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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.

• Breaking News: Classes cancelled for Dec. 17

  By wgecho on December 16, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Due to inclement weather,  WGSD will not have school tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 17. Before and after school activities and events will also be canceled.

• Band performs annual holiday concert

  By wgecho on December 16, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Student musicians performed the bands’ annual holiday concert on Dec. 5, from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. in the WGHS auditorium. 
  The Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band performed some classic holiday songs, and students all wore ugly Christmas sweaters while performing. The concert was free to attend. 

• Breaking news: Classes cancelled due to inclement weather

  By wgecho on December 15, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Webster Groves School District will not have classes Monday, Dec. 16, due to inclement weather.

• Starbucks holiday drinks are back

  By wgecho on December 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Starbucks holiday drinks are back as of Nov. 7. These flavors are peppermint mocha, toasted white chocolate mocha, caramel brûlée latte, chestnut praline latte and eggnog latte. These drinks are available as Frappuccinos, hot or iced. 

• Newscast: Dec. 13, 2019

  By wgecho on December 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Contributing writer Ava Musgraves shares information about finals and upcoming sports events.

• Community Closet helps students for 2nd year

  By wgecho on December 12, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Founded two years ago by administrative assistants Jill Peel and Leigh McKittrick, the Community Closet helps roughly five to10 students everyday.
  The closet provides students who are in need of food, winter clothes and more.

• Men’s basketball kicks into action

  By wgecho on December 10, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Men’s Varsity basketball is experiencing its first season that’s not under the guidance of coach Jay Blossom.
  For the past 20 years, Blossom has been the head of the basketball department, building deep connections with the players and working as Varsity head coach.
  Following Blossom’s retirement, former assistant coach Justin Mathes will step up as head coach.

• Stisser’s Scoop: Podcasts offer business insights, laughs

  By wgecho on December 9, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Emily Stisser Entertainment Columnist There are two types of people. Either the Apple Podcast app lies untouched on your phone, never to be opened, or you are an avid podcast junkie. Despite your distinction, here are three intriguing podcasts you… Read More ›

• Voices of Webster: December 6, 2019

  By wgecho on December 6, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Contributing writer Lydia Urice reports on senior football player Kam Yancey.

• Newscast: Dec. 6, 2019

  By wgecho on December 6, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Social media manager/photography editor Zeke La Mantia shares a special report by contributing writer Addie Palmquist about the music department as well as information about upcoming performances and sporting events.

• Editorial: Cross-subject learning should be promoted

  By wgecho on December 5, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Honors U.S. Studies is a two-hour class for juniors that combines AP English Language with AP U.S. Studies. The class is known simply as “the block class” and is taught by English teacher Kristin Moore and history teacher Joshua Luparell.
  Although the block class has a reputation as being one of the hardest classes offered at the high school, its benefits far outweigh any grade earned or score received on a test.

• Tens of veterans return, honored each year

  By wgecho on December 4, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  On the morning of Thursday, Nov. 8, students, staff and the Webster Groves community gathered in Knight Auditorium to celebrate and honor those who have risked their lives for our country, veterans.

• Problem Solving class travels to Lifewise

  By wgecho on December 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Accompanied by teacher and Chelsea Center director Kerry Arens, the students of the Real World Problem Solving class,  traveled to Lifewise STL on a service immersion trip on Nov. 15 and 16.

• NHS sponsors annual blood drive

  By wgecho on December 2, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  National Honor Society sponsored a blood drive in the secondary gym, Tuesday, Nov. 12.

• Fields from the Frontlines: New coach continues soccer success

  By wgecho on November 26, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Jaden Fields Junior Editor Men’s Varsity soccer had an exceptional year under the guide of new head coach Tim Velton. Come the end of the regular season, the team was 16 in six, winning its last regular game against Ladue…. Read More ›

• Print Version: WG ECHO November 2019 Issue

  By wgecho on November 26, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  This is the third issue of the 105th year of the ECHO.