”
Alimayu wants to contribute to this genuine environment. “I like to create an atmosphere of positivity, but I also understand that you can’t make everyone happy,” Alimayu said.
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News Brief: Festival to give last weekend of ‘A Late Summer Night’s Stroll’
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival will perform its last weekend of “A Late Summer Night’s Stroll” in Shakespeare Glen, Forest Park.
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Photo of the Week: Men’s soccer begins season with social distancing
The men’s soccer team adapts to social distancing procedures for the beginning of its season, while team photographers stand idle to capture the unique way most sports teams have opted to practice.
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Photo of the Week: Volleyball players begin pre-season
Junior Chloe Kathrinus and sophomores Robyn Foley, Savannah Haney and Eleanor Kanerva obey social distancing guidelines while waiting for preseason volleyball practice to begin. The program has begun meeting again after a brief hiatus from late July to early August due to Covid-19 restrictions. Foley said, “I’m really excited to be back, but I wish we could play normally.” Photo by Maren DeMargel
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Dotty DeLassus Award winner to continue education at Indiana University
Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Mary Claire Wolk received the Dotty DeLassus Award for her 1,239.9 hours of service and was involved in almost everything at the high school. “What drove me to be so involved in service at WGHS was the… Read More ›
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Graduates recognized at delayed ceremony
After a delay due to Covid-19 concerns, Webster Groves High School’s graduation took place at Moss Field on June 26.
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Senior to continue swimming at University of Nebraska
As co-captain of the women’s swim team, senior Parker Hagemann has been a valuable asset for her whole high school swim career.
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News Brief: High school plans for graduation
Graduation is currently planned for the evening of Friday, June 26, at Moss Field. If weather prevents the ceremony on that night, graduation is planned for Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m.
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News Brief: District plans March for Change
Webster Groves School District invites community members to participate in a March for Change at noon on Sunday, June 14, from Ivory Crockett Park to the district’s central office.
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Eagle award winner to major in broadcast journalism
Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Senior Jessica Peterson, Eagle Award winner, was involved in sports, theater, social justice, THRIVE business incubator and academics at Webster. “I was involved in the softball program, Nation Honor Society, the drama department, and Speak Up,” Peterson… Read More ›
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Business student to attend Indiana University
“Quinton (Nehring) is the type of person who lights up a room when he enters. He is driven, competitive, smart, kind, patient, humble, respectful and a leader. He constantly goes out of his way to learn and improve his craft. He has demonstrated this drive in sports, academics and his pursuit of his future,” DECA advisor, former Marketing teacher and current WG Thrive Entrepreneurship Incubator Program Director Kara Siebe said.
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News Brief: Webster Fourth of July celebrations postponed
Due to Covid-19, the Webster Fourth of July celebration has been postponed.
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Photo of the Week: Car parade honors retiring band director
Current and former Webster Groves High School band members celebrate band director Dane Williams with a car parade on Monday, May 11, in honor of his retirement. Photo by Ethan Weihl
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News Brief: Missouri reopening begins
Missouri’s first phase of reopening began Monday, May 4. and will continue through the end of May. St. Louis City and County will not be joining the rest of the state in this phase.
