New English teacher Margaret Piper-Zamudio knew WGHS had a different vibe than most schools from the minute she interviewed for a job in the English Department.
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Teachers travel between Steger, high school
Teaching opportunities grow in the Webster Groves School District with the option of being able to teach at more than one school in the district.
Senior teaches 6th grade Drama Exploratory class
Each morning during first hour, I help alongside Sarah Romanowski in teaching a rowdy group of tweens in a drama introductory class at Steger Sixth Grade Center. The class is titled “Teaching Strategies: Drama Internship.”
New teacher brings philosophies to English
Ada Foley Contributing Writer Chloe Moore started at Webster Groves High School as an English teacher this fall, because she sought a change of pace. As happy as Moore is with what already exists at Webster, she has hopes of… Read More ›
Senior musician plays flute into college
Graduate Myah Frank, renowned musician, completely immersed herself into music during her four years.
Former graduate comes back to WGHS
Ethan Ryan
Contributing Writer
As students walk through the library to cut over into the lunchroom, a wide-smiling Lamar Fitzgerald settles in behind the counter, waiting for any students who might need help.
October brings tales of strange occurrences
A building that has been around since 1906 is bound to have strange stories and unexplained occurrences. Webster Groves High School is no exception to this. Pat Voss, who has served in the building for over 50 years, has seen… Read More ›
Math teacher brings experience to WGHS
Michael Marshall — Contributing Writer
Elizabeth Steckman, a new math teacher, knew since kindergarten that she would be a teacher. but it wasn’t until attending a high school in Wausau, WI, that that dream could start to come true.
Pledge debate goes to court
The Pledge of Allegiance has been a source of controversy ever since its creation. These debates have continued on into the present day. Recently, India Landry, a 17-year-old Windfern High School senior, was expelled for refusing to stand for the… Read More ›
School board selects 2018-2019 student advisors
This 2018-19 school year is the second year the school board has selected student advisors. Last year, juniors (now seniors) Joe Castleman and Trinity Madison served. This year, the position was passed down to juniors Jessica Peterson and Patrick Lee…. Read More ›
National Coming Out day offers opportunities for education
The danger of identifying as nonheterosexual is extensive, yet annually people still take the risk on October 11, National Coming out Day.
Alumni reminisce on past
If a student were to ask any alumni what they remember about Webster Groves High School (WGHS), the answers would vary. Many could tell of landmarks that currently, students have no recollection of. This year, the alumni office will hold… Read More ›
Webster senior becomes Marine
While some students worry about sports practice, AP classes and the Friendship Dance, senior Tori Watson has another thing on her mind: the Marines. Watson didn’t always plan her life to go this way. “When I was a junior, I… Read More ›
Innovative teaching styles create new opportunities for learning inside, outside of classroom
As teachers place more emphasis on how students learn, educators are evolving their class style to reflect different needs. The Chelsea Center for Experiential Learning has offered assistance on internships, service learning, travel and employment since 2011, but traditional teachers… Read More ›
Student performers reflect on cancellation of festival
For one weekend in September, Forest Park is transformed into a vibrant celebration of St. Louis and music. LouFest is a music festival that first took place in 2010. Wilco, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, The 1975 and Weezer are several… Read More ›
Academic lab creates stricter policies
With a new school year comes new policy changes, and academic lab is no exception. According to the new academic lab syllabus’, “Academic Lab provides an opportunity for students to receive additional tutoring and academic support on a daily basis.”… Read More ›
Jenna Michalski runs, raises money for victims of sex trafficking
Senior Jenna Michalski recently raised money for and ran in the Race for Refuge, a 5K, to support victims of sex trafficking.
“I raised over $400.00,” Michalski said. The race was sponsored by an organization called the Covering House, which provides therapeutic housing, community programs and other services in order to educate people about sex trafficking.
Eagle Award nominee: Senior hopes to keep Webster tradition
Ashli Wagner Video Editor Mitchell Lazarow, senior and Eagle Award nominee, has been a part of several sports and activities at WGHS. Lazarow has played football for four years, two on Varsity, and has played volleyball for four years. Apart… Read More ›
Eagle Award Winner: Citizen of the Year plans to attend Kansas State
Natalie Johnson Social Media Manager “There are two types of people: There are spoons, and there are casseroles,” said band director Dane Williams, and Thomas Putnam is more definitely a casserole. There are the people who volunteer to bring the… Read More ›
Activist to continue throwing career at UMKC
Natalie Johnson Social Media Manager Hunting for one of the last open spots in the Robert’s Gym parking lot, senior Jamie Tabron’s long day at WGHS begins at 7:53 a.m. “I try my hardest to get to school on time,”… Read More ›
Eagle Award nominee: Softball star takes smarts, skills to Mizzou
Riley Mullgardt Print Editor Senior Grace Behrle is set to go to Mizzou to major in business and minor in French and psychology. With a 4.07 GPA and a 30 on the ACT, she was also accepted into the Honors… Read More ›
Artistic senior enjoys drawing, friends
Leor Shomroni Contributing Writer Martez Marti is very popular at WGHS, among his peers and teachers alike. About Marti, SSD teacher Jannie Robinson said, “Martez is a very independent young man. He will let you know when you’re wrong. He… Read More ›
Triplets reminisce on their high school career
Trinity Madison Ads/Business Manager Seniors Britney, Daria and Taylor Clark are sister triplets graduating with the Class of 2018. Each has a strong legacy and fingerprint at WGHS. Taylor Clark said, “My biggest takeaway [from highschool] is to really focus… Read More ›
Students, staff offer advice for improvement
As year 2017-2018 at WGHS comes to a close, students and staff reflect on the mistakes of the past and look to improve them for the future. Students describe the 17-18 year in one word: Junior Deanna Simon said, “boring.”… Read More ›
Parents Club holds historic senior lock-in
Elise Keller News/Opinion Editor Class of 2018 seniors have endured four years of Webster Groves High School, and now they have the opportunity to be locked inside the school overnight as part of a 67 year old school tradition. The… Read More ›
School aims to dismantle biases
Lindsey Bennett Feature Editor Forming a new student-led group is one way the school is hoping to tear down racial biases and inequality. No Place for Hate is a movement through the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). According to the ADL website,… Read More ›
Trampe elected STUCO president
Eleanor Marshall Print Editor Maeve Taylor Podcast Editor After weeks of campaigning, junior Evelyn Trampe was elected student council president. Before assuming her position as president, she first served as class vice president, then historian, and most of her junior… Read More ›
Plagiarism leads to immense consequences
Rosa Parks Social Media Manager “Cheating” is a word that has been thrown around quite a bit in national news. At Webster Groves a particular cheating incident has been on the minds of students. In AP U.S. History, some students… Read More ›
Students find creative ways to prompose
Emily Stisser Opinion Editor From clever posters to crazy costumes, promposals continue to capture the high school heart. A promposal is a spin-off word of proposal, except it more relates to corsages, awkward photographs and the infamous party bus. Each… Read More ›
Students share hopes for new principal
Elise Keller News/Opinion Editor Dr. Jon Clark recently announced he will not return next fall and will instead retire after 15 years as Webster’s principal. ECHO asked the students what they want in the person who takes Clark’s place. The… Read More ›
Students, staff, moms take action after MSD shooting
Cole Schnell Junior Editor Ashli Wagner Video Editor Three-hundred-nineteen students that teachers recorded on attendance walked-out to protest gun control on Wednesday, March 14. The topic of gun control is again in the limelight after another mass shooting, this time… Read More ›
