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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.
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--"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.
A Cappella hosts winter concert
News Brief

A Cappella hosts winter concert

A Cappella held its winter concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. The concert was held in the Jerry R. Knight Auditorium, and tickets were sold for $5. Continue reading A Cappella hosts winter concert

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Voices of Webster: Library invites students to prepare for finals
Podcasts

Voices of Webster: Library invites students to prepare for finals

Contributing writer Connor Spellecy talks with librarian Liz Forderhase about the  Cocoa & Cram (with Pizza) which took place Wednesday, Dec. 17. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Library invites students to prepare for finals

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WG Echo: December 2025
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WG Echo: December 2025

This is the fourth issue of the 111th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo: December 2025

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Voices of Webster: Counselor offers tips for finals
Podcasts

Voices of Webster: Counselor offers tips for finals

This ECHO Podcast is introduced, outro’d and edited by print/podcast editor Margaret Korte. Contributing writer Edith Leslie talks with counselor … Continue reading Voices of Webster: Counselor offers tips for finals

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Senior looks for teammate in Staff v. Students
Photo of the Week

Senior looks for teammate in Staff v. Students

Senior George Peel looks to pass the ball during the Staff vs. Students basketball game on Friday, Nov. 21, in Roberts Gym. The game served as a fundraiser for the Marketing II class in an attempt to raise money for their experiential learning trip to New York. The game ended in a 42-40 win for the staff. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Senior looks for teammate in Staff v. Students

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Schools closed Tuesday, Dec. 2
Breaking News

Schools closed Tuesday, Dec. 2

Due to severe weather, all WGSD schools and district offices will be closed today, Tuesday, Dec. 2. Adventure Club, are also closed. Continue reading Schools closed Tuesday, Dec. 2

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News, Videos

Taste of Webster raises funds for marketing trip

Contributing writer Connor Spellecy reports on the Taste of Webster and the local restaurants who helped to raise funds for the marketing trip to New York. Continue reading Taste of Webster raises funds for marketing trip

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WG Echo November 2025
Print Version

WG Echo November 2025

This is the third issue of the 111th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo November 2025

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Jazz band to perform with Steve Ewing
Entertainment, Videos

Jazz band to perform with Steve Ewing

Contributing writer Edith Leslie reports on the upcoming jazz band performance with Steve Ewing at 8 p.m. Nov. 21, in Knight Auditorium. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Continue reading Jazz band to perform with Steve Ewing

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Kopplin Field could be perfect place for physical activity during lunchtime
Op-Ed

Kopplin Field could be perfect place for physical activity during lunchtime

Webster should introduce an optional “recess” to provide students and faculty with an opportunity for physical activity and fun. Continue reading Kopplin Field could be perfect place for physical activity during lunchtime

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Echo staff receives recognition
News Brief

Echo staff receives recognition

Echo staff received its rating from National Scholastic Press Association, and a senior Sam Enlund placed in Missouri Interscholastic Press Association’s October Photo of the Month Contest. Continue reading Echo staff receives recognition

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Senior celebrates District win
Photo of the Week

Senior celebrates District win

Senior George Hendricks dumps water on Head Coach Conner White after winning the Districts game against Miller Career Academy. The game was Thursday, Oct. 30, at Moss Field, and ended in a 41-14 win for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Senior celebrates District win

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Taylor Swift becomes fully-fledged pop star with release of ‘1989’
Entertainment

Taylor Swift becomes fully-fledged pop star with release of ‘1989’

Taylor Swift released her fifth album on Oct. 27, 2014. This album changed the way her career and she were seen through the public eye. Continue reading Taylor Swift becomes fully-fledged pop star with release of ‘1989’

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Senior runs field in Powder Puff game
Photo of the Week

Senior runs field in Powder Puff game

Senior Lucy Marsh runs with the ball during the annual Powder Puff Game on Saturday, Oct. 26. As a part of the fundraiser, teams hot pink and light pink competed on Moss Field at 1 p.m. Photo by Lucy Fish Continue reading Senior runs field in Powder Puff game

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Drama department casts roles for ‘Romeo and Juliet’
News, Slideshow

Drama department casts roles for ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Theater teacher Todd Schaefer has released the cast for the upcoming show of “Romeo and Juliet,” which is being shown Nov. 13-15, 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Continue reading Drama department casts roles for ‘Romeo and Juliet’

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