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Webster Groves High School
100 Selma Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119

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May 7
Statesmen Sports Award
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May 8
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May 26
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Photo of the Week

Varsity Webster Groves Men's Lacrosse player fights over the ball with an opponent during Webster's game against Seckman High School. The game was held on Moss Field and ended in a 14-5 win for Webster. Photo by Karter Groskie
Webster Groves High School students watched and participated in the Spring Sports Assembly held on Friday, March 27, in Roberts Gym. The assembly highlighted spring sports and activities, and the seniors participating in each activity. Photos by William McEneny Webster Groves High School hosted six Japanese exchange students and two teachers on Friday, March 6. The group was led on a tour throughout the school as the beginning of their stay. The students arrived as a part of the St. Louis–Suwa Sister Cities exchange program. Photos by Sam Enlund Women's basketball held its senior night on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and played against Seckman High School. The game ended in a 56-51 win for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Students across the Webster Groves School District walked out on Friday, Jan. 30 in protest of ICE and current events happening across the United States. Photos by Arianna Peper Webster's theater department performs "Six: Teen Edition," from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17. The performance took place in the Jerry R. Knight auditorium. Photo by Lucy Fish. Men's basketball traveled to Highland, Illinois to compete in the Highland Shootout on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Statesmen played against Inglewood High School from California. The game ended in a 76-77 loss for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Men’s and women’s basketball played against Kirkwood high school on Friday, Jan. 9 in Roberts Gym. The women’s team lost 27-37 and the men’s team won 66-46. The basketball program also honored past basketball alum and the men’s championship team from 1996. Photos by Sam Enlund All Webster Groves School District schools and district offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to weather. All Webster Groves School District schools and offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to severe weather.

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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 Nuggets beat writer for The Denver Post.
*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is an admissions representative at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
*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-in-chief Ariel Johnson is a producer at KNWA Fox24 and a Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*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 Roxie Mullins is senior editor at "Faces Magazine."
*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 2018 Social Media Manager Rosa Parks is communications coordinator for Action St. Louis!
*Class of 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a data reporter for the Memphis Business Journal.
*Class of 2001 photographer Andrea Speth runs Speth Photography and photographs for the Emissourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

Category: Entertainment

Theater produces 1st musical in Black Box Theater
Entertainment, News

Theater produces 1st musical in Black Box Theater

“This is an amazing cast. You’re gonna see some power players take on some roles, so it’s gonna be a very tight show,” Todd Schaefer, producer and director, said. Continue reading Theater produces 1st musical in Black Box Theater

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21 Savage’s “American Dream” tour comes to STL
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21 Savage’s “American Dream” tour comes to STL

21 Savage’s “American Dream” tour brings St. Louis’ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater to life.
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Review: ‘Argylle’ presents over-complicated plot
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Review: ‘Argylle’ presents over-complicated plot

From a robotic script to a cat that looks like it’s computer-generated (but is somehow, supposedly, real), “Argylle” feels completely non-human made, despite how hard it tries to be fresh. Continue reading Review: ‘Argylle’ presents over-complicated plot

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Review: Film gives new light to romcom genre
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Review: Film gives new light to romcom genre

“Anyone But You” (2023), a modern-take on Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” is a fresh take on the Shakespearean remakes of the late 90s and early 2000s. Continue reading Review: Film gives new light to romcom genre

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Library commemorates Black History Month
Entertainment, Features

Library commemorates Black History Month

“Recently one of my favorite (books) is ‘Field Guide to the North American Teenager’ by Ben Philippe,” Liz Forderhase, library media specialist, said. Continue reading Library commemorates Black History Month

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Film focuses on the what-ifs between lost love
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Film focuses on the what-ifs between lost love

Anyone looking for a film about two people who are connected as children and are eventually separated, but reunite despite being in two different countries years later should watch “Past Lives,” directed by Celine Song. Continue reading Film focuses on the what-ifs between lost love

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New ‘Percy Jackson’ adaptation stays true to book series
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New ‘Percy Jackson’ adaptation stays true to book series

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” aired its first two episodes on Dec. 19 on Disney Plus. The series shines as a magical (and accurate) adaptation of the book series by Rick Riordian, which was originally published in 2005. Continue reading New ‘Percy Jackson’ adaptation stays true to book series

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Review: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” evokes confusion
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Review: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” evokes confusion

“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is the well-made yet questionable prequel to the “Hunger Games” movies. It follows the story of Coriolanus Snow before his presidency in the original trilogy. Continue reading Review: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” evokes confusion

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Film shines light on Priscilla Presley
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Film shines light on Priscilla Presley

“Priscilla,” directed by Sofia Coppola (“Lost In Translation,” “The Virgin Suicides,” “Marie Antionette,”) came out to theaters on Oct. 27. The film, based on Priscilla Presley’s memoir, “Elvis and Me,” filled its audience with mixed emotions. Continue reading Film shines light on Priscilla Presley

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Holiday drinks welcome winter spirit
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Holiday drinks welcome winter spirit

Starbucks holiday drinks were released for the season on Nov. 2, and include some new drinks and some traditional drinks. Continue reading Holiday drinks welcome winter spirit

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Students, staff decide: Is astrology real?
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Students, staff decide: Is astrology real?

For Gen Z and Millennials, zodiac signs and astrology serve as an escapism from life’s problems. Continue reading Students, staff decide: Is astrology real?

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Students and staff reflect on ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’
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Students and staff reflect on ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

Over the past two years, music artist Taylor Swift has been re-recording her albums to reclaim ownership from Scooter Braun, who recently purchased the masters to her albums. Continue reading Students and staff reflect on ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

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Op-ed: There should be more Thanksgiving movies
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Op-ed: There should be more Thanksgiving movies

Upon a Google search for “Thanksgiving movies,” one looking to get into the holiday spirit will be bombarded with an array of movies—few of which are actually about the holiday. Continue reading Op-ed: There should be more Thanksgiving movies

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Drama department prepares for ‘Rumors’
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Drama department prepares for ‘Rumors’

When met with lights filling a stage, actors performing and laughter echoing in the audience, efforts behind the production of a play can easily go unnoticed. Continue reading Drama department prepares for ‘Rumors’

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Jazz band performs at Festival
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Jazz band performs at Festival

Jazz band played at the Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival Sept.16, from 1 to 2 p.m. Continue reading Jazz band performs at Festival

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Movies to get students in the autumn spirit
Entertainment, Features

Movies to get students in the autumn spirit

Autumn gets Gen Z excited for seasonal Starbucks drinks, Halloween and most importantly, movies. Continue reading Movies to get students in the autumn spirit

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Students celebrate Halloween with elaborate costumes
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Students celebrate Halloween with elaborate costumes

Students will celebrate Halloween in style this October with group costumes and celebrations throughout the month. Continue reading Students celebrate Halloween with elaborate costumes

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