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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: October 2, 2019
Video editor Ethan Weihl reports on the climate change walk-out students participated in on Sept. 20.
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‘It Chapter 2’ captures audiences fears, emotions
Maeve Taylor Podast Editor “It Chapter 2” is a subversive film, capturing violence and gore and in the same breath hitting home on themes of loss, guilt and overcoming fear. A continuation of 2017’s “It,” based on Stephen King’s 1986… Read More ›
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Slideshow: Festival of Nations offers community chance to explore
Hundreds gathered in Tower Grove Park for the Festival of Nations Aug. 24 and 25 to visit more than 40 food booths and craftsmen. Support Our Sponsors
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Slideshow: Market provides locals colorful choices
Locals gather at the Schlafly Bottleworks farmers market, which offers a variety of colorful and tasty produce from over 20 vendors every Wednesday from April to October from 4-7 p.m.
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Caleb Nehring remembered with 13th annual blood drive
The 13th annual Caleb Nehring Blood Drive is Oct. 1, at the Shrewsbury City Center from 12 to 7 p.m.
The drive is held in memory of Caleb Nehring, who was seven years old when he was diagnosed with stage four rhabdomyosarcoma, one of the most common forms of soft tissue cancer in children. -
Slideshow: Hispanic festival offers cultural experience
St. Louis Hispanic Festival featured over 70 booths, showcasing different cultural items from Latin and South America Sept. 20-22, in Soulard Park.
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Updated: Students walkout to raise climate change awareness
Jaden Fields Junior Editor Students held a walkout to raise awareness of climate change during fourth hour at 10 a.m. on Sept. 20. The walkout was organized via a GroupMe created by the student organizers, seniors Ashley Cimerolli and Patrick… Read More ›
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Voices of Webster: September 27, 2019
Feature/entertainment editor Emily Stisser shares her review of Taylor Swift’s new album, “Lover.”
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Newscast: Sept. 27, 2019
Contributing writer Ava Musgraves shares this week’s headlines: the ceramics pit fire, the Caleb Nehring blood drive and upcoming sports.
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Photo of the Week: Senior leads climate change protest
Senior Patrick Lee leads the pack with chants and inspirational speeches during the walk out for climate change Friday, Aug. 20. “I’ve seen things on social media and the news about what’s going on. . . and I really felt like it’s an important and powerful issue that really urgently needs to be addressed, and I couldn’t get it off my mind and when the State of the World climate strike popped up across social media I thought that was a great way to get the ball rolling,” Lee said.
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Print Version: WG ECHO September 2019 Issue
This is the first issue of the 105th year of the ECHO. Contents include: Students walkout to raise climate change awareness Teacher is finalist for Presidential award School begins ‘late start Mondays’ New space merges coffee, school spirit Law requires… Read More ›
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Voices of Webster: September 25, 2019
Over the summer, journalism camp students learned about the use of audio and podcasting as a news medium through interviewing each other. In this episode, camper Emily Idol interviews camper Corinne Tucker.
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Slideshow: Varsity football plays Hazelwood Central in 1st home game
Varsity football won its last game against Pattonville 41-20. Its record is one win with three losses, including the first home game against Hazelwood Central.
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New maker comes to Makerspace
From teaching at a high school, to a library, to an elementary school, and finally the Makerspace, Mindy Siefert found her sanctuary. The maker space is an ever-evolving program at Webster. Students are able to use 3-D printers, laser cutters, and more to create innovative projects.
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Business teacher brings life experience
After seven years of teaching at Washington High School, business teacher Kathryn Laurentius now teaching Marketing I, Marketing II and Personal Finance at Webster Groves High School.
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Breaking News: Students walkout to raise climate change awareness
Students held a walkout to raise awareness of climate change during fourth hour at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 20.
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Newscast: Sept. 20, 2019
Junior editor Jaden Fields shares a special report on the climate change protest and this week’s headlines.
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Voices of Webster: September 20, 2019
Over the summer, journalism camp students learned about the use of audio and podcasting as a news medium through interviewing each other. In this episode, camper Corinne Tucker interviews camper Emily Idol.
