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New English teacher brings travels to classroom
“Traveling changed my view on life,” English teacher Jenny Michael said.
During her time in high school, Michael was given the opportunity to travel abroad for three weeks without her parents. She went to Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and England. She explained how important it was that her parents allowed her to go. Continue reading New English teacher brings travels to classroom

Voices of Webster: Students adjust to new school year
This week’s ECHO Podcast is introduced, outro’d and edited by podcast editor Sam Klein. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Students adjust to new school year

News Brief: Men’s golf team wins State
Mens golf won Class 4 at State this year finishing with 639 points and beating out seven different teams on May 5.
The students who participated were seniors Max Boland, Ben Allison, Dean Schwager and Dane Houseman. Continue reading News Brief: Men’s golf team wins State

Echo News Roundup: April 11, 2022
Editor-in-chief Jackson Parks shares this week’s headlines: Special Olympics, spring play, Top Hat Awards, men’s golf, men’s baseball, men’s volleyball, men’s tennis, women’s lacrosse, track and women’s soccer. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: April 11, 2022

WG Echo newspaper, yearbook awarded at MIPA-MJEA J-Day
Echo publications and yearbook students attended the MIPA-MJEA J-Day at Mizzou on March 30. Continue reading WG Echo newspaper, yearbook awarded at MIPA-MJEA J-Day

School board approves changes to mask policy
At its Feb. 24, meeting, the Webster Groves School District passed a new mask policy, moving from masks required to masks recommended for K-12 starting March 7. Continue reading School board approves changes to mask policy

Breaking News: Webster Groves High School on lockout
Webster Groves High School is on lockout Thursday, Dec. 2, due to an anonymous text message received by an administrator in regards to a threat posted on Snapchat.
The credibility of the threat is unclear according to an email sent to students from principal Matt Irvin.
Continue reading Breaking News: Webster Groves High School on lockout

Photo of the Week: Thespians teach survival skills
Freshman Madeline Gibson and senior Aidan Owens demonstrate practical and impractical ways to survive the zombie apocalypse in the WG Drama’s performance of “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” in the Knight Auditorium, Thursday, Oct. 28, through to Saturday, Oct. 30. Photo by Izzy Poole Continue reading Photo of the Week: Thespians teach survival skills

Gossip Girl returns to screen with new characters
“Gossip Girl” is back for the first time since its series finale in 2012. Switching from the CW to an HBO Max exclusive, it now has a new home. The reboot features an entirely new cast of characters in addition to a twist on the original’s plotline. Continue reading Gossip Girl returns to screen with new characters

Echo News Roundup: Sept. 7, 2021
Print editor Ava Musgraves shares this week’s headlines: Parent Club’s Spot in the Lot raffle, Statesbots’ meetings, the International Club ice cream social, Interact Club, and Varsity football’s first home game. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Sept. 7, 2021

Students demonstrate for dress code changes
About 100 students of all genders demonstrated outside Roberts Gym on Aug. 27, to show support for the movement by all wearing cropped shirts that showed their “Midriff.” Not all students who participated found themselves dress-coded, only a select few, pointing out the inconsistencies of the policy. Continue reading Students demonstrate for dress code changes

Yearbook, publications earn MIPA honors
Missouri Interscholastic Press Association held its 52nd annual J-Day March 31, virtually using Whova and Zoom apps. Continue reading Yearbook, publications earn MIPA honors

News Brief: School announces plan for delayed start schedule in case of inclement weather
To prepare for inclement weather, the Webster Groves School District published a delayed start schedule decreasing all classes to 38 minutes long. Continue reading News Brief: School announces plan for delayed start schedule in case of inclement weather

Slideshow: Drama students present ‘Hard Candy’
“Hard Candy” was part of the curriculum for drama and was performed in separate shows for all four drama classes.
This is fifth hour’s play.
Continue reading Slideshow: Drama students present ‘Hard Candy’

Photo of the Week: Achinda celebrates winning Mr. Congeniality in Mr. Webster Pageant
Senior Faunel Achinda wins Mr. Congeniality in Mr. Webster Pageant on November 28. DECA and Marketing II organized Mr. Webster Pageant. Photo by Trinity Madison Continue reading Photo of the Week: Achinda celebrates winning Mr. Congeniality in Mr. Webster Pageant

Op-ed: Abusive Artists should not be supported
[Trigger warning: Abuse and assault is talked about in this story. If you or someone you know is struggling in … Continue reading Op-ed: Abusive Artists should not be supported

Photo of the Week: Binder plays in home match against Rockwood Summit
Senior Emma Binder with the tennis team plays against Rockwood Summit High School on Sept. 25. WGHS won 5-4. Photo by Lindsey Bennett Continue reading Photo of the Week: Binder plays in home match against Rockwood Summit