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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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Voices of Webster: April 17, 2019
Business/ads manager Trinity Madison reports on the school-to-prison pipeline in St. Louis.
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Prom tickets go on sale
Elise Wilke-Grimm News/Opinion Editor Senior Prom will be April 27, from 8-11 p.m. at Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. The night was described as “glitz and glam” by Lauren Maedge, one of the 2019 prom coordinators, since the theme… Read More ›
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Voices of Webster: April 12, 2019
Contributing writer Gretchen Skoglund shares her review of the recently released Jordan Peele film, “Us.”
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Newscast: April 11, 2019
Social media manager Zeke La Mantia shares this week’s headlines.
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Through the screen: Cultural Appropriation
Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Marc Jacobs, Kylie Jenner-all of these stars have been accused of cultural appropriation.Cultural appropriation has several meanings and can be displayed in several different ways, but one prominent definition from Cambridge Dictionary states, “The act of taking or using things from a culture that is not your own, especially without showing that you understand or respect this culture.”
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Photo of the Week: Choir members brave New York subway
Juniors and choir members Alice Gillibrand and Ian Marshall ride subway to 9/11 memorial Ground Zero. The choir program traveled to New York City on March 6-9, to participate in a festival choir organized by Manhattan Concert Productions. Photo by Ada Foley
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Ellie’s Expression: New bills regarding abortion wrong for Missouri
Abortion. What once was simply a medical procedure has morphed into the hottest political topic of the last 50 years.This dividing issue has trickled down from the rural areas of our state and infiltrated Jefferson City in the form of five bills.
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Men’s tennis is back in swing: Season begins 4-2 record
Tennis season began Feb. 25-March 1 with tryouts lasting the whole week with Coach Terry Verstrate.There were no cuts from the team. Challenge matches were played to find spot numbers on the team. Its first game is on March 26, v.s Rockwood Summit at their courts.
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Voices of Webster: April 5, 2019
Junior editor Elise Keller reports on a recent decision by the United Methodist Church (UMC).
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Drama students showcase Broadway Revue
Photos by Ethan Ryan Drama performed its annual Broadway Revue March 29, in the Knight Auditorium. The performance included 16 numbers from musicals such as “Chicago,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Wicked” and more. Sophomore Annalise McCann, student director, said, “Student… Read More ›
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Students lobby with Planned Parenthood
The Teen Advocates for Sexual Health (TASH), an advocate group including WGHS students, traveled to Jefferson City on March, 6, to lobby for the banning of harmful conversion therapy and the lowering of tax on period supplies and diapers.
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Echo staffers earn MIPA recognition
Members of the ECHO staff and journalism class went to MIZZOU today for Missouri Interscholastic Press Association’s J-Day. In addition to the keynote speech by Brian McGill, Wall Street Journal multimedia editor for politics and policy, students attended breakout sessions…. Read More ›
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Photo of the Week: Performers sing, dance Broadway musicals
Senior Hank Geers and drama teacher Todd Schaefer perform the opening number of “Man Of La Mancha” for Broadway Revue on March 29, in the auditorium. Photo by Ethan Ryan
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All-Write Comedian did not please crowd
This year’s All Write Festival took place with roughly 45 speakers, ranging from authors to comedians. However, this year’s comedian, David Graham, received negative feedback from both students and staff.
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Letter to the Editor: Students, alumni wants Burchett to return to Chelsea Center
On behalf of the BBB (Bring Back Burchett) we thank all the students, staff, parents and community for their continuous support in our efforts to get Mrs. (Julie) Burchett reinstated as the director of the Chelsea Center. As of now,… Read More ›
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Senior awarded second Franzie
“There are a lot of things that I see that sometimes make me angry or sad and that’s when I write poetry,” senior Trinity Madison said following her win of the 2019 Franzie Award at the All-Write Festival.
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Newscast: March 29, 2019
Social media manager Rosa Parks shares this week’s headlines: new student council officers, parking, Jim Schoemehl Run, Broadway Revue, Cardinals tickets, Statesmen Service Awards and senior activities.
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Voices of Webster: March 29, 2019
Opinion editor Emily Stisser shares her review of Maggie Rogers’ recent release, “Heard it in a Past Life.”
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Print Version: WG ECHO March 2019 Issue
This is the seventh issue of the 104th year of the ECHO.
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Photo of the Week: Students race at Spring Sports Assembly
Juniors Jake Greer and Tyson James take part in the cart races at the Spring Sports Assembly in Roberts’ Gym seventh period Thursday, March 14, in Roberts Gym. Photo by Trinity Madison
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Seniors share concerns about post graduation
Contributing writers Ethan Ryan and Zeke La Mantia talk to seniors about what worries they have about graduating.
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History teacher enjoys student interest
Zeke La Mantia Contributing Writer Connor Katsev began working at Webster Groves High School this fall as a history teacher. He reflected that he first decided to become a teacher when he took an Advanced Placement Art History class in… Read More ›
