What will the songs of summer be?
Summer is approaching quickly, and students are thinking about their bucket lists or better yet, the songs they will have on repeat all summer long. Continue reading What will the songs of summer be?
Category: Features
I-Story: Senior relates prom transphobia
My name is Kaz Bergmann, and I am a senior. I also happen to be trans man, and I use he/him pronouns. Prom was recently on Saturday, April 15. Continue reading I-Story: Senior relates prom transphobia
Media, politicians fuel Anti-Trans prejudice
“Since [the Nashville shooting] I’ve seen stuff on social media saying that trans people don’t deserve to exist, just because of what one person in our community did,” sophomore Tate Harcourt said. Continue reading Media, politicians fuel Anti-Trans prejudice
Students discuss ‘the sports groupchat’
High school students have participated in a group chat surrounding sports. The chat is completely independent from the high school and is run and monitored by students entirely themselves. Continue reading Students discuss ‘the sports groupchat’
New cheer coach brings positive spirit to Webster
“I don’t know if I chose cheerleading so much as it chose me,” said Kita Thames, next year’s cheerleading head coach. She is starting at Webster in August. Continue reading New cheer coach brings positive spirit to Webster
Science teacher shares Ramadan experiences
Every year, most of the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims participate in the holiest Isalmic holiday of the year during the ninth month, Ramadan. Muslims follow the Islamic lunar calendar, consisting of twelve months based on moon sightings. Continue reading Science teacher shares Ramadan experiences
Students express excitement for “Eras Tour”
“The Eras Tour,” Taylor Swift’s sold-out stadium tour, opened on March 17, in Glendale, AZ. The tour includes 52 shows across the United States and concludes on Aug. 9, in Inglewood, CA. Continue reading Students express excitement for “Eras Tour”
Jim Schoemehl Run continues to support ALS for its 22nd year
About the Jim Schoemehl Run, marketing teacher Kathryn Laurentius said, “It’s a cool event that has a lot of history at Webster.” Continue reading Jim Schoemehl Run continues to support ALS for its 22nd year
Prom expectations vs reality: students discuss
Senior prom was held at the Planetarium on April 15, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., after a delay due to severe weather. The event was open to seniors and their guests. Continue reading Prom expectations vs reality: students discuss
Best Buddies bring back Buddy Ball
Best Buddies’ second annual Buddy Ball will be held at Webster Groves High School on April 28, from 6-8 p.m. in the PV Commons. Continue reading Best Buddies bring back Buddy Ball
Arts benefit Webster students
Drama teacher Todd Schaefer believes having a fine arts credit benefits students. Continue reading Arts benefit Webster students
Students celebrate Earth Day
Students are celebrating Earth Day with Gardening Club and Environmental Club, their thoughts and ideas for projects on Earth Day and Forest Park’s plans for their annual celebration and projects. Continue reading Students celebrate Earth Day
Conductor, teacher gives orchestra program new life
Five years ago, Andrew Pulliam took over the orchestra program at the high school. Since then, he’s worked hard to produce high-quality musicians, while also making sure they have fun along the way. Continue reading Conductor, teacher gives orchestra program new life
Cast of spring play reflects on preparation process
“Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” the spring play, starring senior Zayne Smith, will be showing in the Black Box Theatre on April 20-22. Continue reading Cast of spring play reflects on preparation process
Women speak on experiences in band
Women are underrepresented in high school band class. Men dominate the student demographic. Continue reading Women speak on experiences in band
Missouri contemplates ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Florida began passing the “Don’t Say Gay Bill’ in October of 2022. The bill entails that schools aren’t allowed to use federal resources to teach students about sexual activity/orientation, gender identity, dysphoria or transgenderism. Continue reading Missouri contemplates ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Singer-songwriter shares what it takes to make it
“I think things for women in music have always been difficult in a way that most of their listeners won’t even realize,” senior Posey Bischoff said about her experience with sexism in the music industry. Continue reading Singer-songwriter shares what it takes to make it