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

Upcoming Events

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May 7
Statesmen Sports Award
Robert’s Gym  7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

May 8
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10:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.

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Auditorium 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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May 26
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July 13-16 
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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.
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*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: Breaking News

Students walk out in protest of recent ICE events
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Students walk out in protest of recent ICE events

Due to recent events involving the mass deportations and violence from ICE agents, a national protest amongst schools from across the United States was held on Friday, Jan. 30.
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School closed Tuesday, Jan. 27
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School closed Tuesday, Jan. 27

All Webster Groves School District schools and district offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to weather. Continue reading School closed Tuesday, Jan. 27

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School closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to weather
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School closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to weather

All Webster Groves School District schools and offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to severe weather. Continue reading School closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to weather

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Winter formal rescheduled due to weather conditions
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Winter formal rescheduled due to weather conditions

Winter Formal Dance is an annual tradition run by the Student Council. This year, the dance has been moved to a later date due to weather conditions.
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Schools closed Tuesday, Dec. 2
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Schools closed Tuesday, Dec. 2

Due to severe weather, all WGSD schools and district offices will be closed today, Tuesday, Dec. 2. Adventure Club, are also closed. Continue reading Schools closed Tuesday, Dec. 2

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Statesmen win 6th State Championship
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Statesmen win 6th State Championship

Men’s Varsity basketball won the Class 5 State Championship with its 67-56 victory against Summit Christian Academy March 20, in the Mizzou Arena. Continue reading Statesmen win 6th State Championship

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District calls for AMI day for Wednesday, Feb. 19
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District calls for AMI day for Wednesday, Feb. 19

Due to snowy weather, today, Wednesday, Feb. 19, will be an AMI day for all WGSD schools and district offices. There will be no in-person classes, and Adventure Club will also be closed. Continue reading District calls for AMI day for Wednesday, Feb. 19

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District calls for AMI day due to weather
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District calls for AMI day due to weather

Due to snowy weather, today, Tuesday, Feb. 18, will be an AMI day for all WGSD schools and district offices. There will be no in-person classes, and Adventure Club will also be closed. Continue reading District calls for AMI day due to weather

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District to have AMI day Feb. 12
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District to have AMI day Feb. 12

Due to incoming severe weather, Wednesday, Feb. 12, will be an AMI day for all WGSD schools and offices.  There will be no in-person classes, and Adventure Club will be closed. Continue reading District to have AMI day Feb. 12

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Schools closed Jan. 10, due to weather
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Schools closed Jan. 10, due to weather

Due to severe weather, all WGSD schools and district offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 10. Continue reading Schools closed Jan. 10, due to weather

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Schools closed Jan. 8
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Schools closed Jan. 8

Due to severe weather, Webster Groves School District has announced that all schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 8. Continue reading Schools closed Jan. 8

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Schools closed Jan. 7
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Schools closed Jan. 7

Due to severe weather, Webster Groves School District has announced that all schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 7. Continue reading Schools closed Jan. 7

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Schools closed for Jan. 6
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Schools closed for Jan. 6

Due to severe weather, Webster Groves School District has announced that all schools and offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 6. Continue reading Schools closed for Jan. 6

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Classes canceled due to weather
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Classes canceled due to weather

Due to severe weather, all Webster Groves School District schools and district offices will be closed today, Monday, Jan. 22. Adventure Club is also closed. Continue reading Classes canceled due to weather

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Classes canceled due to inclement weather
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Classes canceled due to inclement weather

Due to a combination of extreme windchills and additional weather making district and partner operations challenging, all Webster Groves School District schools and district offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16. Adventure Club is also closed. Continue reading Classes canceled due to inclement weather

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Assistant activities director to become activities director at end of year
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Assistant activities director to become activities director at end of year

Current assistant activities director Chris Johnson will fill the position of activities director for the 2024-2025 school year. Continue reading Assistant activities director to become activities director at end of year

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Activities director to retire at end of school year
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Activities director to retire at end of school year

After 24 years in the school district and the last 19 as Activities Director, Jerry Collins has announced his retirement from the public school system. Continue reading Activities director to retire at end of school year

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