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Webster Groves High School
100 Selma Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119

Upcoming Events

May 4-15
AP Exam Week

May 7
Statesmen Sports Award
Robert’s Gym  7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

May 8
Senior Checkout
10:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.

May 16
A Capella Extravaganza
Auditorium 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

May 19-22
Final Exam Week

May 26
Summer School Begins

June 26
Summer School Ends

July 13-16 
Future Leaders Program
Roberts Gym 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Photo of the Week

Varsity Webster Groves Men's Lacrosse player fights over the ball with an opponent during Webster's game against Seckman High School. The game was held on Moss Field and ended in a 14-5 win for Webster. Photo by Karter Groskie
Webster Groves High School students watched and participated in the Spring Sports Assembly held on Friday, March 27, in Roberts Gym. The assembly highlighted spring sports and activities, and the seniors participating in each activity. Photos by William McEneny Webster Groves High School hosted six Japanese exchange students and two teachers on Friday, March 6. The group was led on a tour throughout the school as the beginning of their stay. The students arrived as a part of the St. Louis–Suwa Sister Cities exchange program. Photos by Sam Enlund Women's basketball held its senior night on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and played against Seckman High School. The game ended in a 56-51 win for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Students across the Webster Groves School District walked out on Friday, Jan. 30 in protest of ICE and current events happening across the United States. Photos by Arianna Peper Webster's theater department performs "Six: Teen Edition," from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17. The performance took place in the Jerry R. Knight auditorium. Photo by Lucy Fish. Men's basketball traveled to Highland, Illinois to compete in the Highland Shootout on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Statesmen played against Inglewood High School from California. The game ended in a 76-77 loss for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Men’s and women’s basketball played against Kirkwood high school on Friday, Jan. 9 in Roberts Gym. The women’s team lost 27-37 and the men’s team won 66-46. The basketball program also honored past basketball alum and the men’s championship team from 1996. Photos by Sam Enlund All Webster Groves School District schools and district offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to weather. All Webster Groves School District schools and offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to severe weather.

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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 Nuggets beat writer for The Denver Post.
*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is an admissions representative at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
*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-in-chief Ariel Johnson is a producer at KNWA Fox24 and a Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*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 Roxie Mullins is senior editor at "Faces Magazine."
*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 2018 Social Media Manager Rosa Parks is communications coordinator for Action St. Louis!
*Class of 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a data reporter for the Memphis Business Journal.
*Class of 2001 photographer Andrea Speth runs Speth Photography and photographs for the Emissourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

Category: Slideshow

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
Slideshow, Turkey Day

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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Slideshow: Varsity softball prepares for Marquette game
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Slideshow: Varsity softball prepares for Marquette game

Varsity softball team practices on Sept. 21, for the Marquette High School game on Sept. 22. All photos by Dakota Motley Continue reading Slideshow: Varsity softball prepares for Marquette game

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Slideshow: Taste of St. Louis offers cuisine, entertainment
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Slideshow: Taste of St. Louis offers cuisine, entertainment

Taste of Saint Louis is an annual festival held in Ballpark Village with live music and several catering restaurants. This year it was held Sept. 24, through Sept. 26. The festival was cancelled last year due to COVID-19.
Photos by Hadley Hoskins
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Slideshow: Foundation hosts suicide prevention walk
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Slideshow: Foundation hosts suicide prevention walk

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) hosted a suicide prevention walk at Creve Coeur Park on Sept. 26, for family and friends of victims of suicide. Photos by Eleanor Kanerva Continue reading Slideshow: Foundation hosts suicide prevention walk

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Slideshow: Women’s Varsity volleyball plays Marquette
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Slideshow: Women’s Varsity volleyball plays Marquette

In the second home game of the season, the Varsity volleyball team played Marquette High School Sept. 20, in Roberts Gym.
Webster lost the match with three sets (set 1 score 25-18), (set 2 score 25-11) and (set 3 score 25-18). Continue reading Slideshow: Women’s Varsity volleyball plays Marquette

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Slideshow: Freshmen volleyball players prepare for season
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Slideshow: Freshmen volleyball players prepare for season

Freshmen volleyball players bond and practice in Roberts Gym on Tuesday, Sept. 22.  Photos by Ali Schulz Continue reading Slideshow: Freshmen volleyball players prepare for season

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Slideshow: Volleyball players remember former teammate
Slideshow, Sports

Slideshow: Volleyball players remember former teammate

Volleyball players dedicated their Sept. 30, game to honor of late team member Kara Wrice. Team members and spectators wore purple to the game in memory of Wrice, who would wear a purple mask to practice. Money was collected and donated to the Kara Lynn Wrice Foundation. Continue reading Slideshow: Volleyball players remember former teammate

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Slideshow: Rogers Produce kicks off fall with seasonal produce
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Slideshow: Rogers Produce kicks off fall with seasonal produce

Roger’s Produce is open 12 months a year. The produce market is located in Old Orchard on 645 E. Lockwood Avenue.

People come to the market on the Sunday afternoon, looking to buy locally. Continue reading Slideshow: Rogers Produce kicks off fall with seasonal produce

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