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Webster Groves High School
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Freshman Ollie Stage cheers on teammates at Women's Swim and Dive Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Webster University. Photo by Maren DeMargel

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Women's Swim and Dive celebrated Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Webster University. The Statesmen lost to the Parkway North Vikings. Photos by Maren DeMargel Advanced Drama rehearses 'Dracula' on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Opening night was Thursday, Jan. 26, and upcoming performances include Friday, Jan. 27 and a possible third showing on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Photos by Luca Giordano Sophomore Sam Osdieck realizes he won a bout against his opponent during a men's wrestling quad meet on Wednesday, Jan. 11 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Izzy Poole Senior Lily Petersen, performs a stunt for men’s basketball vintage night on Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Roberts Gym. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Seniors Silas Garrett, Maddie Wood and Katie Downey play cello at the Webster Groves High School Orchestra Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in Knight Auditorium. “We worked really hard to prepare for it. It’s been a lot of extra rehearsals after school, but it’s been really fun, and everybody had a good time,” Downey said. Photo by Arianna Peper Freshman Jeni Carr-Schwartz performs at the WGHS A Cappella Winter Concert on Friday, Dec. 9 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Black team Statesbots drivers freshmen Beckett Smutz-Ulmer, senior Micheal Tetreault and freshmen Russell Hoskins wait for their next match on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Roberts Gym. Read more at the link in bio. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Sophomore Carl Whitehead dribbles the ball down the court during the men's basketball home opener against Father Tolton on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen lost 56-44. Photo by Maren DeMargel Juniors Gah Life Kaanagbara, Tyrese Reid and Deshawn Buford set up for a play during the annual Turkey Day Game played on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 12 p.m. on Moss Field. The Statesmen lost to the Kirkwood Pioneers with a score of 56-7. Photo by Dakota Motley

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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 Auburn beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser and USA Today Network
*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is a attractions cast member at Walt Disney World
*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 Ariel Johnson is a producer at KTVI Channel 2.
*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 Sean Mullins is at Webster University and continuing his blog "Electric Retrospective."
*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 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a youth reporter for the Columbia Missourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

Category: Slideshow

Slideshow: Statesmen String Ensemble to play at MMEA Conference
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Slideshow: Statesmen String Ensemble to play at MMEA Conference

Statesmen String Ensemble will perform at the Missouri Music Education Association (MMEA) Conference on Jan. 26. The orchestra held a concert on Jan. 24 during second hour in Knight’s Auditorium for students and staff to hear the songs they will play at MMEA. Continue reading Slideshow: Statesmen String Ensemble to play at MMEA Conference

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Slideshow: Cross country runs Gans Creek Cross Country Course
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Slideshow: Cross country runs Gans Creek Cross Country Course

Cross courtry runners from several schools ran the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo, Sept. 24. Photos by Henry Boland Continue reading Slideshow: Cross country runs Gans Creek Cross Country Course

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Slideshow: Women’s volleyball plays Nerinx
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Slideshow: Women’s volleyball plays Nerinx

Women’s volleyball went up against neighboring school, Nerinx Hall, in a match on Sep. 7. The score was 25-23 Nerinx. Photos by Charlotte Collier
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Slideshow: Vendors sell goods at Kirkwood Green Tree Festival
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Slideshow: Vendors sell goods at Kirkwood Green Tree Festival

Kirkwood’s Green Tree Festival provided locals a chance to enjoy vendors and entertainers Saturday, Sept. 17. Photos By Ellie Halls Continue reading Slideshow: Vendors sell goods at Kirkwood Green Tree Festival

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Slideshow: JV football plays Oakville
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Slideshow: JV football plays Oakville

JV football was defeated 35-0 by Oakville High School Sept. 12, at Moss Field. Photos by Margaret Korte Continue reading Slideshow: JV football plays Oakville

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Slideshow: Women’s JV softball plays Kirkwood
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Slideshow: Women’s JV softball plays Kirkwood

Women’s JV Softball team defeated Kirkwood 17-7 on Sept. 8. Photos by Arianna Peper Continue reading Slideshow: Women’s JV softball plays Kirkwood

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Slideshow: Class of 2022 graduates
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Slideshow: Class of 2022 graduates

Seniors take their seats in Chaifetz Arena for their high school graduation on May 24.
Photos by Sam Klein
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Slideshow: Seniors participate in senior lock-in
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Slideshow: Seniors participate in senior lock-in

Seniors participate in activities at Outer Space-themed lock-in. The lock-in took place at the high school on May 24, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning. Photos by Lydia Urice Continue reading Slideshow: Seniors participate in senior lock-in

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Slideshow: Spirit Week activities bring community together
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Slideshow: Spirit Week activities bring community together

Spirit Week featured activities including two pep rallies, Chili Fest and a bonfire. Continue reading Slideshow: Spirit Week activities bring community together

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Slideshow: Community gathers for Turkey Day Game
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Slideshow: Community gathers for Turkey Day Game

The 114th annual Webster Groves and Kirkwood Turkey Day game took place Thursday, Nov. 25, on Moss Field. The game had a final score of 65-0 Kirkwood. Continue reading Slideshow: Community gathers for Turkey Day Game

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Teens rally at Planned Parenthood
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Teens rally at Planned Parenthood

Teens for Choice STL organized a rally at Planned Parenthood in Forest Park to show support for the services it provides.
People of all ages, genders, sexualities and religions came with signs and stood along the road, cheering when cars honked in approval. Continue reading Teens rally at Planned Parenthood

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Slideshow: Fall festival brings community fun
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Slideshow: Fall festival brings community fun

Rock Hill’s Fall Festival provided the community with a parade, petting zoo, children’s activities, games, inflatables and stage performances by Christian Misner (“Christian the Magician”) and Anita Jackson Oct. 2, at the Hudson Elementary School grounds. Photos by Brody Zarky Continue reading Slideshow: Fall festival brings community fun

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Social studies department honor veterans
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Social studies department honor veterans

The social studies department will continue to observe Veterans Day with an assembly Friday, Nov. 12, with about 50 veterans participating.
The ceremony will be in Roberts Gym and will only be attended by social studies classes during first hour. During the remainder of the day veterans will follow the social studies teacher’s class schedule. Continue reading Social studies department honor veterans

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Slideshow: Women’s golf celebrates seniors
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Slideshow: Women’s golf celebrates seniors

Seniors Annabelle Lewis, Sarah Ewing and Jenna Clark have played Varsity golf this season since practice started in early August. Photos by Samantha Klein Continue reading Slideshow: Women’s golf celebrates seniors

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Slideshow: Drama presents ’10 Ways to Survive Apocalypse’
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Slideshow: Drama presents ’10 Ways to Survive Apocalypse’

Drama department performed “10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse” by Don Zolidis in the Jerry R. Knight Auditorium Oct. 28-30, at 7 p.m.
Photos by Izzy Poole Continue reading Slideshow: Drama presents ’10 Ways to Survive Apocalypse’

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Slideshow: Kirkwood Farmers Market prepares for autumn
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Slideshow: Kirkwood Farmers Market prepares for autumn

The Farmers Market in Kirkwood recently brought out all of its autumn decorations. This is one of its most busy times of the year so they go all out for fall.  Photos by Lili Naert Continue reading Slideshow: Kirkwood Farmers Market prepares for autumn

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Falling Fences performs at Hawken House
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Falling Fences performs at Hawken House

Falling Fences performed at the Hawken House on Sept. 20, as part of the Hawken House Concert Series.
On Halloween, Anne Louise Williams will recite works by Edgar Allan Poe from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hawken House as the Webster Groves Historical Society for the second year hosts “Poe on the Porch.” Continue reading Falling Fences performs at Hawken House

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Slideshow: Anne O’C. Nature Playscape open in Forest Park
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Slideshow: Anne O’C. Nature Playscape open in Forest Park

Contributing writer Soledad Lee explores the Anne O’C. Nature Playscape inForest Park. Continue reading Slideshow: Anne O’C. Nature Playscape open in Forest Park

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