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Webster Groves High School
100 Selma Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119

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Senior Luca Giordano cheers in celebration at Graduation on Saturday, May 20. at Chaifetz Arena. Photo by Jasper Winterton

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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.
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--"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: Breaking News

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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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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Breaking News: School canceled for Wednesday, Jan. 25, due to predicted weather
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Breaking News: School canceled for Wednesday, Jan. 25, due to predicted weather

Due to impending inclement weather, Webster Groves School District schools and buildings will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 25. Continue reading Breaking News: School canceled for Wednesday, Jan. 25, due to predicted weather

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Concerning amount of lead found in water from 12 faucets at the high school
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Concerning amount of lead found in water from 12 faucets at the high school

On Jan. 17, at 7:40 p.m. an email was sent to Webster Groves School District parents concerning lead levels in the water. Continue reading Concerning amount of lead found in water from 12 faucets at the high school

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Breaking news: Due to threat, district limits spectators for football game
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Breaking news: Due to threat, district limits spectators for football game

Out of an abundance of caution, spectators of tonight’s football game will be limited to two parents and/or family members of participants, including football players, band members, cheerleaders and members of the dance team. Continue reading Breaking news: Due to threat, district limits spectators for football game

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Environmental club organizes Earth Day walk
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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. Continue reading Environmental club organizes Earth Day walk

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Breaking News: Students evacuate building
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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. Continue reading Breaking News: Students evacuate building

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Breaking News: District closes schools due to weather
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Breaking News: District closes schools due to weather

Due to impending inclement weather, Webster Groves School District schools and buildings will be closed Thursday, Feb. 24. Continue reading Breaking News: District closes schools due to weather

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Breaking News: District goes to early release due to weather
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Breaking News: District goes to early release due to weather

Breaking News: Due to impending bad weather and in the interest of safety for all, the district will follow its early dismissal schedule today for all schools. Continue reading Breaking News: District goes to early release due to weather

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Breaking News:Webster Groves schools closed Friday, Feb. 4
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Breaking News:Webster Groves schools closed Friday, Feb. 4

Due to the hazardous road conditions, local and regional, all Webster Groves School District schools and buildings will again be closed, Friday, Feb. 4. Continue reading Breaking News:Webster Groves schools closed Friday, Feb. 4

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Breaking News: Webster Groves schools closed Thursday, Feb. 3
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Breaking News: Webster Groves schools closed Thursday, Feb. 3

Webster Groves School District has announced that due to inclement weather, all its schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 3. Continue reading Breaking News: Webster Groves schools closed Thursday, Feb. 3

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Breaking News: Webster Groves schools closed Wednesday, Feb. 2
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Breaking News: Webster Groves schools closed Wednesday, Feb. 2

Webster Groves School District has announced that due to impending inclement weather, all its schools will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 2. Continue reading Breaking News: Webster Groves schools closed Wednesday, Feb. 2

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Breaking News: Webster Groves High School lockout lifted
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Breaking News: Webster Groves High School lockout lifted

Assistant Principal John E. Thomas announced about 2:20 p.m. that the lockout has been lifted. Police continue to investigate but … Continue reading Breaking News: Webster Groves High School lockout lifted

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Matt Buha resigns as WGHS head football coach
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Matt Buha resigns as WGHS head football coach

Head football coach and physical education teacher Matt Buha has resigned from his position as head football coach effective immediately. Continue reading Matt Buha resigns as WGHS head football coach

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Breaking News: Turkey Day Game is cancelled
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Breaking News: Turkey Day Game is cancelled

Due to concerns about Covid-19 cases and quarantines, Webster Groves and Kirkwood High Schools will not play the annual Turkey Day Game this year. The game was scheduled to be played at Moss Field on Nov. 26. Continue reading Breaking News: Turkey Day Game is cancelled

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Breaking News: New assistant principal joins staff
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Breaking News: New assistant principal joins staff

Alumna Maddy Raimondo will join the Webster Groves School District as an assistant principal for the 2020-2021 school year. Continue reading Breaking News: New assistant principal joins staff

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