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Webster Groves High School
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Webster Groves, MO 63119

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Junior Kaya Wolf rehearses 'Dracula' with Advanced Drama on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Luca Giordano

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Advanced Drama rehearses 'Dracula' on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Opening night was Thursday, Jan. 26, and upcoming performances include Friday, Jan. 27 and a possible third showing on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Photos by Luca Giordano Sophomore Sam Osdieck realizes he won a bout against his opponent during a men's wrestling quad meet on Wednesday, Jan. 11 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Izzy Poole Senior Lily Petersen, performs a stunt for men’s basketball vintage night on Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Roberts Gym. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Seniors Silas Garrett, Maddie Wood and Katie Downey play cello at the Webster Groves High School Orchestra Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in Knight Auditorium. “We worked really hard to prepare for it. It’s been a lot of extra rehearsals after school, but it’s been really fun, and everybody had a good time,” Downey said. Photo by Arianna Peper Freshman Jeni Carr-Schwartz performs at the WGHS A Cappella Winter Concert on Friday, Dec. 9 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Black team Statesbots drivers freshmen Beckett Smutz-Ulmer, senior Micheal Tetreault and freshmen Russell Hoskins wait for their next match on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Roberts Gym. Read more at the link in bio. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Sophomore Carl Whitehead dribbles the ball down the court during the men's basketball home opener against Father Tolton on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen lost 56-44. Photo by Maren DeMargel Juniors Gah Life Kaanagbara, Tyrese Reid and Deshawn Buford set up for a play during the annual Turkey Day Game played on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 12 p.m. on Moss Field. The Statesmen lost to the Kirkwood Pioneers with a score of 56-7. Photo by Dakota Motley Junior Willow Sinclair, who plays Miss Lynch in the musical “Grease,” enjoys practice as the cast rehearses Act 2. The rehearsal took place on Sunday, Nov. 6, and the musical will open Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Photo by Lydia Urice

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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.
--“'Queer' in pop culture"
--"Top 10 Instagram Accounts to follow"
--"Historic Front Pages"
--"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 Aerin 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: News

Head football coach position open once again
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Head football coach position open once again

Assistant activities director turned head football coach Munir Prince has officially resigned from his positions at WGHS.  Continue reading Head football coach position open once again

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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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Freezin for a reason: Students, teachers plunge into cold lake to raise money for Special Olympics
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Freezin for a reason: Students, teachers plunge into cold lake to raise money for Special Olympics

Student Council and Best Buddies are helping the Missouri Special Olympics put on the Polar Plunge, which will take place on Saturday, Feb. 19. Continue reading Freezin for a reason: Students, teachers plunge into cold lake to raise money for Special Olympics

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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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Webster Groves responds to anti-masking pressure, rising COVID cases
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Webster Groves responds to anti-masking pressure, rising COVID cases

Following pressure from Attorney General Eric Schmitt to end masking in Missouri schools, Webster Groves responded and stood ground on masks and school safety. Continue reading Webster Groves responds to anti-masking pressure, rising COVID cases

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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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Webster’s MLK march cancelled
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Webster’s MLK march cancelled

Webster Groves’ annual Martin Luther King Jr. March in honor of MLK’s legacy was cancelled this year due to COVID-19. Continue reading Webster’s MLK march cancelled

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Art honor society returns to high school
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Art honor society returns to high school

National Art Honor Society (N.A.S.H.) is coming back to Webster Groves High School. On Jan. 28, at 8 a.m. the group will be working to ratify the constitution and elect officers. Continue reading Art honor society returns to high school

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COVID numbers rise after winter break
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COVID numbers rise after winter break

At school, there has been a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases. With the Omicron variant spreading throughout winter break, and being more contagious, the number of teachers and students out has risen by 124 new total cases from coming back from winter break. Continue reading COVID numbers rise after winter break

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Teacher receives award for coaching
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Teacher receives award for coaching

Men’s cross country coach Jon Petter received the Brooks Inspiring Coaches Award on Jan. 11. Continue reading Teacher receives award for coaching

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2022-23 schedule to have few changes
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2022-23 schedule to have few changes

This year’s schedule has left parents, teachers and students wondering what the schedule is going to look like for the 2022-23 school year and what courses will be offered.  Continue reading 2022-23 schedule to have few changes

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Mx. Webster goes virtual
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Mx. Webster goes virtual

Mx. Webster, an annual pageant hosted by Marketing II/DECA students, has decided to go virtual this year to combat COVID concerns. It will be held on Jan. 28, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Continue reading Mx. Webster goes virtual

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Chelsea Center coordinates downsized All Write Festival
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Chelsea Center coordinates downsized All Write Festival

Preparations for the annual All-Write Festival, which will be Feb. 28, through March 1, have begun. The festival will be smaller than past years due to the surge in COVID-19 cases. Continue reading Chelsea Center coordinates downsized All Write Festival

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Update: Coffee shop changes in the new year
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Update: Coffee shop changes in the new year

WGHS coffee shop will remain closed until Jan. 18, and will be experiencing changes this semester, such as efforts to be more environmentally aware and a 50 cent price increase. increasing prices by 50 cents.  Continue reading Update: Coffee shop changes in the new year

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Annual Winter Formal cancelled
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Annual Winter Formal cancelled

Webster’s annual Winter Formal has been canceled due to the current Omicron variant surge.  Continue reading Annual Winter Formal cancelled

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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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