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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
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Summer School Ends

July 13-16 
Future Leaders Program
Roberts Gym 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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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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*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

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Seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists
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Seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists

Seniors Jonas Fagin and James Harleman were named Semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Continue reading Seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists

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Band raises funds with mattress sale
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Band raises funds with mattress sale

Webster band will have a mattress sale fundraiser Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event will be run by Kevin Cole, Jill Young, band members and Band Aides. Continue reading Band raises funds with mattress sale

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Run for Webster cancelled
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Run for Webster cancelled

Webster Groves School District Foundation has announced the Run For Webster will be “taking a break” this year, according to its website. Continue reading Run for Webster cancelled

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Webster Groves Garden Café set to close at end of the month
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Webster Groves Garden Café set to close at end of the month

Webster Groves Garden Café will close at the end of September 2025. The café has been a staple in Webster for more than 40 years. Continue reading Webster Groves Garden Café set to close at end of the month

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Social studies teacher named MSHSAA Track, Field Coach of the Year
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Social studies teacher named MSHSAA Track, Field Coach of the Year

Cross country, track and field coach, and psychology teacher Jon Petter, who has worked for the district for 21 years was just awarded the title of Track and Field Coach of the Year through Missouri State High School Activities Association. Continue reading Social studies teacher named MSHSAA Track, Field Coach of the Year

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Music lovers gather for 24th annual Jazz, Blues festival
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Music lovers gather for 24th annual Jazz, Blues festival

Thousands will gather for the Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival located in Old Webster on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 11 p.m. Continue reading Music lovers gather for 24th annual Jazz, Blues festival

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Candidates compete for Board of Education seats
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Candidates compete for Board of Education seats

Webster School District’s Board of Education is having its election on April 8, with two seats open. The candidates up for election are Fran Petruso, Allen Todd and Justin Hauke. Continue reading Candidates compete for Board of Education seats

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Journalism organizations recognize students
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Journalism organizations recognize students

Echo, journalism and yearbook students earned recognition from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Quill and Scroll, National Scholastic Press Association and the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association. Continue reading Journalism organizations recognize students

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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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New mock trial team starts out strong
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New mock trial team starts out strong

Ali Schulz Editor-in-Chief Mock Trial took home a win when it, in its first-ever competition on Jan. 16, defeated St. … Continue reading New mock trial team starts out strong

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Chelsea Center offers experiential summer programs
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Chelsea Center offers experiential summer programs

Margaret KortePrint/Podcast Editor “Summer is a really great time for students to explore interests,” Kerry Arens, Chelsea Center coordinator, said. … Continue reading Chelsea Center offers experiential summer programs

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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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