Lydia Urice Podcast Editor “My family moved to Webster Groves when I started kindergarten at Clark Elementary,” Madeline Raimondo, soon … Continue reading WGHS alumna returns as assistant principal

With almost the whole country trapped at home, excepting essential workers, people can become stressed or overwhelmed with uncertainty and fear of the spread of the coronavirus. Staying positive and healthy in a time like this is very important, especially if stuck inside all day. Continue reading Students share ways to de-stress in quarantine

According to Jud Brewer, MD, Ph.D., “Social contact is a fundamental human need. We suffer both mentally and physically without it.” 
Now, what was unfathomable weeks ago, when the country was watching videos about how to wash hands more effectively, has become reality; living in isolation.  Continue reading Self isolation can affect mental health

Elise Wilke-Grimm News/Opinion Editor Tristan Archer, sophomore and chess club president, has played chess since he was very young but … Continue reading Mini-Profile: Sophomore shares benefits of chess

Echo tries to answer some Frequently Asked Questions about Covid-19. Continue reading FAQ for Covid-19 answered

With COVID-19,  people will have to take some precautions like social distancing and isolation. People have been asked to self isolate to slow the spread of the coronavirus.  Continue reading People experience social distancing, isolation differently

Whether they were tech savvy or not, teachers and students alike were going to have to adjust to this new way of learning. While teachers were given some two weeks to switch their curriculum over to online, Webster Groves High School tried to make sure each student had internet access and a device of some sort.  Continue reading Students, staff discuss online learning

COVID-19 has affected the lives of nearly everyone in the world to a great extent. Stipulations of isolation, social distancing and only travelling if it is absolutely essential has meant the cancellation of many planned trips. For Webster, this meant the cancellation of Spring Break trips and summer trips. Continue reading School-related trips cancelled due to COVID-19 worries

Businesses everywhere are being forced to make changes to everyday routines due to COVID-19. The Novel Neighbor, a local business, is taking precautions to keep everyone safe. Continue reading Businesses make adjustments due to COVID-19

Douglass High School was among the only black high schools in the St. Louis and Jefferson County area. Established in 1926, the school closed in 1956 following integration. Continue reading Douglass history remains unforgotten

During the month of February, students walked the halls surrounded by decades of black history and culture.
In honor of Black History Month, the social studies department held a friendly door-decorating competition, complete with the celebration of black activists, athletes, artists, scientists and alumni. Continue reading Black alumni recall stories of success, lasting impact of community

For the past decade, teachers and administrators have been working to provide equal opportunities for all students.
“We started talking about equity as a building… 15-16 years ago,” assistant principal John E. Thomas said. Continue reading Teachers work to fight inequity