Contributing writer Spencer Schmanske talks to local business owners about how COVID continues to affect the community.
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COVID-19 concerns affect holiday activities
Contributing writers Calum Shank looks back at how concerns about COVID-19 changed people’s holiday activities.
Echo News Roundup: Jan. 8, 2020
Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: choir and a cappella auditions and possible return to full in-person classes.
Concerns about COVID-19 change school bussing
Contributing writers Maren DeMargerl and Izzy Poole cover the COVID-19 related changes to the buses at Webster Groves High School.
Basketball team adapts to pandemic challenges
Contributing writers Owen Crews and Joe Harned speak to basketball coaches about how COVID-19 will affect the season.
Echo News Roundup: Dec. 18, 2020
Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: parking passes, Winter Wonderland Selma Swing and changes to the calendar.
Echo News Roundup: Dec. 4, 2020
Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: Senior Quotes, track and field tryouts, EOCs and Santas on the Loose,
Echo News Roundup: Nov. 20, 2020
Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: drama department’s virtual variety show and Spirit Week activities including the Championship Walk, virtual pep rally and Friendship Court.
Review: Starbucks releases holiday drinks
Starbucks released this year’s holiday drinks on Nov. 6. The lineup includes the hot drinks Peppermint Mocha, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte and Eggnog Latte.
Echo News Roundup: Nov. 13, 2020
Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: yearbook baby photos and ads, first day back for responsive students, and drama department’s quest for virtual one-acts.
Echo News Roundup: Nov. 6, 2020
Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: senior baby photos and ads, return to face-to-face instruction, men’s soccer and Turkey Day activities.
Echo News Roundup: Oct. 30, 2020
Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: women’s softball wins State championship, election day and return to in-person classes.
Echo News Roundup: Oct. 23, 2020
Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: the end of the term, election day, Jenna Clark, softball, winter sports and Wildlights at the Zoo.
Newscast: Oct. 9, 2020
Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: Ivory Crockett Run, the school district’s free food pickup, students may put library books on hold, and upcoming sports.
Newscast: Sept. 25, 2020
Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: senior coffee celebration, Ivory Crockett Run and drama department virtual showcase.
Newscast: May 8, 2020
Video editor Ethan Weihl remotely shares this week’s headlines: Senior Checkout Week and the new football coach. Also he shares his appreciation of teachers.
Newscast: May 1, 2020
Video editor Ethan Weihl remotely shares this week’s headlines: Teacher Appreciation Week and Senior Awards Night.
Newscast: April 24, 2020
Video editor Ethan Weihl remotely shares this week’s headlines: Parents Club Senior Parade, commencement speaker and name readers, and tomorrow’s Jim Schoemehl Virtual Run.
Newscast: April 17, 2020
Video editor Ethan Weihl remotely shares this week’s headlines: prom and graduation, new assistant principal and the Dottie Delassus Award.
Newscast: April 10, 2020
Video editor Ethan Weihl remotely shares this week’s headlines: school buildings closed for rest of school year.
Newscast: April 3, 2020
Video editor Ethan Weihl remotely shares this week’s headlines: school closing, spring cancellations and postponements, Top Hats and Senior Awards virtual assemblies and Student Council elections.
Newscast: March 13, 2020
Editor-in-chief Elise Keller shares this week’s headlines: spring break and student council elections, and contributing writer Addie Palmquist reports on students’ spring break plans.
Stores offer prom dresses with range of styles, prices
Ava Musgraves Contributing Writer As the second half of the school year comes to a close, the anticipation for one iconic event increases: Prom. Today there are plenty of stores that sell prom dresses at different prices and qualities. It… Read More ›
Newscast: March 6, 2020
Business manager Zora Thomas shares this week’s headlines: drama department’s presentation of “Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” parent-teacher conferences, spring sports assembly, spring break and upcoming sports events.
Newscast: Feb. 28, 2020
Contributing writer Ava Musgraves shares this week’s headlines about the drama department’s “Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” the All-Write Festival and the opening of the spring sports season.
Vacation or Stay-cation?: Students share spring break plans for 2020
After winter break comes to an end, the cold, gloomy feelings of January and February settle in. Seemingly, the only thing to look forward to is just beyond these gray months– spring break.
Newscast: Feb. 21, 2020
Entertainment editor Emily Stisser shares information about next week’s ACTs and upcoming sports, and contributing writer Emily Goben shows STUCO’s behind-the-scenes preparations for the Winter Formal.
Behind the Scenes: Student council prepares for Winter Formal
Winter Formal was Jan. 25. The theme for the dance was black and white.
Saturday, the day of the dance, the Student Council set up decorations in Roberts Gym, hallways and the Auxiliary Gym.
Students, staff share favorite presidents
Regardless of his place in the political spectrum, only 44 individuals have served as President of the United States, and all are remembered on Presidents Day.
Newscast: Feb. 14, 2020
Video editor Ethan Weihl shares information about no school today or Monday, STUCO blood drive, Winter Band Concert and upcoming sports.
Newscast: Feb. 7, 2020
Junior editor Jaden Fields shares information about upcoming concerts and sporting events. Visit Our Sponsors
Newscast: Jan. 31, 2020
Social media/graphics editor Zeke La Mantia and contributing writer Ava Musgraves share information about Renaissance Award, a screening of “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety” and Statesmen sports.
Newscast: Jan. 24, 2020
News/opinion editor Elise Wilke-Grimm shares information about the Winter Sports Assembly, Winter Formal and Statesmen sports.
Newscast: Jan. 17, 2020
Junior editor Jaden Fields shares information about the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Celebration, Echo’s NSPA recognition, swim team’s victory and upcoming sports events.
Newscast: Jan. 10, 2020
Entertainment editor Emily Stisser and print editor Lindsey Bennett shares information about All Write contests and upcoming sports.
Newscast: Dec. 13, 2019
Junior editor Jaden Fields shares information about winter break and upcoming sports events.
