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.
Graduate Myah Frank, renowned musician, completely immersed herself into music during her four years.
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
