Authors and poets shared insights, and musicians and dramatists performed at the All Write Festival March 4-6.
The first day was interrupted by a school evacuation and early dismissal.
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Slideshow: Spring Sports Assembly recognizes teams, groups
Members of spring sports teams, groups and activities were recognized at the seventh period Spring Activities Assembly March 12, in Roberts Gym.
Photos by Jaden Fields and Maeve Taylor
Update: Students, staff dismissed after electrical panel shorts out
Students were dismissed at about 10 a.m. from school after a first-hour evacuation of all students and staff yesterday morning. Classes resumed as normal today. According to a district email, everyone was safe, and first responders as well as Ameren… Read More ›
Slideshow: Purina sponsors 27th annual pet parade
Thousands gathered for Purina’s 27th Pet Parade Feb. 16, in Soulard. It’s said to be the world’s largest costumed pet parade. Zora Thomas – Business Manager This is Zora Thomas’ first year on with Echo publications. She enjoys… Read More ›
Webster businesses welcome shoppers with annual Holiday Cookie Walk
Old Webster Trade Association sponsored its annual Holiday Cookie Walk in Old Webster and Old Orchard on Dec. 8.
Slideshow: Zootoberfest gives visitors autumn fun
St. Louis Zoo’s Zootoberfest offers its visitors a variety of autumn foods, music and crafts during the first two weekends of October.
Slideshow: Auto maintenance classes give students life skills
Industrial tech classes give students the opportunity to explore mechanics and to learn life skills. The auto body shop is a class run by Frank Mandernach with the goal of “identifying general maintenance of the modern automobile,” he said.
Slideshow: Local venue offers musicians, poets chance to perform
Garden Cafe offers local musicians and poets an opportunity to perform at Open Mic Thursdays.
Slideshow: Festival of Nations offers community chance to explore
Hundreds gathered in Tower Grove Park for the Festival of Nations Aug. 24 and 25 to visit more than 40 food booths and craftsmen. Support Our Sponsors
Slideshow: Market provides locals colorful choices
Locals gather at the Schlafly Bottleworks farmers market, which offers a variety of colorful and tasty produce from over 20 vendors every Wednesday from April to October from 4-7 p.m.
Slideshow: Hispanic festival offers cultural experience
St. Louis Hispanic Festival featured over 70 booths, showcasing different cultural items from Latin and South America Sept. 20-22, in Soulard Park.
Slideshow: Varsity football plays Hazelwood Central in 1st home game
Varsity football won its last game against Pattonville 41-20. Its record is one win with three losses, including the first home game against Hazelwood Central.
Slideshow: Faculty, staff, students welcome community to open house
Parents and guardians came to Open House Aug. 23, to visit their students’ classrooms and teachers and administrators.
New soccer coach enjoys season’s 1st win
Elise Wilke-Grimm News/Opinion Editor Tim Velten, who was promoted to the Varsity soccer head coach after assistant coaching for Tim Cashel for five years, saw his players win their first game of the season 4-1 against Glendale at SLUH Field… Read More ›
Junior journalists explore photography
Twenty junior journalists attending the Echo’s summer journalism camp on July 24-25, were asked to take photos using rule of thirds, interesting angles and perspectives, and a variety of photographic elements. Here are some of their photos.
