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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.

• ECHO Newscast: March 13, 2015

  By wgecho on March 13, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Opinion editor Andy Kimball and sports editor Cal Lanouette bring this week’s headlines: “Women’s History Month Showcase,”  math teacher Justin Mathes, Sponsors of School Publications and summer school.

• Fitzpatrick brings fresh humor, knowledge to classroom

  By wgecho on March 13, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Alex Ring Business Manager Not all heroes wear capes. Of the 100 Fitzpatricks who live in St. Louis there is only one that WGHS students hope for as a sub: Mr. Tony Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick’s teaching skills took shape right out… Read More ›

• Slideshow: Women’s History Month Showcase

  By wgecho on March 12, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Drama department presented the Women’s History Month Showcase on March 10, at 8 p.m. in the Jerry R. Knight Auditorium. Performances included songs, poetry, scenes and monologues featuring an all-female cast. Artwork by students was shown in the lobby. Photos by Bret Waelterman.

• ‘StartUp’ podcast gains traction along with podcast industry

  By wgecho on March 12, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Perrin Habecker Contributing Writer Podcasts, as an artistic medium, are starting to catch on, and “Startup,” the New podcast from Gimlet Media, Alex Blumberg’s startup podcasting company, is starting to catch on too. “StartUp” is the story of Blumberg, a… Read More ›

• Photo of the Week

  By wgecho on March 11, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  The Drama Department’s Women’s History Month Showcase took place on March 10, at 8 p.m. in the Jerry R. Knight Auditorium. Senior Courtney DeGroot played a part in this picture, depicting how rape should not be swept under the rug…. Read More ›

• Students audition for upcoming talent show

  By wgecho on March 11, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Brittany Patton Public Relations SAA and drama department are sponsoring a talent show to be held March 25, on the Little Theater stage. Last year’s show the money went towards the production of August Wilson’s “Fences” that got cancelled this year…. Read More ›

• Willie’s Comic XIV

  By wgecho on March 10, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Comic by Willie Zempel

• Bennett from the Bleachers: Basketball teams aim for trips to State

  By wgecho on March 10, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Bennett Durando Sports Columnist The playoff trail for men’s and women’s basketball tips off early March, with both teams looking to win their Districts and advance to the sectional rounds. Both teams have shown they have the capability to win… Read More ›

• Walls speaks about work in Africa

  By wgecho on March 9, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Bennett Durando News Editor Washington University obstetrics professor Lewis Wall has traveled to Africa multiple times, helped set up hospitals and medical universities there, fixed the lives of countless women with childbirth injuries and taken his fistula repair foundation worldwide…. Read More ›

• Wrestling team places 13th at State

  By wgecho on March 7, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Bret Waelterman Video/Graphics Editor Varsity wrestling is back from its State meet in Columbia, where it placed 13th overall. Four senior and one sophomore qualified for State: seniors Patrick Megown, Tyler Lawson, Lamont Wilson and Jalen Miles, and sophomore Noah… Read More ›

• Let’s get awkward…: Movie talks about insecurities, bullies

  By wgecho on March 6, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Aerin Johnson Editor in Chief As a high school student watching movies about high school life, I often feel that these movies don’t fully represent the truth behind the real high school experience- the one with drama, the one with… Read More ›

• Slideshow: Symphonic Band Concert

  By wgecho on March 5, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

   Symphonic Band held its concert in the Steger Auditorium on March 3, from 7- 9 p.m. Photo by Bret Waelterman.

• Bond Issue to be decided April 9

  By wgecho on March 4, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Cal Lanouette Sports Editor Webster Groves School District plans to spend $28 million on renovating its schools to relieve overcrowding and bring the schools into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), according to Webster-Kirkwood Times. “Right now we… Read More ›

• Sondag breaks record, heads to Wash. U.

  By wgecho on March 3, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  ‎Jack Killeen Junior Editor After walking off the Moss field stage with diploma in-hand, senior Rachel Sondag will not only be heading towards Washington University, but she will also carry the title of 1,000 career points in women’s basketball. Sondag… Read More ›

• Statesmen coffee shop energizes school

  By wgecho on March 2, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

   Willie Zempel Feature Editor During early classes in the day, students sometimes have troubles waking up and being ready to learn; the Special School District (SSD) has a way to combat this with a new coffee shop. The shop is… Read More ›

• Photo of the Week

  By wgecho on March 2, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Students supported Emma Casey on Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Men’s basketball game by wearing tie-dye. During DECA’s Miracle Minute at half time,  $1,104 was donated. Photo by Bret Waelterman.

• Print Version: WG ECHO February 2015

  By wgecho on February 28, 2015 • ( 0 )

  This is the sixth publication of the ECHO’s 100th year. See inside: Black History Month, Coach Jay Blossom sets record, the new Statesmen Coffee Shop, Propositions S and W, Tony Fitzpatrick, Lewis and Helen Wall’s work in Africa, teachers shadowing… Read More ›

• ECHO Newscast: February 27, 2015

  By wgecho on February 27, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Graphics and video editor Bret Waelterman and public relations officer Brittany Patton bring this week’s headlines: sports, All Write Week and summer school registration.

• Slideshow: Student performers remember Black History Month

  By wgecho on February 27, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Students performed monologues, shared poetry, danced and sang to in honor of Black History Month on Feb. 24, during second and third periods in the Little Theater. They will present an expanded version on Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. Tickets… Read More ›

• Teachers shadow students to gain perspective

  By wgecho on February 27, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  ‎Phoebe Mussman Web Editor By stepping into the shoes of those they teach, faculty members took a day last fall to experience high school from a student’s perspective through shadowing. Principal Jon Clark sent an email to his staff and… Read More ›

• Artistic importance again questioned

  By wgecho on February 27, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Irene Ryan Entertainment Editor Students might notice a glaring absence this year among the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities. The annual MLK Assembly has been replaced by a day of Black History Month presentations. The administration made the switch… Read More ›

• What color is the mystery dress?

  By wgecho on February 27, 2015 • ( 0 )

  In the past few days, an Internet phenomenon has been circulating as people argue whether or not the colors of this dress are blue and black or gold and white. Click on the following link to see the dress for… Read More ›