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Webster Groves High School
100 Selma Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119

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Runners move to the start line before the beginning of the Jim Schoemehl Run for ASL awareness, where they will ran a 5k on May 2, 7:30 a.m. at Webster Groves High School.

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Former Echo Staffers

*Former entertainment editor Abby Botan interned with the St. Louis Post Dispatch during the summer of 2016. Here are a few of her published works.
--“'Queer' in pop culture"
--"Top 10 Instagram Accounts to follow"
--"Historic Front Pages"
--"Charles Lindbergh"
*Class of 2009 former business/advertising manager Caitlyn Davis is a public relations strategist.
*Class of 2017 former sports editor/columnist Bennett Durando is a Nuggets beat writer for The Denver Post.
*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is an admissions representative at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
*Former editor-in-chief Kate Grumke is a a freelance reporter who also served as political producer for PBS and an Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*Former sports editor Roy Harris is the author of Pulitzer's Gold.
*Class of 2015 former ECHO editor-in-chief Ariel Johnson is a producer at KNWA Fox24 and a Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*Class of 2017 former ECHO editor Andy Kimball is a sports journalist for the Decatur Herald and Review.
*Class of 2019 print editor Ellie Marshall is a copy editor for the Maneater.
*Class of 2008 news editor Kate Midden is the communications director at the Global Health Advocacy Incubator.
*Class of 1978 ECHO staffer Russ Mitchell is an anchor for WKYC in Cleveland.
*Former technology columnist Roxie Mullins is senior editor at "Faces Magazine."
*Former web editor Phoebe Mussman is a videographer/photographer at Lindenwood University and won the Jury Award for Best Cinematography and Sound at the Stronger Than Fiction Film Fest for her documentary "Qualm and Quietus."
*Class of 2021 entertainment editor Addie Palmquist is working for the University of Arizona's The Daily Wildcat.
*Class of 2018 Social Media Manager Rosa Parks is communications coordinator for Action St. Louis!
*Class of 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a data reporter for the Memphis Business Journal.
*Class of 2001 photographer Andrea Speth runs Speth Photography and photographs for the Emissourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

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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.
Students walkout to protest ICE
Photo of the Week

Students walkout to protest ICE

Students across the Webster Groves School District walked out on Friday, Jan. 30, in protest of ICE and current events happening across the United States. Photos by Arianna Peper Continue reading Students walkout to protest ICE

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Publications earns ‘First Class’ rating
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Publications earns ‘First Class’ rating

National Scholastic Press Association released its online critique of the 2025-26 WG Echo and awarded it a First Class rating. Continue reading Publications earns ‘First Class’ rating

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Review:‘Marty Supreme’ presents larger-than-life story
Entertainment

Review:‘Marty Supreme’ presents larger-than-life story

Since its release in December 2025, “Marty Supreme” has been widely discussed and highly reviewed, a reputation that is very much deserved. Continue reading Review:‘Marty Supreme’ presents larger-than-life story

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Esports team’s season begins
Sports

Esports team’s season begins

Webster Esports team has won State in the past three seasons and began its spring season on Feb. 9. Continue reading Esports team’s season begins

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Annual Douglass Night game ends with Webster winning 81-27
Features, Sports

Annual Douglass Night game ends with Webster winning 81-27

Men’s basketball played against McCluer at the annual Douglass Night game. Webster players wore Douglass jerseys to commemorate the former basketball players who attended Douglass High School. Continue reading Annual Douglass Night game ends with Webster winning 81-27

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Statesmen offense powers over McCluer in blowout win on Douglass Night
Sports

Statesmen offense powers over McCluer in blowout win on Douglass Night

Men’s basketball played against McCluer at the annual Douglass Night game. Webster players wore Douglass jerseys to commemorate the former basketball players who attended Douglass High School. Continue reading Statesmen offense powers over McCluer in blowout win on Douglass Night

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Senior performs in ‘Six’
Photo of the Week

Senior performs in ‘Six’

Senior Chloe Bronner performs as Jane Seymour in the theater department’s production of the musical, “SIX: The Musical (Teen Edition).” The performance took place in the Jerry R. Knight auditorium and took place from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17. Photo by Lucy Fish Continue reading Senior performs in ‘Six’

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School closed Tuesday, Jan. 27
Breaking News

School closed Tuesday, Jan. 27

All Webster Groves School District schools and district offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to weather. Continue reading School closed Tuesday, Jan. 27

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School closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to weather
Breaking News

School closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to weather

All Webster Groves School District schools and offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to severe weather. Continue reading School closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to weather

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Coaches impact student athletes
Sports

Coaches impact student athletes

According to the National Library of Medicine, “When athletes feel a stronger coach–athlete relationship, confidence is enhanced.” Continue reading Coaches impact student athletes

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WGHS water polo team prepares for upcoming season
Sports

WGHS water polo team prepares for upcoming season

The water polo season is set to begin in March, with the first Varsity game being played against Pattonville High School, and the first JV game being played against De Smet Jesuit High School. Continue reading WGHS water polo team prepares for upcoming season

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Gray bats are endangered in Missouri
Op-Ed

Gray bats are endangered in Missouri

Gray bats have become increasingly endangered throughout the years because of human disturbance in limestone caves and pollution. This disturbance has put gray bats on the endangered species list. Continue reading Gray bats are endangered in Missouri

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New Year’s Resolutions require planning
Editorial

New Year’s Resolutions require planning

In a survey done by Forbes Health, it was found only 13% of New Year’s resolutions lasted four months.
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Author shares experiences with students, staff
News Brief

Author shares experiences with students, staff

Author Ebony Ladelle visited Webster on Friday, Dec. 5, and spoke with students about her two books and her reasoning for wanting to be an author. Continue reading Author shares experiences with students, staff

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News Brief

Hixson PTO sells out tickets for 32nd annual Holiday House Tour

Hixson Parent Teacher Organization sold out tickets for the 32nd annual Webster Groves Holiday House Tour raising $24,000 for the PTO budget, school supplies, teacher grants and school events. Continue reading Hixson PTO sells out tickets for 32nd annual Holiday House Tour

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