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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.

• Social media normalizes stimulant misuse

  By wgecho on May 9, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  One direct message, swipe up or snapchat, all it takes to get access to hard and prescription drugs such as Adderall, Oxycodone or Ritalin.

• Slideshow: Seniors celebrate prom

  By wgecho on May 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

    Class of 2019 seniors celebrated their prom at The Hilton at the Ballpark in downtown St. Louis from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m.  April 27. Students enjoyed dancing, music, food and  a great chocolate fountain. There was also a… Read More ›

• Drama presents concluding One Acts festival May 7

  By wgecho on May 7, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Samantha Massena Contributing Writer After One Act auditions, student actors, stage managers and directors begin the process of preparing seven different plays, all written by students. The show date is May 7, in the Black Box Theater and will cost… Read More ›

• Updated: DECA students compete at Nationals

  By wgecho on May 6, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Michael Marshall Contributing Writer DECA students placed in State Finals in Kansas City on March 26, which means they went to Nationals in Orlando, Fl, on April 27. Participating students were juniors Tommy Koelling and Rebekah Kinworthy. They were accompanied… Read More ›

• Newscast: May 3, 2019

  By wgecho on May 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Social media manager Rosa Parks brings this week’s headlines: holidays, history notes, AP tests, Jim Schoemehl Run, Cardinal tickets, Parents’ Club graduation party, and sports news.

• Voices of Webster: May 3, 2019

  By wgecho on May 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Video editor Ethan Weihl reports on changes to VISTA and the Statesmen Center.

• Despite spring obstacles, team has 11-9 record

  By wgecho on May 2, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Isabella Ferrell Contributing Writer With five regular season games left, five postponed and three cancelled, the men’s baseball team has faced multiple obstacles along the way to a winning season. Since it is a spring sport, rain is a number… Read More ›

• Photo of the Week: Couple gets ready for prom

  By wgecho on May 2, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Senior Liliana Pino and alumnus Brant Krueger enjoy prom at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark April 27. The theme of the prom was Roaring 20s. Photo by Samantha Massena

• Voices of Webster: May 1, 2019

  By wgecho on May 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Contributing writer Michael Marshall reports on Men’s golf.

• Slideshow: Spring has sprung in Webster Groves

  By wgecho on May 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Signs of spring have appeared all over beautifying Webster Groves.

• Seniors, families prepare for graduation activities

  By wgecho on April 30, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Graduation will be on May 17, at 6:30 p.m. on Moss Field, near the Hixson Middle school, or if there is rain, then it will be held in Roberts Gym.

• Updated Print Version: WG ECHO April 2019 Issue

  By wgecho on April 29, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  This is the eighth issue of the 104th year of the ECHO.

• Poll: What’s your favorite new Webster restaurant?

  By wgecho on April 28, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

• Voices of Webster: April 26, 2019

  By wgecho on April 26, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Video editor Ethan Weihl reports on proficiency vs growth. 

• Newscast: April 26, 2019

  By wgecho on April 26, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Video editor Ethan Weihl shares this week’s headlines: historical highlights, dance team tryouts, men’s volleyball childhood cancer night, Cardinals tickets and sports.  

• Chelsea Center evaluation leads to director reassignment

  By wgecho on April 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  “There appears to be a shared vision among leaders at the district and school levels and a desire for a focused direction,” Brotherton, Allen and True said in its evaluation of the Chelsea Center.  Click here to see evaluation.The review, conducted by former educators Dr. Steve Brotherton, Dr. Jennifer Allen and Stephanie True, detailed the current condition of the Chelsea Center and its director, Julie Burchett.

• Voices of Webster: April 24, 2019

  By wgecho on April 24, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Contributing writer Ada Foley reports on retiring teachers.

• Slideshow: Men’s volleyball defeats Parkway North in 3 sets

  By wgecho on April 23, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Photos by Gretchen Skoglund Webster Groves Men’s Varsity Volleyball plays Parkway North.  Webster won the first set 25-19. North won the second 25-20. Webster won the third 25-16, winning the match.   Visit Our Sponsors

• Local events celebrate Earth Day

  By wgecho on April 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Earth Day is April 22. With climate change, pollution and other environmental issues looming over the heads of the people on this planet, it is considered by many to celebrate the Earth any chance that is offered. In St. Louis,… Read More ›

• Photo of the Week: Players take break between innings

  By wgecho on April 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Senior Jacob Clark talks to senior Angelo La Mantia on the pitching mound of Plymouth Field between innings April 2, at the Parkway Central game. Statesmen lost 10-13. Photo by Isabella Ferrell

• Golf teams freshmen make difference

  By wgecho on April 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Last year the team had three students including freshman Will Ireland go to the Sectional tournament. Ireland was accompanied by then-junior Drew Schwager and then-senior Charlie Scheipeter.A new season also means new players.

• Newscast: April 19, 2019

  By wgecho on April 19, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Junior editor Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: anniversary of Oklahoma City bombing, Jim Schoemehl Run, Cardinal tickets for good grades, prom, senior T-shirts, track and baseball.