Assistant principal Dwight Kirksey receives a check after being named Assistant Principal of the Year by the St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals. “The program recognizes exemplary performance in secondary principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students,” reads an email from Mickey Erb, assistant to the principal. Photo by Hadley Hoskins
Photo of the Week
Photo of the Week: Student protest anti-LGBTQ+ laws
Seniors Myka Stewart and Ali Gunn lead a walkout about bills SB 781, SB 843 and others on Friday, April 1. “It made me happy that people popped out, not only to support themselves, but allies too, everyone supporting everyone,” Gunn said. Photo by Izzy Poole
Photo of the Week: Statesmen String Ensemble perform
Junior Eli Suppelsa turns the page of his sheet music during the Statesmen String Ensemble performance of junior Ethan Sanders’ composition. Students performed as either a large group and/or they performed other pieces in smaller ensemble groups. The concert took place on Wednesday, March 9, at the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church. Photo by Lydia Urice
Photo of the Week: Senior dance team members recognized
Seniors Gabriella Herren and Chloe Somraty pose and wait to be recognized during the dance team, Statesman Stars, senior night, Friday, Feb. 25. Photo by Luca Giordano
Photo of the Week: Polar Plunge helps Special Olympics
Students, teachers and community members plunge into Creve Coeur Lake on Feb. 19, to raise money for the Special Olympics. The Polar Plunge was organized by Special Olympics of Missouri and Best Buddies. Photos by Lydia Urice
Photo of the Week: Drama students prepare for ‘Harvey’
Seniors Dylan Williamson, Claire McCarthy and sophomore Fynn Wolf rehearse for the spring play “Harvey” on Tuesday, Feb. 1. A Broadway best seller as well as a popular movie, “Harvey” is set to open April 13- 16. Photos by Matthew Grace
Photo of the Week: Contestants film dance portion of Mx. Webster Pageant
Mx. Webster contestants practice and film the dance portion of the pageant. Mx. Webster will premiere tonight, Friday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. on YouTube at the channel Mx. Webster 2022 (bit.ly/33CHvfO). Link also in bio @mx.webster2022 on instagram. Link for voting will be in the description of the video and voting will be open until Wednesday, Feb 2. Photos by Lydia Urice
Photo of the Week: Mx. Webster contestants rehearse
Senior Ava Falkenrath organizes Mx. Webster contestants at a rehearsal on Jan. 20. Mx. Webster will take place virtually on Friday, Jan. 28. Photo by Lydia Urice
Photo of the Week: Trusted adult engages in conversation with freshman
Art teacher Jocelyn Reiss, a commonly mentioned trusted adult, engages in conversation with freshman Meghan Hall. Photo by Maren DeMargel.
Photo of the Week: Musician returns to kick off All Write
Owen Ragland of the Owen Ragland Trio performs for drama and English students during sixth hour on Jan 6. The group is a swing jazz group with neo-pop, hiphop and electronic influences. Photo by Izzy Poole
Photo of the Week: DECA students present marketing strategy
Juniors Maren DeMargel, Abby Fitzgerald, Katie Downey, Jack Gleckler and Grace Ensor present their marketing strategy at the DECA Mizzou Adzou Challenge. Photo by Kathryn Laurentius
Photo of the Week: Runners don holiday apparel for 5K
Runners participate in the Santas on the Loose 5k or one mile run on Saturday, Dec 4. Many participants wore costumes or Santa hats. Photos by Emily Goben
Photo of the Week: Senior prepares for play
Senior Joel Lazarow snaps the ball to the quarterback during the Webster Groves and Kirkwood Turkey Day Game, Thursday, Nov. 25. The final score was 65-0 Kirkwood. Photo by Ava Musgraves
Photo of the Week: Local teens rally support for Planned Parenthood
Two of the rally leaders, Noa Cohen and Cha Cha Rubin, stand with St. Louis residents who came to their Pro Planned Parenthood Rally on Saturday, Nov. 13. Photo by Izzy Poole
Photo of the Week: DECA’s Night in the Courtyard features games, music
The Night in the Courtyard, a DECA sponsored event, took place in the courtyard outside the PV Commons, from 7-9 p.m. on Nov. 5. The event featured performances from student musicians as well as drinks and games. Photo by Matthew Grace
Photo of the Week: Cheerleaders practice stunt
Senior Varsity cheerleader Victoria Proffer practices stunt before senior night at Moss Field on Friday, Oct. 22. Photo by Ava Musgraves