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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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Italian student comes to Webster
Brittany Patton News and Opinion Editor Daniele Olmeda, 17-year-old Italian native, started school on Aug. 13, here as a senior. “I wanted to see America. I want to live like an American; I was getting bored of Italy,” Olmeda said… Read More ›
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New coaches guide field hockey team
Jack Killeen Business Manager For two years, the field hockey team was under the guidance of Chris Allen. Now he has left his post, and the team is led by new coaches. Varsity is coached by Jason VanBlarcum, and JV… Read More ›
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Webster acquires new transfer students
Willie Zempel Feature/Entertainment Editor Jack Killeen Business Manager Webster Groves School District opened its doors to 23 transfer students from unaccredited districts to Webster Groves School District, five to the high school, according to student services director John M. Thomas…. Read More ›
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Back in Black dancers glow with flow
Bret Waelterman Web Editor About 270 students attended student council sponsored Back in Black Dance in the school cafeteria, Aug 25. “We use all the money for upcoming Student Council events and next year’s dance” said Kristin Cole, Student Council… Read More ›
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Willie’s Comic II
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Staff Editorial: Media focus on race ignores real issues
Students have transferred from unaccredited school districts to accredited ones due to June’s Missouri Supreme Court ruling which caused heated discussions about how to accommodate the 2,600 transfer students. Due to protest from some parents within districts and the accredited… Read More ›
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WGHS Hall of Famer speaks about to journalism/ECHO classes
Graduate Roy Harris has been added to the WGHS Hall of Fame and spoke to the ECHO and journalism class about his book “Pulitzer’s Gold” on Sept. 13. Harris has been a journalist for 40 years working at the “Post-Dispatch,”… Read More ›
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Advertising Policy
The decision to accept, edit or reject advertisements in the Echo is made by the staff, with the adviser’s guidance and input. The Echo staff will not run advertisements that violate legal restrictions (libel, obscenity, invasion of privacy, disruption of… Read More ›
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Students camp out for parking passes
Willie Zempel Feature/Entertainment Editor Some juniors camped out all night at the senior entrance to get a parking pass on Aug. 9. Junior Joge Shimotani, one of the first people there, said, “I thought the passes were going to be… Read More ›
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‘Boys of Fall’ return to play Moss Field
Cal Lanouette Sports Editor When the leaves fall in the autumn, it’s time for football. With a new group of freshmen entering and last year’s seniors gone, the program looks to build off its nine wins from last season. This… Read More ›
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Video: ECHO sophomore emerges victorious in wing eating challenge
ECHO business manager Jack Killeen beat the St. Louis Wing Co. Ghost Chili Challenge at Sept. 9, as part of a series of food challenges that he and junior Cal Lanouette hope to complete during the school year. Killeen received… Read More ›
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Parents visit for open house
Parents gather in the cafeteria on Aug. 29, during open house to receive information for the upcoming school year, get their child’s schedule, and look at WGHS spirit wear. Charlotte Holmes and Ken Winingham help a parent find his child’s… Read More ›
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Novel envelopes readers in luxurious mystery
Abigail Eswine Contributing Writer “If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him.” –“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald In “The Great Gatsby,” Fitzgerald creates the story of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious… Read More ›
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Choirs bring home gold from Dallas
John Binder Contributing WriterChoir competed Dallas, TX, at the Heritage Festival on April 4, a nation-wide tournament. On this trip, led by teacher Scott Kinworthy, the choir did several things while also performing for the Heritage Festival audience. Also on… Read More ›
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Legislature rejects tenure bill
Moriah Boyce Contributing Writer Missouri State Legislatures defeated HB 631 on April 10. HB 631 is a bill that could prevent teachers from getting tenure. Kevin Elmer, R-Nixa, is the sponsor of this bill. HB 631 would have changed the… Read More ›
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Future Leaders follow-up from summer
Anthony Gilmore Contributing Writer Freshmen had a Future Leaders follow-up about bullying on Activity Day. During the summer, the incoming freshmen attended Future Leaders for a week on July 9 through 12. During that week the freshmen split up into… Read More ›
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Music artist returns to mainstream
Justin Comegys Contributing Writer After nearly a six-year drought in the music industry, Justin Timberlake returns into the music mainstream with the release of his new album, “The 20/20 Experience.” Spending three consecutive weeks at #1 of the Top 100… Read More ›
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WGHS recognizes Poetry Month
Brittany Patton Contributing Writer Publishers, booksellers, educators and literary organizations use April every year to promote poetry: Publishers often release and publicize poetry titles in April and in schools English focus on poetry units. The United States and Canada both… Read More ›
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Don’t count out little guys in sports
Cal Lanouette Sports Columnist I’ve always been the little guy, on the shorter end standing at a whopping five feet, five inches and 135 pounds these days. Though, it’s never stopped me or held me back from being active in… Read More ›
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Seniors shop at Mills on Activity Day
Mikkel Sandberg Contributing Writer For Activity Day, this year’s seniors went to the St. Louis Mills on April 9. The senior day began with breakfast in the cafeteria where rewards were given out. The seniors won prizes for having a… Read More ›
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Sophomores help St. Louis services
Olivia Rosemann Contributing Writer Activity Day for the sophomores was a chance to support different charities by doing volunteer work all over town. “This is a great opportunity to give back to the community, especially because, as a public school,… Read More ›
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Junior Olympics
DJ Johnson Contributing Writer Two hundred-and-thirty athletes, from eight-years-old, to high school seniors competed in the Special Olympics at Moss Field on April 9. The goals for the 256 juniors were to make sure that the children were taken care… Read More ›
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Community runs for cure
Willie Zempel Feature/Entertainment Editor ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, affects people everywhere, even in Webster Groves. WGHS’s 12th annual Jim Schoemehl 5K Run on May 4 is a benefit for the ALS Association. The run will help Karen… Read More ›
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A letter from the editor: Family teasing can be overdone
Aerin Johnson Johnson.Aerin@wgecho Dear WGHS Students, Families and teasing seem to go together like a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich. It happens to everyone in the world, even me (not that anyone would think that). I have had my fair… Read More ›
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Editorial: Tenure bill fails in Missouri
Missouri House Legislature has thankfully decided against passing bill HCS#2/HB 631 that would have harmed teachers’ jobs and tenure. Missouri’s House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee passed the bill, 13-11, on March 27, stating the state would mandate everything a… Read More ›
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Spring One-Acts give students expression
Abigail Eswine Contributing Writer A stage set with a variety of chairs, boxes, a table –all painted black; that is all students were given to make their vision come to life. Spring One-Acts were performed on April 17-18 in the… Read More ›
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Sophomores give community service for Activities Day
If video is not visible, visit Activities Day 2014. About 300 sophomores gave community service on April 9, as part of Activity Day. Statesmen Center coordinator Julie Burchett coordinated the students efforts at 28 community charities and services.
