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Junior Sophia Lamitola, member of Rock Climbing Club, climbs a 5.9 wall at a competition on Friday, March 10. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Student Council and Best Buddies participate in Special Olympics Missouri's Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Creve Coeur Lake. Video filmed and edited by Luca Giordano. Voiceover by Eleanor Kanerva Junior Gabi Merli tries a virtual reality headset in the Army Adventure Trailer during 3rd hour on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The trailer includes features such as simulators, body armor and static displays. Photo by Lydia Urice Junior Jack Vedova performs a solo during the jazz concert on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Lydia Urice Sophomore Will Hotze holds hands with junior Brady Curtis as Hotze prepares to give blood during the Student Council Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Auxiliary Gym. Photo by Lydia Urice Senior CJ Lang attempts a shot and is blocked, drawing a foul during the men’s basketball game on Douglass Night on Friday, Feb. 10 in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen won with a score of 56-47. Photo by Luca Giordano Dr. Matt Irvin, principal, grimaces after receiving a pie in the face by senior Maddie Campbell in the Winter Activities Assembly on Friday, Feb. 3 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva 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

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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 their 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

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Senior wins Franzie Award
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Senior wins Franzie Award

Senior Nora Jennings won the Franzie Award for 2023 at All Write on March 3. Continue reading Senior wins Franzie Award

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Polar Plunge to take place at Creve Coeur Lake
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Polar Plunge to take place at Creve Coeur Lake

Student Council and Best Buddies will participate in Special Olympics Missouri’s Polar Plunge Saturday, Feb. 18, at Creve Coeur Lake. Continue reading Polar Plunge to take place at Creve Coeur Lake

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Winter formal returns to WGHS
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Winter formal returns to WGHS

Winter Formal or Blizzard Ball will take place on Jan. 28, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Roberts Gym. Continue reading Winter formal returns to WGHS

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Orchestra students prepare for upcoming MMEA event
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Orchestra students prepare for upcoming MMEA event

The Missouri Music Educators Association is an event where music teachers from all around the state are invited to have their group perform at the event. In May preceding the event, each interested group submitted a video of a concert performance, and from there, they were judged and limited to the top three to play at the event. Continue reading Orchestra students prepare for upcoming MMEA event

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‘Dracula’ returns to Webster Groves High School’s stage
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‘Dracula’ returns to Webster Groves High School’s stage

WGHS advanced drama students puts on “Dracula”, the play will run from Jan. 25-27, from 7-9 p.m. in the Jerry R Knight Auditorium. Continue reading ‘Dracula’ returns to Webster Groves High School’s stage

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Library challenges students to win
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Library challenges students to win

Webster Groves Winter Reading Challenge takes place from Dec. 1 – Jan. 31. Continue reading Library challenges students to win

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Argentina wins FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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Argentina wins FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 9 a.m. Central Time, at Lusail Stadium in Lusail City, Qatar. Continue reading Argentina wins FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

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Former Assistant Principal returns to WGHS
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Former Assistant Principal returns to WGHS

Former assistant principal John. E. Thomas is returning to high school as interim director of Webster Groves Academy. Continue reading Former Assistant Principal returns to WGHS

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Repertory Theater St. Louis performs ‘A Christmas Carol’
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Repertory Theater St. Louis performs ‘A Christmas Carol’

Saint. Louis’ Repertory Theater will perform “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, adapted by Michael Wilson, until Dec. 30. Continue reading Repertory Theater St. Louis performs ‘A Christmas Carol’

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Winter Wonderland lights up Tilles Park
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Winter Wonderland lights up Tilles Park

Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park welcomes everyone for its holiday light display Nov.18- Dec. 30, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Continue reading Winter Wonderland lights up Tilles Park

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News Brief: Team Unity camp counselors visit fall campers
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News Brief: Team Unity camp counselors visit fall campers

Hixson Middle School’s team Unity teachers plan a visit from their camp Wyman counselors. The visit is planned for Dec. 21, from 2:50 pm to 3:20 p.m. Continue reading News Brief: Team Unity camp counselors visit fall campers

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News Brief: Argentina Wins FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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News Brief: Argentina Wins FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 9 a.m. Central Time, at Lusail Stadium in Lusail City, Qatar. Continue reading News Brief: Argentina Wins FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

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News Brief: Statesmen soccer wins State championship
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News Brief: Statesmen soccer wins State championship

Men’s soccer won the MHSAA Class 3 State Championship on Saturday, Nov, 20, in a game against East Kansas City High School. The score was 3-2 after going into penalty kicks. Continue reading News Brief: Statesmen soccer wins State championship

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Seniors crowned Webster Royals
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Seniors crowned Webster Royals

Seniors Eleanor Kanerva and Dominic Lee were crowned Webster Royals at the Friendship Dance on Saturday, Nov. 5. The dance … Continue reading Seniors crowned Webster Royals

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A Cappella prepares for upcoming events
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A Cappella prepares for upcoming events

A Cappella will perform at several events this semester.

Night of the Courtyard will be on Friday, Nov. 4. The DECA Marketing organization, a student club, will run the event at the high school in the courtyard. Continue reading A Cappella prepares for upcoming events

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One-acts showcase students’ talents
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One-acts showcase students’ talents

Fall one-acts took place on Sept. 28, at 7 p.m in the Blackbox Theater. They were open to both students and parents. Tickets were $5.

All seven one-acts were written and directed by students. Continue reading One-acts showcase students’ talents

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Men’s Soccer to face upcoming challenges
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Men’s Soccer to face upcoming challenges

Men’s soccer will face at least three upcoming challenges in October. The team will face established programs consisting of Kirkwood, Vianney and the team who sent Webster home last year, the Ladue Rams. Continue reading Men’s Soccer to face upcoming challenges

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Eight seniors recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
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Eight seniors recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Two students made it to the semifinals and six became National Merit Commended Students based on their PSAT scores, leading them to gain opportunities for scholarships. Continue reading Eight seniors recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

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Band to hold mattress sale fundraiser
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Band to hold mattress sale fundraiser

Band is holding a mattress sale on Oct. 15, in Roberts Gym from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. All proceeds will support band and their trip to New York City in March. Continue reading Band to hold mattress sale fundraiser

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