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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.

• ‘Haunting of Hill House’ spooks with well-crafted supernatural drama

  By wgecho on December 15, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  As winter approaches, people aren’t very focused on hauntings, but Halloween doesn’t end have to end in November. For anyone wanting some holiday scares, “The Haunting of Hill House” is the perfect option.

• Photo of the Week: Breakfast with Santa participant makes paper snowflake

  By wgecho on December 14, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Participant in Breakfast with Santa makes paper snowflakes. Participants also made reindeer food and sat on Santa’s lap. It was put on as a fundraiser for Marketing II/DECA New York Trip. Photo by Lindsey Bennett

• Newscast: Dec. 14, 2018

  By wgecho on December 14, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Junior editor Elise Keller shares this week’s news: bake sale and  finals. Also this week’s news cast gives a taste of social media editor Rosa Parks report on students’ holiday favorites. Support Our Sponsors

• Print Version: WG ECHO December 2018 Issue

  By wgecho on December 14, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  This is the fourth issue of the 104th year of the ECHO. Contents include: *SAD should be taken seriously *WGSD should redistribute calendar *Op-ed: Unsolicited sexual photos are sexual harassment *High school to have late starts next year *Closed campus… Read More ›

• Voices of Webster: December 14, 2018

  By wgecho on December 14, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  English teacher Adam Conway discusses his experience around religious holidays and school.

• Voices of Webster: December 12, 2018

  By wgecho on December 12, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Senior Sam Toskin discusses his experience around religious holidays and school.

• Photo of the Week: Simpson and Wright defend victory against Gateway HS

  By wgecho on December 10, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Senior Stevie Wright and Malachy Simpson defend at the game, Thursday Dec. 6, against Gateway High School . Photo by Jaden Fields

• Voices of Webster: December 7, 2018

  By wgecho on December 7, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Junior Musa Siddiqui discusses his experience around religious holidays and school.

• DECA sponsors Night in the Courtyard

  By wgecho on December 7, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Contributing writer Ethan Ryan reports on the Nov. 2, Night in the Courtyard. The DECA event featured student musicians and raised money for DECA’s New York trip.

• Voices of Webster: December 5, 2018

  By wgecho on December 5, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Podcast editor Maeve Taylor reports on the attitude of senior football players going in to Turkey Day.

• Orchestra to perform Dec. 4

  By wgecho on December 3, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Samantha Massena — Contributing Writer
  Orchestra, led by director Andrew Pulliam, will perform its first concert on Tuesday Dec. 4, 7-9 p.m. in the auditorium.

• Newscast: Nov. 30, 2018

  By wgecho on November 30, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Video editor Evelyn Trampe shares this week’s news: SAT test, candy cane reindeer, a cappella concert, Mr. Webster Pageant, tutoring services and the college bus tour.

• Voices of Webster: November 30, 2018

  By wgecho on November 30, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  This week’s ECHO Podcast is introduced by technology columnist Sean Mullins and was edited by podcast editor Maeve Taylor. Entertainment editor Josie Krueger shares her review of “The Crimes of Grindelwald.” Intro and Outro music is “Poppers and Prosecco” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under… Read More ›

• Photo of the Week: Achinda celebrates winning Mr. Congeniality in Mr. Webster Pageant

  By wgecho on November 29, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Senior Faunel Achinda wins Mr. Congeniality in Mr. Webster Pageant on November 28. DECA and Marketing II organized Mr. Webster Pageant. Photo by Trinity Madison

• Print Version: WG ECHO November 2018 Issue

  By wgecho on November 29, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  This is the third issue of the 104th year of the ECHO. Contents include: *Field trip opens students eyes *Letter to the editor *Transgender community needs equal rights *Organizations threaten planned parenthood, choice *Statesbots hosts Tech Challenge meet *Special School… Read More ›

• Voices of Webster: November 28, 2018

  By wgecho on November 28, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  News editor Ethan Weihl reports on the Special School District celebrating 60 years.

• Poll: What do you put in your hot chocolate?

  By wgecho on November 26, 2018 • ( 0 )

  Cinnamon, marshmallows, whipped cream or peppermint

• Frazier from the Field: Football flops this season

  By wgecho on November 20, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Let’s talk about stats for one second, specifically the ratio of 318:59. This heavy ratio represents the number of points scored on Webster (318) and the 59 of points Webster has scored the entire season. We, Webster Groves High School-… Read More ›

• ‘Science nerd’ joins faculty

  By wgecho on November 19, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Isabella Ferrell Contributing Writer Harry Potter enthusiast, science nerd and science teacher Kaleigh Curran has joined the teaching staff to teach biology and conceptual chemistry in room 384. Curran is originally from Bloomington, IL, and later ended up in St.Louis… Read More ›

• Voices of Webster: November 16, 2018

  By wgecho on November 16, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  This week’s ECHO Podcast is introduced by technology columnist Sean Mullins and was edited by podcast editor Maeve Taylor. Podcast editor Maeve Taylor shares Sean Mullins‘ report on the upcoming robotics meet. Intro and Outro music is “Poppers and Prosecco” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed… Read More ›

• Breaking News: Webster Groves schools closed Nov. 15, due to inclement weather

  By wgecho on November 14, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Superintendent Dr. John Simpson informed the Webster Groves community that school would not be in session for Nov. 15, due to inclement weather.