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

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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 2009 former business/advertising manager Caitlyn Davis is a public relations strategist.
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*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: Photo of the Week

Football captains lineup for coin toss
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Football captains lineup for coin toss

Varsity football captains line up with the captains of Northwest High School for the coin toss before the game on Friday, Sept. 19. The game was held on Moss Field and ended in a 35-42 loss for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Football captains lineup for coin toss

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Sophomore carries ball against Parkway South
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Sophomore carries ball against Parkway South

Sophomore Henry Rycenga carries the ball down the field during the varsity football game against Parkway South High School on Friday, Sept 12. The game ended in a 51-13 victory for the statesmen.
Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Sophomore carries ball against Parkway South

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Students cheer at 1st home game
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Students cheer at 1st home game

Students cheer from the sidelines of the Varsity Football game against Vianney High School at Moss Field on Friday, Aug. 29. Vianney beat Webster with a final score of 54-10. Photo by Lucy Fish Continue reading Students cheer at 1st home game

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Future leaders team celebrates
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Future leaders team celebrates

Freshman Parc Hunter celebrates with his team on Wednesday, July 16 during Webster Groves High School’s Future Leaders Program. Future Leaders was held at the high school from July 14-17. Photo by Ariana Peper Continue reading Future leaders team celebrates

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Junior competes in high jump
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Junior competes in high jump

Junior Isaiah Moore competes in high jump during the track meet hosted by Webster Groves’ men and women’s track. The meet was held on Saturday, May 10. Photo by Micah McCoy Continue reading Junior competes in high jump

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Junior serves against Marquette
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Junior serves against Marquette

Junior Marcus Terri serves during the game against Marquette High School on Wednesday, April 30. Webster lost 0-3. Photo by Arianna Peper Continue reading Junior serves against Marquette

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Junior listens to journalist’s presentation
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Junior listens to journalist’s presentation

Junior Shyla Stone listens to a presentation given by Vicky Nguyen on Friday, April 11, about her new book, “Boat Baby.” The presentation was given in the Frick Theater. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Junior listens to journalist’s presentation

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Men’s Varsity celebrates State win
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Men’s Varsity celebrates State win

Junior Quincy Williams and sophomore Scottie Adkinson embrace after the men’s Varsity basketball team beat Summit Christian High School in the 2025 MSHSAA Basketball Show-Me Showdown Class 5 State Championship game. Webster played in the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO, on Thursday, March 20, and won the game 67-56. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Men’s Varsity celebrates State win

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Senior lacrosse player moves against O’Fallon
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Senior lacrosse player moves against O’Fallon

Senior Kaden Loving cradles the ball during the men’s lacrosse game against O’Fallon High School. The teams played on Moss Field on Tuesday, Mar. 11, and the game ended in a 10-9 win for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Senior lacrosse player moves against O’Fallon

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Sophomore goes for points against Eureka
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Sophomore goes for points against Eureka

Sophomore Scottie Adkinson goes in for a dunk during the men’s varsity game against Eureka High School on Friday, Feb. 21. The game ended in a 58-40 win for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Continue reading Sophomore goes for points against Eureka

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Seniors are recognized at McCluer North game
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Seniors are recognized at McCluer North game

Senior Raegan McCoy and junior Micah McCoy embrace during Senior Night on Friday, Feb. 14. Men’s and women’s basketball, as well as dance and cheer hosted McCluer North High School and the games ended in a 59-11 and a 72-42 win for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Seniors are recognized at McCluer North game

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Junior Skatesman defends against Northwest
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Junior Skatesman defends against Northwest

Junior Walter Wichard defends the puck against a defender from Northwest High School on Friday, Jan. 24. The game ended early due to a mercy rule 10-0 win for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Junior Skatesman defends against Northwest

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Senior flies toward basket
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Senior flies toward basket

Senior Aiden Sanders drives the ball to the basket against Jennings High School during the Webster Classic Tournament. The game was held in Robert’s Gym on Thursday, Dec. 12. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Senior flies toward basket

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Men’s basketball plays Tolton
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Men’s basketball plays Tolton

Men’s basketball played against Father Tolton Catholic High School on Friday, Dec. 6. Webster beat Tolton 68-55 during their first home game of the season in Robert’s Gym. Photos by Sam Enlund Continue reading Men’s basketball plays Tolton

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Seniors crowned Friendship Royals
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Seniors crowned Friendship Royals

Seniors Carl Whitehead, Jr., and Raegan McCoy pose for pictures after being named Friendship Royalty. The annual Friendship dance was hosted by Kirkwood High School on Saturday, Nov. 2, with students from both Kirkwood and Webster in attendance. Photo by Micah McCoy Continue reading Seniors crowned Friendship Royals

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Senior plays in Orchestra Fall Concert
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Senior plays in Orchestra Fall Concert

Senior Maya Suppelsa plays in the Orchestras’ Fall Concert on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Webster University from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Photo by Micah McCoy Continue reading Senior plays in Orchestra Fall Concert

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Senior runs ball in Powder Puff game
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Senior runs ball in Powder Puff game

Senior Fiona Kelly runs down the field with the ball as Beatrice Byrne attempts to stop her during the annual Powder Puff game. Senior women played as Purple and Pink teams on Sunday, Oct. 20. The game was played as a fundraiser for DECA’s New York trip and Purple team beat Pink 12-0. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Senior runs ball in Powder Puff game

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