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Junior Kaya Wolf rehearses 'Dracula' with Advanced Drama on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Luca Giordano

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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: Mental Health Issue

Trusted adults make school feel safe
Features, Mental Health Issue

Trusted adults make school feel safe

One principle of school safety and culture that has proven to be very important to the administration is that every student in the building has a trusted adult. Continue reading Trusted adults make school feel safe

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Teachers relieve stress from students
Features, Mental Health Issue

Teachers relieve stress from students

With the end of winter break, the beginning of a new semester, Coronavirus concerns and more, stress levels are high for students. Continue reading Teachers relieve stress from students

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Gender neutral bathrooms benefit mental health
Features, Mental Health Issue

Gender neutral bathrooms benefit mental health

“We certainly want to make our high school a place where students feel valued and all the different experiences a student can have.” principal Dr. Matt Irvin said. Continue reading Gender neutral bathrooms benefit mental health

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Pets can benefit mental health
Features, Mental Health Issue

Pets can benefit mental health

Calvin Lescher Public Relations According to “HelpGuide,” “Pets, especially dogs and cats, can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, … Continue reading Pets can benefit mental health

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Student safety impacts school life
Features, Mental Health Issue

Student safety impacts school life

On Tuesday Dec. 7, “administration became aware of a concerning text sent to a WGHS student by an unknown number.” Continue reading Student safety impacts school life

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Print Version: WG ECHO January 2022 Issue
Mental Health Issue, Print Version

Print Version: WG ECHO January 2022 Issue

This is the fourth issue of the 107th year of the ECHO. Cover art by Sadie Coalier. Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO January 2022 Issue

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Students, staff recommend healthy coping mechanisms
Features, Mental Health Issue

Students, staff recommend healthy coping mechanisms

Counselor Ken Winingham thinks exercise and being active is one of the most overlooked healthy coping mechanisms. Other healthy coping mechanisms include journaling, getting enough sleep, taking breaks and asking for help. Continue reading Students, staff recommend healthy coping mechanisms

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Ava’s Anecdotes: How social media can be detrimental to body image and self love
Column, Mental Health Issue

Ava’s Anecdotes: How social media can be detrimental to body image and self love

I downloaded Instagram in fifth grade. My mom was wary when I begged her for it. I convinced her because I was into nail art at the time, and that was pretty big on the internet in 2012.  Continue reading Ava’s Anecdotes: How social media can be detrimental to body image and self love

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Teacher gives insight on mental health-focused class
Features, Mental Health Issue

Teacher gives insight on mental health-focused class

Kinetic Wellness is a new course for the 2021-22 school year. The physical education class differs from the usual gym class, as it is structured around mental health and the positive effects that movement can have.  Continue reading Teacher gives insight on mental health-focused class

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Academic burnout plagues students
Features, Mental Health Issue

Academic burnout plagues students

Through another school year of masks and always-changing schedules, students are feeling stressed more than ever. Whether it be an increased course load, college applications or COVID concerns, this feeling is more than stress: academic burnout. Continue reading Academic burnout plagues students

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LGBT+ students, staff discuss coming out and resources for the community
Features, Mental Health Issue

LGBT+ students, staff discuss coming out and resources for the community

“Absolutely discrimination affects mental health,” Anne Gibbs, high school social worker, said. Continue reading LGBT+ students, staff discuss coming out and resources for the community

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Student athletes advocate for mental health
Features, Mental Health Issue, Sports

Student athletes advocate for mental health

Student athletes get put under a lot of pressure when it comes to juggling their school work and their sports.  Continue reading Student athletes advocate for mental health

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