Earth Day was on April 22, and the question of how to stop climate change is gaining more relevancy. Junior Arctic Grosvenor is making a difference by starting Earth Club.
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Lack of ACT preparation leaves students unprepared
Juniors are required to take the ACT during school. The testing took place on April 5.
Students walkout to support Roe v. Wade
Video editor Calum Shank and junior editor Lydia Urice report on student walkout in support of Roe v. Wade on May 12.
Special Olympics takes place on Moss Field
Webster hosted a Special Olympics for students with disabilities on Tuesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moss Field.
Early college program offers associate’s degree upon high school graduation
Saint Louis Community College Meramec is providing an opportunity for juniors and seniors to earn an associates degree upon graduation.
Superintendent shares renovation plans for school district
Between the muddy fields, leaky windows and the water damage all over Webster schools WGSD has created a plan of attack.
Dr. John Simpson, superintendent, has developed and shaped plans since August of 2021 to help improve school district campuses.
Student shares experience living in Ukraine
With the situation in Ukraine, questions have been left unanswered, and people are wondering how people connected to Ukraine feel like right now.
Students walkout to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights
Seniors Myka Stewart and Ali Gunn organized a walkout that took place during sixth hour on Friday, April 1. About 40 students participated.
Men’s volleyball gets off to rapid start
Once again, the men’s volleyball team is off to a rapid start to the season, starting the year off with a 11-2-1 record. The team finished second in the State tournament in the previous season.
Chess team wins 2nd place at State
Webster Chess Team placed second at the State championship during spring break. The tournament was at Battle High School in Columbia, Missouri on March 19. The tournament had 200 players, and five members from each team played four games.
Prom costs add up
Prom cost $29,156.24. That’s not including the tip for the DJ or the payment for two School Resource Officers (SROs).
Environmental club organizes Earth Day walk
After school on Tuesday, April 26, the Environmental Club is going on an Earth Day walk to clean up trash around Webster. The route is two and a half miles and those who wish to participate should meet in room 380 right after school and bring their own plastic bags to carry trash.
Fine Arts Festival showcases student talent
The fine arts department will host the Fine Arts Festival on April 24, in the auditorium and Fine Art wings of the building.
Schaefer speaks about his role as director in the spring play
“Harvey” is the title of the spring play directed by drama teacher Todd Schaefer, running from April 13-16. This play is a comedy with serious topics and is also a Pulitzer winner.
Candidates run for school board
As the April 5, 2022 School Board election nears, the eight candidates running, some had things to share.
Breaking News: Students evacuate building
Students evacuated the high school building about 10:20 a.m. in response to a fire alarm.
The alarm was sounded after smoked filled a science classroom during an experiment.
According to an email from the school, “The fire department responded quickly, and no one was in danger.”
Students returned to classes about 10:50 a.m.
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