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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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Photo of the Week: #MAYDAY2020 protesters practice social distancing
Citizens protest while practicing social distancing in the Hampton Avenue Target parking lot on the morning of Saturday, May 1. The protest consisted of four graffitied cars with “#MAYDAY2020,” “No Shopping,””No Work” and “No Rent” written on them. Photos by Jaden Fields
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Newscast: May 1, 2020
Video editor Ethan Weihl remotely shares this week’s headlines: Teacher Appreciation Week and Senior Awards Night.
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Self isolation can affect mental health
According to Jud Brewer, MD, Ph.D., “Social contact is a fundamental human need. We suffer both mentally and physically without it.”
Now, what was unfathomable weeks ago, when the country was watching videos about how to wash hands more effectively, has become reality; living in isolation. -
Mini-Profile: Sophomore shares benefits of chess
Elise Wilke-Grimm News/Opinion Editor Tristan Archer, sophomore and chess club president, has played chess since he was very young but has only played competitively since he started high school. Archer thoroughly enjoys the game and spends roughly as much time… Read More ›
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FAQ for Covid-19 answered
Echo tries to answer some Frequently Asked Questions about Covid-19.
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People experience social distancing, isolation differently
With COVID-19, people will have to take some precautions like social distancing and isolation. People have been asked to self isolate to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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Prom planners hope for June or July event
Zora Thomas Business Manager WGHS faculty has been working to schedule a Senior Prom for Class of 2020 sometime this year. No information has been finalized yet; however, the current possible dates were based on when senior graduation is. Clifford… Read More ›
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Newscast: April 24, 2020
Video editor Ethan Weihl remotely shares this week’s headlines: Parents Club Senior Parade, commencement speaker and name readers, and tomorrow’s Jim Schoemehl Virtual Run.
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College Board changes AP tests
COVID-19 has affected what school looks like, with most schools leaving campus and moving online. This makes it difficult to take any sort of test, and Advanced Placement (AP) tests are no exception.
On April 2, College Board, the creators and distributors of AP tests, released information regarding the adjustment to 2020 AP tests, after previously sending out a survey that garnered 18,000 respondents. -
Local life changes due to COVID-19
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a number of local events have been postponed, including local elections and the Jim Schoemehl run.
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Newscast: April 17, 2020
Video editor Ethan Weihl remotely shares this week’s headlines: prom and graduation, new assistant principal and the Dottie Delassus Award.
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Students, staff discuss online learning
Whether they were tech savvy or not, teachers and students alike were going to have to adjust to this new way of learning. While teachers were given some two weeks to switch their curriculum over to online, Webster Groves High School tried to make sure each student had internet access and a device of some sort.
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Spring sport athletes try to stay active
Spring sports were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Spring sports include baseball, men’s golf, lacrosse, women’s soccer, men’s tennis, track and men’s volleyball. Athletes from each of these sports are trying to remain active and in shape even though their season has been postponed.
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Breaking News: New assistant principal joins staff
Alumna Maddy Raimondo will join the Webster Groves School District as an assistant principal for the 2020-2021 school year.
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School-related trips cancelled due to COVID-19 worries
COVID-19 has affected the lives of nearly everyone in the world to a great extent. Stipulations of isolation, social distancing and only travelling if it is absolutely essential has meant the cancellation of many planned trips. For Webster, this meant the cancellation of Spring Break trips and summer trips.
