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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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Stisser’s Scoop: Vine walked so Tik Tok could run
Chances are you had an account on Vine. Perhaps you even have an active account on Tik Tok. Whether you simply view videos or are viral, there is a clear difference between the two applications, but which app is better?
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Newscast: Nov. 8, 2019
News/opinion editor Elise WIlke-Grimm shares this week’s headlines: Veterans Day Assembly, Winter One-Act Festival auditions, Night in the Courtyard, Mr. Webster Pageant tickets and upcoming sports events.
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Voices of Webster: November 8, 2019
Feature/entertainment editor Emily Stisser shares her opinion on college admissions. Some source material provided by contributing writer Addie Palmquist.
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Photo of the Week: Junior kicks ball inbounds
#11 Junior Jon Campbell kicks the ball back inbounds in the game against Ladue Horton Watkins High School on Oct. 29. Webster won 2-0. Photo by Jaden Fields
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Breaking News: Board announces finalists to fill vacancy
Superintendent John Simpson announced the three finalists to fill the vacancy left by Arnold Stricker. Those candidates are Joel Oliver, Brian McQueary and Erin Gunn.
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Veterans share experiences with students
Veterans Day is a big event for Webster Groves High school, 60 veterans will speak to students on Nov. 7, as part of the Veterans Day celebration. Each social studies room will have five different veterans from each era to share their stories.
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News Brief: DECA sponsors Night in Courtyard
DECA will host the“Night in the Courtyard,” featuring student musical performances and food options Friday, Nov. 8. from 5:30 to p.m. to raise money for the marketing classes’ trip to New York City in January.
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Voices of Webster: November 6, 2019
Print editor Lindsey Bennett shares her review of the recent Netflix limited series, “Unbelievable”.
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Students juggle school work with after school jobs
Students already have hours worth of homework every night. Some students choose to throw sports or after school jobs into this struggle. Some choose to add both.
Some businesses in Webster Groves accept high schoolers as job applicants. Teenagers can apply for jobs at restaurants like Serendipity, Firenza Pizza, The Block, Dairy Queen or Dewey’s. Places like Saint Louis Gym Center, Vetta Sports, and Lucky’s Market will also hire students. Some students choose to babysit or mow lawns to make money as well.
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Foreign exchange students leave permanent mark on community
Emily Stisser Entertainment Columnist Last Saturday, Oct. 19, 12 exchange students and two teachers arrived for their three-week stay through the German American Partnership Program (GAPP). These individuals are from Kirchheim unter Teck, a suburb of Stuttgart, Germany, St. Louis’… Read More ›
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Rock Hill celebrates autumn with festival, parade
Rock Hill had its Fall Festival and Parade Oct. 5. The festival offered several attractions from food trucks, face painting and pony rides.
Contributing writer Jackson Parks asks attendees what their favorite part of the celebration was. -
Voices of Webster: November 1, 2019
News/opinion editor Elise Wilke-Grimm shares her experience as a Camp Wyman counselor this year.
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Photo of the week: Jazz band plays ‘Chicago’ score
Zeke La Mantia – Social Media Editor This is Zeke La Mantia’s first year on with Echo publications. He has earned multiple awards for his photographic contributions. Support Our Sponsors
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Halloween takes over thrift stores
Working in retail, means working the Halloween rush. Starting early August and running all the way through the end of October, no cashier is spared from spider webs and fake blood.
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Newscast: Oct. 31, 2019
Junior editor Jaden Fields shares a special report from contributing writer Ava Musgraves about pets and their costumes and this week’s news about Friendship Dance and sports. Support Our Sponsors
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Halloween Costumes, for dogs: Owners dress pets for Halloween
People have worn Halloween costumes since ancient times, and today it’s a big part of most childhoods. The hype of wearing costumes has expanded to another big part of American culture, pet dogs.
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News Briefs: Statesman Showcase and Veterans Day Assembly
WGHS Statesmen Showcase will be Sunday, Nov. 3, from 1 p.m to 3 p.m.
Families, community members, and prospective students are invited to come tour the high school and see all it offers, such as journalism, the STEP team, dance team, cheer, jazz combo, flute choir, and drum line.
