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ECHO Newspaper
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: News Brief

Publications, yearbook students earn recognition
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Publications, yearbook students earn recognition

Columbia Scholastic Press Association and Missouri Interscholastic Press Association recognized publications and yearbook students. Continue reading Publications, yearbook students earn recognition

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Publications earns ‘First Class’ rating
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Publications earns ‘First Class’ rating

National Scholastic Press Association released its online critique of the 2025-26 WG Echo and awarded it a First Class rating. Continue reading Publications earns ‘First Class’ rating

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History museum to feature Dr. King
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History museum to feature Dr. King

Missouri History Museum will hold a four-day celebration in January to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Continue reading History museum to feature Dr. King

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Annual ice carnival to return to Delmar Loop
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Annual ice carnival to return to Delmar Loop

Ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations and a drone show will come to the Delmar Loop on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for its 19th annual ice carnival. Continue reading Annual ice carnival to return to Delmar Loop

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Student council plans winter formal
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Student council plans winter formal

Winter Formal, run by the Student Council and led by sponsor Lana Harter, will take place on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Roberts Gym. Continue reading Student council plans winter formal

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Author shares experiences with students, staff
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Author shares experiences with students, staff

Author Ebony Ladelle visited Webster on Friday, Dec. 5, and spoke with students about her two books and her reasoning for wanting to be an author. Continue reading Author shares experiences with students, staff

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Hixson PTO sells out tickets for 32nd annual Holiday House Tour

Hixson Parent Teacher Organization sold out tickets for the 32nd annual Webster Groves Holiday House Tour raising $24,000 for the PTO budget, school supplies, teacher grants and school events. Continue reading Hixson PTO sells out tickets for 32nd annual Holiday House Tour

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A Cappella hosts winter concert
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A Cappella hosts winter concert

A Cappella held its winter concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. The concert was held in the Jerry R. Knight Auditorium, and tickets were sold for $5. Continue reading A Cappella hosts winter concert

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Echo staff receives recognition
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Echo staff receives recognition

Echo staff received its rating from National Scholastic Press Association, and a senior Sam Enlund placed in Missouri Interscholastic Press Association’s October Photo of the Month Contest. Continue reading Echo staff receives recognition

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WGHS changes tardy policy
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WGHS changes tardy policy

Changes to the tardy policy have been made for the 2025-26 school year. Continue reading WGHS changes tardy policy

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Echo staff earns International First Place Rating
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Echo staff earns International First Place Rating

2024-25 Echo staff members earned Quill and Scroll’s First Place International Rating for Comprehensive News Multimedia with Superior Ratings for General Practices and Coverage. Continue reading Echo staff earns International First Place Rating

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Future Leaders helps orient freshmen
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Future Leaders helps orient freshmen

Future Leaders, a program where incoming freshmen get to have a short preview of what their high school experience is going to look like, will take place from July 14-17 at Webster Groves High School. Continue reading Future Leaders helps orient freshmen

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Webster Pool reopens after nine months of Renovation
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Webster Pool reopens after nine months of Renovation

On May 25, a soft opening only allowed residents with a season pass to attend, then on the following day,it opened to the whole public. Continue reading Webster Pool reopens after nine months of Renovation

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Graduation takes place at Chaifetz Arena
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Graduation takes place at Chaifetz Arena

Graduation for the Class of 2025 will take place on May 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Chaifetz Arena.
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Special Olympics cancelled
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Special Olympics cancelled

Special Olympics was cancelled due to weather which was announced via an email from Corey Toenjes.
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Student journalists earn honors
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Student journalists earn honors

Junior Jasper Winterton was recognized by Quill and Scroll, and junior Shane Delanty was recognized by St. Louis Public Radio.  Continue reading Student journalists earn honors

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Music department celebrates centennial
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Music department celebrates centennial

Band, orchestra and choir will celebrate 100 years with a concert at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL. The concert will be on May 7, at 7 p.m., and tickets are $25. Continue reading Music department celebrates centennial

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