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

Upcoming Events

October 13th 

WAFC Fall Conferences

All Day
October 14th

 

WGHS Fall Parent Conferences

4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
In person

HX & HS Conferences

All Day

WAFC Fall Conferences

All Day

WGHS Fall Parent Conferences

4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Virtual
October 15th

No School HX & HS Students – Full Day Teacher Conferences

All Day

No School PK-5 Students – Teacher PD Day

All Day

WGHS Fall Parent Conferences, Virtual

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Virtual
October 16th

No School PK-12 (due to conferences)

All Day
Cheerleading (Coed V) @ Northwest High School
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Northwest High School
Football (Boys V) @ Northwest High School
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Northwest High School
October 17
Cross Country (Girls V) – Suburban Conference
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Webster Groves High School
Cross Country (Boys V) @ Conference
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
TBD
Softball (Girls, V) @ District Semifinal
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
tba
October 19 
Field Hockey (Girls V) @ !st Round Playoffs
All Day A Day

Golf (Girls, V) @ State Champioinship
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Softball (Girls, V) @ District Championship
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
District Championship
AI Family Information Night
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
WG Service Center-1-Service Center Meeting Room (10)
October 20
A Day

Golf (Girls, V) @ State Champioinship
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Volleyball (Girls, V) @ Dist. Quarterfinal vs. Nerinx
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Ursuline Academy

Board of Education Meeting
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
CO Board Room
October 21
B Day

Department Chair Meeting
8:35 AM – 9:20 AM
Webster Groves High School-1-WGHS PD. ROOM (35)
Staff Meeting
3:25 PM – 4:10 PM
Cafeteria

Soccer (Boys V) @ Webster Groves High School
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Mehlville High School
Choir Concert
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Knight Auditorium
October 22
C Day

Orchestra Concert
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Knight Auditorium

October 23
A Day
Soccer (Boys V) @ John Burroughs School
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
John Burroughs School
Cheerleading (Coed V) – McCluer North High School
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Webster Groves High School
Football (Boys V) – McCluer North High School
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Webster Groves High School
October 24
Cross Country (Boys V) @ Big River PR Invitational
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Buder Park

Photo of the Week

Varsity senior lineman Max Bloomer goes for a block against Normandy on Oct. 9. The game ended in a 26-11 loss for Webster, bringing their record to 3-3.
Varsity senior lineman Max Bloomer goes for a block against Normandy on Oct. 9. The game ended in a 26-11 loss for Webster, bringing their record to 3-3.

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ECHO Family Supporters

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Abbie and Chris Enlund
John and Kathy Enlund
Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation
Kelsey and Sean Hogarty
Mary Jane and Rick Kuhn
Ariel Johnson
Keillyn Johnson
Evelyn Trampe

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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

Nothing to smile about: Horror movie fails to stand out
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Nothing to smile about: Horror movie fails to stand out

“Smile” is one of the newest original horror movies that was released into theaters Sept. 30. Continue reading Nothing to smile about: Horror movie fails to stand out

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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ lives up to hype
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ lives up to hype

Marvel Studios released one of its new Phase 4 movies, the sequel to Black Panther which came out in 2018. The movie quickly became number one in the theaters. Continue reading ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ lives up to hype

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Star studded cast let down by messy plot
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Star studded cast let down by messy plot

“Amsterdam” is the newest star-studded movie in theaters, featuring Christian Bale (“Batman”), Taylor Swift (“Cats”), Margot Robbie (“Suicide Squad), Robert De Niro (“Goodfellas”) and others. Continue reading Star studded cast let down by messy plot

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Echo to give away Ben Platt tickets
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Echo to give away Ben Platt tickets

Echo publications is giving away two free tickets to the Sept. 17, Ben Platt concert at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Those interested should scan the QR code and complete the form. The Echo staff will draw for the winner and announce that winner on Sept. 14. Continue reading Echo to give away Ben Platt tickets

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Review: ‘Ratatouille’ offers family entertainment
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Review: ‘Ratatouille’ offers family entertainment

Whether people have childhood memories of watching Disney movies or are catching up with everyone, “Ratatouille” a (Family/Comedy) released in June. 2007 is a great example of a movie, this generation grew up with. Continue reading Review: ‘Ratatouille’ offers family entertainment

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Will ‘Harry’s House’ be soundtrack of summer?
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Will ‘Harry’s House’ be soundtrack of summer?

“In this world, it’s just us / You know it’s not the same as it was,” Harry Styles sings in his “Harry’s House” lead single, “As It Was.”

Released on April 1, this powerful, vulnerable, and incredibly dance-able tune foreshadows what promises to be a unique third album for Styles. Continue reading Will ‘Harry’s House’ be soundtrack of summer?

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Cast shares preparation for ‘Harvey’
Entertainment, Features

Cast shares preparation for ‘Harvey’

“Harvey is not a fluff piece. Harvey is a very smart, well-written comedy, so I thought I want to do Harvey because about eight years ago we had planned to do Harvey,” drama teacher Todd Schaefer said.  Continue reading Cast shares preparation for ‘Harvey’

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Review: Charli XCX CRASHES charts with new album
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Review: Charli XCX CRASHES charts with new album

Twitter’s favorite British pop star Charli XCX has returned with her fifth studio album “CRASH.” In true XCX-fashion, the album leaked on Twitter weeks prior, but its official release date was March 18. Continue reading Review: Charli XCX CRASHES charts with new album

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Music makes for powerful outlet, more than just a noise
Entertainment, Features

Music makes for powerful outlet, more than just a noise

With the image of teenage musicians being loud and uncaring, Webster student musicians are here to change the narrative.  Continue reading Music makes for powerful outlet, more than just a noise

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Review: ‘Euphoria’ season 2 lacks eye glitter
Entertainment

Review: ‘Euphoria’ season 2 lacks eye glitter

Every teen’s favorite show and new Sunday night ritual “Euphoria” returned for its highly-anticipated second season on Jan. 9. Continue reading Review: ‘Euphoria’ season 2 lacks eye glitter

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Editors determine what’s ‘in’ and what’s ‘out’
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Editors determine what’s ‘in’ and what’s ‘out’

If you all are familiar with the concept of a collab, that’s what this is. The senior editors of the Echo are back this time with the “In’s and Out’s of 2022.”  Continue reading Editors determine what’s ‘in’ and what’s ‘out’

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Parks’ Perspective: Is ‘Scream’ ‘favorite scary movie’-worthy?
Column, Entertainment

Parks’ Perspective: Is ‘Scream’ ‘favorite scary movie’-worthy?

The latest and fifth installment of the iconic, comedic and meta slasher franchise “Scream” hit theaters on Jan. 14, and I’m definitely answering the phone for this movie. Continue reading Parks’ Perspective: Is ‘Scream’ ‘favorite scary movie’-worthy?

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Drama department to put on ‘Reflection’ play
Entertainment, Features

Drama department to put on ‘Reflection’ play

Drama is producing “Reflection” on March 11, at the Jerry R. Knight auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets will cost $10. Continue reading Drama department to put on ‘Reflection’ play

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St. Louis venues offer gluten-free cuisine
Entertainment

St. Louis venues offer gluten-free cuisine

Good gluten free food can be exceptionally hard to find when trying to eat out, grocery shop, or even find a sweet treat, although St. Louis does have a lot of places that accommodate the gluten free community. Continue reading St. Louis venues offer gluten-free cuisine

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Review: ‘Riverdale’ returns with 5-episode special event and new name
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Review: ‘Riverdale’ returns with 5-episode special event and new name

“Riverdale” returned for its sixth season with a 5 episode special event on Nov. 16, but with a different town name. However, the town’s name is not the only thing that has changed. Continue reading Review: ‘Riverdale’ returns with 5-episode special event and new name

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