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Webster Groves High School
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*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.
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Category: News

Men’s volleyball to compete in State championship
News, News Brief

Men’s volleyball to compete in State championship

Men’s volleyball team will compete in the Class 3 State Championship game on May 25, at 4:30 p.m. at Maryville … Continue reading Men’s volleyball to compete in State championship

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Flood in FACS leaves teachers rethinking rest of school year
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Flood in FACS leaves teachers rethinking rest of school year

Flooding in the FACS room, on March 21, over spring break the Family and Consumer Sciences room flooded due to a pipe leak from pipe maintenance on the third floor. The leak also went into the men’s locker room. Continue reading Flood in FACS leaves teachers rethinking rest of school year

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Media, politicians fuel Anti-Trans prejudice
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Media, politicians fuel Anti-Trans prejudice

“Since [the Nashville shooting] I’ve seen stuff on social media saying that trans people don’t deserve to exist, just because of what one person in our community did,” sophomore Tate Harcourt said. Continue reading Media, politicians fuel Anti-Trans prejudice

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Jim Schoemehl Run continues to support ALS for its 22nd  year
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Jim Schoemehl Run continues to support ALS for its 22nd  year

About the Jim Schoemehl Run, marketing teacher Kathryn Laurentius said, “It’s a cool event that has a lot of history at Webster.” Continue reading Jim Schoemehl Run continues to support ALS for its 22nd  year

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Prom expectations vs reality: students discuss
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Prom expectations vs reality: students discuss

Senior prom was held at the Planetarium on April 15, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., after a delay due to severe weather. The event was open to seniors and their guests. Continue reading Prom expectations vs reality: students discuss

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Best Buddies bring back Buddy Ball
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Best Buddies bring back Buddy Ball

Best Buddies’ second annual Buddy Ball will be held at Webster Groves High School on April 28, from 6-8 p.m. in the PV Commons. Continue reading Best Buddies bring back Buddy Ball

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Jazz Band performs final concert of year
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Jazz Band performs final concert of year

This year’s last Jazz Band concert will take place on Tuesday, April 25, 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets will be free. Continue reading Jazz Band performs final concert of year

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Cast of spring play reflects on preparation process
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Cast of spring play reflects on preparation process

“Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” the spring play, starring senior Zayne Smith, will be showing in the Black Box Theatre on April 20-22. Continue reading Cast of spring play reflects on preparation process

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Student-led jazz ensemble approaches Saint Louis Teen Talent Show final
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Student-led jazz ensemble approaches Saint Louis Teen Talent Show final

Jazz Cats Collective will compete in the 13th annual Saint Louis Teen Talent Competition Finals at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on April 8, at 7:30 p.m. Continue reading Student-led jazz ensemble approaches Saint Louis Teen Talent Show final

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School board members announced
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School board members announced

Three women, Jo Doll, Grace Lee and Tara Scheer, won the school board election that took place on April 4 in Webster Groves. Continue reading School board members announced

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Candidates discuss school board election
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Candidates discuss school board election

Four candidates are running in the April 4, school board election. Continue reading Candidates discuss school board election

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All after school activities canceled today
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All after school activities canceled today

All after school activities and sports are canceled today, March 31, in anticipation of severe weather, according to an email sent out to parents and teachers. Continue reading All after school activities canceled today

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Students attend MIJA J-Day at Mizzou
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Students attend MIJA J-Day at Mizzou

Thirty journalism, publications and yearbook students attended Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association’s J-Day at the University of Missouri. Continue reading Students attend MIJA J-Day at Mizzou

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Senior qualifies for Presidential Scholars Program
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Senior qualifies for Presidential Scholars Program

Senior Eric Miranda is one of 5,000 students in the nation to become a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Continue reading Senior qualifies for Presidential Scholars Program

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Update: High school lockout is concluded
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Update: High school lockout is concluded

At 12:51 p.m. principal Matt Irvin announced that the high school will enact lockout procedures effective immediately.  Continue reading Update: High school lockout is concluded

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Webster schools closed due to weather
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Webster schools closed due to weather

Due to severe weather and hazardous road conditions in the region, all Webster Groves School District schools and district offices will be closed today, Monday, Jan. 30. Adventure Club is also closed. Continue reading Webster schools closed due to weather

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Slideshow: Statesmen String Ensemble to play at MMEA Conference
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Slideshow: Statesmen String Ensemble to play at MMEA Conference

Statesmen String Ensemble will perform at the Missouri Music Education Association (MMEA) Conference on Jan. 26. The orchestra held a concert on Jan. 24 during second hour in Knight’s Auditorium for students and staff to hear the songs they will play at MMEA. Continue reading Slideshow: Statesmen String Ensemble to play at MMEA Conference

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