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Webster Groves High School
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Freshman Ollie Stage cheers on teammates at Women's Swim and Dive Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Webster University. Photo by Maren DeMargel

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Women's Swim and Dive celebrated Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Webster University. The Statesmen lost to the Parkway North Vikings. Photos by Maren DeMargel Advanced Drama rehearses 'Dracula' on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Opening night was Thursday, Jan. 26, and upcoming performances include Friday, Jan. 27 and a possible third showing on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Photos by Luca Giordano Sophomore Sam Osdieck realizes he won a bout against his opponent during a men's wrestling quad meet on Wednesday, Jan. 11 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Izzy Poole Senior Lily Petersen, performs a stunt for men’s basketball vintage night on Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Roberts Gym. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Seniors Silas Garrett, Maddie Wood and Katie Downey play cello at the Webster Groves High School Orchestra Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in Knight Auditorium. “We worked really hard to prepare for it. It’s been a lot of extra rehearsals after school, but it’s been really fun, and everybody had a good time,” Downey said. Photo by Arianna Peper Freshman Jeni Carr-Schwartz performs at the WGHS A Cappella Winter Concert on Friday, Dec. 9 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Black team Statesbots drivers freshmen Beckett Smutz-Ulmer, senior Micheal Tetreault and freshmen Russell Hoskins wait for their next match on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Roberts Gym. Read more at the link in bio. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Sophomore Carl Whitehead dribbles the ball down the court during the men's basketball home opener against Father Tolton on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen lost 56-44. Photo by Maren DeMargel Juniors Gah Life Kaanagbara, Tyrese Reid and Deshawn Buford set up for a play during the annual Turkey Day Game played on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 12 p.m. on Moss Field. The Statesmen lost to the Kirkwood Pioneers with a score of 56-7. Photo by Dakota Motley

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  • French students made crepes Feb. 2, for the celebration of La Chandeleur. Photo by Arianna Peper https://t.co/e5IPcqtGuI 30 minutes ago
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  • We celebrated the senior members of the Statesmen Stars dance team at halftime of last night’s basketball game.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 9 hours ago
  • Thank you to our senior wrestlers and athletic training students and their parents. They were recognized before ton… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 day ago
  • Thanks to our senior girls swimmers and divers for being great leaders for @WGHS_Swimming! #classof2023 https://t.co/90PlYKVXXj 1 week ago
  • This Saturday ⁦@StatesmenHoops⁩ will be playing in the Show Me Champions Classic ⁦at Vashon⁩. There is a full lineu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 week ago
  • .@WGHSGirlsBball and @StatesmenHoops travel to play in BHM Tournament in Pittsburg, KS this weekend. statesmensports.org/2023/01/18/boy… 2 weeks ago
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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.
--“'Queer' in pop culture"
--"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 Auburn beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser and USA Today Network
*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is a attractions cast member at Walt Disney World
*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 Ariel Johnson is a producer at KTVI Channel 2.
*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 Sean Mullins is at Webster University and continuing his blog "Electric Retrospective."
*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 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a youth reporter for the Columbia Missourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

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Students open up about how New Year’s resolutions affect them mentally
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Students open up about how New Year’s resolutions affect them mentally

“New Year, New Me.” Continue reading Students open up about how New Year’s resolutions affect them mentally

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New English teacher brings travels to classroom
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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

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Voices of Webster: Students adjust to new school year
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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

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News Brief: Men’s golf team wins State
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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

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Echo News Roundup: April 11, 2022
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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

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WG Echo newspaper, yearbook awarded at MIPA-MJEA J-Day
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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

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School board approves changes to mask policy
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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

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Breaking News: Webster Groves High School on lockout
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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

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Photo of the Week: Thespians teach survival skills
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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

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Gossip Girl returns to screen with new characters
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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

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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 7, 2021
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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

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Students demonstrate for dress code changes
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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

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Yearbook, publications earn MIPA honors
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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

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News Brief: School announces plan for delayed start schedule in case of inclement weather
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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

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Slideshow: Drama students present ‘Hard Candy’
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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’

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Photo of the Week: Achinda celebrates winning Mr. Congeniality in Mr. Webster Pageant
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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

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Op-ed: Abusive Artists should not be supported
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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

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Photo of the Week: Binder plays in home match against Rockwood Summit
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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

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