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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.

• Slideshow: Track team prepares for upcoming season

  By wgecho on February 5, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Distance runners participate in a workout at the track on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Cross Country season takes place in the fall, and track in the spring, necessitating constant training.  Photos by Ben Miller

• Photo of the Week: Junior embraces snowy half-day fun

  By wgecho on February 5, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Jumping down a hill at Deer Creek Park, junior Ryan Sullivan enjoys a snowy half day on Wednesday, Jan. 27. “Great weather, good conditions, I just had to do it,” Sullivan later said. Photo by Ben Miller

• Voices of Webster: Restaurants reopening/Indoor dining becomes available

  By wgecho on February 5, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  News/opinion editor Elise Wilke-Grimm reports on the re-opening of county restaurants for indoor dining. 

• News Brief: STUCO sells Crush sodas for prom, women’s shelter

  By wgecho on February 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Student council has started selling Crush sodas for Valentine’s Day. The orders can be placed using Venmo until Feb. 9. Students can also pay in cash from Feb. 4-5 and Feb. 8-9.

• Anticipations raise spirits for staff, students

  By wgecho on February 3, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  In the height of a pandemic and the midst of winter, it’s easy to become sad. In an effort to raise their spirits, the students and staff share what they’re looking forward to most.

• Hawken House offers interships

  By wgecho on February 2, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Kelly Woodyard Staff Writer Through the Experimental Learning Department, the Chelsea Center offers internship opportunities for students. This year it is partnering with the Hawken House Museum and offering internships where students will do an assortment of tasks. Through these… Read More ›

• News Brief: Drama Department to perform ‘The Glass Menagerie’ 

  By wgecho on February 2, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Drama department will perform Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” on  April 1-3, in the school auditorium. The show’s cast consists of four unmasked actors, and the audience will sit in the balcony and wear masks. Tickets will be $7 for… Read More ›

• Willie’s Comic by Calvin Lescher

  By wgecho on February 2, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Willie’s Comic by Calvin Lescher

• COVID influences New Year’s resolutions

  By wgecho on February 1, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Ava Musgraves Feature Editor New Year’s resolutions are said to have dated back to the ancient Babylonians around 4,000 years ago. According to History.com, they were also the first group to hold celebrations of the new year to honor it… Read More ›

• Print Version: WG ECHO January 2021 Issue

  By wgecho on February 1, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  This is the third issue of the 106th year of the ECHO.

• Echo News Roundup: Jan. 29, 2021

  By wgecho on January 30, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: STUCO Crush soda sale, Scholar Bowl, Little Bit Foundation winter clothing drive and the men’s golf team informational meeting. 

• News Brief: Student council holds annual blood drive Feb. 23

  By wgecho on January 29, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Student council will hold a blood drive on Feb. 23, in the secondary gym.
  “It’s only by appointment so we won’t be able to take walk-in’s this year due to COVID,” STUCO sponsor Lauren Maedge said.
  Students 16 and older can donate.

• Voices of Webster: Editorial–Capitol riot shows inequity of police response

  By wgecho on January 29, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  History was made on Jan. 6, with the attack of the United States Capitol, the situation showing the differences between White and Black America. The angry mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters, upon his directions, stormed the nation’s capitol and… Read More ›

• Photo of the Week: First real snowfall raises spirits

  By wgecho on January 29, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Snowfall on Wednesday, Jan. 29, made for some peaceful and picturesque scenes. Several people have expressed that snow was one of the things they looked forward to for raising spirits. Social studies teacher Alison Bryar said, “I look forward to our first real snow of the season. My puppy has not seen snow yet. I can’t wait to see her romp around in it!” Photo by Lydia Urice

• Makerspace offers creative opportunities

  By wgecho on January 28, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Contributing writer Samuel Hewitt talks to Makerspace teacher Mindy Siefert about some of the Makerspace projects.

• News Brief: All Write Festival to take break

  By wgecho on January 28, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  All Write Festival will take a break this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  In previous years, the All Write Festival has featured several outside guest speakers including authors, musicians, and artists. This year, because of travel restrictions and safety guidelines, no outside guests will be allowed.

• John M. Thomas retires from WGSD

  By wgecho on January 27, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  “This is my 33rd year in education (29th in WGSD), and it just feels like it’s the right time to retire,” director of student services John M. Thomas said over email.

• News Brief: Moore named ‘Senior of the Month’

  By wgecho on January 27, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Senior Gabriela Moore was named January senior of the month.
  Drama teacher Todd Schaefer nominated Moore senior of the month for her performance in his class and positive influence on her peers.
  According to the announcements, Schaefer described Moore, “Gabriela was an amazing role model in the class and really offered consistent good examples to her fellow classmates. She is a positive role model for her peers showing good work ethic and diligence in these times.”

• News Brief: School announces plan for delayed start schedule in case of inclement weather

  By wgecho on January 27, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  To prepare for inclement weather, the Webster Groves School District published a delayed start schedule decreasing all classes to 38 minutes long.

• Renaissance Program changes aim to recognize all students

  By wgecho on January 26, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Calvin Lescher Staff Writer Webster Groves High School has plans to change its Renaissance Program next year for the first time since its creation around 35 years ago. Students get a card depending on GPA and certain rewards for that… Read More ›

• News Brief: A cappella holds auditions for new members

  By wgecho on January 26, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  A-Men and A-Ladies will audition for new members of the club on Thursday, Jan. 28, in room 321 at 3:30 p.m.
  Eric Dunn, calculus teacher and a cappella instructor, anticipates recruiting many new members to add onto the nine-10 returning members from last year.

• News Brief: Winter formal cancelled

  By wgecho on January 25, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Due to concerns about Coronavirus, the annual Winter Formal was cancelled this year. The dance was the homecoming dance for just Webster Groves High School, and it is always on the fourth Saturday of January.

• Echo News Roundup: Jan. 22, 2021

  By wgecho on January 22, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: tie-dye opportunities, a cappella auditions, PSATs and the STUCO blood drive,