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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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Protesters march to support Planned Parenthood
Ashli Wagner Video Editor One day after St. Louis passed an ordinance to protect women’s rights about 4,000 men and women protested in support of Planned Parenthood, according to St. Louis Public Radio. “I feel like the voices of the… Read More ›
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Print Version: WG ECHO February 2017 Issue
This is the sixth issue of the 102nd year of the ECHO. Contents include Willie’s Comic, Walter Cronkite New Voices Bill, political antagonism, All-Write, fundraiser for student injured by truck, Mardi Gras, bathroom passes, new soccer coach, Bennett Durando’s basketball… Read More ›
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Op-ed: Teachers should prioritize All Write Festival
Caleb Bolin News/Feature Editor All Write Festival–a week-long affair that brings together respected musicians, journalists, filmmakers, comedians and other notable figures, and students with creative ambition– is entering its third year at Webster. This year’s lineup of guests will be… Read More ›
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Playoff Preview: The road to State for Webster basketball
Bennett Durando Sports Columnist It’s official: the playoffs are underway. After three months of basketball in Roberts Gym and across the state of Missouri, the Statesmen and Stateswomen are ready to begin their post-season pushes for a State title. Both… Read More ›
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Poll: What is the best way to travel?
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Newscast: Feb. 24, 2017
Entertainment columnist Abyana Botan and circulation manager Greg Frazier bring this week’s headlines: women’s swimming, wrestling, circuit attorney Kim Gardner, blood drive, spring sports, lacrosse and baseball tryouts and All Write Week. Visit Our Sponsors
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Mardi Gras celebrations return to St. Louis
Riley Mullgardt Entertainment Editor Beads, King Cake and feathers are all signs of the ever so popular holiday Mardi Gras. The St. Louis’ Mardi Gras parade is Saturday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m. starting at Busch Stadium and ending at… Read More ›
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Ice skaters to compete at Meet Me in St. Louis competition
Rosa Parks Contributing Writer Ice skating enthusiasts have several recent and upcoming events. A upcoming contest, which is being held by the Metro Edge Figure Skating Club. The competition, which is called, Meet Me in St. Louis takes place on… Read More ›
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Late start schedule may create problems
Page Kimzey Audio Editor Webster Groves School District will consider the start of using a late start program for inclimate weather, rather than calling a snow day. This new schedule has all schools starting an hour and 15 minutes later…. Read More ›
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Women’s swimming team competes at State
Bennett Durando Sports Columnist Webster’s swimming Stateswomen are sharing the love at State this weekend. The Webster relay team of freshman Parker Hagemann, juniors Katherine Kempf and Isi Albers, and sophomore Kendra Howard that’s spearheaded the Stateswomen all year is leading the… Read More ›
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Webster gets Blossom back on senior night, holds off Pattonville to clinch conference
Bennett Durando Sports Columnist On a warm February night, in the last game at of the 2016-17 season at Roberts Gym, and with the playoffs just around the corner, the entire Webster men’s basketball team was united for the first… Read More ›
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Newscast: Feb. 17, 2017
Video editor Ashli Wagner and circulation manager Greg Frazier bring this week’s headlines: National Honor Society, Black History T-shirts, women’s State swim meet, new scholarships, National History Bowling Bee, Scholar Bowl, Technovation Challenge team, pre-school mitten drive and senior packets.
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Statesmen storm back to win battle of state heavyweights
Andy Kimball Editor-in-Chief Junior Courtney Ramey stepped up to the free throw line, took a deep breath, set his feet and released the ball into the air. Swish. After picking the pocket of Wolverines star Levi Stockard, Ramey was fouled… Read More ›
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7 Division One level players face off in Webster-Vashon game
Webster defeated Vashon 60-59 in Thursday night’s game, which featured three of Webster’s and four of Vashon’s Division One level players. Click here to read the transcript of editor-in-chief Andy Kimball’s live Twitter coverage of the game. See Also: Statesmen… Read More ›
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Op-ed: School should provide feminine products for students
Ashli Wagner Page Kimzey Video Editor Audio Editor In Webster Groves High School, there has been little to no access to feminine hygiene products. If a student forgets to bring a… Read More ›
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Poll: What will you do over President’s Day weekend?
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Photo Gallery: Men’s Basketball versus Iowa City West
Andy Kimball Editor-in-Chief See Also: Webster survives three-point blitz, takes down Iowa’s top-ranked team See Also: Bennett from the Bleachers: Webster defeats Iowa City West 76-68 Visit Our Sponsors
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Students say Valentine’s Day is overrated
Riley Mullgardt Entertainment Editor To Love or Not to Love. As the new year starts, so do the reminders about the upcoming dreaded-for-most holiday on Feb. 14. Twitter handle TweetLikeAGirl tweeted a few days before New Year’s, “If ur worried… Read More ›
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Photo of the Week: Gordon celebrates score in Iowa City West game
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Webster survives three-point blitz, takes down Iowa’s top-ranked team
Bennett Durando Sports Columnist Webster juniors Courtney Ramey and Carte’Are Gordon are doing all they can to catch the eyes of everyone in the nation. Playing on their third consecutive day and after a four-hour drive to Kansas City, the… Read More ›
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Bennett from the Bleachers: Webster defeats Iowa City West 76-68
Varsity basketball defeated Iowa City West 76-68 as part of the Best of the Midwest Showcase. Read a transcript of sports columnist Bennett Durando’s live Twitter coverage of the game. Visit Our Sponsors
