Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Mary Claire Wolk received the Dotty DeLassus Award for her 1,239.9 hours of service and was involved in almost everything at the high school. “What drove me to be so involved in service at WGHS was the… Read More ›
Senior Issue
Senior to continue swimming at University of Nebraska
As co-captain of the women’s swim team, senior Parker Hagemann has been a valuable asset for her whole high school swim career.
Eagle award winner to major in broadcast journalism
Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Senior Jessica Peterson, Eagle Award winner, was involved in sports, theater, social justice, THRIVE business incubator and academics at Webster. “I was involved in the softball program, Nation Honor Society, the drama department, and Speak Up,” Peterson… Read More ›
Business student to attend Indiana University
“Quinton (Nehring) is the type of person who lights up a room when he enters. He is driven, competitive, smart, kind, patient, humble, respectful and a leader. He constantly goes out of his way to learn and improve his craft. He has demonstrated this drive in sports, academics and his pursuit of his future,” DECA advisor, former Marketing teacher and current WG Thrive Entrepreneurship Incubator Program Director Kara Siebe said.
After College, Parks will get off at bus stop in D.C.
I joined the staff of the WG Echo in my sophomore year of high school. I was going through some things. I was struggling to figure out who I was; I was lost in a sea of confusion. I was incredibly soft spoken, I didn’t want to talk up in class, or defend myself, and I let people treat me as if I was trash.
Senior musician plays flute into college
Graduate Myah Frank, renowned musician, completely immersed herself into music during her four years.
Eagle Award nominee: Senior hopes to keep Webster tradition
Ashli Wagner Video Editor Mitchell Lazarow, senior and Eagle Award nominee, has been a part of several sports and activities at WGHS. Lazarow has played football for four years, two on Varsity, and has played volleyball for four years. Apart… Read More ›
Editor-in-chief leaves legacy
Caroline Fellows Editor-in-Chief “Have I ever told you how awesome you are?” Class of 2016 editor-in-chief Jack Killeen would be so upset right now. After seeing “DSWAQ!!!!!” written across the entire header of one of my articles sophomore year, I… Read More ›
Video editor will stay classy
Ashli Wagner Video Editor I was asked the other day what was my favorite memory of the ECHO, and I couldn’t just pick one. How do you sum up four years you’ve dedicated your life to find one thing that… Read More ›
Eagle Award Winner: Citizen of the Year plans to attend Kansas State
Natalie Johnson Social Media Manager “There are two types of people: There are spoons, and there are casseroles,” said band director Dane Williams, and Thomas Putnam is more definitely a casserole. There are the people who volunteer to bring the… Read More ›
Activist to continue throwing career at UMKC
Natalie Johnson Social Media Manager Hunting for one of the last open spots in the Robert’s Gym parking lot, senior Jamie Tabron’s long day at WGHS begins at 7:53 a.m. “I try my hardest to get to school on time,”… Read More ›
Eagle Award nominee: Softball star takes smarts, skills to Mizzou
Riley Mullgardt Print Editor Senior Grace Behrle is set to go to Mizzou to major in business and minor in French and psychology. With a 4.07 GPA and a 30 on the ACT, she was also accepted into the Honors… Read More ›
Artistic senior enjoys drawing, friends
Leor Shomroni Contributing Writer Martez Marti is very popular at WGHS, among his peers and teachers alike. About Marti, SSD teacher Jannie Robinson said, “Martez is a very independent young man. He will let you know when you’re wrong. He… Read More ›
Varsity cheerleaders recollect childhood
Caroline Fellows Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Egley and Riley Mullgardt have been best friends for 16 years, ever since they started to dance together at Laurie Stream Dance Inc. at age two. “Our parents knew each other in high school, and we… Read More ›
Triplets reminisce on their high school career
Trinity Madison Ads/Business Manager Seniors Britney, Daria and Taylor Clark are sister triplets graduating with the Class of 2018. Each has a strong legacy and fingerprint at WGHS. Taylor Clark said, “My biggest takeaway [from highschool] is to really focus… Read More ›
Faculty members, administrators to retire at end of 2017-2018 school year
Caroline Fellows Editor-in-Chief Ashli Wagner Video Editor Thomas O’Toole Thomas O’Toole is an industrial tech teacher who started at WGHS in August of 2002. About his years at WGHS, O’Toole said “Talk to the students; don’t talk to me, because… Read More ›
Female commencement speaker makes history
Caroline Fellows Editor-in-Chief Senior Annalise Gogarty is the first female commencement speaker since 2009. “I don’t know why it’s taken so long for a female,” Gogarty said, “but I think it’s neat that it can be me to break that… Read More ›
STUCO vice president, Eagle nominee, graduate shares advice
Sean Mullins Technology Columnist Graduate Adi Johnson was the vice president of student council and on the student board for Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and she was the first runner-up in Missouri Girls State, a mock government in… Read More ›
Closest of friends: graduating triplets part ways
Bennett Durando Sports Editor As the 2017-18 school year begins at WGHS, the missing presence of one family in the student body is especially felt. Senior triplets Andy, Will and Mary Kimball are among the graduating Class 2017. All three… Read More ›
Thespian shines in WGHS drama, will pursue theater
Bennett Durando Sports Editor Senior Hannah Leatherbarrow takes the stage. Falling into character, she prepares to show the audience the product of her hard work and experience. It’s showtime. Leatherbarrow’s performances have wowed Webster playgoers for four years. The senior… Read More ›
Dancer, Eagle Award winner will attend Kentucky
Elenor Marshall Contributing Writer When students hear the name “Cianna Vo,” they think of cheerleading. Funny enough, senior Duyen-Anh Vo decided last minute to even try out for cheer. Vo said, “Molly Clark (head cheerleading coach) was my ac lab… Read More ›
Buck will continue to advocate for change
Caleb Bolin Feature/News Editor “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”–Mahatma Ghandi Graduate Annie Buck has done her best to be the change she wishes to see in the world. As a student, she has sought to… Read More ›
Dioneda sets sights on Hollywood
Caleb Bolin Sports Columnist/Editor Films inspire people and change lives. Senior Shane Dioneda is one of the many people who has been inspired to pursue the art of filmmaking. Dioneda’s first attempts at making films were in the sixth grade… Read More ›
State champion manager nominated for Eagle
Cole Schnell Business Manager Senior Matthew Herber had to work harder for good grades and success than his classmates. A reading disability hasn’t stopped Herber, though. He is a hard-working student and devoted manager of the men’s basketball team for… Read More ›
ECHO staffer, saxophonist nominated
Greg Frazier Sports Editor Senior Bennett “Benito Dennis” Durando is one of seven people nominated for the 2017 Eagle Award. Durando is known in part for his musical ability, playing lead saxophone in Jazz I as well as the All-Suburban… Read More ›
Physics scholar gets praise from science teachers
Josie Krueger Entertainment Columnist Senior Madeline Allen is widely respected by students and teachers alike. She is one of seven Eagle Award nominees. According to her friend and fellow nominee Elizabeth Ochoa, whom she’s known since fifth grade, Allen is… Read More ›
Alumni office intern gets nod from Voss
Ashli Wagner Video Editor Senior Kelly Komotos is a part of multiple clubs and activities throughout the school and local community. Her senior year, she has been the design editor of yearbook, and she has had an internship with the… Read More ›
STUCO vice president nominated for Eagle
Sean Mullins Technology Columnist Senior Adi Johnson is the current vice president of Student Council and on the student board for federal reserve, and she was the first runner-up in Missouri Girls State, a mock government in which she served… Read More ›
Student athlete accepted into Vanderbilt
Abby Botan Entertainment Columnist Blake Fields, senior, plans to attend Vanderbilt University after graduating in hopes of studying electrical engineering. In 2016 the acceptance rate of Vanderbilt was 10.7 percent. Fields described his acceptance into Vanderbilt as a, “weight off… Read More ›
Cellist among 7 Eagle Award nominees
Natalie Johnson Social Media Editor Senior Elizabeth Ochoa has shown exemplary dedication to academic achievement. Over the course of her four years as a Statesman, Ochoa has been an active student, playing in the Silver Strings, leading cello choir for… Read More ›
Soccer goalie goes D-1, pursues art career
Andy Kimball Editor-in-Chief Senior Megan McClure loves to create things. She plans to play Division I soccer at Arkansas State and to major in fine arts. She enjoys having “the freedom that you have to create whatever you want. I… Read More ›
Football player to study medicine
Andy Kimball Editor-in-Chief Senior Tamir Caldwell saw his father with doctors time and time again while he suffered from type two diabetes. Caldwell saw something that he wanted to change. “I saw my dad, and I’ve seen other members of… Read More ›
Beloved AP physics teacher leaves for Clayton
Andy Kimball Editor-in-Chief “Quirky,” “energetic,” “fun” and “kind of crazy” is how students described physics teacher Dr. David Schuster. After being the founder of the high school AP Physics program, Schuster is leaving to teach physics at Clayton High School…. Read More ›
First generation Nigerian American takes on WGHS
Abyana Botan Entertainment Columnist Nia Kaanagbara, senior, is the first generation of Nigerian American in her family meaning that both of her parents were born in Nigeria, and she’s the first of her family be born and raised in America…. Read More ›
Bennett from the Bleachers: Some parting words from a sentimental columnist
Bennett Durando Sports Columnist “Perhaps Bennett Durando will grow up to become a sportswriter. Or maybe he’ll be lucky and go into a career where he can actually make some money.” This is the first time my name appeared in… Read More ›
Print Version: ECHO Senior 2016 issue
This is the final issue of the WG ECHO’s 101st year. Included are senior profiles, staff goodbyes, senior awards, senior wills and senior survey results.
Citizen of the Year will go to Wash. U
Senior Helen Kaul won the Citizen of the Year Award and the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award. She said it was, “Kind of cool to be recognized.” Julie Burchett, experiential learning director, described Kaul as, “Incredible, dependable,… Read More ›
Senior’s hard work to educate others remembered
Irene Ryan Feature/Entertainment Editor Senior Jakini Ingram is known for her outspoken advocacy for social justice. She is a member of Students for Progress, the Feminist Coalition and the Webster Challenge Initiative. However, Ingram started her freshman year at Nerinx… Read More ›
Prolific soccer player moves on to Missouri State
Senior Sheriden Smith has scored the most goals (66) in school history over his four years. In St. Louis, soccer players have to decide to either play for their high school team, or play for a club team at what… Read More ›
Commencement speaker brings humor
Julia Karsteter Contributing Writer On graduation day, most seniors prepare to walk up and get diplomas and head off into the world. Mitchell Paulson will do the same, but he has something else to prepare for: the commencement speech. For… Read More ›
Conerly ECHO’s a message, legend
Senior contributing writer Will Conerly takes time to look at the camera while previously working diligently on his computer during fifth hour Journalism/ECHO for an upcoming issue. Senior Tyler Coleman, who sits next to him is exploring his computer and… Read More ›
French hornist to study music at Peabody Conservatory
Jack Killeen Editor in Chief While the Class of 2016 is carrying books and notebooks to class next year, Eli Pandolfi will carry his French horn and sheet music. Pandolfi has big shoes to fill. Not only was his grandfather… Read More ›
