Friendship Dance is approaching, as is the need to buy a dress for the dance. There are many different styles, but what is the most common, and what is the style for this year? Continue reading Students make Friendship Dance predictions
Senior Tony DeArmitt recently developed his own newspaper, “Red Leather Talks,” which plans to be distributed weekly. Continue reading Senior brings students together with handmade newspaper
This ECHO Podcast is introduced and outro’d by print/podcast editor Margaret Korte and edited by contributing writer Isaac Choi. Continue reading Voices of Webster: New English teacher brings fresh take
With the introduction of new technology to the classroom, schools have had to adapt their phone policies. Both Webster Groves High School and Kirkwood High School are enforcing stricter rules around phones. Continue reading Webster vs Kirkwood Phone Policy: Kirkwood parents push for stricter policy
Corey Toenjes, new assistant athletic director and assistant football coach, has spent 13 years both teaching and coaching before coming to WGHS. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Toenjes joins staff as assistant athletic director
Firearms were the leading cause of death for children in 2020 and 2021, and according to Everytown research, over 120 people in the United States are killed with guns daily. Continue reading Op-Ed: Voters should consider gun laws in upcoming election
“I’ve enjoyed doing it; I’ve always come to work feeling it was important. The work that all of us do in the Webster Groves School District, whatever role, is important,” superintendent John Simpson said. Continue reading Superintendent reflects on time at Webster
Instagram, owned by Meta, added a new update in March that automatically restricts the amount of political content users see on their feed, unless manually changed by the user in settings. Continue reading Instagram settings censor political content
Spanish teacher Patrick Bommarito is moving to work in the Chelsea Center beginning in the 2024-25 school year. Continue reading Spanish Teacher moves to work at Chelsea Center
Construction on Moss Field started on Aug. 21, 2023, as an almost year long project began. With the construction, all the sports teams that utilized the field and track had to relocate to neighboring schools.
Continue reading Moss Field reconstruction affects athletes
Day of Silence is a day of protest to emphasize and recognize LGBTQIA+ lives lost by violence and suicide. Continue reading Day of Silence protests LGBTQIA+ discrimination
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will be taking place at the high school over a period of two weeks in May: May 6-10 and May 13-17. Continue reading Staff shares how to prepare for AP Exams
“It feels like the school cares more about their public image than the safety of their students,” an anonymous sophomore said. Continue reading Students say schools should respond to sexual assault, harassment better
Junior Cate Nakatani began her cookie baking and decorating business in her eighth grade year, working out of her own home with the support of her parents. Continue reading Junior pursues passion for baking
“It’s the legal stuff… the wording that people just skim over and don’t really look at, that’s the biggest part of what needs to be changed,” sophomore Sam Enlund said. Continue reading Sophomore raises awareness about housing discrimination