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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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Print Version: WG ECHO February 2020 Issue
This is the sixth issue of the 105th year of the ECHO.
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Photo of the Week: Swimmers celebrate win
Sophomores Lili Gregov and Libby Seitz smile together after winning the 400 meter freestyle relay on Friday, Feb. 21. Photo by Elise Keller
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Voices of Webster: February 26, 2020
Contributing writers Lydia Urice and Cory DeWald report on the hazards of heavy backpacks.
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Backpacks bring pain
Of 44 students, 37 said they’ve experienced pain due to carrying their backpacks.They said they experienced pain mainly in their backs, shoulders and neck.
Of the 37, 18 said they experienced pain in shoulders, eight said, “Back,” four said, “Neck,” and seven said, ”All of the above.” -
Willie’s Comic by Jaden Fields
Willie’s Comic by Jaden Fields
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Voss leaves behind decades of service
Not many are able to say that they have retired twice in their career, let alone from the same workplace.
This coming May, current alumni relations director, Pat Voss, is retiring after 51 years in the WGHS community. -
Vacation or Stay-cation?: Students share spring break plans for 2020
After winter break comes to an end, the cold, gloomy feelings of January and February settle in. Seemingly, the only thing to look forward to is just beyond these gray months– spring break.
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Custodial staff maintains school, makes connections
Custodians do their work behind the scenes, so their contributions may go unnoticed.
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Voices of Webster: February 21, 2020
Contributing writer Ava Musgraves shares an opinion on the introduction of oat milk at Starbucks.
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Newscast: Feb. 21, 2020
Entertainment editor Emily Stisser shares information about next week’s ACTs and upcoming sports, and contributing writer Emily Goben shows STUCO’s behind-the-scenes preparations for the Winter Formal.
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Photo of the Week: Juniors enjoy moment during blood drive
Juniors Amissa Blumenthal and Caroline Gillow share a laugh while Blumenthal gives blood. STUCO held annual blood drive in secondary gym on Feb. 20. Photo by Elise Wilke-Grimm
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Behind the Scenes: Student council prepares for Winter Formal
Winter Formal was Jan. 25. The theme for the dance was black and white.
Saturday, the day of the dance, the Student Council set up decorations in Roberts Gym, hallways and the Auxiliary Gym. -
Student Council holds annual blood drive
Elise Wilke-Grimm News and Opinion Editor STUCO’s blood drive will take place on Feb. 20, in the secondary gym from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The club works with the Red Cross Foundation to collect as much blood as possible to donate… Read More ›
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‘Little Women’ leaves big impact
Based on the 1868 novel by Louisa May Alcott, the 2019 film, directed by Greta Gerwig, “Little Women” took to theaters Dec. 25, bringing in $113.6 million.
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Students, staff share favorite presidents
Regardless of his place in the political spectrum, only 44 individuals have served as President of the United States, and all are remembered on Presidents Day.
